Comments on: Be a winner http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/04/14/be-a-winner/ One day at a time. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:48:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: beej http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/04/14/be-a-winner/comment-page-1/#comment-8867 beej Sat, 24 Apr 2010 06:31:54 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/04/14/be-a-winner/#comment-8867 This is a great insight. I think I might be getting a little more competitive since I've lost weight. Maybe becuase I knwo I can actually compete. Dunno. .-= beej´s last blog ..<a href="http://journeytosanctification.blogspot.com/2010/04/how-much-year-changes.html">How much a year changes</a> =-. This is a great insight. I think I might be getting a little more competitive since I’ve lost weight. Maybe becuase I knwo I can actually compete. Dunno.
.-= beej´s last blog ..How much a year changes =-.

]]> By: Mr. Meltdown http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/04/14/be-a-winner/comment-page-1/#comment-8806 Mr. Meltdown Sat, 17 Apr 2010 14:57:24 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/04/14/be-a-winner/#comment-8806 Wow I thought that I was the only one that felt like that. Being obese right now puts me in that same mind set. I always try to make sure that I do a great job at everything to compensate for my obesity. But I have finally got to the point to know it is OK just to participate in things. For me it is not always about winning anymore it is just about being part of the action. You know what I mean? .-= Mr. Meltdown´s last blog ..<a href="http://mrmeltdown.com/raw-food-diet-recipies-episode-1/">Raw Food Diet Recipies Episode 1</a> =-. Wow I thought that I was the only one that felt like that. Being obese right now puts me in that same mind set. I always try to make sure that I do a great job at everything to compensate for my obesity.

But I have finally got to the point to know it is OK just to participate in things. For me it is not always about winning anymore it is just about being part of the action. You know what I mean?
.-= Mr. Meltdown´s last blog ..Raw Food Diet Recipies Episode 1 =-.

]]> By: Jay http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/04/14/be-a-winner/comment-page-1/#comment-8791 Jay Thu, 15 Apr 2010 23:08:46 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/04/14/be-a-winner/#comment-8791 I'm still pretty competitive in everything I do.. maybe I'll grow out of that? But then again, it drives me to be better - is that something I want to lose? I don't think so.. .-= Jay´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.jayloss.com/fast-food-shopping/">Fast Food Shopping</a> =-. I’m still pretty competitive in everything I do.. maybe I’ll grow out of that? But then again, it drives me to be better – is that something I want to lose? I don’t think so..
.-= Jay´s last blog ..Fast Food Shopping =-.

]]> By: Andrew http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/04/14/be-a-winner/comment-page-1/#comment-8783 Andrew Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:03:09 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/04/14/be-a-winner/#comment-8783 You are most probably correct! You are most probably correct!

]]> By: Vava http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/04/14/be-a-winner/comment-page-1/#comment-8781 Vava Wed, 14 Apr 2010 20:24:13 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/04/14/be-a-winner/#comment-8781 Not to discount your assessment in any way, but I also suspect that maturity might also have somthing to do with it. I know that once I had kids my competitiveness, which was sometimes destructive in my youth and into my twenties, subsided (and I have never been obese). Whatever the reason, it's just another unexpected benefit of your fitness and health journey! Not to discount your assessment in any way, but I also suspect that maturity might also have somthing to do with it. I know that once I had kids my competitiveness, which was sometimes destructive in my youth and into my twenties, subsided (and I have never been obese).

Whatever the reason, it’s just another unexpected benefit of your fitness and health journey!

]]> By: Lisa http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/04/14/be-a-winner/comment-page-1/#comment-8768 Lisa Wed, 14 Apr 2010 03:14:16 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/04/14/be-a-winner/#comment-8768 I wonder how much it has to do with proving that you can be successful AND overweight ... so one ends up overcompensating. I hate that when you are overweight people assume that you are a bit stupid as well - hence the overcompensating and needing to prove ourselves? .-= Lisa´s last blog ..<a href="http://journeyfromfattolondonmarathon.blogspot.com/2010/04/great-forest-half-marathon.html">The Great Forest Half Marathon</a> =-. I wonder how much it has to do with proving that you can be successful AND overweight … so one ends up overcompensating. I hate that when you are overweight people assume that you are a bit stupid as well – hence the overcompensating and needing to prove ourselves?
.-= Lisa´s last blog ..The Great Forest Half Marathon =-.

]]> By: Josie http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/04/14/be-a-winner/comment-page-1/#comment-8767 Josie Wed, 14 Apr 2010 02:33:21 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/04/14/be-a-winner/#comment-8767 I'm selective....I tend to be competitive at things I'm passionate about, but not other things. I'm learning how to accept defeat and success. Both are difficult for me to accept at times. .-= Josie´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/35AndShrinking/~3/clJ1E-wSpiI/">Run for Music 10K – WOW!</a> =-. I’m selective….I tend to be competitive at things I’m passionate about, but not other things. I’m learning how to accept defeat and success. Both are difficult for me to accept at times.
.-= Josie´s last blog ..Run for Music 10K – WOW! =-.

