Comments on Eat, Lift, and be Happy.: 11 Ways I Made Myself Happier in 2011

Thank you! Same to you, Boris!

2012-02-07T10:32:17.487-08:00

Thank you! Same to you, Boris!

Well done. Great stuff. Happy New Year Neghar!

2012-01-13T19:27:47.405-08:00

Well done. Great stuff. Happy New Year Neghar!

That is so kind of you, Anders. Thank you so much ...

2012-01-12T04:40:29.825-08:00

That is so kind of you, Anders. Thank you so much for reading and I hope to continue to help even through the language barrier :).

Neghar, I found your blog by "mistake" ...

2012-01-12T04:36:52.205-08:00

Neghar,
I found your blog by "mistake" a few months ago and stops by now and then to check out what's been going on since the last time. Although English is not my native language I must say I really appreciate your writing - you have a clear, concise and precise prose. This makes it so easy to relate to what you write _about_, be it cooking, or emotional stuff or exercise. (Well, maybe not cooking... ;) )

So thank you and keep up the good work - stay strong! :-)

Bill-I'm so glad that my videos have been help...

2012-01-02T06:15:52.378-08:00

Bill-I'm so glad that my videos have been helpful! Best of luck this year at RKC and maybe I'll even see you there!

Laura and Mightyluna-thank you so much for the sup...

2012-01-02T06:15:04.423-08:00

Laura and Mightyluna-thank you so much for the support and words of encouragement! I'm really excited about the new year, the success and the challenges alike that may come to pass!

Rebecca-thank you for sharing your story! It broug...

2012-01-02T06:13:48.006-08:00

Rebecca-thank you for sharing your story! It brought me to tears because I can completely relate. Stay strong, girl!

Cindy-Thank you! I will certainly keep moving down...

2012-01-02T06:13:00.010-08:00

Cindy-Thank you! I will certainly keep moving down this path in hopes that I can continue to inspire :).

What a great post, Neghar. Thank you for being vul...

2011-12-31T18:34:23.414-08:00

What a great post, Neghar. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing. Wishing you a fabulous 2012!

Neghar, Thanks for the great post. More importantl...

2011-12-31T12:33:08.144-08:00

Neghar, Thanks for the great post. More importantly, thank you for the YouTube presence. I am training for the RKC weekend, which I will be attending in May. Your online tutorials are one of the best training resources I've been able to find. Thanks again, and have a great New Year.

What a wonderful blog post, Neghar - everything yo...

2011-12-31T11:22:51.284-08:00

What a wonderful blog post, Neghar - everything you wrote was honest and brave. I hope 2012 holds great, new adventures for you, and continued growth and success.

I came across this from the GGS FB page and I just...

2011-12-31T11:01:57.760-08:00

I came across this from the GGS FB page and I just wanted to say thank you for posting. This has been quite a year for me as well. Somehow I knew it would be stepping into it last year year this time. In 2011, I got out of a long term abusive relationship. I had "gotten out of it" many times over the past few years, but this year marked the final blow. No going back. For that I am thankful. Still rebuilding a bit, perhaps, but I have peace with it. In addition, right after the breakup (literally 2 days after), and during a PR squat session which had my adrenaline going and had me thinking, I'll be great! This is how I'll get through this! I tore my rotator cuff. (I was spotting an irregular training partner on the bench during my rest, he failed on a rep, which meant of course, I had to take the bar.) The resulting tears have forced me to dramatically change my training and my focus. This was a particularly strong blow to me, because the iron was always my go-to when things were tough and boy did I need it then. Because it wasn't there when I needed it, I had to focus my attention on other things. (BTW, I've experimented with clean baking too! Coconut flour is pretty amazing!) I've reconnected with old friends that I had pushed away during this relationship, but I still need to work on breaking some of my antisocial tendencies :). I've learned alot about myself and who I am and what I'm willing to accept into my life. I too, did the apartment purge :) and it feels good.

I know this is kind of a dumping of tmi from someone you don't know, but you know how emotional year-end musings can be ;) I also realize it's always good to hear a thank you, to know you're not alone in your struggles, and to know that some of the work you're during is having a positive impact on other women's lives. I am appreciative of what you girls are doing to further the sport (in whatever form) and wish you the best in your endeavors. Here's to a new year full of growth!

Rebecca

Thank you so much!! A very good blog for the end o...

2011-12-31T10:22:48.757-08:00

Thank you so much!! A very good blog for the end of the year. Yes, the little things inspire others so keep doing what you are doing because there is comfort in knowing we are not alone. Happy New Year!