tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post1763612894153491344..comments2024-02-07T11:07:10.219-06:00Comments on Obsessions of a Workaholic: If the Shoe Doesn't FitNeurotic Workaholichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-34846569220975609422012-08-01T13:02:27.190-05:002012-08-01T13:02:27.190-05:00Hi William,
I don't mind the cardio and weig...Hi William,<br /> I don't mind the cardio and weight room because I usually just listen to my iPod. Another reason I go to the gym so often is because I'm paying for the membership; I figure I might as well make the most of it.Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-65168356262735088132012-08-01T00:21:19.579-05:002012-08-01T00:21:19.579-05:00Wow, I didn't know that on top of grad school ...Wow, I didn't know that on top of grad school and work, you go to the gym 4-5 times a week--that's great! And something that I can appreciate because given how busy life is, it can be difficult. But it's totally worth it given what a great investment it is for you both from a physical and mental standpoint.<br /><br />I used to go to the gym 4-5 times as well, but in the last couple of years I've really moved away from it. I found that going through my typical cardio and weight room routine became too boring. Instead, I mix it up with activities like swimming, cycling, basketball, and tennis--very similar to when I was in high school. I love sports and always find ways to play them on a year-round basis regardless of how busy life gets for me. This only leaves me going to the gym once or twice a week, and sometimes not at all--but I've found this way to be a more fun and balanced way to stay fit and release endorphins.Williamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11690644604352833881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-35887207032506447782012-07-31T19:24:05.605-05:002012-07-31T19:24:05.605-05:00Hi Carol,
Nice to meet you too! I don't like...Hi Carol,<br /> Nice to meet you too! I don't like my hair either; I've never been able to get it look the way I want. I've even been to more than a dozen stylists in Chicago.Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-35027200186745806962012-07-31T18:53:06.230-05:002012-07-31T18:53:06.230-05:00Nice to meet you at Emily's blog yesterday. I ...Nice to meet you at Emily's blog yesterday. I removed several photos from my blog over the weekend, too. I have hair from hell and a weight problem. But great eyes and a ready smile :)Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-70287067887002464382012-07-31T12:51:07.489-05:002012-07-31T12:51:07.489-05:00Hi Emily,
It's hard to lose weight, especial...Hi Emily,<br /> It's hard to lose weight, especially because it's hard (for me, anyway) to resist good food like chocolate chip cookies and lasagna. Just thinking about it makes me hungry.<br /> But you're right that five pounds shouldn't be worth the hassle. It's tough because we're taught to focus on getting rid of those five pounds, even though we know that there are other things we should focus on.Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-46675756911586153952012-07-31T12:48:46.465-05:002012-07-31T12:48:46.465-05:00Hi Angela,
I don't think I could ever be a m...Hi Angela,<br /> I don't think I could ever be a model because then I wouldn't be able to eat most of the foods I like.<br /> You're lucky that you are in good shape. I was never very athletic. I think the last time I actually enjoyed playing in a ball game was in grade school, and that was a game of kickball.Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-61268876450540976362012-07-31T12:47:23.657-05:002012-07-31T12:47:23.657-05:00Hi Angela,
The ideal for beauty has gotten ridic...Hi Angela,<br /> The ideal for beauty has gotten ridiculous, especially for women who have just given birth. I always shake my head at the stories and pictures of celebrities who lose all the weight they gained just a few months (or even weeks) after they gave birth. I think they should let their bodies relax and heal after all those months of being pregnant.Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-50427307927888070852012-07-31T10:46:46.120-05:002012-07-31T10:46:46.120-05:00I'm always chasing after those last five pound...I'm always chasing after those last five pounds. I'm pretty hard on myself about my looks, but I've never considered surgery or anything. I hope as I get older, I mellow. Someday those last five pounds won't be worth the hassle, ya know?Emily R. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892444969625637064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-90804045759313285262012-07-31T10:42:38.829-05:002012-07-31T10:42:38.829-05:00Coincidentally, Victoria's Secret models proba...Coincidentally, Victoria's Secret models probably have huge feet too since they're generally above average height. So you're halfway towards becoming one!