tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746449661347809966.post3914907838755455123..comments2023-11-05T03:13:11.344-08:00Comments on Tracy Reifkind's Blog Living My Physical Potential: I'm Only HumanTracy Reifkindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07868257020358013257noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746449661347809966.post-73387349557625166032007-04-16T06:34:00.000-07:002007-04-16T06:34:00.000-07:00trace, Thanks for pointing out that 2 quarts is "a...trace, <BR/><BR/>Thanks for pointing out that 2 quarts is "a half gallon" LOL. <BR/><BR/>But anyway, I always say that inspiration is a 2-way street. I'm constantly inspired by the understanding and support I get from others.<BR/><BR/>And chocolate chip cookies, especially when they're chewy, are the bomb!Tracy Reifkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07868257020358013257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746449661347809966.post-24603791841403046232007-04-16T06:27:00.000-07:002007-04-16T06:27:00.000-07:00oge, Perfect! That is definitely part of it.I wa...oge, Perfect! That is definitely part of it.<BR/><BR/>I was just telling Mark that some of my personality flaws were my "all or nothing" and "instant gratification" attitudes. I knew there was another, and it is indeed "perfectionism". <BR/><BR/>All of those "flaws" helped me achieve the success that I enjoy today. I think I'll write a quck post about that, thanks for the inspiration!Tracy Reifkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07868257020358013257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746449661347809966.post-46380456828289671872007-04-16T05:36:00.000-07:002007-04-16T05:36:00.000-07:00Royce, Thanks for sharing your "softer side" LOL. ...Royce, Thanks for sharing your "softer side" LOL. And always your support.Tracy Reifkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07868257020358013257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746449661347809966.post-5447722635244327212007-04-16T05:34:00.000-07:002007-04-16T05:34:00.000-07:00Barb, For some reason just the fact that you took...Barb, For some reason just the fact that you took the time to respond to this post really touched me. Maybe beause you remind me of myself as far as a "real" person, a real woman. No bullsh#!.<BR/><BR/>Anytime you want to give me some advice I'll listen! Lord knows I'm one of the first to spit out my opinion! I'm not more ahead of the game, remember I'm a few years older than you (LOL) let's see where you are when you're 43!Tracy Reifkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07868257020358013257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746449661347809966.post-1682253490905433962007-04-16T05:21:00.000-07:002007-04-16T05:21:00.000-07:00lk, There's nothing like being broken down by a co...lk, There's nothing like being broken down by a couple of quarts of ice cream!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the support.Tracy Reifkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07868257020358013257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746449661347809966.post-68454923094930914672007-04-16T04:47:00.000-07:002007-04-16T04:47:00.000-07:00Just wanted to compliment your great accomplishmen...Just wanted to compliment your great accomplishments Tracy. I've referred several people to your blog for inspiration, and if you were perfect, it would almost not be believable. No sense beating yourself up over a half gallon of ice cream, which along with choc. chip cookies are two of my major weaknesses. Thanks for the honesty. TraceTraceShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11356216484363196220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746449661347809966.post-80968600926993266012007-04-15T15:59:00.000-07:002007-04-15T15:59:00.000-07:00Tracy, I was 275.2 on friday after carb on the wee...Tracy, I was 275.2 on friday after carb on the weekend I was 281. I normaly fluctuate anywhere between 6-8 lbs. What matters is the trend.<BR/>I'mesure you know all this, but I just wanted to let you know we all go through it. If I weighed myself everyday I would go nuts. :-)Roycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08646895219807042702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746449661347809966.post-666145725131242292007-04-15T15:17:00.000-07:002007-04-15T15:17:00.000-07:00Tracy,I just ready a peer-reviewed Harvard study o...Tracy,<BR/><BR/>I just ready a peer-reviewed Harvard study of why people binge. One reason is that people who seek perfection often have self-esteem problems. Of course they do, they can't ever live up to their ideals of perfection! Hence, they binge. It is a moment when the desire for perfection is suspended & the only thing that