Something went haywire with my computer and I’ve lost all my comments in the process. I apologize to all of you who so thoughtfully commented on all posts. Hopefully I’ll be able to restore them, but in the event that I’m not, I did read all of the comments and appreciate them all. You guys are, as always, awesome!!
UPDATE: It appears the comments are lost forever. I’m terribly sorry, guys. But it looks like I’ve solved the problem with computer, which is a really good thing.
June 9, 2009 at 8:03 pm |
Hi, I know you’re probably used to people telling you this by now, but I wanted to let you know that you are an inspiration to me. I started reading your journal last summer, almost a year ago now, and I became hooked because it sounded like your musings, your worries and insecurities were speaking directly to me. You really showed me that all it takes to get going is the right mindset. Anyway, I promised myself that I’d try to be as strong as you have been, and that I would try to become a healthier person (I’m 20 years old now, and I’ve been overweight for as long as I can remember). Since then I’ve lost 60 pounds, and am still on my way to lose more. In any case, what I wanted to thank you for most was making me realize that becoming a healthier person is a decision you make for life, for the long term – It can’t be something that only sticks for a few days, weeks, or months. I hadn’t kept up with your journal in recent months, but coming back and seeing that despite it all (or perhaps because of it all) you’ve stuck with running and a healthier lifestyle – that’s what’s given me the most hope. I just wanted to thank you so much for giving me that hope – a year ago and now.