tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664614322133943133.post905638765964083..comments2023-10-21T01:47:42.146-07:00Comments on Mike Hebranko: For The Want of a Hot Dog …Mike Hebrankohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04974721680912289482noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664614322133943133.post-90134687901796205302008-08-07T10:51:00.000-07:002008-08-07T10:51:00.000-07:00Dear RobertTahnks for your honesty and I totally u...Dear Robert<BR/>Tahnks for your honesty and I totally understand what you say. As for champion and hero ...well these are words to describe other people I think but thanks anyway!<BR/>I am glad our paths have crossed and I wish you all the luck with you journey. Please if I can help, if you need an ear or someone to share with and I can be there for you drop me a line. My email is michaelhebranko@yahoo.com<BR/>Take care buddy, you know it is about "one day at a time", baby steps<BR/>respecfully love<BR/>MikeMike Hebrankohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04974721680912289482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664614322133943133.post-31713229124018134612008-08-07T10:46:00.000-07:002008-08-07T10:46:00.000-07:00Dear LorraineI will try to write a little more oft...Dear Lorraine<BR/>I will try to write a little more often. As for my daily life, my life is your life. I get up in the morning (happy to the fact that I wake up) and I face the things that need to be done for that day. Of which there are the things that need to be done on a daily basis like taking care of myself, and then the rest. Spreading the love to my family when i get the opportunity, enforcing relationships, and handling the daily things that need to be done.<BR/>Some days seem more positive and some days seems like a little more effort to get through but the challenges I face are opportunities for victories, which make me stronger!<BR/>Be well Lorraine and keep in touch<BR/>Love<BR/>MikeMike Hebrankohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04974721680912289482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664614322133943133.post-44546523216833596972008-08-07T10:40:00.000-07:002008-08-07T10:40:00.000-07:00LacyYou are a winner on many levels and I am proud...Lacy<BR/>You are a winner on many levels and I am proud to know you (even though our friendship is a young one). <BR/>Continue to be well and keep in touch, please! <BR/>I love hearing from you<BR/>Love<BR/>Mike<BR/>PS<BR/>My wife and I are well ...thank God!Mike Hebrankohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04974721680912289482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664614322133943133.post-30380695742322306152008-08-07T10:37:00.000-07:002008-08-07T10:37:00.000-07:00GildaWelcome to my cyber home and family. I am gl...Gilda<BR/>Welcome to my cyber home and family. I am glad you enjoy it and please feel free to visit whenever you would like and also keep in touch and write again.<BR/>Love<BR/>MikeMike Hebrankohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04974721680912289482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664614322133943133.post-80830557105867401892008-08-07T10:35:00.000-07:002008-08-07T10:35:00.000-07:00Dear BillAll I can say is you brought tearsw to my...Dear Bill<BR/>All I can say is you brought tearsw to my eyes! I never wanted a brother more (a sibling) than I did when I read your blog. <BR/>Thank you for sharing that with us.<BR/>You know something Love is so much stronger than hate. Such good things come from love and peace. Most of the time when we think of what we are angry at, we dont really remember or the hurt from then is not the same now, or just not worth it! <BR/>A hug is powerful!<BR/>Don't let go of him!<BR/>We do not have to be right all the time, we do not have to win all the time (especially with loved ones). As a matter of fact it is fun to let someone else win!<BR/>You win in the long run!<BR/>Take care Bill and thank you again<BR/>Love ya buddy<BR/>MikeMike Hebrankohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04974721680912289482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664614322133943133.post-48240322203222562072008-08-07T10:29:00.000-07:002008-08-07T10:29:00.000-07:00Dear janiceI know what you are saying! Back in th...Dear janice<BR/>I know what you are saying! Back in the day (1989) I was able to lose over 700 pounds in 19 months that is a lot of weight each month (like over 35 pounds a month average). Now almost 20 years later, 20 years older, and a lot of ups and downs, gains and losses my body and metabolism has paid a big price. I barely lose 4 pounds a month. You know what? It is better than gaining 4 to 5 pounds a month!!<BR/>Janice it will happen be patient and love yourself becasue you are a special person and deserve the time and care.<BR/>Be well keep in touch<BR/>Love <BR/>MikeMike Hebrankohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04974721680912289482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664614322133943133.post-21562897249126787242008-08-07T10:23:00.000-07:002008-08-07T10:23:00.000-07:00Dear sweet Emma D.What do you mean, "only 28 pound...Dear sweet Emma D.<BR/>What do you mean, "only 28 pounds"?? That 28 pounds or my 100 pounds is the same thing. We both today have to make the right choices, fight the same battles, do good things for ourselves and watch the world "eat away" in front of us! So 28 pounds 50 pounds 200 pounds ...we are all in the same boat..all holding hands, all in suppot of each other. <BR/>The reality is we can do. I can, You can, it may take time but hey what the heck it didn't happen overnight and it is not going away overnight!