tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post6305702277282687349..comments2024-03-15T04:01:53.036-04:00Comments on Cranky Fitness: Ill-Advised PostCrabby McSlackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-11655297123256388312008-09-29T22:24:00.000-04:002008-09-29T22:24:00.000-04:00Thank you, Crabby............:)I've felt like this...Thank you, Crabby............:)<BR/><BR/>I've felt like this so many times, but have grown to love the research, the accountablity, and the writing.<BR/><BR/>I knew going in it would be hard, but I jumped in with both feet anyway. <BR/><BR/>I love the identity Crabby McSlacker has, and what a voice she possesses. Kudos for building your audience with your great posts.<BR/><BR/>Just like you, I never seem to have time to visit the sites I really like, plus comment on them. In fact, I'm sorry I haven't been around here too much.........:(<BR/><BR/>The only thing I can add is keep up the good work.............:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-11726644419397260432008-09-26T09:37:00.000-04:002008-09-26T09:37:00.000-04:00This post made me want to give you a big hug! Blog...This post made me want to give you a big hug! Blogging is hard work (see: my lack of posting since, oh, march) even when you have stuff to write about. Keep up the good work, and if you need a break, take one. We'll all still be here when you come back :)Hoophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11632578165618425880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-79816461466527736042008-09-25T19:51:00.000-04:002008-09-25T19:51:00.000-04:00My blog is for fun but like you I'm a painfully sl...My blog is for fun but like you I'm a painfully slow writer. And I feel some sort of obligation to my 6 regular commenters. I love doing it, but I'm a slacker and would totally let it go if not for the few comments I get. It's going to be even tougher when I come off maternity leave and go back to work where I'll have no internet access. So my blog may start to slowly and painfully die...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-31089487380811248202008-09-25T15:43:00.000-04:002008-09-25T15:43:00.000-04:00Ok..you took the words right out of my mouth or he...Ok..you took the words right out of my mouth or head, whichever it may be. I honestly feel overwhelmed sometimes when it comes to my blog and then there are weeks when it just comes naturally and I love it! I do keep finding ways that may not make me a millionaire by blogging, but does help add a little bit of income each month. <BR/><BR/>But, for the most part, I do it because I LOVE it and I love to help people and if blogging is the best way to do that, then I will continue to do it! <BR/><BR/>((HUGS)) to you Cranky! Your blog rocks, so for me , its worth it for YOU to blog! LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-33950467553388722602008-09-25T07:07:00.000-04:002008-09-25T07:07:00.000-04:00I hear ya. My schedule is so crazy right now I ba...I hear ya. My schedule is so crazy right now I barely have time to read blogs let alone write mine. I don't know how you manage to find so many interesting things to write about. I am always amazed by the fact that I WANT to read what you have to say every single day!<BR/><BR/>I also consider you as a friend. Analyze THAT!<BR/><BR/>I care about when you go on vacation and when you moved I cared about the tile dilemma. When you comment on my blog or back to me on yours it makes me happy because we have a connection so how.<BR/><BR/>I hope you can find the balance that you need to make this enjoyable for you because (as you can see by the comments) you are providing joy to so many others.<BR/><BR/>...and the Crabby McSlacker Barbie idea, hilarious. You could write a whole post about that one!Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12711099350545658671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-49844822123468688452008-09-25T01:07:00.000-04:002008-09-25T01:07:00.000-04:00Borrowed from Astrology . com, does this feel fami...Borrowed from Astrology . com, does this feel familiar? I am certainly getting whacked about, Crabby are you a cardinal sign? ;)<BR/><BR/><BR/>The Key Issue<BR/><BR/>The key issue here is one of focus. Mercury's retro phase tends to bring unforeseen changes and blockages, but the aggravation and frustration that many of us experience during these periods is often due to our own inability to roll with the punches. Is this due to our ego-fixation? Mercury sets out to restructure our thinking processes and for many of us this is painful and frustrating. Moreover, these experiences reveal flaws in our internal organization as well as our external planning, which can make us feel foolish and inadequate.