matters is this moment (a continuous present) where there is nothing but the pure, the sublime--FOOD. After the afterglow--there is guilt & the cycle continues. Let go of your need for perfection (I know easy to say) and permit yourself the good stuff more frequently.magawiscahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09309439343934191963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746449661347809966.post-89036279083296969402007-04-15T12:37:00.000-07:002007-04-15T12:37:00.000-07:00yes she's fine she just has to relax.her weight is...yes she's fine she just has to relax.her weight is modulating perfectly, she just wants it to stay on one number all the time and that just dont happen,lol.Mark Reifkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13796716749125262941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746449661347809966.post-9722272794815627842007-04-15T12:17:00.000-07:002007-04-15T12:17:00.000-07:00Hell Tracy, I probably would have been right there...Hell Tracy, I probably would have been right there with Barb. I heard that sappy song a couple of days ago where the dad is giving away his little girl on her wedding day. He is remembering "butterfly kisses"....<BR/>Anyway that had me crying, in the damn car sitting next to Barb on the way to the store. Crying like a little kid.<BR/>You did just fine, don't sweat it. Like you said you're human.<BR/><BR/>( plus just think those carbs a protien in the ice cream will help build muscle :-) )Roycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08646895219807042702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746449661347809966.post-45377370481481777752007-04-15T08:54:00.000-07:002007-04-15T08:54:00.000-07:00"And if my baby turned 18 I would have eaten the w..."And if my baby turned 18 I would have eaten the whole cake, all the ice cream, went through a couple bottles of wine, maybe a little hard liquor, a couple Percocet and cried over baby pictures all day."<BR/><BR/>LOL, well said.Mark Reifkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13796716749125262941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746449661347809966.post-53647439355061709862007-04-15T08:44:00.000-07:002007-04-15T08:44:00.000-07:00You have worked so very hard, and it totally shows...You have worked so very hard, and it totally shows. I understand the fear that food causes. And who am I to give advice to you, you are so much more ahead of the game than me, but I think Mark is right. Not just because it will help the "cheat" day be in control, but because of something called quality of life. Chocolate and ice cream and all the good things in life are not bad. Not moving and "unbalance" is bad. Life is too short to not have chocolate. Or wine. Or ice cream. And you will always want what you "can't" have. So have a little. You deserve it. You know you will continue to work hard, and that it really won't affect anything in the long run.<BR/><BR/>I have a quote on my blog. It truly is how I feel about life, and I wish I could always keep it in mind. It goes like this:<BR/><BR/>Life SHOULD NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, wine in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally WORN out and screaming "WOO HOO - WHAT A RIDE!!!" <BR/><BR/>Life is too short to not be fit and healthy, I have decided this for myself, and am making the life changes I need to. But its also too short not to have chocolate. It is not undisciplined to enjoy.<BR/><BR/>And if my baby turned 18 I would have eaten the whole cake, all the ice cream, went through a couple bottles of wine, maybe a little hard liquor, a couple Percocet and cried over baby pictures all day.<BR/><BR/>I think you did pretty damn good.Fallen Angelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14792534468217077571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746449661347809966.post-73218091748336794252007-04-15T05:24:00.000-07:002007-04-15T05:24:00.000-07:00remember Honey that being in balance means that th...remember Honey that being in balance means that the pendulum swings back as well as forward. Only have forwards swing is not balanced. You are doing great. taking note of all the things you are doing and feeling is the biggest part of changing them.Mark Reifkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13796716749125262941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746449661347809966.post-37640225072578713822007-04-15T04:46:00.000-07:002007-04-15T04:46:00.000-07:00I enjoy you blog.Oh, I can so relate to binging! I...I enjoy you blog.<BR/>Oh, I can so relate to binging! It's just this way for some people, we have to fight this battle. You're doing GREAT, of course.LKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05787620966801251064noreply@blogger.com