<br /><br />I don't really feel insecure about my weight. Mostly because I've never been fat and the second I do start to see fat somewhere, I attempt to redress it. And luckily, so far, I don't have to work out that much to do so. I'm convinced that my years of sports as a child and in high school have given my body a base of muscle that just needs freshening up every few weeks. I'm sure it's a scientifically sound theory, right? I'm also sure that in a few years, that theory will explode in the form of sudden fat everywhere and I will have to actually work out more... but we'll cross that bridge when we get to it.mmarinaahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16530766837837932504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-89213656768930407952012-07-31T10:18:15.364-05:002012-07-31T10:18:15.364-05:00I've gotten to the point where I'm pretty ...I've gotten to the point where I'm pretty comfortable with myself. I could stand to drop a few (or many :) pounds, but I have no desire to chase after a ridiculous ideal.Angela Cothranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09243582290698922119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-66891680557292357702012-07-31T09:24:55.332-05:002012-07-31T09:24:55.332-05:00Hi Julie,
I often don't want to go the gym e...Hi Julie,<br /> I often don't want to go the gym either, especially when I feel tired; I feel like I'm not going to have the energy for aerobics class or an hour in the cardio room. But I usually don't regret going. <br /> I'm hoping that I'll be a late bloomer too. I've seen many women who grow even more beautiful as they get older, which gives me hope.Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-52241259449927849612012-07-31T09:23:06.325-05:002012-07-31T09:23:06.325-05:00Hi Theresa,
I'm glad that there are plus-siz...Hi Theresa,<br /> I'm glad that there are plus-sized models now, because that shows that the fashion industry is FINALLY starting to see that the women that walk down the runway don't really represent most of the women who are buying clothes. On the other hand, I think I read somewhere that a model who was a size 8 was viewed as "plus-size". Ha! I think a size 8 is actually really good.<br /> I was reading through the nasty comments on Roni Loren's post (there are a lot of hateful people online). One mean commenter had the nerve to leave the link to his/her blog after posting a comment! It apparently wasn't enough for the commenter to attack Roni; he/she decided to use the opportunity to promote his/her own blog too! I can't stand people like that.Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-44387245683524221072012-07-31T09:19:24.526-05:002012-07-31T09:19:24.526-05:00Hi Anna,
It also bothers me when other people in ...Hi Anna,<br /> It also bothers me when other people in grad school get honors. I went to an awards ceremony once for grad students, and I felt bad that I hadn't even been nominated for anything. No matter how hard I work in grad school, it always feel like it's not enough. <br /> I didn't really like Weight Watchers either. I think it's better than most of the other weight loss programs out there, but on the other hand it was still hard to follow. It does let you eat dessert - as long as it's in very tiny portions.Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-13636946235551141852012-07-31T08:42:30.799-05:002012-07-31T08:42:30.799-05:00Good for you! And all of that working out will hel...Good for you! And all of that working out will help you stay healthy well into the future :) I get lazy about going to the gym, but I always feel so great afterward so I just try to remember that when I'm forcing myself to tie those sneaker laces. I've always been self-conscious about my looks. It's unfortunately something we all go through, some of us more than others. But I've always been a late bloomer and am growing into my own now, and feel much comfier in my own skin. Life's just too short not to learn how to love ourselves, flaws (real or imaginary) and all!Julie Daohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13814052162359300933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-60811722772741082502012-07-31T06:45:35.682-05:002012-07-31T06:45:35.682-05:00I think it's great you're dedicated to exe...I think it's great you're dedicated to exercising. It has to make you feel better. And don't think models are perfect, even though it looks like it. They have waists/legs that are too long/too short. Breasts that are too big/too small. Not everything looks perfect on them in the store. They are fitted for everything they wear down the runway. Nobody is doing that for us. They do, however, all have big feet. <br /><br />I felt bad for Roni Loren too.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-35213468830605722122012-07-31T02:58:06.535-05:002012-07-31T02:58:06.535-05:00I'm more apt to feel defensive about my brains...I'm more apt to feel defensive about my brains—I'm competitive, even if I don't always show it, and it bugs me when people get honors and I don't. I know we're all talented, but some people in grad school seem to be more talented than others. I worry about my body image too, but I also know that I have a healthy appetite. When I don't eat enough, my body starts shutting down. I get shaky and eventually can't even stand up. That's why I don't do WW anymore—not eating made me feel worse than the 5-10 extra pounds I carry around my stomach.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00961332983813359209noreply@blogger.com