<BR/><BR/>Mercury retrograde, like any cosmic aspect, affects people differently, depending on where it hits their personal charts. Some people actually prosper under a retro Mercury, especially if Mercury is retrograde but otherwise well-aspected in their birth charts. It is also a time when matters begun under a previous retro period will come to fruition, or completion as the case may be. Firm decisions that have been previously made when Mercury is traveling normally through the zodiac may be implemented or finalized while Mercury is retrograde without too much worry, for experience shows that this can be done without undue problems arising.<BR/><BR/>When Mercury is retrograde, everyone's thinking is more introspective and we tend to think about issues and concerns which relate to the sign involved. With Mercury retrograde in Libra, people with this sign prominent in their charts will be especially prone to such introspection. Libra is a Cardinal Sign, so the other Cardinal Signs, Aries, Cancer and Capricorn will also receive a touch of the lash!TKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15747390418220178858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-63888613489184802412008-09-24T23:05:00.000-04:002008-09-24T23:05:00.000-04:00As many have already expressed, I am right there w...As many have already expressed, I am right there with ya. Almost Fit is my second major attempt, with 3 other blogs on other subjects in the slow, dawdler's device maker that is my mind. <BR/><BR/>I have an idea: Why don't those of us who are interested try to help each other out with this? There are so many intelligent, thoughtful people out there doing the same thing - it seems like between us all there must be a way to help each other. <BR/><BR/>Anyone interested? Any ideas?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-80959601632081740242008-09-24T23:03:00.000-04:002008-09-24T23:03:00.000-04:00Do other bloggers feel the burn (out)?? ofcourse....Do other bloggers feel the burn (out)?? <BR/><BR/>ofcourse. That's why I'm on leave from a PAYING blogging job. That's why both of my blogs are kind of lolling about, losing readership I'll likely never get back.<BR/><BR/>For me, at least, I know it's partly a medical issue, partly pure burn out, and maybe the location of the planets. Or something else.<BR/><BR/>But I've been blogging for almost 5 years? I think this is my 2nd burn-out. BTW, it seems that these feelings happen most in the spring/fall. I know when the seasons change that I'll be back OK.<BR/><BR/>Add to the time of writing, the time needed to read blogs and comment (people, we bloggers LIVE for comments. Do us a kindness and comment on more than the 1 or 2 most popular blogs. Please), and there is a lot to do as a blogger. <BR/><BR/>If don't first do it for a love of the writing and a telling of the story, then you're here for the wrong reasons.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-36815321328798862042008-09-24T21:30:00.000-04:002008-09-24T21:30:00.000-04:00Crabby I am so with you there. You're experience ...Crabby I am so with you there. You're experience is matching much of what I'm going through at the moment. I've built a blog up, put hours of writing into it. Love it, but make little money from it and still have blogging and online ambitions.<BR/><BR/>For a long while it's felt as though I haven't had time to further the plans. In between doing my other work, blogging and networking online, there wasn't much time left. And it's something I've been talking to other bloggers as well. Those who started around the same time as me. And I'm realising it's all about priorities and making the time.<BR/><BR/>It feels like my blog is in transition. Quite where to I'm not sure. And at times that's overwhelming. But it's also kinda exciting as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-11255980113839904262008-09-24T21:24:00.000-04:002008-09-24T21:24:00.000-04:00Oh crap -- we're supposed to be sane? Crabby, you ...Oh crap -- we're supposed to be <I>sane</I>? Crabby, you never said!The Merryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09660495393832517684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-39204070001779065572008-09-24T21:04:00.000-04:002008-09-24T21:04:00.000-04:00Hang in there Crabby...you have been my fave blog ...Hang in there Crabby...you have been my fave blog since I found you. I've always wondered how on earth you and Merry could manage to post such funny, information filled posts EVERY SINGLE DAY and still be sane. It's all I can do to post once a week and mine arent' even well researched or funny.Juicebox.momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12412621435268979016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-13362256107921024422008-09-24T21:00:00.000-04:002008-09-24T21:00:00.000-04:00Wow.You guys are great. I seem to be teary again,...Wow.