Breakin’ Out The Hammer

by Marisa

Now, I ramble to you “in person”, too:)

I present to you my first vlog.  Press play and let the torture begin…

 

Have a great day, everyone and THANKS again!

38 comments

1 slorunnermom { 01.13.10 at 2:03 pm }

Marisa – you look STUNNING! I am so happy to hear that today is a better day for you and that you have decided NOT to settle.

2 Kelly Happy Texan { 01.13.10 at 2:43 pm }

Wow, you are stunningly beautiful!
And, hey, what are friends for? Just do what you need to do to get back where you want to be and put that points tool aside. Whatever it takes to get you there, ya know?

HUGS to you, beautiful lady. Love the vlog.

3 Amanda { 01.13.10 at 3:21 pm }

You are absolutely stunning! I can’t listen to this at work but I will check it out tonight

4 Amanda { 01.13.10 at 3:23 pm }

Oh man! I can’t listen to this at work (at lunch I can), and no computer at home!!

But I agree, you look very nice!

5 Diane { 01.13.10 at 3:40 pm }

Nice to “meet you ” !!! There is something about seeing the nuances of the way a person talks that makes them seem more “real”. You are beautiful ! And you will succeed ! The journey, like life is a learning process, and a wise person has a backpack full of useful tools at their disposal. Someone once called this “designer dieting” , and I think it will bring you to complete success. You go , girl !!!!!

6 janetha b { 01.13.10 at 4:00 pm }

i am not sure that i ever knew you pronounced your name the same way my sister marisa does! that is awesome LOVED the vlog. you are so beautiful and i just now read the last post. no worries~you will get to where you want to be. i just LOVE you. how nice of you to make such a sweet video <3

7 MBLS { 01.13.10 at 4:31 pm }

Thank-you so much for sharing your vlog with us, I really enjoyed listening to your vlog, and you speak very well.

8 Susan (All Things In Moderation) { 01.13.10 at 5:27 pm }

Wow ! You are soooooo pretty! Your pictures don’t do you justice girl !!!! I am so glad your feeling better and going back to what works for you! I can’t wait to watch you reach the finish line!

9 Allison W. { 01.13.10 at 5:27 pm }

Wow, you’re so beautiful. I just started reading your blog a few weeks ago, and haven’t commented before. Part of what I struggle with is having my “trigger” foods in the house. Right now I’m in my 20’s and live with 2 roommates, who keep hardly any food in the house. I only keep healthy, “clean” food. But I worry about when I get married and have kids, how will I deal with having treats around? I wouldn’t want to deprive them, or force an unhealthy relationship with food onto them. It seems like you have such a great balance of feeding your family normal foods and that is something to be proud of!!!

10 gianfranco { 01.13.10 at 5:49 pm }

Hi beautiful.
I think that each of us has two sides (some people may have more!): the CRITIC and the SUPPORTER. The critic is typically very ‘loud’, obnoxious and negative while the supporter is low-key and works hard at muffling the loud one. BUT, once in a while the critic blows up like a volcano and unleashes a bunch of negative stuff and makes us feel really bad. Sounds like your inner-critic blew up and it’s now settling back mumbling. Let your inner-supporter do its thing.

Here are some other uses of the word FAT:
FORMULATE your goal; where you want to be and in what time frame; what you plan to do
ACT on the things you planned to do
TRACK your progress

Or
FINE-TUNEyour goal; reset milestones, timing, expectations
ADAPT to the changes
TRUST yourself and the process you started

And lastly…

FOCUS
ACHIEVEMENT
TRANSFORMATION

Submitted with love…

11 Danica { 01.13.10 at 5:52 pm }

You are a total doll Marisa!!! I LOVE ya! Ok – first, I have to say no your name cannot be said as Mareeeeesa because in my brain its always MarISA!

Your first VLOG is honest and totally from your heart. You are too cute being nervous but I know I totally would be too.

I’ve been exactly where you were at since I’ve been off and on weight watchers I think my entire life. I am all about being on track and perservering to goal this time around. We can do this together!

