tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post3563923246662111742..comments2024-02-22T02:39:32.169-06:00Comments on Crochet With Cris: Crocheting My Life Back... The BeginningAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14901513524552405607noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post-88368614090704699222013-01-23T06:04:09.080-06:002013-01-23T06:04:09.080-06:00I have read your posts with interest and wish you ...I have read your posts with interest and wish you well. <br />Mandy Mandy McK. (Moogieof4)http://6ichthusfish.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post-33046173123294090332013-01-18T06:58:17.852-06:002013-01-18T06:58:17.852-06:00I would LOVE for you to join me and yes, you can u...I would LOVE for you to join me and yes, you can use that graphic for those posts. I have put something on iYarny as well (my Ravelry Group) about weight loss sharing - you can always post your update there if you like. Can you send me along your blog just so I can make sure that I have you in my reader! <br /><br /><br /><br />I'll post the pattern in the weight update I post today so you can have it - really, for me, since I make large blankets, any 6" square will do and it could really be any color, I just chose the yellow (blech LOL) because it is the awareness color for obesity AND it is something new for me - I don't usually migrate towards that color :)<br /><br /><br />Oh, another site I find useful for weight loss is SparkPeople (dot) com - Spark has a LOT of free tools available like food trackers, fitness trackers, and a food database to pull from. Its really nice and the guy insists on keeping it free - which is awesome. It ranks up there with the same tools as WW.com<br /><br /><br /><br />I'm VERY excited to have a buddy on this journey.Crishttp://crochet-with-cris.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post-11515644321948712362013-01-17T15:54:14.397-06:002013-01-17T15:54:14.397-06:00I am so happy you stopped by and that I returned t...I am so happy you stopped by and that I returned the visit. I too have at least 100 pounds to lose and have started a Friday post about fitness. I love, love, love the idea of crocheting a square for each pound lost! Can I join you? I also deal with anxiety and depression as I've shared on my blog. We have so much in common!<br /><br /><br />If you don't mind me joining in, what pattern are you using for your 6" square? And, can I add your graphic to my Fitness Friday post?<br /><br /><br />All the bets to you, my friend!<br /><br /><br />CollettaCollettanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post-58369494695002988932013-01-17T00:07:52.417-06:002013-01-17T00:07:52.417-06:00OK..I'm late to the party as usual..! Bravo.....OK..I'm late to the party as usual..! Bravo..My weight fluctuations because of lupus meds..I can be 40 lbs over weight then 20lbs underweight.. I'm passing it on to my MIL cuz you could be telling her story..and probably thousands can identify with you..I'll be cheering you on and supporting from the sidelines..Mary (nauget bluff)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post-78113553854313363622013-01-16T20:22:05.157-06:002013-01-16T20:22:05.157-06:00What a great project. I love that the blanket wil...What a great project. I love that the blanket will be a visual reminder. I'm impressed with your strength and commend you for sharing your story! I have my own weighty issues but I haven't (yet) spoken about them on my blog. I wish you the best on this journey!Marie/Underground Crafternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post-54273154240505926742013-01-16T06:47:36.427-06:002013-01-16T06:47:36.427-06:00Thank you so much for your support with this - it ...Thank you so much for your support with this - it was kinda hard to share "the number" with my crocheting world, but part of it is owning up to what you have done - ya know? I really am looking forward to getting on the scale Friday and being able to report my first number... although that's kinda scary too because what if I fail!Crishttp://crochet-with-cris.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post-49726267856236191082013-01-16T06:09:57.183-06:002013-01-16T06:09:57.183-06:00I love this idea! Wishing you the best of luck on ...I love this idea! Wishing you the best of luck on your weight loss journey and I look forward to reading your posts!Stefanie Webernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post-12809421795255823692013-01-15T08:09:29.486-06:002013-01-15T08:09:29.486-06:00I have had 12 serious surgeries since 2001. Last ...I have had 12 serious surgeries since 2001. Last month I had the 3 rd in 4 months. It was an emergency surgery due to a dangerous staph infection. I have been sick a long time. Therefore, in the bed alot. So, this year I crocheted 3/4 of my Christmas gifts. It was my therapy. It made me happy because I love it and It was the only thing that I could do to make me feel productive. So, Godspeed....crocheting will most definitely help you. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17239778268836885937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post-48115264228028105822013-01-15T07:02:59.245-06:002013-01-15T07:02:59.245-06:00Hey :) I would LOVE some white yarn. While I think...Hey :) I would LOVE some white yarn. While I think the majority of the afghan will be yellow (its a creamy yellow, not HEY LOOK AT ME yellow) - I will need some white. I am excited to start laying out what the squares will look like. Thank you Chelsy :)Crishttp://crochet-with-cris.