tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635976344693672089.post7688497145773932378..comments2023-06-17T01:05:27.279+12:00Comments on Lovingly, Kate: LOSING 30KGS AND STAYING HEALTHYAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00489644314169675204noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635976344693672089.post-79933583185023550552014-10-28T07:00:54.576+13:002014-10-28T07:00:54.576+13:00Hi Kate! I found your blog because of your story o...Hi Kate! I found your blog because of your story on PopSugar and it was so inspiring!<br /><br />I've struggled with weight my entire life. When I graduated high school, I took the initiative to lose 40 pounds. By the time I entered my sophomore year of college, I gained about half of it back. Finally, towards the end of my junior year of college, I decided to end my weight battle once and for all, and completely change my lifestyle. I ended up losing the weight I had gained back plus an additional 15-20. To put that into perspective, I started January 2013 weighing about 197 lbs and by August 2013, I was at 165 -- the lowest and healthiest weight of my life.<br /><br />Since graduating from college in May, I've gained back the weight. I'm about 197 again and this brings me to tears every single day. I still exercise 3-4 times a week, but I know I've lost track of my eating habits. I totally understand that feeling of just giving up and "being fat" again because that's what I'm struggling with every day. I'm trying to find the determination to lose the weight again and become the happy and healthy young woman was just three months ago. I'm so mad at myself for gaining back the 30 pounds I worked so hard to lose.<br /><br />Thank you so much for sharing your journey! I plan on to keep reading your blog so I can stay inspired and find a daily reminder to live a happy and healthy life!<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234782073614196565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635976344693672089.post-65113271969183488302014-10-13T13:02:56.840+13:002014-10-13T13:02:56.840+13:00Oh thank you Nishu! Haha isn't it funny how di...Oh thank you Nishu! Haha isn't it funny how different humans are? I guess it's hard when you've never really worried about it, and don't notice it changing. Definitely a lot easier to gain, especially with all the yummy food around. I say to just make small changes (more with what you're eating) and you'll be surprised at how much of a difference it makes. Starting is the hardest part though, but I'm sure you can do it! :) Ooh exciting! Thank you xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00489644314169675204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635976344693672089.post-15268771200524633342014-10-13T13:00:17.450+13:002014-10-13T13:00:17.450+13:00This is a huge inspiration. I've been quite th...This is a huge inspiration. I've been quite the opposite. Always been skinny but recently weight have started creeping up and before I realize I'm 10 kgs more than my normal. Easier to gain and lot harder to lose. Lack of motivation doesn't help either. Usually my body responds to exercise very quickly but It's been so stubborn since last 2 months. Really need to up my game. Thank you for the inspiration Kate. Also, shooting you an email about your blog design. Love it! Nishu xxLips n Berrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09021609413036065129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635976344693672089.post-62995549670673614722014-10-13T09:28:18.631+13:002014-10-13T09:28:18.631+13:00Oh Nicola, thank you so much! And congratulations ...Oh Nicola, thank you so much! And congratulations again on your half marathon time (and even just for running it at all!) xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00489644314169675204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635976344693672089.post-83958687342385026952014-10-12T19:32:46.330+13:002014-10-12T19:32:46.330+13:00Awesome Kate, you're such an inspiration xAwesome Kate, you're such an inspiration xNicola @ Eat Well NZhttp://www.eatwellnz.co.nznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635976344693672089.post-74472778007753919112014-10-09T14:13:38.379+13:002014-10-09T14:13:38.379+13:00Thank you!! I'm so glad to hear that :) I defi...Thank you!! I'm so glad to hear that :) I definitely know how hard it is to keep it up, but just know that it's totally worth it. Don't be hard on yourself if you're having a bad day, it's the small things that count so make sure you nourish and look after your body because you'll feel so much better for it! xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00489644314169675204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635976344693672089.post-22494502539660876902014-10-09T14:09:07.704+13:002014-10-09T14:09:07.704+13:00Wow a really awesome read, Inspires me to keep goi...Wow a really awesome read, Inspires me to keep going on my own journey! I am 7 kilos down with roughly another 43 to go, which