Hang in there girlie – you have to do what is best for you and be happy being you. I believe in you and know you will get there!

xoxo,

Danica

12 Kathleen { 01.13.10 at 6:11 pm }

Great vlog! I am right there with you!! I just recently decided to go back to points, just to get myself back on track! (besides everything else I am doing!) My mission is to be accountable this year. 2010 is definetely the year to break out the hammer! Gotta say that color green is really your color!

13 Andrea@WellnessNotes { 01.13.10 at 6:19 pm }

I love the video! I hope you’ll do videos more often… And I’m glad that you are feeling better and that you are gathering the tools to get you where you want to be.

14 Graze With Me { 01.13.10 at 6:50 pm }

Well I see that everyone has already said this but I’m going to act like a parrot and repeat it: You are so beautiful!! I love your hair.

I really like when some of my fav bloggers do vlogs. I’ve been temped to do one before but I’m so critical of myself. Maybe someday! Great video and I think if you can incorporate some of the most important IE rules (honor your hunger, respect your fullness) into WW you will drop weight faster than ever. Good luck and I hope you keep up this vlogging trend, it was nice to “meet you”!

15 TjRenee { 01.13.10 at 7:21 pm }

Okay, so I totally didn’t hear a word you said ’cause I was staring at your pretty white teeth. hehehe

Hey, I had to say something different – right?

Seriously though, I’m with you. Hammer and all.

16 Michelle@Eatingjourney { 01.13.10 at 7:37 pm }

Perhaps remove the singular focus on goal and just focus on making each day as healthy as possible. When I got obssessed with goal, it make me more prone to over-eating.

It’s not about goal..it’s about having a solid/healthy life.

17 Donna Bush { 01.13.10 at 8:20 pm }

Good for you, Marisa! Some days it feels like a constant, uphill climb, doesn’t it? But you’ll get there. I have faith in you. I bet you put that hammer to good use. Keep rockin’ on, hotass! ;^)

18 Joy (A Little Bit Fit) { 01.13.10 at 8:23 pm }

Great job on the vlog! I have just gone back to my Weight Watchers basics, too, in an effort to lose the 10 pounds I have gained back as well as start working towards my goal weight again. Have you looking at their Simply Filling plan? I like it because it is good mix of eating healthy foods while allowing for treats along the way.

We can do this! You are not alone!

19 Sana { 01.13.10 at 8:26 pm }

You look soo beautiful!!!

20 tj { 01.13.10 at 8:30 pm }

LOVED your vlog! You are beautiful! It’s so funny when you read-follow-see pictures of bloggers then see/ hear them. I feel like I know you better now. haha! Happy to hear that you are going back to counting WW points- hey it works, so why not right?

2010 is for US! WE CAN DO IT!

21 Biz { 01.13.10 at 8:59 pm }

Brave woman for doing a vlog! You are gorgeous!!!

You continue to inspire me!!

22 sanya { 01.13.10 at 10:08 pm }

Maybe this isn’t recognizable to all you USers out there, but I’m from Canada, and I just want to say that you have the greatest accent of life. Thank you, and goodnight.

23 Lance { 01.13.10 at 10:34 pm }

Marisa,
Okay…I had not read yesterday’s post until just now. You are an amazing woman, and that shines through so much in everything I have seen and read. Coming out today, re-committed to getting to where you want to be…is so inspiring. And I want you to also know, that where you are is perfectly beautiful. You shine, Marisa. You do. And I love how you are committing yourself for YOU.

24 Sarah { 01.13.10 at 10:56 pm }

Gorgeous! You are absolutely gorgeous! Great vlog. I love your honesty, I love your blog. You are a breath of fresh air. Thanks for being such an awesome blogger!

25 Jen, a priorfatgirl { 01.13.10 at 11:07 pm }

wahoo! Finally a voice to match the blog, love it! I can’t wait to see what’s in store for you in 2010!

Your hubby cracks me up!