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post-11304340546698696572013-01-15T07:01:50.936-06:002013-01-15T07:01:50.936-06:00Thank you very much for this. Sometimes it is hard...Thank you very much for this. Sometimes it is hard to believe you can do it yourself... so having others' support is amazing. Thank you!Crishttp://crochet-with-cris.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post-26335107389905570242013-01-15T07:01:27.224-06:002013-01-15T07:01:27.224-06:00I think the only thing that has saved me with all ...I think the only thing that has saved me with all this extra weight is my height. I'm 5'9" and built like a viking (8" wrists). I think its AMAZING you have lost so much weight and congratulate you on your success. I definitely am a protein/carb girl. The first time I lost weight, I used what I called the "campfire analogy" - perhaps I can write that down in my next blog post. I definitely curb off hunger pretty easily when I do what I'm supposed to.. its getting me to do it!Crishttp://crochet-with-cris.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post-43494494533725047522013-01-15T07:00:01.201-06:002013-01-15T07:00:01.201-06:00I would LOVE some company - i put a post on the iY...I would LOVE some company - i put a post on the iYarny forums in case anyone wanted to post their updates or links to their blog updates. I definitely appreciate the support. the70 I lost before was NOT easy. I'm hoping the visual with the squares will help.Crishttp://crochet-with-cris.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post-63642027111767260852013-01-15T06:58:46.239-06:002013-01-15T06:58:46.239-06:00I would LOVE company - if you want to join in, I p...I would LOVE company - if you want to join in, I put a post on the iYarny group on Ravelry - you can post your progress or blog posts related to it. I appreciate the support!Crishttp://crochet-with-cris.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post-40223897545327650152013-01-15T04:09:13.513-06:002013-01-15T04:09:13.513-06:00Wow, Cris this is beautiful. Would you like a part...Wow, Cris this is beautiful. Would you like a partner? Not sure if I've ever thought of using crochet to help me with this part of me. On second thought, I better not add anymore to my schedule this year. I am looking forward to cheering you on and seeing your heal and grow that afghan. You always have the best projects and I think this one will be one of your best.Sara - momwithahookhttp://twitter.com/momwithahooknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post-67085063361621168482013-01-14T15:28:37.685-06:002013-01-14T15:28:37.685-06:00I believe in you, you can do this babe , Im here t...I believe in you, you can do this babe , Im here to help. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post-57980816941729658292013-01-14T11:44:00.481-06:002013-01-14T11:44:00.481-06:00November 28, 2011 started my weight loss journey. ...November 28, 2011 started my weight loss journey. I weighed 277.5 pounds. I am just over 5' tall and my frame is small. I know what obesity is and I know the damage it can do. I now weight 134 pounds. I can't believe the person is me that I see in the mirror. I still find myself going to the Plus Size section of the store. I still imagine what people are saying about me behind my back. I'm just beginning to see the new me. I'm behind you 100% in your weight loss journey. I'll be here to encourage you and cheer you on. My only advise is to get LOTS of protein (even if it's only in a shake). It will help curb your appetite and keep you from losing muscle. GO FOR IT!Beverly Mathesonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post-32397669394083250922013-01-14T10:43:33.433-06:002013-01-14T10:43:33.433-06:00You go girl...I know you can do this..I might even...You go girl...I know you can do this..I might even attempt to drop some pounds with you. What a perfect way to actually see the weight come off..I will definately be here for you to cheer you on..No judgements here..never has been never will be...Hugsvikki hooksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post-32107222371530058322013-01-14T10:37:20.036-06:002013-01-14T10:37:20.036-06:00wish you all the best. I believe you can.wish you all the best. I believe you can.anne wambuinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post-41369357556308480392013-01-14T10:18:31.800-06:002013-01-14T10:18:31.800-06:00Cris, I had some white yarn I was going to offer y...Cris, I had some white yarn I was going to offer you anyway, but I was going to ask before I gave it to you if white was a color you were likely to use (didn't want to burden you with yarn you wouldn't have a use for). Now I know this will fit with plans you already have. A perfect match. I'll be in touch to figure out a way to get it to you.Chelsynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post-31556168608767400702013-01-14T09:53:47.192-06:002013-01-14T09:53:47.192-06:00Wishing you much success on your journey Cris and ...Wishing you much success on your journey Cris and many squares!Heather Prusianoreply@blogger.com