Comments on: Comparing to others

By: MB

MB — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:58:36 +0000

I’m not a fan of squash but that one looks so cute.

I used to work for a lawyer who would dictate while eating, burping, farting, yelling at his kids, swearing at drivers on the road, anything and everything. He would just leave the machine running while I listened to his conversations with his wife, kids, friends, etc. Drove me absolutely crazy.

I’m in the turtle weight loss program but I know I’m in good company but I still get jealous when I see others losing it faster and easier. Oh well, nothing I can do about that so turtle speed it is.

By: Lori

Lori — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:23:29 +0000

I thought about doing the Race the Train earlier this year, but I hurt my back a few months ago, so I am not up for 8 miles yet! Next run race is probably Saratoga Palio possibly.
I am doing the Team Hole in the Wall metric century bike ride for sure.

By: Ang

Ang — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:00:07 +0000

I seem to have a fuzzy memory of eating one at someone’s home once upon a time…

I know how you feel about comparing yourself to others. I think it’s natural and it’s hard to get ourselves out of that mindset. Sounds like you are doing a great job though!
.-= Ang´s last blog ..My New Favorite Thing! =-.

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:18:25 +0000

HA! Miz Fit’s comment made me laugh.

Okay, I totally read this post before commenting on your race recap. I have always felt similarly. I only just started getting into exercise, so I can’t lift as much as other people, can’t run as fast, bike as fast, I don’t have a gazillion races under my belt, and I don’t have a spanning knowledge of certain fitness topics. But the other day I was training a woman who was lifting about the same I do. Jokingly, she said “and how much can you do on there? 50 lbs??” I didn’t respond, but it was a huge compliment that she thought I’m more fit than I think I am. I guess it’s all in owning what you can do and being confident in your abilities
.-= Susan´s last blog ..Weekend Delight =-.

By: Dawn

Dawn — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:32:18 +0000

I know what you mean about sometimes feeling inadequate but you are right it's about us competing with ourselves not others. I try to look how far I've come and that usually helps which I'm sure it does for you too. I'm not a big squash fan either but that does look good. .-= Dawn´s last blog ..Boy is it quiet at home =-.

By: debby

debby — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:04:12 +0000

I thought a TON about your post, but then didn’t comment. Glad I remembered to come back. I was trying to figure out if ‘comparison’ was part of the human condition (inevitable) or if it was a result of participating in things that led naturally to competitiveness (weight loss, weight lifting involve numbers descending and ascending,) there is the obvious–competing in races, even walking (if we so choose) involves keeping track of the distance. And feeling less than just has to be a part of competition. Otherwise no one would compete again.

For me, I decided that competing brought out some qualities in myself that I didn’t particularly like (I’m referring to competing in dog shows, and to a lesser extent, in fiber art competition) and ultimately does not lead to the satisfaction and peace that everyone is seeking in life.

Okay. Enough philosophizing or whatever it is I am doing. I love that squash–call it something else out here. I LOVE grilling it with a little bit of sesame oil and Mrs. Dash seasoning on it. LOVE.
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By: AJH

AJH — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:30:35 +0000

Love your cat! We are big cat people!

Any chance you are doing the Race the Train race? That one intrigues me.

By: Joanne

Joanne — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:42:52 +0000

That squash is interesting. Never have tried it. I’ll have to look for it.
As for comparing yourself to others, we all do it. I think in your case, it’s a positive thing because you don’t get disappointed because of those comparisons. It seems it pushes you to want more from yourself which is healthy. That’s what keeps us challenging our bodies and exceeding our own expectations. Isn’t that such a wonderful feeling when we’ve pushed our selves and achieved that goal or surpassed it? Wow – What a high!
Most of us won’t ever break through the tape at the finish line, but we do cross the finish line and that’s what it’s all about.
.-= Joanne´s last blog ..CNYEats A Taste of Utica St Joseph’s Bread =-.

By: Desert Agave

Desert Agave — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:39:43 +0000

Oh the comparison thing is awful. I do it too, though I wish I didn't and try not to. I love summer squash and do enjoy patty pan squash, though I usually do think of it as space ship squash. .-= Desert Agave´s last blog ..Good Monday =-.

By: Jody - Fit at 52

Jody - Fit at 52 — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:27:27 +0000

Not a huge fan of squash. I eat it every so often but I just rather have other veggies…

I totally get your comparison to other people thing…. one of those things I do too & want to break that habit but never have.. I kinda think it is a thing a large % of us do. Like you, I always put on weight the easiest & lost the slowest… as for exercise, I tend to really push past my limits which are really not my limits but HARD and I am willing to go there. Some like to take it at a different pace. Like your biking.. I could never do that nor am I sure I want to…. I think it is all in our priorties & what is more important to us.

Love that Pixie pic!
.-= Jody – Fit at 52´s last blog ..A Few of My Favorite Exercises =-.