seems so daunting but reading posts like this make me see that it is doable and possible! Thanks :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635976344693672089.post-11969901415584088312014-10-09T13:53:44.057+13:002014-10-09T13:53:44.057+13:00Oh thanks Ben!! Yeah, you are totally right! It...Oh thanks Ben!! Yeah, you are totally right! It's definitely easier when you integrate it into your every day instead of having to make time for exercising. Plus, it would be so good for you to get out in the fresh air :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00489644314169675204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635976344693672089.post-29433791359417834552014-10-09T13:50:10.099+13:002014-10-09T13:50:10.099+13:00Congratulations Kate! I read this post on the trai...Congratulations Kate! I read this post on the train this morning and I found it super inspirational!!<br /><br />I used to have terrible dietary choices myself (eating out all the time), but then I started playing sport a few times a week, and cycling to work instead of commuting and man my fitness rocketed (I still eat like crap :)) I think it helps quite a lot if you exercise as part of your commute as you have to go outside anyway, so why not get something out of it?<br /><br />Anyway, great job again!!Ben Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08294398399970867778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635976344693672089.post-2402984063319598502014-10-08T10:45:27.414+13:002014-10-08T10:45:27.414+13:00Oh Seani!! Thank you so much :) Not only for your ...Oh Seani!! Thank you so much :) Not only for your lovely words, but for your support the whole way through :) xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00489644314169675204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635976344693672089.post-82472341909331840092014-10-08T10:31:45.862+13:002014-10-08T10:31:45.862+13:00Kate you're so amazing! A true inspiration for...Kate you're so amazing! A true inspiration for everyone out there! I love seeing watching you on your journey through you FB & insta, you've come such a long way and you look SO good! You've not just lost weight... but you look so happy and so healthy too, and that's the most important :) Thank you for the motivation :)Seanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05172007470077620676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635976344693672089.post-16295610685238980542014-10-07T09:17:02.077+13:002014-10-07T09:17:02.077+13:00Thanks Kellie! Yeah for sure. Your fitness definit...Thanks Kellie! Yeah for sure. Your fitness definitely improves as you go, which means you can do more and burn more! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00489644314169675204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635976344693672089.post-7113281198190242862014-10-07T09:16:27.810+13:002014-10-07T09:16:27.810+13:00Thank you Lena! I found that viewing it more as wo...Thank you Lena! I found that viewing it more as working on my health, than losing weight, definitely helped a lot. That way you are more focused on how you feel and nourishing/looking after your body and the weight is a natural result from that xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00489644314169675204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635976344693672089.post-43406981193867555962014-10-07T09:08:27.582+13:002014-10-07T09:08:27.582+13:00This is great Kate! Very inspirational. Once you s...This is great Kate! Very inspirational. Once you start losing just even 1kg it gets easier and easier to start moving, then walking and then perhaps running.Kelliehttp://kellieannesleysmith.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635976344693672089.post-54513536472807932262014-10-06T23:01:34.445+13:002014-10-06T23:01:34.445+13:00What an awesome achievement. I'm struggling wi...What an awesome achievement. I'm struggling with my weight as I have been for years, reading this was inspiringLenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08796942305279961146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635976344693672089.post-90519570951607789422014-10-06T20:29:14.149+13:002014-10-06T20:29:14.149+13:00Thanks Evie!! The motivation isn't always ther...Thanks Evie!! The motivation isn't always there but the want to be healthy is and I think that's what makes the difference :) xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00489644314169675204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635976344693672089.post-26441027124808862622014-10-06T20:28:26.750+13:002014-10-06T20:28:26.750+13:00Oh I'm so glad you like my post Rachel! Thank ...Oh I'm so glad you like my post Rachel! Thank you so much :) xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00489644314169675204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635976344693672089.post-25825519154221644152014-10-06T18:38:59.805+13:002014-10-06T18:38:59.805+13:00This is brilliant! Well done for being so motivate...This is brilliant! Well done for being so motivated to be healthy :D seems more attainable now, thank you :) xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16872712713386597903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635976344693672089.post-24862507544306722802014-10-06T17:43:26.283+13:002014-10-06T17:43:26.283+13:00This is incredible, Kate! Such a inspiring transfo...This is incredible, Kate! Such a inspiring transformation. I really like your tips like because they come from somebody who has clearly experienced and benefited from making changes towards a better lifestyle. Keep it up!