<BR/>So Emma, I am here for you and we are for each other. Keep in touch, keep writing let us know what is going on and if you need to you can email me anytime at <BR/>michaelhebranko@yahoo.com<BR/><BR/>Have a great healthy day<BR/>Love<BR/>MikeMike Hebrankohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04974721680912289482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664614322133943133.post-11090275974564236572008-08-07T10:16:00.000-07:002008-08-07T10:16:00.000-07:00Hey Kathy19 pounds, that is fantastic!! I am so h...Hey Kathy<BR/>19 pounds, that is fantastic!! I am so happy for you, just keep at it and remember the most important thing is understanding your goal. It should not be a number but rather a lifestyle. Continue to eat the right way, the right foods, and hopefully doing some kind of physical activity that is good for you. This then becomes a lifestyle that works forever.<BR/>Well Kathy keep up the great work and never give up<BR/>All my love<BR/>MikeMike Hebrankohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04974721680912289482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664614322133943133.post-20354124796698382552008-08-07T10:12:00.000-07:002008-08-07T10:12:00.000-07:00Dear LaurieMy pleasureDear Laurie<BR/>My pleasureMike Hebrankohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04974721680912289482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664614322133943133.post-23019176457379202522008-08-06T18:54:00.000-07:002008-08-06T18:54:00.000-07:00Mike To be honest with you when I first saw your s...Mike <BR/>To be honest with you when I first saw your story when you came out of the window I felt that you sought of made your own bed. As I have followed your story I realize that you are one heck of a guy, a champion. a hero of soughts. <BR/>I have grown to respect you and what you have to say. <BR/>I have found this blog and check it daily. You inspire me as I battle my personal demons with drugs.<BR/>Thank you for being here<BR/>RobertAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664614322133943133.post-5383731201149917932008-08-06T08:02:00.000-07:002008-08-06T08:02:00.000-07:00Dear MikeI just love you and your story, you can n...Dear Mike<BR/>I just love you and your story, you can not imagine what you do for me. Is it possible for you to write more often =, I would love to know your daily life.<BR/>Please help me I have to lose over 100 pounds. <BR/>I think you know from what you have learned and lived.<BR/>I respect you<BR/>LorraineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664614322133943133.post-4648193408771675042008-08-05T21:13:00.000-07:002008-08-05T21:13:00.000-07:00Mike, Thanks for the warm reply.I check your blog ...Mike,<BR/> Thanks for the warm reply.I check your blog daily for new inspirations.I hope you and the wife are well.I competed this last weekend taking the win at my competition.<BR/>I'm eating healthier and yes again cheking your blog daily very inspirationalLacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12603543879739811600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664614322133943133.post-24944420619606834882008-08-05T17:37:00.000-07:002008-08-05T17:37:00.000-07:00Thank you for you contributions to this website, i...Thank you for you contributions to this website, it helps me a lot. I am from Germany and love to read it all the time<BR/>GildaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664614322133943133.post-2225636494771172052008-08-05T08:59:00.000-07:002008-08-05T08:59:00.000-07:00Hi MikeI just wanted you to know that I read your ...Hi Mike<BR/>I just wanted you to know that I read your blog yesterday. At the end you say to call someone and to tell them you love them. Well I have a brother and him and I have been at each others throats fro years. We talk, our wives are friendly but him and I are like oil and water. <BR/>Well I read your blog yesterday and the first person who came to my mind was my brother Gordon. I had to call him, so I did. I told him I was calling just to to tell him I loved him and was glad to have him as my brother. I can not tell you how great I felt. Not only that he took off from his job came over to my house. He walked in with tears in his eyes, we Hugged and we spent the rest of the day and most of the evening together. It was the best time we had together in 44 years.<BR/>I wanted you to know this.<BR/>I enjoy what you have to say<BR/>BillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664614322133943133.post-81468041044820613852008-08-04T17:42:00.000-07:002008-08-04T17:42:00.000-07:00MikeI love your blog and your attitude. I too lik...Mike<BR/>I love your blog and your attitude. I too like Emma have less than 30 pounds to lose but am I having a rough time. I use to be able to take off 5 pounds in a week or two. Now I am lucky if I can do it in 4 or 5 weeks and that is with a lot of hard work. <BR/>You have been a lift to me. Please keep up your messages I love them.<BR/>Nice work<BR/>Janice<BR/>PS<BR/>Good luck EmmaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664614322133943133.post-18365984414738929412008-08-04T13:08:00.000-07:002008-08-04T13:08:00.000-07:00Hi Mike,Such an inspiration as always. Its fantast...Hi Mike,<BR/><BR/>Such an inspiration as always. Its fantastic to hear your story, you are such a determined person and you always give me inspiration. Its a joy to hear you truly enjoying life again, you totally deserve it! <BR/>Myself, I only need to lose about 28lbs really, but man they are such a struggle. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the motivation, and stay happy and healthy as I know you will x<BR/><BR/>Emma :DEmmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09165716858313470503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664614322133943133.post-83679420745759507812008-08-04T11:16:00.000-07:002008-08-04T11:16:00.000-07:00Dear MichealI love what you write and enjoy this b...Dear Micheal<BR/>I love what you write and enjoy this blog page. Thank you very much you have inspired so much with all you have done. You give me the hope that I look for.