26 connie b { 01.13.10 at 11:13 pm }

Love the vlog!! You truely are a beautiful lady! Thanks for taking the time to post a video! You are right, we are all in this together, and are here for support! That’s what blog friends are for!!

27 Joanna Sutter { 01.14.10 at 7:41 am }

Back to basics? I totally get that! I go back to the plan that gets me the best results from time to time. It’s important to do what works for you and your lifestyle!

28 JC { 01.14.10 at 7:49 am }

Just wanted to say I found you by way of YumYucky and your transformation is fantastic!

29 Jess { 01.14.10 at 8:18 am }

Aww, you are adorable! You should do more vlogs! And I am so with you getting back on points. I thought I could be okay going off of them, but I’ve managed to gain back 25 pounds since going off. Ughhh!! Points are like an old friend… it’s nice to get back to seeing them again.

30 Reen { 01.14.10 at 8:38 am }

Wow! That’s all I can say, wow! You’re just stunning! Get that hammer and run with it, girl! I’m with you all the way!. I’ve put like seven pounds on since surgery and the holidays and it is such a struggle to get back into weight loss mode for me. I’ve been trying all week, counting points, but at the end of the day, I always want those “extras”. I’m slowly getting more activity, but not back to where I was. So far, scale hasn’t moved, but since watching your VLOG, I’m not giving up. I’m going to keep at it and eventually, that number will move! You know the phrase from the famous tv show, “MOVE THAT BUS!”? Well, “MOVE THAT SCALE!”

You can do it, Marisa, and again, your vlog was so motivating to me and will get me through the day. So thank you so much!

31 Diane Fit to the Finish { 01.14.10 at 9:14 am }

You are beautiful – both in spirit and in appearance. Wow!

You will achieve all your goals. You really are motivating.

32 Tamara { 01.14.10 at 11:27 am }

That American accent is too cute! You should vlog more often. You’re quite the looker aren’t ya? ;0)

Good for you for grabbin that hammer. I know exactly what you mean about not wanting to go back to being ruled by the scale. I’m unfortunately right in the thick of it. But it’s a short term price I’m willing to pay for long term results.

WTG Marisa!

33 Lara (Thinspired) { 01.14.10 at 11:43 am }

Yay! It’s nice to “meet” you And I have totally been pronouncing your name wrong in my head, oops!
Ok, haven’t read yesterday’s post yet…that will be my next click, because so far the video doesn’t make sense
LOL–my husband totally sent that article to me, too! SO FUNNY! Awww, they are just trying to help.
I fully support you going back to counting points. Whenever I feel frustrated, I always go back to my “comfort zone,” as well. For me, that’s counting calories. I’m sure it will only be a short period of time before your house is cleaned up
P.S. You are gorgeous!

34 Hammer Time! — Loser For Life { 01.14.10 at 2:58 pm }

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35 Denise Kafeyan { 01.14.10 at 11:50 pm }

Holy moly, you are one gorgeous lady! Long time follower of your blog, please keep it up! Glad to see you are following WW again. You will get to your goal in no time!

36 Miz { 01.15.10 at 5:50 am }

SO LATE TO THE SOIREE but had to chime in
glad to finally meet you and see that your outer matches your inner.

You are lovely and radiant and just CALMING through and through.

37 Angie All The Way { 01.15.10 at 8:04 am }

I’m also a little late on this Marissa, but I just wanted to say that you speak for so many of us and I for one felt like you channeled my brain when you spoke!

It was sooo nice to hear you speak! You are such a beautiful and intelligent person and thank you for being so honest because I know that many people feel the same way Keep up the vlogs!!

38 katecooks { 01.22.10 at 3:45 pm }

i know this is SOOOO belated but my computer at work AND at home don’t have sound. i actually flagged this to listen to tho cause i really wanted to see your first vlog and i just got to see it and i have to say, you are so cute!!!!!! and you rock!!!!!! i think you are an amazing member of the blog community and we are lucky to get such great posts and encouragement and honesty and FOOD from you!! hope you have a fab weekend with the fam