<BR/><BR/>You guys are great. I seem to be teary again, but this time in a good way.<BR/><BR/>I feel so lucky to be part of this blog community--I love all the funny, smart-assed, determined, warm, thoughtful, complex, cantankerous, compassionate, curious, kick-ass, amazing folks who come here.<BR/><BR/>I WILL figure something out; I can't lose this connection.<BR/><BR/>Thanks guys. I can't tell you how much this helped me today.Crabby McSlackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-56360086694524559382008-09-24T20:24:00.000-04:002008-09-24T20:24:00.000-04:00Your blog is awesome, and I really hope you can co...Your blog is awesome, and I really hope you can continue, but obviously you have to do whats right for you, whatever that may be. I found it a few months ago, via DietGirl I think, and have slowly worked my way through the entire archive. I love your approach to health and fitness, and its a great source of inspiration for me. I'm currently working on losing about 30kg (not sure what that is in pounds, when are you Yanks going to figure out the metric system?) but I hate all that horribly perky advice you usually get from most of the stick thin health experts. "Just get up 20 minutes earlier to go for a walk" and "just eat smaller portions," like its that easy. I like reading your stuff because you acknowledge that its hard to stay healthy, while still finding ways and reasons to do it. <BR/><BR/>Also, I would love to get my hands on some Cranky merchandise, so if you start doing that please, please, please make sure you could ship it to Australia.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-59353475684711597222008-09-24T19:41:00.000-04:002008-09-24T19:41:00.000-04:00See, my own blog is so pffft! that I couldn't even...See, my own blog is so pffft! that I couldn't even write the word the first time around.TKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15747390418220178858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-5660856047136001032008-09-24T19:37:00.000-04:002008-09-24T19:37:00.000-04:00Crabby, gosh I'm sorry! You have a lot of company ...Crabby, gosh I'm sorry! You have a lot of company right now, but Mercury just went retrograde, I think it was yesterday, and it makes us go backwards on all things related to communication, and it also makes us open for introspection. (And effs up computers and phones and communication in all ways). Your blog is still essentially about you writing, it seems to me that writing well is, for a writer, excellent exercise, and if it is taking up too much time, then cut it back, even if it's once a week, but I for one hope not out! This is one of only two blogs where I even read all of the comments! You are a savvy, honest and excellent writer, and your comments section shows that, they are all smart, funny people. AND you can be having that mid-life womanly thing slapping you around too, I cry at stupid country songs all the time now and so does the hubs! Letters from Home still gets me every time.<BR/><BR/>My was personal, to keep me painting, and later also for selling, which went south along with eBay as a a now crummy venue. So I just rant and vent on it, with an occasional art related post, because art is just as lousy or more so for income as writing or acting (I actually think less so, what a waste of a degree); artistic talent has nothing to do with it, it's who you know or who knows you, it's all based on other's whims. Also, having the added pressure of "I only have X amount of time to do X many great paintings, sell them immediately for X # of $$, before they make me go back to working a "real" job :P" made a lot of the pure joy disappear! You can't let that happen to you either, the love is what shines through your words.<BR/><BR/>I think writers and books have a better chance, but then there's all those hit books that were turned down by 129 publishers before someone took a chance and they got published (and made into films); and I read them and can't understand how something so fabulous could be turned away that many times, when so much garbage is printed daily, and even makes bestseller lists. I'm a fussy reader, it needs to be lyrical, which is why I could never read the Harry Potter series, just plain poor writing style. Great content for sure, presentation not so much. You have what it takes, you're on a good subject, and I also would definitely buy a T and a mug, so maybe the merchandising thing is really an excellent idea! (Did you ever meet Gil the Crab (he worked for Honda for awhile) over on MySpace? I bought HIS stickers and a mug, he was hilarious and not nearly as clever a crab as you, AND he pinches! If he can make money off his 'tude, you can.