tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post6600325100576376716..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: Wellness through the years #WellnessThatFitsYouWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-73342607840447297392016-01-31T07:35:32.470-06:002016-01-31T07:35:32.470-06:00It's kind of fun to make yourself the priority...It's kind of fun to make yourself the priority, isn't it?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-25487542184620611592016-01-30T19:39:27.776-06:002016-01-30T19:39:27.776-06:00Good luck! It is fun to sit and think about welln...Good luck! It is fun to sit and think about wellness as we age and our bodies and families change. I had babies in my early 20's so my families wellness was top priority, now I am proud to say, it is all about me :) and I am loving it! Mary Beth Jacksonhttp://tutusandtennies.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-80298598153179216902016-01-28T19:44:01.205-06:002016-01-28T19:44:01.205-06:00except maybe you!!!!except maybe you!!!!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-78814558709015945132016-01-28T19:11:05.113-06:002016-01-28T19:11:05.113-06:00I'm not sure I know of anyone more deserving o...I'm not sure I know of anyone more deserving of winning this contest than YOU!! Good luck!Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17572556245744093363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-5165668398280541522016-01-27T21:16:25.902-06:002016-01-27T21:16:25.902-06:00I tend to accumulate fat around my waist too. It&#...I tend to accumulate fat around my waist too. It's been a struggle most of my life. I really watch what I eat, more now than ever.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-57692101035159852062016-01-27T21:14:53.637-06:002016-01-27T21:14:53.637-06:00I love all your points! My mom is in her 50s and t...I love all your points! My mom is in her 50s and these are her goals as well. I'm so happy to be able to run with her and lead a healthy life with her. For me, currently, wellness is getting my nutrition in check and losing body fat. Most of my body fat is around my waist which we know is the worst kind...sighPatty @ Reach Your Peakhttp://reach-yourpeak.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-47363598547156861942016-01-27T17:09:17.624-06:002016-01-27T17:09:17.624-06:00Right back at you!!!Right back at you!!!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-83855439736125623012016-01-27T15:00:19.755-06:002016-01-27T15:00:19.755-06:00I have a similar story to yours, and only a few ye...I have a similar story to yours, and only a few years behind you ! <br />Keep it up, you inspire me every day !Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08174117051129860779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-29770945461524338112016-01-27T11:50:04.908-06:002016-01-27T11:50:04.908-06:00It's hard to stay positive sometimes!It's hard to stay positive sometimes!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-70150464595296093842016-01-27T11:49:41.572-06:002016-01-27T11:49:41.572-06:00I actually think I deserve to retire in Malibu, bu...I actually think I deserve to retire in Malibu, but that isn't the prize. Rats.<br /><br />Along with you, I hope to run forever...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-26538362419213025172016-01-27T09:12:29.940-06:002016-01-27T09:12:29.940-06:00Such a good way to think about and flips things in...Such a good way to think about and flips things in your mind. I def have times that negativity takes over, but I do my best to break it.julie Wunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06266558547048650273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-28438299813550901792016-01-27T08:58:43.237-06:002016-01-27T08:58:43.237-06:00Beautifully written! Truly an inspiration. I thi...Beautifully written! Truly an inspiration. I think you deserve a week in Malibu. Wellness , to me, is the ability to live an active lifestyle and be able to maintain it to the end of my years. I dream of running a marathon with my daughters when they're in their 20s and I'm in my 60s!Elaine @myRUNexperimenthttp://www.myrunexperiment.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-42253604229470606132016-01-27T06:31:55.471-06:002016-01-27T06:31:55.471-06:00That is the perfect perspective! My 40s were reall...That is the perfect perspective! My 40s were really all about confidence and feeling good about myself. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-9887640382247278622016-01-27T06:31:07.269-06:002016-01-27T06:31:07.269-06:00Oh me too! Just don't bring the grandkids too ...Oh me too! Just don't bring the grandkids too soon...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-75251331802229270772016-01-27T06:30:48.613-06:002016-01-27T06:30:48.613-06:00Oh, yes, the confidence thing is huge! That just k...Oh, yes, the confidence thing is huge! That just keeps getting better--you stop caring as much about what people think! I know they think I'm a kooky old lady, which is just fine by me!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-15789750438220164842016-01-27T06:30:00.159-06:002016-01-27T06:30:00.159-06:00Well, geez, I hope you do! :pWell, geez, I hope you do! :pWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-90364364369466492572016-01-27T06:05:54.251-06:002016-01-27T06:05:54.251-06:00Awesome post! Wellness definitely changes each de...Awesome post! Wellness definitely changes each decade and as I head into my 40s in a couple of years I can already see my mindset Changing on what wellness means to me, basically staying strong and staying healthy for my family, less about how I look and more about how I feel.Toni @ Running, Loving, Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07124178380124442417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-26837629490278020042016-01-26T21:23:35.807-06:002016-01-26T21:23:35.807-06:00Wendy I love love this! You are truly an inspirati...Wendy I love love this! You are truly an inspiration. Wellness for me is about feeling strong and alive as I age too. I want to be active and have fun and one day be that grandma that runs around with her grandkids.deborah @ Confessions of a mother runnerhttp://confessionsofamotherrunner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-14893144780830947322016-01-26T20:34:52.287-06:002016-01-26T20:34:52.287-06:00I love this, and I agree with all the things that ...I love this, and I agree with all the things that wellness means to you now.... wellness to me means having confidence in my 40's like I've never had before.... wellness means enjoying food and wine and not having my day be defined by the calories I consumed... wellness is putting everything into perspective through a run.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08349956294278978742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-72885651079797926822016-01-26T20:27:12.127-06:002016-01-26T20:27:12.127-06:00Currently in my twenties and wellness means being ...Currently in my twenties and wellness means being healthy enough to make it to my 30s! Carmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01577512805718154109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-25314034248603178812016-01-26T19:10:43.664-06:002016-01-26T19:10:43.664-06:00Me too.
Me too.<br />Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-39096606025121696522016-01-26T19:09:04.326-06:002016-01-26T19:09:04.326-06:00Wheeee I hope you win!Wheeee I hope you win!Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843904545493985865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-11459461557422480222016-01-26T18:50:31.083-06:002016-01-26T18:50:31.083-06:00I won't lie, I'd love to look in the mirro...I won't lie, I'd love to look in the mirror and see fewer wrinkles. But I love what my body can do for me. And bottom line, that's the best!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-71813313472328514012016-01-26T18:49:44.030-06:002016-01-26T18:49:44.030-06:00Funny how the priorities change, isn't it?Funny how the priorities change, isn't it?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-75040074979677812612016-01-26T18:42:35.325-06:002016-01-26T18:42:35.325-06:00You're so right that the meanings of it have b...You're so right that the meanings of it have been ever changing through different stages. My desire to lose weight and maintain my health most recently was due to the birth of my daughter. I imagine as time goes on that it will progress much the way yours has.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02983505433868742094noreply@blogger.com