tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post7480611125301621311..comments2024-03-18T06:43:02.161-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: Book Review: It Was Me All Along by Andie MitchellWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-17339846467693735922016-03-01T08:14:34.204-06:002016-03-01T08:14:34.204-06:00Thank you for your comments on the book and the co...Thank you for your comments on the book and the compliment! No, I don't think being called thin would bother me, or slim either. But even tho those are meant as compliments, I'd rather be called fit!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-27007379867113512812016-03-01T08:12:24.549-06:002016-03-01T08:12:24.549-06:00Glad you enjoyed it!Glad you enjoyed it!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-61030910504923711132016-03-01T06:41:26.197-06:002016-03-01T06:41:26.197-06:00I actually didn't feel Andie's mother was ...I actually didn't feel Andie's mother was an enabler. Using food to comfort her? Sure. And that can definitely lead to problems.<br /><br />But I saw her as having unconditional love. It's a tricky balance to find, obviously. Young egos are so fragile, and even when they need to lose weight, restricting and admonishing can just push them in the opposite direction.<br /><br />Frankly, I do wish my parents weren't so judgmental of people (not just me) on appearance. It definitely did effect me, and not in a good way.<br /><br />I'm curious, if I called you thin, would that bother you? Skinny has the connotation that you're too thin, and I don't think you are. I think you look great. I wish I had your metabolism, to be sure!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-42853061537888419962016-02-29T11:05:54.392-06:002016-02-29T11:05:54.392-06:00Great book! Thanks for the selection!Great book! Thanks for the selection!Anahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16110855725544210793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-83476871331984618612016-02-23T17:13:05.198-06:002016-02-23T17:13:05.198-06:00This was a good one!This was a good one!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-68745162182768979552016-02-23T13:23:59.691-06:002016-02-23T13:23:59.691-06:00Every once in a while I enjoy picking up an inspir...Every once in a while I enjoy picking up an inspirational non-fiction book. I'll have to keep this in mind for next time, in fact I'll add it to my goodreads list today.Runaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-7569517178171161452016-02-23T12:42:49.843-06:002016-02-23T12:42:49.843-06:00But that's why I picked this book--so many peo...But that's why I picked this book--so many people on this fitness journey really struggle with food. I see it in my feeds and on the blogs. Her story was so relatable and so well written. I hope you will eventually be able to pick it up. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-89213394674436419222016-02-23T06:01:52.990-06:002016-02-23T06:01:52.990-06:00I'm afraid to read this because I think it mig...I'm afraid to read this because I think it might hit too close to home. I didn't have a rough home life but I turned to food for love/loneliness at an early age as an only child/latchkey kid/child of divorce. My weight loss journey included a detour into disordered eating and even know I struggle against stress eating and wanting to eat all the things as soon as I decide to cut back. Cocohttp://got2run4me.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-34151389887935880192016-02-21T07:25:30.217-06:002016-02-21T07:25:30.217-06:00Thanks for linking up!Thanks for linking up!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-38384155593384058062016-02-21T07:25:13.362-06:002016-02-21T07:25:13.362-06:00It's a work in progress! I'm so glad she s...It's a work in progress! I'm so glad she shared her story. I think there are a lot of people who struggle with food.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-33472534445813569982016-02-21T07:24:35.038-06:002016-02-21T07:24:35.038-06:00It was a beautifully written perspective on the au...It was a beautifully written perspective on the author's struggle with food. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-19975295361804921962016-02-21T07:07:31.336-06:002016-02-21T07:07:31.336-06:00That cake at the beginning was when I realized jus...That cake at the beginning was when I realized just how much this was going to be like my story. I still struggle with cake. The night I decided that I needed to lose weight, I had my husband go throw the birthday cake out in the garbage outside so I couldn't eat any more of it. I'm intrigued by her cookbook and by the kind of foods one eats when you find balance because I don't know that I'm there yet. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-76834381925821414462016-02-20T19:38:20.733-06:002016-02-20T19:38:20.733-06:00This sounds really really interesting! I just fini...This sounds really really interesting! I just finished my book, so this might have to be my next one! Nicole @ Fitful Focushttp://fitfulfocus.