<BR/><BR/>My blog in a year made approximately 37 cents off of ads. It took me hours to get them in, too, and that is why they are gone. I'd be dead 350 years at that rate before I ever got one check! My hit counter was junk and never worked, and I don't care. I figure I have 3 readers and I know who they are. I pretend I'm writing for other readers, but really, not.<BR/><BR/>I agree with previous posts; have a cupcake or two, go for a rockwalk, go read some of your back posts and comments (we take time to post comments for you, time we could be doing other things, because we LOVE what you are doing and the community you have made here), and maybe go look at Amazon's self publishing format. My husband has a great book, written, ready to go, and we may try that. It would likely fail but at least we could say we tried. If you self publish, you can sell from the blog, and then the big guys would take notice, say Hey! and buy the book, reprint it, and all our copies (signed by the author of course) would become collector's items.....TKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15747390418220178858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-6624770111210906622008-09-24T18:34:00.000-04:002008-09-24T18:34:00.000-04:00crabby please dont stopcomics curmudgeon has a don...crabby please dont stop<BR/><BR/>comics curmudgeon has a donate feature<BR/><BR/>just a thoughtMelissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12785796365378274088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-2586666031945714132008-09-24T18:12:00.000-04:002008-09-24T18:12:00.000-04:00Well! I like the new look of your site! Very ver...Well! I like the new look of your site! Very very nice indeed.<BR/><BR/>Ahh, I get what you're feeling. Yes, blogging is fun and frustrating all at the same time. I had my blog mostly for fun, to keep me motivated at reaching my goals, to be part of a community and experience what blogging is all about. If I made a little money on the side, cool!<BR/><BR/>But even my blog took up a lot of time. I'm up to my ears in Italian preparing for two operas next month, and there would be no way I could keep up with blogging. <BR/>I'm having enough of a challenge keeping up with reading other blogs! Alas, I have to resort to reading some of them at work... even on my cell phone. Oh, the humanity! Wait! Scratch that! I can neither admit nor deny that I read blogs at work.<BR/><BR/>Crabby, I say do what is best for you. It sounds like you're making a plan of what you want to accomplish and how to accomplish it, and that can be very helpful.<BR/>In the end, whatever you decide to do, know you have our support :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-81691427786710335442008-09-24T17:04:00.000-04:002008-09-24T17:04:00.000-04:00I completely understand where you're coming from ....I completely understand where you're coming from ... I had high hopes for The Office Diet when I started out (heck, still do), but the reality is tough.<BR/><BR/>I'm still enjoying The Office Diet, but it's main monetary benefit is that it got me a staff blogger role with Diet Blog, which got me staff blogger positions on a few other blogs, which convinced me I COULD write for a living.<BR/><BR/>Plus I'm about to launch a NEW IMPROVED blog where I can actually talk about stuff that isn't dieting and exercise (it gets kinda obsessive after a while).<BR/><BR/>I totally think you should do the book proposal. I actually wrote one for The Office Diet a few months back and showed it to an agent at a convention. She didn't want to buy it, but she did give some really useful advice. Like you, I'm trying to build up the site a bit before trying to attract more interest. I think 35,000 hits a month is impressive (it's over double what I get) and I suspect many publishers would think it sounded good! <BR/><BR/>Take a break from blogging if you need to, we'll still be here when you get back.<BR/><BR/>Sending big hugs your way!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-29275142860380094762008-09-24T16:04:00.000-04:002008-09-24T16:04:00.000-04:00Honestly, I have delusions of grandeur, and often ...Honestly, I have delusions of grandeur, and often toy with the idea of turning my blog into something as close to professional blogging as cranky fitness. I am amazed at the tenacity, wit, and creativity that most pro-bloggers exhibit. <BR/><BR/>I however am currently firmly stuck in the "blogging for myself" zone. I simply don't have the time to devote to growing my blog in the was necessary to "go pro". <BR/><BR/>So yeah, you don't sound crazy. You sound frustrated. <BR/><BR/>There are a lot of us out here reading, who will read every post you put up excitedly, and who appreciate the effort you put into crafting each post. <BR/><BR/>One of the things I've been toying with as far as spinning "blog into gold" is the idea of pitching a column to a fitness magazine. Perhaps that might be a good idea for you as well? <BR/>-MegMeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07681981436179673834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-47525892224310325482008-09-24T15:48:00.000-04:002008-09-24T15:48:00.000-04:00ok. I'm back.Bottom bottom bottom line: Even consi...ok. I'm back.