tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post1249230232132274812..comments2023-10-31T10:59:03.023-04:00Comments on INKSPOT Crime Fiction Blog | A Place for Mystery, Mayhem, Writing and Life: Writing Is Like Losing WeightLinda O. Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01512430135042480450noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-3019863348458073092010-03-21T06:55:02.770-04:002010-03-21T06:55:02.770-04:00I agree with you 100%! Great comparison! =DI agree with you 100%! Great comparison! =DClarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00062728322162370588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-41965644148342787932010-03-18T14:29:08.486-04:002010-03-18T14:29:08.486-04:00You know, Lisa, I really didn't like reading t...You know, Lisa, I really didn't like reading this because I'm lousy at losing weight. I just hope I'm better at sticking to a writing schedule!Beth Groundwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13999372882748655834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-31730073083699571662010-03-18T13:43:52.326-04:002010-03-18T13:43:52.326-04:00Way to go, Lisa! Fitting in exercise is a constant...Way to go, Lisa! Fitting in exercise is a constant challenge, but worth it. For me it provides balance, and an hour walking generally results in progress on plot or character development. Churning away on the elliptical I can read books for research, review writing group submissions, or scribble nearly illegible notes about blog posts, interviews, etc. <br /><br />Though sometimes I just watch the Food Network. ; - >Cricket McRaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12786996969148417569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-36700132098465578452010-03-18T12:08:52.561-04:002010-03-18T12:08:52.561-04:00I seem to find time for exercise. But on days when...I seem to find time for exercise. But on days when I'm stressed and in a hurry, I reach for the most convenient food I can find. Which usually means something bad for me. I'll try to do better, honest! Thanks, Lisa.Darrell Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08394984700734588887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-67784074842643892932010-03-18T11:14:44.395-04:002010-03-18T11:14:44.395-04:00Keith - I would say it depends on if you snack whe...Keith - I would say it depends on if you snack when you're deadline stressed, or if you get so stressed you forget to eat. I've done both ;-)G.M. Malliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13805971625496094303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-92066605310226492652010-03-18T11:00:25.406-04:002010-03-18T11:00:25.406-04:00As soon as I read this I thought - OMG, Lisa's...As soon as I read this I thought - OMG, Lisa's right!<br /><br />In the past 2 days I've had a "come to Jesus meeting" with myself over priorities and goal setting, with the end result being dumping one of my major goals. I had just finished posting about that on my own blog before popping over here.Sue Ann Jaffarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09984054116933714621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-74784769887633344432010-03-18T10:57:29.592-04:002010-03-18T10:57:29.592-04:00Keith - I believe I could dictate into a recorder ...Keith - I believe I could dictate into a recorder while jogging on a treadmill now that I've gotten my wind, but that's not the question you're asking, is it?<br /><br />I have two workmen renovating our shower right now and a dog that barks everytime they go in and out the door. I'm lucky to gather my thoughts to produce this comment.Lisa Borkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174197592575631864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-31118246022220563082010-03-18T10:26:33.444-04:002010-03-18T10:26:33.444-04:00Lisa, both Gin and Alan implicitly bring up the qu...Lisa, both Gin and Alan implicitly bring up the question I want to ask. Can you write and lose weight at the same time? Can you focus on two such endeavors at once?Keith Raffelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02926077627965529183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-1347810340304322372010-03-18T10:22:10.186-04:002010-03-18T10:22:10.186-04:00I'm still looking for a way to combine exercis...I'm still looking for a way to combine exercise and writing (and surfing the net and cleaning and and doing yardwork...).Alan Orloffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03695574442723430347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-81895676880701274392010-03-18T08:09:21.353-04:002010-03-18T08:09:21.353-04:00Exercise for writers is so crucial, but I have yet...Exercise for writers is so crucial, but I have yet to find an exercise regime that doesn't take up a lot of time - which is also in short supply. I like to walk but an hour plus away from the desk is hard to do some days. Ditto getting to the gym for weights or yoga. I justify it by hoping it fires up the brain somehow.G.M. Malliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13805971625496094303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-82968284446551569892010-03-18T07:57:22.622-04:002010-03-18T07:57:22.622-04:00Wow, Lisa! I'll have to ask you for some of y...Wow, Lisa! I'll have to ask you for some of your weight loss tips. I do see the correlation between writing and weight loss, and I plug away at both endeavors each day. But I haven't had your success!<br /><br />Maybe I need to get a treadmill . . .Julia Buckleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10270211923343731659noreply@blogger.com