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-22455851219397187112016-02-20T13:27:10.757-06:002016-02-20T13:27:10.757-06:00I don't know that she struggled with good nutr...I don't know that she struggled with good nutrition as much as portion control. Because it really isn't about the food...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-31025015231482673762016-02-20T13:26:14.340-06:002016-02-20T13:26:14.340-06:00I don't know if you follow anyone on FB but Me...I don't know if you follow anyone on FB but Melissa Meets the Marathon really does a great job of chronicling her struggle with food and weight. She had a tummy tuck last year but is still battling her demons. It's tough all around.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-68426638636540624872016-02-20T13:24:06.905-06:002016-02-20T13:24:06.905-06:00Isn't it amazing that it is so hard to shake t...Isn't it amazing that it is so hard to shake those images of ourselves? Even though you've done all kinds of amazing things? <br /><br />We are all a work in progress.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-68203765857234110102016-02-20T13:22:46.827-06:002016-02-20T13:22:46.827-06:00Exactly! While I couldn't relate to issues wit...Exactly! While I couldn't relate to issues with being overweight, I think we all struggle with body image issues. I enjoyed her perspective.<br /><br />Thanks again for linking up!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-90099953801523062632016-02-20T10:00:49.012-06:002016-02-20T10:00:49.012-06:00When loosing weight, its always difficult to find ...When loosing weight, its always difficult to find that happy balance between eating enough to be able to fully nourish your body while still decreasing caloric intake in order to shed the pounds. Your comparison to a marathon makes a whole lot of sense.Kathryn @ Dancing to Runninghttp://dancingtorunning.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-87045830426371345942016-02-20T07:14:21.338-06:002016-02-20T07:14:21.338-06:00Wendy, I downloaded this book last night after rea...Wendy, I downloaded this book last night after reading your review. I had to force myself to put it down and go to sleep. She is so relatable. I find myself more in the "chubby kid" camp and even now my relationship with food isn't healthy. When under stress, I resort to food as comfort and do not use hunger as a means of moderating intake. I also find that I still picture myself as a chubby person and oftentimes will actually be shocked to see photos of me, because I'm still envisioning me as a larger version. And this is 4 years after I lost weight. Good read. Thanks for sharing.Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14160984082012790377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-72211206794790500242016-02-19T21:35:04.395-06:002016-02-19T21:35:04.395-06:00Thanks for selecting this book - it was really a g...Thanks for selecting this book - it was really a great read. Like you, I've been skinny (gained the most after the kids) since at a young age and been called "Skinny" many times. As many labels go, skinny was akin to being weak and it was true, I knew somewhere along the line, I needed to gain more muscle. Looking forward to reading Diane Nyad's book.Elaine @myRUNexperimenthttp://myrunexperiment.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-72483420552532570362016-02-19T20:01:38.103-06:002016-02-19T20:01:38.103-06:00I don't know how similar the books were. I fou...I don't know how similar the books were. I found Fast Girl a little hard to believe. But I love Andie's story and found myself cheering for her!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-11104472777880596842016-02-19T20:00:40.629-06:002016-02-19T20:00:40.629-06:00I've never really had weight issues but I real...I've never really had weight issues but I really enjoyed reading her story. She's a very talented writer. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-51963228097573281892016-02-19T18:56:04.175-06:002016-02-19T18:56:04.175-06:00I love stories of someone overcoming an obstacle. ...I love stories of someone overcoming an obstacle. I just finished Fast Girl and it sounds like this book would be similar. I will have to check out! Thanks! Colleen Dahlemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14940915588033216677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-18118582717045541172016-02-19T18:52:50.164-06:002016-02-19T18:52:50.164-06:00I've never heard of this book. I've never ...I've never heard of this book. I've never been clinically overweight, or ever had an eating disorder. But there are definitely times I struggle with binge eating, especially when I am stressed. I can't imagine dealing with this all of my life. I'll have to check out the book. Sounds like an interesting read. Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17572556245744093363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-81421963270426653452016-02-19T18:18:28.417-06:002016-02-19T18:18:28.417-06:00Please do! And let me know what you think...Please do! And let me know what you think...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.com