tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064050909554330900.post2845891231761133749..comments2023-05-13T18:45:28.123-04:00Comments on Abby Niles: How Caitlyn Has Helped Me…TwiceAbby Nileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01144975066187438009noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064050909554330900.post-62496708448364760502013-12-13T11:03:44.399-05:002013-12-13T11:03:44.399-05:00Thank you so much, Maari Krogfoss!!! <3 back at...Thank you so much, Maari Krogfoss!!! <3 back at you!Abby Nileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01144975066187438009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064050909554330900.post-19959103800985148552013-12-04T01:33:54.948-05:002013-12-04T01:33:54.948-05:00Thank You for being 'real'!! You are most ...Thank You for being 'real'!! You are most definitely an inspiration Ms. Niles & I am SO glad that I found You!! <3Maari ~ Maari Loves Her Indieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18334549988891421463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064050909554330900.post-58102315001264196392013-04-22T11:14:24.121-04:002013-04-22T11:14:24.121-04:00Wouldn't it be awesome if we could wish away t...Wouldn't it be awesome if we could wish away the pounds?!?! If only...<br /><br />Major congrats on your weight loss!!! I know how hard of a struggle it is, and I had sooooo many setbacks too. But you have the correct mind-frame. Tomorrow is a new day. I told myself that so many times! And it kept me moving forward. <br /><br />Wishing you much luck on the rest of your journey! <br />And I'm sooooo glad you enjoyed Extreme Love!<br />AbbyAbby Nileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01144975066187438009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064050909554330900.post-49176396036064692502013-04-22T08:02:42.227-04:002013-04-22T08:02:42.227-04:00Hi Abby, I also loved Extreme Love. Like everyone...Hi Abby, I also loved Extreme Love. Like everyone else, I'm also struggling with weight issues but I've finally made the decision to DO something about it, instead of wishing away the pounds (oh, if only that worked!). I found EL to be very inspirational...and hot as hell! Lol! I get on the elliptical and the weight machines everyday thinking about my end goal and hoping to have a good self image when I get close to my goal weight (about 60 pounds away now!). I've lost about 30-40 pounds already and even though I have setbacks all the time, I just keep thinking that tomorrow is a new day and I can start fresh! I can't wait to meet the skinnier, healthier version of my current badass self and that's what keeps me going! Thanks for writing an awesome book! I promise to get my review finished this week! Lol! ;)<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18188525606826624438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064050909554330900.post-72667959826004835392013-04-15T21:13:55.606-04:002013-04-15T21:13:55.606-04:00I'm so glad you enjoyed Extreme Love, Sasha! T...I'm so glad you enjoyed Extreme Love, Sasha! Thank you so much for taking the time to read it! Good luck with your journey! Abby Nileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01144975066187438009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064050909554330900.post-18517930412249807582013-04-14T05:10:15.274-04:002013-04-14T05:10:15.274-04:00Wow. Abby and Maida, you have both inspired me to ...Wow. Abby and Maida, you have both inspired me to continue on my recently started journey toward a healthier, slimmer me.<br /><br />I love my curves but have recognized I need to lose some weight in the belly area.<br /><br />I'm done with gaining only, it's time to be a healthy me :)<br /><br />Thankfully I've got support at work and from my BFF :)<br /><br />I loved your book Abby and can't wait to post my review!<br /><br />U2beegees (at) yahoo (dot) caSashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00085302704558233642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064050909554330900.post-79964731651584956962013-04-13T17:03:24.239-04:002013-04-13T17:03:24.239-04:00Maida,
I would hug you if I could, but I can'...Maida,<br /><br />I would hug you if I could, but I can't, so I will settle for a (((cyberhug))). Your story got me right in the heart! Thank you for sharing it! So glad you were able to find a balance with eating and exercise, and in the process found your happiness. <br /><br />I think the biggest growth a person can have is when the nasty comments made by others no longer holds any weight on your happiness. I know very well what its like to have people direct rotten comments toward me. And, boy, it used to bring me down so bad, but you hit the nail on the head. It's not what those people think, its what I think about myself. And I am so proud of you for realizing that at such a young age. It took me sooooo much longer to get to that place. <br /><br />You are an inspiration! Thank you for stopping by, and sharing this! <br />AbbyAbby Nileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01144975066187438009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064050909554330900.post-68937410370028131932013-04-13T16:51:21.410-04:002013-04-13T16:51:21.410-04:00Perfectly said, Susie, and I completely agree! Tha...Perfectly said, Susie, and I completely agree! Thank you for stopping by! Abby Nileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01144975066187438009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064050909554330900.post-4451459175200484072013-04-13T15:07:47.465-04:002013-04-13T15:07:47.465-04:00Hi Abby!
