Comments on: Letting the Cat Out of the Bag http://www.athleta.net/chi/2008/09/30/letting-the-cat-out-of-the-bag/ Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:52:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: michelle http://www.athleta.net/chi/2008/09/30/letting-the-cat-out-of-the-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-679 michelle Tue, 07 Oct 2008 23:57:26 +0000 http://www.athleta.net/chi/?p=197#comment-679 sue, you have a great perspective, as does Donna -- it's about staying connected to our inner athlete, but accepting (and loving!) the difference between the [insert your peak athletic age here] version of that self vs. the [insert your current age here] version. I may never be a competitive gymnast again, but I sure have fun re-learning how to do a back bend and handstand in my yoga practice. sue, you have a great perspective, as does Donna — it’s about staying connected to our inner athlete, but accepting (and loving!) the difference between the [insert your peak athletic age here] version of that self vs. the [insert your current age here] version. I may never be a competitive gymnast again, but I sure have fun re-learning how to do a back bend and handstand in my yoga practice.

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]]> By: sue http://www.athleta.net/chi/2008/09/30/letting-the-cat-out-of-the-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-678 sue Tue, 07 Oct 2008 23:45:27 +0000 http://www.athleta.net/chi/?p=197#comment-678 I was a tri-athlete, skier, mtn bike racer, dancer, and in my head still consider myself an athlete...but I too have dealt with two hip replacements, a knee reconstruction and way too much down time that has also led to a 25 pound weight gain that makes me crazy. I talk about this to other people and get that look, like, yeah right. I want to carry a photo of myself then just to prove it! It happens to the best of us and weight gain, especially for someone in their 50's (menopause anyone??), former athletes, it's really hard to not keep that image in your own head. Part of this is acceptance, part of it motivation to get back to athletic weight, part of it is aging. Congrats for the determination and motivation to do something about it! I hope it rubs off on me! I was a tri-athlete, skier, mtn bike racer, dancer, and in my head still consider myself an athlete…but I too have dealt with two hip replacements, a knee reconstruction and way too much down time that has also led to a 25 pound weight gain that makes me crazy. I talk about this to other people and get that look, like, yeah right. I want to carry a photo of myself then just to prove it! It happens to the best of us and weight gain, especially for someone in their 50′s (menopause anyone??), former athletes, it’s really hard to not keep that image in your own head. Part of this is acceptance, part of it motivation to get back to athletic weight, part of it is aging. Congrats for the determination and motivation to do something about it! I hope it rubs off on me!

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]]> By: Donna http://www.athleta.net/chi/2008/09/30/letting-the-cat-out-of-the-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-666 Donna Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:33:34 +0000 http://www.athleta.net/chi/?p=197#comment-666 I had often thought of cutting up a catalog and pasting pictures around to keep me inspired. Now I'll do just that. Athleta, I think I need some new catalogs--one to cut up and one to order from! Marie, best of luck to you and thanks for the comment. I had often thought of cutting up a catalog and pasting pictures around to keep me inspired. Now I’ll do just that. Athleta, I think I need some new catalogs–one to cut up and one to order from! Marie, best of luck to you and thanks for the comment.

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]]> By: Marie http://www.athleta.net/chi/2008/09/30/letting-the-cat-out-of-the-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-640 Marie Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:37:53 +0000 http://www.athleta.net/chi/?p=197#comment-640 Donna, I read your post last night, but was busy being 'mom' and just found a minute to respond this afternoon.I say this because sometimes, we women are so focused on others, that we lose ourselves. Now is your time. Time to focus on yourself, love yourself, and pamper yourself. Your story is similar to mine. I had a separated shoulder that really threw me off track, and now I'm 30 pounds over weight. Visualization of goals is one way for me to see myself in the future and push harder, so I cut out some of the pages of the Athleta catalog, especially the cool yoga poses, and taped them on a bulletin board above my computer. Treating myself to Athleta clothing is one way I pamper myself. Last week I had a yoga party and introduced my friends to yoga pants. It took me a long time to find them, but now I practically live in them. Good luck, Donna! Donna,
I read your post last night, but was busy being ‘mom’ and just found a minute to respond this afternoon.I say this because sometimes, we women are so focused on others, that we lose ourselves. Now is your time. Time to focus on yourself, love yourself, and pamper yourself.

Your story is similar to mine. I had a separated shoulder that really threw me off track, and now I’m 30 pounds over weight.

Visualization of goals is one way for me to see myself in the future and push harder, so I cut out some of the pages of the Athleta catalog, especially the cool yoga poses, and taped them on a bulletin board above my computer. Treating myself to Athleta clothing is one way I pamper myself. Last week I had a yoga party and introduced my friends to yoga pants. It took me a long time to find them, but now I practically live in them.

Good luck, Donna!

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]]> By: Donna http://www.athleta.net/chi/2008/09/30/letting-the-cat-out-of-the-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-639 Donna Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:04:21 +0000 http://www.athleta.net/chi/?p=197#comment-639 Michelle and Kathleen, Thanks for the kind words. I attended our first official class last night (for the weight loss program) and I am thoroughly impressed. The part that I struggle with is that it just seems like such a long road. However, I understand that quick fixes don't work--and this is a complete lifestyle change. It will be important for me (all of us) to celebrate the small victories. Michelle and Kathleen,

Thanks for the kind words. I attended our first official class last night (for the weight loss program) and I am thoroughly impressed. The part that I struggle with is that it just seems like such a long road. However, I understand that quick fixes don’t work–and this is a complete lifestyle change. It will be important for me (all of us) to celebrate the small victories.

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]]> By: Michelle http://www.athleta.net/chi/2008/09/30/letting-the-cat-out-of-the-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-637 Michelle Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:33:25 +0000 http://www.athleta.net/chi/?p=197#comment-637 Donna, you are a great inspiration! I've been down on myself lately for gaining 20 lbs over the last 6 months from quitting smoking, which is something I needed to do, but I felt like my body punished me for it! I know how depressing it can be for an active woman to be going through loss of strength and weight gain. We'll both be getting our bodies back! Donna, you are a great inspiration! I’ve been down on myself lately for gaining 20 lbs over the last 6 months from quitting smoking, which is something I needed to do, but I felt like my body punished me for it! I know how depressing it can be for an active woman to be going through loss of strength and weight gain. We’ll both be getting our bodies back!

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]]> By: Kathleen http://www.athleta.net/chi/2008/09/30/letting-the-cat-out-of-the-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-633 Kathleen Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:20:57 +0000 http://www.athleta.net/chi/?p=197#comment-633 Donna, congratulations for joining the ranks of the physically fit! I joined this club last December. Lost 50 lbs. Did my first triathlon in August and my second last weekend. There is NO better feeling than getting your body back. You are going to love yourself!! Donna, congratulations for joining the ranks of the physically fit! I joined this club last December. Lost 50 lbs. Did my first triathlon in August and my second last weekend. There is NO better feeling than getting your body back. You are going to love yourself!!

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