<BR/><BR/>Bottom bottom bottom line: Even considering the friendships, the community, the validation, the new outlet I'd found outside of being a stay at home mom, blogging began to <I>take</I> from me more than it gave to me. (sisterskinny days. not now)<BR/><BR/>I had to stop. <BR/><BR/>Looking back though I wish there had been some way to take what I have now (sanity) and keep going under some sort of revised structure (posting 2-3 times a week type, etc.) <BR/><BR/>ok, I'm going to email you the rest, lol...katieohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08339475353059389950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-64870093932580160632008-09-24T15:27:00.000-04:002008-09-24T15:27:00.000-04:00I just started blogging (choosinglosing.blogspot.c...I just started blogging (choosinglosing.blogspot.com) and hope to one day lose the 79 lbs I'm attempting and turn it into a backinyourskinnyjeans type blog with news, insight, etc. I have almost NO readers and I'm still obsessed with my RSS subsription number, comments, and page views. So I get how you feel and I'm not even a big blogger.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15948600367201493739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-88697865716507240532008-09-24T15:13:00.000-04:002008-09-24T15:13:00.000-04:00I came back to add two things:One is that you're w...I came back to add two things:<BR/><BR/>One is that you're welcome to blog about me too. I am truly fascinating. In fact, like The Gazelle said, you could totally cut some blorners by introducing each one of us to the other inside your CF blog. <BR/><BR/>The other is the idea (what that Jill's?) of the Crabby McSlacker Barbie is fantastic but can you make her sort of slovenly looking? Then I can take her to the Barbie Convention in Kansas in 2009 when Chris and I go. Yay.Levihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07369763028982948026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-7672563301498045742008-09-24T14:34:00.000-04:002008-09-24T14:34:00.000-04:00Are you in my head?! I've been thinking the EXACT...Are you in my head?! I've been thinking the EXACT same things lately. It has become a stressor and ironically enough, one that is keeping me from working out!! LOL! <BR/><BR/>at the same time, I love all the people and connections i have made and I *miss* everyone when I am away from the computer. <BR/><BR/>I love your blog and your writing and I would totally buy a cranky tshirt. <BR/><BR/>I realize I am zero help at this point. Just know you are not alone in your thoughts!<BR/><BR/>(maybe we should start a social network to address this issue? Kidding! KIDDING!!!!!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-16483252996334289882008-09-24T14:15:00.000-04:002008-09-24T14:15:00.000-04:00Crabby,About the crying thing--menopause, peri-men...Crabby,<BR/><BR/>About the crying thing--menopause, peri-menopause, perhaps. Don't be insulted, I have no idea how old you are.<BR/><BR/>I am a writer. It is a solitary profession. I share a group blog (I just found out that's called a glog.) with five other mystery writers, so there is no great pressure on my to put up a daily post. Also, I try to keep the number of blogs I visit down to under a dozen and I can't visit them each every day. I do a lot of catch up reading on the weekends.<BR/><BR/>My point (and I have one) is that you may have to revisit your goals. Your original intent was to have an awesome blog and make some money. Well, you have the awesome blog! How important is the money? if you take cash out of the equation would this be easier for you? <BR/><BR/>It's work. We all know it's work but blogging should not generate stress. <BR/><BR/>Take your time. Think things through and you will find your correct direction. Maybe the whole point of the exercise was to find your "fitness" community. And here we are!<BR/><BR/>Hugs. TerrieTerrie Farley Moranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04980849018232866773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-74219488842476286742008-09-24T13:30:00.000-04:002008-09-24T13:30:00.000-04:00I am sure that your internal conflicts will resolv...I am sure that your internal conflicts will resolve themselves. You do a great job with this blog and we would all miss you if you retired.Rebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05318594769530526005noreply@blogger.com