It's very hard to bring pen to paper...Hi Abby!<br /><br />It's very hard to bring pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard ;p) on personal issues like yours. I'm turning 18 next month, and believe it or not, I know exactly how difficult it is to show the world even a glimpse of your struggles. I may not have weighed 245 pounds, but I had a very low self-esteem when it came to my image. In Gr. 8, I had all the belly rolls and loved food. lol ;p And I guess somewhere along the way I got tired of hearing people talk crap about me. So, before starting high school, I got it in my head that I would do whatever it took to loose weight and become pretty...to me. And I did....I went from 150 pounds to 130 pounds, but I wasn't happy. That's when I stopped eating. Everything I would eat, I would feel guilty about, so I found it easier to just "forget" my meals. During this time I survived on granola bars and water. If I hadn't gotten the threat of a tube being shoved down my throat by my doctor if I didn't eat, I think I would have wasted away. I slowly started to turn things around. I would eat and exercise to keep myself happy. I went from 130 pounds to 117 pounds, now, and I am happy even if once in a while I do have my image issue moments. But I have learned that people don't matter when they put you down. What matters is keeping yourself happy and only hearing things about yourself from people who love you. <br /><br />What I'm trying to say is, hearing stories like yours, it's reassuring to know that you're not the only person who has struggled with similar issues and I want to thank you for having the confidence to share your story. I truly appreciate it, and I hope other women can read this and get inspired as well.<br /><br />And I also want to congratulate you on your amazing writing career and overcoming! YAY! :D <br /><br />Now, I can't wait to meet Caitlyn. I have a very strong feeling she is going to be a fantastic inspiration! :D<br /><br />~ Maida<br /><a href="http://loveaffairwithabookreviews.blogspot.ca/" rel="nofollow">Literary Love Affair</a> MåїÐ»-(¯`v´¯)-»https://www.blogger.com/profile/17761335857561590565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064050909554330900.post-40841252728165690752013-04-11T18:32:51.356-04:002013-04-11T18:32:51.356-04:00Thanks or sharing....a wonderful personal story......Thanks or sharing....a wonderful personal story...I can definitely appreciate the struggle...I believe we have to do and find what truly makes us happy and then happiness will flow to the rest of our life.... SusieQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17523088535580100129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064050909554330900.post-47420755494170807872013-04-11T17:07:12.509-04:002013-04-11T17:07:12.509-04:00Thank you, Jan! And thank you for stopping by!Thank you, Jan! And thank you for stopping by!Abby Nileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01144975066187438009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064050909554330900.post-45930210610328048502013-04-11T17:06:40.525-04:002013-04-11T17:06:40.525-04:00You got this, Melesia!! Thanks for stopping by!You got this, Melesia!! Thanks for stopping by!Abby Nileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01144975066187438009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064050909554330900.post-51166702688497819042013-04-11T17:06:07.125-04:002013-04-11T17:06:07.125-04:00Thank you for letting me share it with you, Bernad...Thank you for letting me share it with you, Bernadette! Abby Nileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01144975066187438009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064050909554330900.post-27348784571969846542013-04-11T17:05:39.564-04:002013-04-11T17:05:39.564-04:00Thank you, Maggie! Thank you, Maggie! Abby Nileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01144975066187438009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064050909554330900.post-18062744207111984202013-04-11T15:48:26.892-04:002013-04-11T15:48:26.892-04:00What a wonderful success story, for both the weigh...What a wonderful success story, for both the weight loss and the sale of your books. I just bought Defying Convention and preordered Extreme Love. Can't wait to get started. Jan Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06748938084641735658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064050909554330900.post-63445084601039159692013-04-11T10:45:19.757-04:002013-04-11T10:45:19.757-04:00I can totally relate to this. I've let all my ...I can totally relate to this. I've let all my weight come back and then some. Gotta get back in gear and get rid of at least some of it. Can't wait to read the book.Melesia Tullynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064050909554330900.post-73000410295102187152013-04-10T22:07:12.232-04:002013-04-10T22:07:12.232-04:00I loved this post and can't wait to check out ...I loved this post and can't wait to check out your bookBernadette Walshhttp://bernadettewalsh.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064050909554330900.post-43995077772519095212013-04-10T21:58:00.324-04:002013-04-10T21:58:00.324-04:00What a great post!
Caitly is going to speak to so...What a great post!<br /><br />Caitly is going to speak to so many woman. Thank you, Abby, for having the guts to write the physically "imperfect" heroine. Maggie Van Wellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14348308839068250136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064050909554330900.post-32806855950288943692013-04-10T21:31:32.817-04:002013-04-10T21:31:32.817-04:00You just made me tear up, Rebecca. Thank you! Majo...You just made me tear up, Rebecca. Thank you! Major congrats on the your weight loss! Abby Nileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01144975066187438009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3064050909554330900.post-59186734724938597702013-04-10T21:12:49.329-04:002013-04-10T21:12:49.329-04:00So you don't know this, but the first time you...So you don't know this, but the first time you talked about your weight loss experience I read your blog. And it stayed with me. For a very long time. And actually years later I thought about it and it was the catalyst for my own weight loss. I'm down 51 pounds now with a bit more to go. I've been feeling sort of stalled and frustrated the last few weeks. But you just helped me again. After reading this I'm once again revitalized. Can't wait to read your book!!Rebecca Roycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14556741805325106199noreply@blogger.com