<br /><br />Rachel | <a href="http://www.racheliselsewhere.com" rel="nofollow">Rachel is Elsewhere</a><br />Rachel Elsewherehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16514205951408823963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635976344693672089.post-62060751646869465592014-10-06T13:29:47.723+13:002014-10-06T13:29:47.723+13:00Oh Kim, that's awesome! Even just having the m...Oh Kim, that's awesome! Even just having the motivation to get started can be hard. I definitely know what you mean about doing it on your own. Unfortunately, we are the only people that can turn our lives around and it does require a lot of strength to be able to do it. I'm so glad you enjoyed reading my post. Just remember, changing your lifestyle is pretty huge and it will take awhile for your body and mind to get used to it. I really believe in you though, and there is no reason why you can't achieve the goals you have set for yourself xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00489644314169675204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635976344693672089.post-34532943536313739132014-10-06T13:21:20.127+13:002014-10-06T13:21:20.127+13:00I have started my journey to become fitter, strong...I have started my journey to become fitter, stronger, healthier and lighter. It has been a life long battle. I love exercise but find food so very hard. I know that I can do anything I set my mind to, but find sustaining it hard when doing it without support. I loved reading about your journey and have to remember to be kind to myself and like you say when it gets hard look at where you've come from, and the feelings associated to that. My goal this week is to exercise 4 or more times and no rubbish food (read sweet food or chocolate) ! I know people say have a little but I just can't do it so decide not to start. Thanks for your motivation.Kim onoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635976344693672089.post-2278956521037526832014-10-06T10:39:09.439+13:002014-10-06T10:39:09.439+13:00Oh Hayley, thank you so much! I totally know what ...Oh Hayley, thank you so much! I totally know what you mean and I think mindset is a huge part of being successful. Because my main goal was being healthy, and I was more focused on that than the weight loss side. I think it made a huge difference because I changed my lifestyle to make me feel better, rather than look better. You can definitely do it as well! Just take a look at a few aspects of your life and see if they could be tweaked to be a bit healthier and I'm sure you'll get there :) xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00489644314169675204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635976344693672089.post-38140328164207458612014-10-06T10:37:08.210+13:002014-10-06T10:37:08.210+13:00Lauren, I'm so glad you liked it! And you can ...Lauren, I'm so glad you liked it! And you can definitely do it :) Just set some small goals and try and stick with them, you'll get there! xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00489644314169675204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635976344693672089.post-9599264321708425402014-10-06T10:32:25.924+13:002014-10-06T10:32:25.924+13:00This is truly inspirational Kate! You look incredi...This is truly inspirational Kate! You look incredible!! I love reading all your tips and tricks on here, and especially how honest they are. I've always had a really hard time getting motivated, and then when I do I seem to just lose weight too quickly all at once and then my eating habits slip and it piles back on again with more added! It's amazing to see your transformation and it really goes to show that with some small lifestyle changes, time and patience, determination and hard work you can achieve anything! And without drastic measures! It really inspires me to get out there and start working hard to get healthier! Go you!! xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15234669407256931263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635976344693672089.post-50706626902418740952014-10-06T10:31:36.797+13:002014-10-06T10:31:36.797+13:00Such a great and inspirational post! I am trying t...Such a great and inspirational post! I am trying to lose weight aswel so this has spurred me on :) xx<br /><br />animpatientscottishgirl.blogspot.co.ukAn Impatient Scottish Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01415018660406349981noreply@blogger.com