tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677027754929617008.post482587978438443952..comments2024-03-23T06:07:36.481-04:00Comments on Tosca Reno: Win a Copy of Oxygen!Tosca Renohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12597415505914123765noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677027754929617008.post-2824439761691012852012-07-25T12:06:58.413-04:002012-07-25T12:06:58.413-04:00I'm not looking for a copy of the magazine. I&...I'm not looking for a copy of the magazine. I'm a subscriber as well. This was a really great article. Thanks for opening up and sharing. I too, am going through a grieving process after losing my father back in Feb at the age of 60. I love the term "new normal", because that's exactly what it is. It's a hard concept to live with some days, but like you I take baby stepsJojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01670924676693044227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677027754929617008.post-26746775445957123032012-07-25T11:08:30.991-04:002012-07-25T11:08:30.991-04:00I'm already a subscriber but want to say this....I'm already a subscriber but want to say this...:-) <br /><br />I will never forget my father's words when I was going through major depression 10 years ago... "If you do nothing else today, you must get out of bed, shower and leave the house."<br /><br />I believe ritual saves us during difficult times.<br />Big hug to you.yvonne cavanaghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14582325205556609948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677027754929617008.post-30538906450727845132012-07-25T10:12:01.884-04:002012-07-25T10:12:01.884-04:00I've learned, after years of shutting my inner...I've learned, after years of shutting my inner thoughts and feelings away from those in my life, that when I'm faced with a grieving situation or just a tough time, that I need to go to one of my two best friends and just cry it out with them. I still have trust issues, so I limit it to those two, but they understand and they know just how to comfort me and then a few days later, we'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677027754929617008.post-76228307179214212532012-07-25T09:53:12.394-04:002012-07-25T09:53:12.394-04:00Tosca, 2 months ago my family lost the most specia...Tosca, 2 months ago my family lost the most special, amazing person Im sure I will ever know... my mom. After a 3 year battle with breast cancer, we lost her. Being only 21, and my sister 20, we both have felt very lost in the whole situation. There are two ways I have been dealing with my loss; My family and my gym. My family has stuck so close together through all of this, and I know my mum is gabby.girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11952555639467390958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677027754929617008.post-56405757728227425692012-07-25T09:10:20.968-04:002012-07-25T09:10:20.968-04:00I find that prayer and support of family and frien...I find that prayer and support of family and friends helps with loss.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00629674061208218748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677027754929617008.post-7722420612252267472012-07-25T08:58:39.867-04:002012-07-25T08:58:39.867-04:00I hate to say that this year, since the day that I...I hate to say that this year, since the day that I turned 39 things have continually gone wrong - deaths, job loss, local massacre (you can read it in my blog). In order to keep myself sane, I have thrown myself even more into working out. I'm lifting harder and heavier to give myself release of sadness, frustration, anger. It's strange to even think that I could go harder in the gym.Cajun Girl Living In The Mountainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06268109036940419428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677027754929617008.post-12312253600782284412012-07-25T08:56:46.836-04:002012-07-25T08:56:46.836-04:00For the past 3 years I having been dealing with my...For the past 3 years I having been dealing with my 10 year old son being molested by his farther. It has been a battle in court but we are getting near the end. My son smiles alot and gives me reason to get up everyday. He is going to be a survivor and will come out of this stronger. It has been very trying on him but he will be ok. Last year I lost my mum to cancer which took a tole on myself skyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09182883188824963313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677027754929617008.post-22087986169346908942012-07-25T08:25:37.631-04:002012-07-25T08:25:37.631-04:00Continued from above: Every challenge in my life ...Continued from above: Every challenge in my life - and mine are no different than everyone else's - were easier to endure with a clear mind. When I felt really "down," I exercised harder and always, without fairl, felt better afterwards.Chilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12242725377650947329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677027754929617008.post-56822624932409105612012-07-25T08:18:51.061-04:002012-07-25T08:18:51.061-04:00Surrounding myself with family and friends. Talki...Surrounding myself with family and friends. Talking, laughing and crying helped us all deal with a loss recently. Taking time for myself, too. Exercise; walking yoga, even strength training. Using that time spent to reflect on the moments we had together.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16335919865227605390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677027754929617008.post-28254703621302975082012-07-25T08:17:37.938-04:002012-07-25T08:17:37.938-04:00Exercise -- the harder the better for mental clari...Exercise -- the harder the better for mental clarity in making positive-energy choices and reactions to life's challenges. Run, lift, skip, jump, push, pull, slip, slide, glide and/or pedal for your health, your family, your work. Everything falls into place with exercise.Chilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12242725377650947329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677027754929617008.post-18714496128694729912012-07-25T08:15:13.241-04:002012-07-25T08:15:13.241-04:00AzBarbie I am saying a prayer for you and hope tha...AzBarbie I am saying a prayer for you and hope that the Cancer disappears. have faith and hope and surround yourself with the good things in life!Hildahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07619904427166535180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677027754929617008.post-89524727297803934182012-07-25T08:13:11.850-04:002012-07-25T08:13:11.850-04:00it seems many of us has lost a loved one and my st...it seems many of us has lost a loved one and my story is no different; Tosca, my brother in law passed away after suffering 3 months of Esophagus Cancer. Unfortunately he was a very heavy smoker and alcohol was his best friend. It was mercifully quick but he suffered so much and we all suffered with him. At that time I was overweight, my BMI 35 and was shocked when my husband noticed I had Hildahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07619904427166535180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677027754929617008.post-40038577711275199412012-07-25T06:31:52.383-04:002012-07-25T06:31:52.383-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Chilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12242725377650947329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677027754929617008.post-59939773649933304642012-07-25T06:26:19.289-04:002012-07-25T06:26:19.289-04:00So