]]> By: Jody - Fit at 52 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/04/14/be-a-winner/comment-page-1/#comment-8766 Jody - Fit at 52 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 02:13:08 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/04/14/be-a-winner/#comment-8766 I need to get over to Mary's site. I was there earlier before this post. I am with you though. When I was heavy, I wanted to be good at the things I tried because it would prove I was better than what people saw in that fat girl. Now, I still want to be really good in the gym cause that is where I feel the best. Hard to break the habit or thought process. .-= Jody - Fit at 52´s last blog ..<a href="http://truth2beingfit.com/2010/04/13/pledge-for-better-health.aspx?ref=rss">Pledge for Better Health - GIVEAWAY TOO!</a> =-. I need to get over to Mary’s site. I was there earlier before this post.

I am with you though. When I was heavy, I wanted to be good at the things I tried because it would prove I was better than what people saw in that fat girl.

Now, I still want to be really good in the gym cause that is where I feel the best. Hard to break the habit or thought process.
.-= Jody – Fit at 52´s last blog ..Pledge for Better Health – GIVEAWAY TOO! =-.

]]> By: Andrew http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/04/14/be-a-winner/comment-page-1/#comment-8765 Andrew Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:56:56 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/04/14/be-a-winner/#comment-8765 Amen! Amen!

]]> By: Andrew http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/04/14/be-a-winner/comment-page-1/#comment-8764 Andrew Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:56:38 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/04/14/be-a-winner/#comment-8764 It does eh! I'm going to put it up here tomorrow I reckon! :) It does eh! I’m going to put it up here tomorrow I reckon! :)

]]> By: Diane Fit to the Finish http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/04/14/be-a-winner/comment-page-1/#comment-8763 Diane Fit to the Finish Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:32:47 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/04/14/be-a-winner/#comment-8763 I really liked that post too! I am very competitive by nature and have to reign it in with the kids! .-= Diane Fit to the Finish´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.fittothefinish.com/blog/2010/04/owning-your-plan/">Owning Your Plan</a> =-. I really liked that post too! I am very competitive by nature and have to reign it in with the kids!
.-= Diane Fit to the Finish´s last blog ..Owning Your Plan =-.

]]> By: Greg http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/04/14/be-a-winner/comment-page-1/#comment-8762 Greg Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:13:16 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/04/14/be-a-winner/#comment-8762 It's interesting that you say that, because I used to be the same way, but perhaps for different reasons. I think I've had to learn to accept competing against myself, rather than others. Otherwise, I would just quit... .-= Greg´s last blog ..<a href="http://livefitblog.com/2010/04/12/high-fat-breakfast/">Can A High Fat Breakfast Be Healthy?</a> =-. It’s interesting that you say that, because I used to be the same way, but perhaps for different reasons. I think I’ve had to learn to accept competing against myself, rather than others. Otherwise, I would just quit…
.-= Greg´s last blog ..Can A High Fat Breakfast Be Healthy? =-.

]]> By: Missa http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/04/14/be-a-winner/comment-page-1/#comment-8761 Missa Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:01:01 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/04/14/be-a-winner/#comment-8761 I am listening to the Shatner mashup you posted on Jack Sh*t's post today and it flippin' rocks. You made me smile today man.. Totally!! Have a rockin' day! Cheers, Missa LosingEthel I am listening to the Shatner mashup you posted on Jack Sh*t’s post today and it flippin’ rocks. You made me smile today man.. Totally!!

Have a rockin’ day!

Cheers,
Missa
LosingEthel

]]> By: Michelle http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/04/14/be-a-winner/comment-page-1/#comment-8759 Michelle Tue, 13 Apr 2010 23:09:09 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/04/14/be-a-winner/#comment-8759 Interesting, I don't think any of us like to lose, but I have learned with age that winning isn't everything and its the experiences gained and lessons learned that make you a better person. I think it also has a lot to do with becoming comfortable with yourself, accepting who you are and cherishing your strengths :) .-= Michelle´s last blog ..<a href="http://instructionsontheback.blogspot.com/2010/04/7-hours-in-to-100km-run.html">7 hours in to a 100km run</a> =-. Interesting, I don’t think any of us like to lose, but I have learned with age that winning isn’t everything and its the experiences gained and lessons learned that make you a better person.
I think it also has a lot to do with becoming comfortable with yourself, accepting who you are and cherishing your strengths :)
.-= Michelle´s last blog ..7 hours in to a 100km run =-.

]]> By: seth@1010in2010 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/04/14/be-a-winner/comment-page-1/#comment-8758 seth@1010in2010 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 23:06:04 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/04/14/be-a-winner/#comment-8758 I had read her post and thought - yeah, I'm like that too. I had never thought of it with your perspective either. I had read her post and thought – yeah, I’m like that too. I had never thought of it with your perspective either.

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