tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7794200082258605160.post2919297101092369981..comments2023-03-22T13:24:03.898-07:00Comments on February Fitness Project: A bit of personal history - my motivation lately.Treadmill Hikerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10404138765633747049noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7794200082258605160.post-48106220285374519162012-05-04T12:39:40.348-07:002012-05-04T12:39:40.348-07:00I'm so sorry that you've had to go through...I'm so sorry that you've had to go through such a tough situation. You've come out stronger in the end, for sure. Someone once told me that "Surviving well is the best form of revenge" and I definitely keep that in mind as a source of motivation. You already look great, but knowing that this event is coming up will be an extra source of motivation for you - can totally do this and put the rest of them in their place. <br /><br />Congratulations on your engagement and upcoming wedding - looking forward to hearing the story :)PlumPetalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16879841900594034234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7794200082258605160.post-71043998195188677262012-05-03T20:28:27.827-07:002012-05-03T20:28:27.827-07:00OMG girl, I wish I had caught up on your blog soon...OMG girl, I wish I had caught up on your blog sooner.<br /><br />I'm really sorry to hear that you're going through such a tough time with the ex and his family. I can't say I know what you're going through, but from the sounds of it, you've got things under control. =) You sound almost happy telling us this really personal info about you... and that's a good thing.<br /><br />I don't think your reasoning/motivation for this story is bad at all... come on now, we live in such a judgmental society where looks do matter. And I think people are lying when they say they're only losing weight to be healthy... a little of it is to look better too. Heck I know that was one of my reasons to start losing weight.<br /><br />Anyway, I'm so proud of where you're taking your training and health. KEEP IT UP!! You're my inspiration!<br /><br />And can't wait to hear about the fiance story. =)Annie, The Amazing Shrinking Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14154401014639898384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7794200082258605160.post-41437088965133829372012-05-03T06:09:05.747-07:002012-05-03T06:09:05.747-07:00Motivation is motivation so go for it!! Looking g...Motivation is motivation so go for it!! Looking good is the best revenge.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing such a personal story with us. I honestly can't even imagine going through what you have gone through - and you are coming out stronger and better for it!! <br /><br />I think it's really great that you are putting aside the bs of having to deal with your former in-laws for the sake of your favorite niece. :) I lost a favorite aunt because of a divorce and because my uncle was my 'blood' I was not allowed to stay in contact with her. I was too young when this all happened to have much of a say in it. I just know that I missed my cousins and my aunt. Cut to the magical wonder of Facebook 20 years late and I have my aunt and my cousin back!!! So I can imagine how important your presence is to your niece. I'm teary just thinking about it!!<br /><br />And I was pretty horrible from the age of 14-20, but now my mom is my bff and I'm sorry I wasted all those years being nasty. But it's all part of the process, I guess. <br /><br />Congrats on the engagement!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14535420481037281507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7794200082258605160.post-9320966915197804552012-05-03T04:14:30.125-07:002012-05-03T04:14:30.125-07:00I so agree with everything Raeesa said. Going and...I so agree with everything Raeesa said. Going and looking great and looking (and being) happy will be the best revenge! :)~Lori~https://www.blogger.com/profile/07320969891783241653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7794200082258605160.post-11983098637477365502012-05-02T22:17:43.257-07:002012-05-02T22:17:43.257-07:00Thank you for that, Raeesa!
Technically, twice ...Thank you for that, Raeesa! <br /><br />Technically, twice the custody petition was brought up amidst other issues and not really addressed head-on by the judge. We ended up trying to rearrange visitation those 1st two times instead, and dealt primarily with other issues. The last time though he'd convinced my daughter to get involved in it, and to say she wanted to "try" living with him for awhile. Since she was 12 then, her legal guardian had to represent her wishes in court. Ugh - a nightmare... No one seemed to care that she was being manipulated. So we had to do a very long, very expensive psych evaluation and repeated court appearances. Thankfully, the psych eval. clarified a lot for the people with the power to put an end to this garbage. And that's just what they did. :)Treadmill Hikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10404138765633747049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7794200082258605160.post-41867816131429262962012-05-02T21:55:49.073-07:002012-05-02T21:55:49.073-07:00First: Congratulations on being engaged and soon t...First: Congratulations on being engaged and soon to be married!<br /><br />Second: Your ex-husband et al <----wow, three court cases? Lots of psychopathology there. How unfortunate for your ex-niece. <br /><br />Third: Living well (and looking well) is the best revenge! From your recent progress photo, you look uhmazing and I can only imagine how awesome you will look in a month. AND if you're happy and you show it, well....deep down, you know that will drive them all nuts. He-he-he. Make them drop their jaw when they see you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05930345643485720190noreply@blogger.com