sorry to hear of all the bad things that have h...So sorry to hear of all the bad things that have happened to what appears to be fantastic folks. My situation seems mild in comparison. A few years ago I had a stroke while on a plane traveling from a conference. I had trouble doing everything from talking to walking. I'm back to work and much better now but still have deficits that show. I'm out of shape and over weight. My friend Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14927231812581255719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677027754929617008.post-77787365512797557672012-07-24T23:54:57.979-04:002012-07-24T23:54:57.979-04:00I recently found out my skin cancer is back again ...I recently found out my skin cancer is back again so I realized that I had to approach it like<br />An opporttinity to really look at getting healthier and facing each day as a gift. This is another wake up call to live in the moment. There is freedom in that. I find myself being more grateful and positive everyday.AzBarbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02147843563238226796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677027754929617008.post-43468003521322223922012-07-24T23:53:54.350-04:002012-07-24T23:53:54.350-04:00Prayer, support of friends, and lots of working it...Prayer, support of friends, and lots of working it out at the gym! It's amazing what that time for "you" can do for your spirit.Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09011640368232696542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677027754929617008.post-26918505166865335132012-07-24T22:16:43.954-04:002012-07-24T22:16:43.954-04:00I've dealt with difficult situations by talkin...I've dealt with difficult situations by talking & leaning on others for support. I've also used exercise has a way to deal because it has a way of clarifying things. There is also a freedom in it & it just better helps your mind cope.Chrissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14840118684023791645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677027754929617008.post-42709709243567541732012-07-24T21:51:57.177-04:002012-07-24T21:51:57.177-04:00I began suffering from debilitating depression and...I began suffering from debilitating depression and panic attacks. However I have decided that I will not allow them to define my life. I look at this as a blessing. My health is now a priority. I eat right and exercise. I have found my passion in exercise and nutrition. I have learned to ask and accept help from others. I now hope to help others in my shoes and remember that on days where IEMILY - JOHN - JOHN JR.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11533688383022524752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677027754929617008.post-75933548824684731132012-07-24T21:39:53.593-04:002012-07-24T21:39:53.593-04:00My mother is 62 years old and four years ago she w...My mother is 62 years old and four years ago she ws diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer's . The diagnosis was devestating! I thought that was the worst part but it wasn't. I am slowly losing my mother day by day. She's becoming someone I don't know. I could choose to mourn my loss but instead I'm choosing to come to know this new person she is. She still knows who I am, Sjw1974https://www.blogger.com/profile/12360569340920001005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677027754929617008.post-79177409070983761592012-07-24T21:33:17.977-04:002012-07-24T21:33:17.977-04:00Over the last month or so, I've watched you tr...Over the last month or so, I've watched you transform yourself once again. Ready to compete again....you're an amazing woman. Every day, you keep Bob's spirit alive with your knowledge and through the guidance you give to us. <br />When my older brother passed away at a young age, my parents needed me to keep them going. I kept my brother's spirit alive by following in his DonnaP828https://www.blogger.com/profile/04111253403695732925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677027754929617008.post-55135677093183025212012-07-24T21:30:44.458-04:002012-07-24T21:30:44.458-04:00I am sorry for your loss! What I have found my str...I am sorry for your loss! What I have found my strength in is my faith. However, I am really struggling with getting into an exercise routine and do not even know where to start. I lose weight - through eating healthy, but then fall off the wagon with a birthday or some celebration. I am not 43 years old and I am STILL over weight and now need to start again. My thoughts and prayers are with you Chrissy Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13828746364330281051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677027754929617008.post-20901899731912915712012-07-24T21:29:09.509-04:002012-07-24T21:29:09.509-04:00Actually my experience with grief happened differe...Actually my experience with grief happened differently. I am sure others can relate though. I had a dream of which my Grandpa Jones told me he was going to pass on my cousin's birthday. He said not to be upset about it and that he knew we were close. He went on to say that he had chosen the time he was going to be born and the time he would die. Grandpa actually changed the time to leave by aSeann Vinyasa-Billsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06529047859008795861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677027754929617008.post-56196971184647579902012-07-24T21:11:52.212-04:002012-07-24T21:11:52.212-04:00I rely on my outlets. My friends who know me bette...I rely on my outlets. My friends who know me better than myself are those outlets. I focus on my strengths, and try to find new one's at the same time. And I thank God every day. My evening prayers ALWAYS begin with a thank you to the Lord for the day I was given. And the most important and absolute best way for me to overcome my woes is to simply be around my children. They are my true Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10656892828264295228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677027754929617008.post-14215779488755177042012-07-24T21:09:49.968-04:002012-07-24T21:09:49.968-04:00PRAYER and belief in a higher power, I constantly ...PRAYER and belief in a higher power, I constantly remind myself that everything is in divine order, thats why we go through the multitude of emotional stages a vicarious circle that ends when you accept and believe...EVERYTHINGSDIAMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07872190116908550491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677027754929617008.post-73209952996196199382012-07-24T21:08:15.741-04:002012-07-24T21:08:15.741-04:00So many stories Tosca and each an encouraging test...So many stories Tosca and each an encouraging testimony to the life we can choose to live after a devastating loss. I look forward to reading your inspiring story in this month's Oxygen - I just love the magazine and need to subscribe!! My baby girl Maddie was called home at 6 months after she failed to awaken from an afternoon nap at the sitters. I'll never forget seeing my husband run Cass https://www.blogger.com/profile/14213795797928860344noreply@blogger.com