<BR/>I will continue to look at this blog and read what you have to say. I want you to know that I have been trying to do it the K.I.S.T. method and it works well for me. It has been about two months I have lost 19 pounds so far. <BR/>Thanks<BR/>a friend forever<BR/>KathyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664614322133943133.post-6547986219859366732008-08-01T06:01:00.000-07:002008-08-01T06:01:00.000-07:00Dear MikeAgain thank youLaurieDear Mike<BR/>Again thank you<BR/>LaurieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664614322133943133.post-63277308648140951172008-07-31T20:31:00.000-07:002008-07-31T20:31:00.000-07:00Dear CarlyFrist of all you do not have to thank me...Dear Carly<BR/>Frist of all you do not have to thank me. I believe we "help ourselves, when we help each other"! Besides I know my life is a gift from God and I like to share gifts.<BR/>Who know what the future hold? Maybe we will meet, it would be my pleasure and when we do I will have a big hug for you.<BR/>Be well and take good care of you<BR/>Lovingly<BR/>MikeMike Hebrankohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04974721680912289482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664614322133943133.post-33714489209215804052008-07-31T20:22:00.000-07:002008-07-31T20:22:00.000-07:00MonaMy dear friend,don't wait like I did, almost 1...Mona<BR/>My dear friend,don't wait like I did, almost 15 years! You have made the first step by talking (writting) about it! Now get the help you need to make yourself healthier. You can start with your next meal. Eat a little better, stay away from those empty calories. <BR/>Move as much as you can to burn calories and breath in!<BR/>You can do it Mona<BR/>Let me know<BR/>Love<BR/>MikeMike Hebrankohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04974721680912289482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664614322133943133.post-85719328123358672322008-07-31T20:18:00.000-07:002008-07-31T20:18:00.000-07:00Dear Gina, It is good at 33 you are worried. I wi...Dear Gina, <BR/>It is good at 33 you are worried. I wish at 33 I was really worried and tuned in. I must of been close to 700+ pounds and I was hearing it but I was not getting. It was not really registering.<BR/>Yes, things could get worse...but not for you!!<BR/>You are a doer, and you are going to do the things you need to do!<BR/>Whatever it takes to be healthier, yes for your children but even more so ...FOR YOU!!<BR/> Kepp in touch Gina<BR/>I am in your corner<BR/>Love <BR/>MikeMike Hebrankohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04974721680912289482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664614322133943133.post-1052484392717256032008-07-31T20:13:00.000-07:002008-07-31T20:13:00.000-07:00Dear Lacy,The accountant in me says emm 35 yrs old...Dear Lacy,<BR/>The accountant in me says emm 35 yrs old 70 pounds overweight, well that is only 2 pounds a year...!<BR/>Seriously, 70 pounds can be rough on the body. 70 pounds can turn into 80, 90 before you know it 100. I do not mean to scare you because it is not going to happen to you!!!<BR/>You are active and you are a "Strongwoman" physically and mentally.<BR/>True the excess weight will take its toll on the body (believe me) but it does not have to happen.<BR/>Lacy, you can do it, make those better choices, do what ever you need to do to eat healthier. I knwon it is not easy. Personally eating has to be the worse habit to keep in check. We can't give up eating,(like smoking or drinking, or drugs). We have to eat to live but not live to eat!<BR/>Lacy keep in touch and let me know how you are doing.<BR/>All my love and respect and thank you for writting<BR/>MikeMike Hebrankohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04974721680912289482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664614322133943133.post-74174512412468913652008-07-31T20:05:00.000-07:002008-07-31T20:05:00.000-07:00Dear Central New YorkI know, I am learning day by ...Dear Central New York<BR/>I know, I am learning day by day, year by year, battle by battle! The victories taste better than anything I have ever really eaten.<BR/>MikeMike Hebrankohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04974721680912289482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664614322133943133.post-19138704392965653672008-07-31T20:03:00.000-07:002008-07-31T20:03:00.000-07:00Dear LaurieI can not speak for Carol (but knowing ...Dear Laurie<BR/>I can not speak for Carol (but knowing her, I think I can. On behalf of both of us we wish you all the best of luck! It will not be easy and probably not without some little bumps along the way. Yet stay focused and keep moving forward and you will get to your destination!<BR/>Good luck<BR/>Love<BR/>MikeMike Hebrankohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04974721680912289482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664614322133943133.post-91819791446671635622008-07-31T20:01:00.000-07:002008-07-31T20:01:00.000-07:00Dear Esther Williams, oops I mean Carol,Yes my swe...Dear Esther Williams, oops I mean Carol,<BR/>Yes my sweet friend it is nice to be a player and keep trying to get invited to your best friends pool. It is great exercise even if you are just walking around, or holding the sides and kicking your legs. <BR/>Taking care of yourself, baby steps, got you into that pool, allowed you to be part of instead of apart from. So keep at it and remember these days on the rougher ones.<BR/>Love ya<BR/>MikeMike Hebrankohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04974721680912289482noreply@blogger.com