Comments on: Be Healthy All Year

By: Serenity

Serenity — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 01:15:47 +0000

SO GOOD!
ALL GOOD!
Thankyou!!

I really thought your talk about the support system was vital. As with any change, you have to seek out those who support you. This can be a challenge. Some people like the ‘you’ they know. Change can be threatening. But so worth it- and I just want to encourage anyone out there who questions if you can do it. You can, if you choose to.

One day at a time, over one year, I lost 25 pounds, mostly post-pregnancy weight, through Pilates, yoga, running and free weights. I also ate six small meals a day, with a purposeful amount of protein at each meal. I was confronted with a weird mix of responses from some people in my life. It ranged from cynicism, shock, actually ignoring that I became someone else, to questioning if I was on drugs.

Those who are in my current support system appreciate the changes that took place, affirm the sacrifices I made to grow, understand why it was important to remove myself from being at risk for future health problems like breast cancer, and why I wanted to get back into competition by competing in triathlons and road races.

Don’t let others enable you to be comfortable. Push the envelope, challenge yourself, challenge others assumptions about yourself. Be who you were meant to be.

All the best Suze!

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By: Brooke Batman

Brooke Batman — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:46:09 +0000

Wow! Awesome article :) It is just what I needed right now. Thanks so much for the inspiration. I think a nice treat for my every day simple little disciplines would be a nice little vacation to Hawaii during the cold months here in Kansas ;) Maybe I could run a little race while I was there. My son and I love the water, but of course haven’t spent time in the ocean.

Thanks again for sharing:)

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By: Michele

Michele — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:14:04 +0000

Namaste

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By: Suzie Cooney

Suzie Cooney — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:47:47 +0000

Anne Marie,
Thanks for saying hello! Wow, checked out your site..you go girl. Impressive. I don’t miss the chilly mornings of the Bay Area and commend that you are solid in your own commitments to yourself. I can get up and surf that early, but working out for my own training is after my last client, like 5pm. Although I do get a decent workout all the throug out the day.

Keep me posted on your efforts. I’m really excited for you!

Warm aloha,
Suzie Cooney, CPT Maui Hawaii

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By: anne marie

anne marie — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 03:57:52 +0000

Totally agree with Forget Resolutions. I’m a definite believer in breaking the big dreams down into realistic steps. I’ve also heard a lot of people use ‘Intentions’ vs. Resolutions which I liked. mahalo! (I’ll be in Hawaii in March, but the big island for the lavaman triathlon…and i can’t WAIT!)

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By: Suzie Cooney

Suzie Cooney — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 06:35:21 +0000

Aloha Tara,

Yes, if ever in Maui, we could do a SUP tour of a couple of nice spots!

Thanks for saying hello.

Suzie Cooney, CPT

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By: Tara Krolczyk

Tara Krolczyk — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 03:08:39 +0000

Keep up the great columns. Hopefully we can come join you soon for some warmer weather stand up paddling! Tara

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By: Suzie Cooney

Suzie Cooney — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:59:39 +0000

Aloha Stephanie,

Thank you for your nice comment. Yes we are lucky to live Maui, but out inspiriation comes from within no matter where we are. Keep warm.

Sending you rainbows,
Suzie Cooney

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By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 13:49:28 +0000

What a great article! I’d LOVE to be in Maui… but I’m trapped in what it feels like the coldest place on Earth!!! Love the inspiration; my only wish is that it was longer!!

Thank you for sharing!

Stephanie

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