Comments on: … I’m still alive…

By: nani

nani — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:49:51 +0000

Hello. Ive recently found your blog and I must say I love it. Its the first blog I can really relate to. I hope you keep blogging!

By: lovemeformexox

lovemeformexox — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:48:05 +0000

Thanks so much for all the support everybody- I really, really appreciate it.

By: Katie

Katie — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:47:38 +0000

I so very much know how you’re feeling. I try so hard to accept and live in my own skin. But it seems that residing in that “I know I can do it by X if I start this very minute” diet mentality is where I often am. And sometimes hanging out there gives me this hopefullness about everything in my life. That everything will be okay. ANd that’s when I sometimes remember that being 10 lbs thinner does not solve one single life problem. I really think that dieting is my escape hatch. But it’s so deceptive. Life is not lived in the diet zone. And, in addition thiness and dieting is so accepted and encouraged. Why not lose yourself in the endless possibilities of fabulous thiness?

That said I think your blog is great. It’s been a bit since I was a teenager but I love reading people’s blogs when they’re trying to be okay, hard as it may be. Also, don’t underestimate how hard it is to go home during your years in college. I remember that kinda pre-adult time as really hard. Freedom and then thrust back to a home where the new me didn’t quite fit. It took a while.

By: Ayshay!

Ayshay! — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 02:57:03 +0000

Hey! I’ve also a blog as well and I enjoy reading your blog. I would love to help you out, as I’ve had some ideas on some things to write on and such. Please feel free to e-mail me! I look forward to hearing from you!

Glad to know you are still around. Your blog does make a difference and thats what counts!

By: Cathy

Cathy — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:30:37 +0000

First of all, I’m glad you’re ok and havent abandoned us!
I just want you to know, that I understand what you are going through. I like to think of this as a “self-esteem lull” where you get a temporary (but sometimes lengthy) lapse in good self-image.

Even as a thin girl, I experience bad body-image all of the time. Like, constantly. So think about this: even if you were thin and had achieved the body you think you want, there are always going to be problems, and some level of dissatisfaction will always be present. In fact, trying to force yourself to diet would result in a thousand new problems and unnecessary pressures that you could simply avoid by not falling victim to the diet trap in the first place.

There are just some things in life that we think we need, but once we get them, we just move on to wanting something else. For me, I’m always thinking to myself, “If I just get this cute pair of shoes, my life would be perfect!”. Two seconds later, I have them and I just want something else. Although it may seem trivial, the same applies to your body type. Just think of all the great things you DO have, and it will all go uphill from there. It already sounds like you’re on your way back!

By: Chas Dean

Chas Dean — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 06:48:11 +0000

Hiya hon

Just so you know, we’re still reading and waiting to hear what’s on your mind.

I’ve just gone through a slightly traumatic body period, but have come out the other side with stuff to say – but am a little scared of reactions from people of the trollish persuasion. Let’s all be brave together, what do you say?

And congrats on the grades!

By: scattered marbles

scattered marbles — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 01:50:15 +0000

I am so proud of you for the 4.0, and I can totally understand how you feel, I feel the exact same way with my blog which is why it is so sparse lol. I think I need to focus on using it more as therapy for me than trying to cater to others, cause when I do that I just get scared what I post will upset others lol. I am glad you are doing ok though, you are thought of often as I look at your photos on DA and such, you have been an inspiration to me.

By: Charlotte

Charlotte — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:37:47 +0000

Hang in there! I’ve been having a rough time since I got out of school too. Relax and do some nice things for yourself that make you feel good. I’m sure the desire to write will come back soon. I personally don’t mind your rambling because I can relate. But I’m glad you haven’t given up on all this yet. And congrats on the 4.0!

By: satya

satya — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 03:51:49 +0000

hey Liz!!!
I check ur blog often to see if u have anything new. I always look forward to ur uplifting thoughts, ideas and ofcourse pictures. Plz dont let me know hon!!!
Congrats on ur 4.0!!!! I feell sooooo happy for u!!

By: pewter

pewter — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 21:52:57 +0000

Congratulations on your grade! That’s a great achievement.

I’ve been trying to get more active recently so that I can start horse riding and some other things again, and I am looking at what I eat in terms of nutrition. With that healthy ‘approach’, I’ve had really dangerous moments were I’ve started calorie counting and thinking about dieting. I’ve had some real down moments about my weight, but I try hard to think about other things that deserve my attention, like how cute my new tankini is, or the fact that omg I remembered to do the dishes.

Glad to see that otherwise everything is okay, your blog was one that inspired me to blog at all.