"Thank you for your weekly updates. I don't want to say I enjoy your struggles but it is comforting to read how you handle them. And it is nice to know that we are not alone in our struggles to get and stay fit."
"Your newsletters always inspire me! I can so relate to your ordeal this weekend. The kids have all had nasty colds the weather has stunk and I find myself baking and eating!!!!! Thanks, as always for the encouragement!"
"Wow Sue! I think this was one of your most powerful newsletters. It gave such a great insight to the mind of a champion and the humanity of one as well. I think we can all identify with bad choices and pitching them when we admit it really wasn't something we wanted but sounded like a reasonable quick fix at the time. To know that is something that will surface even in your life gives me hope. The most important part of the lesson is learning to react properly and move on; two of the toughest stages for me. To let it go without the self lashing and loathing and to MOVE ON and get moving. You are a powerful teacher and I am so glad you share your thoughts, struggles, successes and motivation with us through your newsletters. Keep up the good work. You have no idea of the extent of the impact that you have."
"One speaker at the women's conference on Balance had mentioned the acronym HALT. It comes from the 12 step program and is meant to clue oneself on specific periods of increased vulnerability to failure. It stands for hungry, angry, lonely and tired. When any of these needs or emotions become out of balance the probability of relapse increases tremendously. Good to know, even better to remember."
"Your truthfulness and vulnerability with your clients makes you...successful. I know that Jillian Michaels is someone you admire, rightfully so, but if I had met her instead of you at our first meeting I would have headed for the hills!"
"I had KFC too last week and I don't really like it. What was that all about? I had to have mashed potatoes. I also had chicken tenders and their stupid little dessert bucket. Oh well."
"Wow...thanks for sharing! I have had a slow week, and needed a kick in the rear how quickly things can shift back. Today is a new day."
"Sue loved your letter this week. It was very relatable. Thanks for the reminder to forgive myself and start again. The leg workout on Monday was awesome although I dropped my keys in Kroger parking lot and I thought "oh no" if I bend down will my legs pick me back up?"
"I like the reverse countdown to the marathon vs. the day 1...thanks for the push and the motivation."
"Thanks for pushing me a bit yesterday. My headache is gone, and I think it was the best thing for me to do to work out and get my blood flowing and heart pumping!! I feel SO much better today. I also appreciate your helping me to reframe my negative thoughts into positive thoughts. Like when I told you that I was the oldest woman in my cardio-interval class, you said for me to change my thinking to, "Wow! I can keep up with these 20 and 30 year olds!" I love it!"
"Great workouts yesterday and today. I am feeling like superwoman these days. Pretty sure I'm closing in on the last 2 months of actual weight loss and will begin the maintenance phase before long. A bit of concern with that. Sure hope my husband quits bringing M & M cookies in the house!"
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