Did anyone see Dr. Phil show yesterday?
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| Tue, 01-13-2004 - 12:01pm |
So, how far have you guys come in 3-4 months? Have you lost somewhere between 88 and 68 lbs, or are you just diddling around here? It's do-able, but you have to understand that it's no one's fault but your own for the state your body is in. And it will be entirely up to you to change it.
So the doctor on the program said Thomas had probably added 5 years to his life, by taking off the weight and improving his general health. By taking charge of his lifestyle. Sure beats being in a coffin 5 years too soon, all because you don't *choose to* control the fork, and get out there and get some exercise.
If you have been *dieting* since September, and can't honestly look at the scale and see that you've taken off at least 15 lbs every month in that timeframe, or at least 60 lbs total since September 13 (this being January 13 so 4 months x15 lbs= 60 lbs) then all you're doing is playing games, and fooling no one but yourselves.
So which is it? Success, or failure??

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who are you again, i don't remember seeing you here before? are you trying to help or hurt? so which is it? are you playing games or giving support? we welcome and encourage and are open to support. just my 2 cents.
Serena
If you read some of her other posts Serena, then that might answer your question on whether she is trying to help or hurt.
Thank you for pointing out these people on their weight loss...We always love to see changes for the positive in people . So how are you today? Anything GREAT happening in your life? I hope all is well with you and that life is treating you kind...we all deserve to be happy . ~~BIGGO HUGS~~ (sounds like you may need oneI know when I am feeling spiteful and hateful I can always use a slap in the face to bring me back to reality..but I offer hugs instead :)
~Dana
So funny you should mention this-
If you have been *dieting* since September, and can't honestly look at the scale and see that you've taken off at least 15 lbs every month in that timeframe, or at least 60 lbs total since September 13 (this being January 13 so 4 months x15 lbs= 60 lbs) then all you're doing is playing games, and fooling no one but yourselves.
Amazingly enough.......I myself have been dieting since September.
However, verbally attacking and demeaning other people is absolutely detestable, and interestingly enough, not allowed on ivillage. There's a link at the top that says Rules of Play. Please read it before you continue to post inflammatory and unkind posts that are disrespectful, hurtful, and unkind. The people who use this board KNOW they need to lose weight, which is why the label isn't "I want to gain more weight and die young" rather than "100 pounds or more to lose". It's not a news flash to anyone. Support and encouragement are invaluable and undermining that kinship and service the people here provide to and for each other is despicable.
And in addition, I notice that you don't ever share anything about yourself, other than your negative attitude, and your profile is blank. These people put themselves out there, they open themselves up to receive support and encouragement (and occasionally abuse), provide it in return, and don't hide behind a name with no details. I never posted here because I knew that I couldn't handle the negativity of other posters, but the girls make a great point- it IS worth it, and if this board weren't here I wouldn't have attained the success I have, and that I will continue to have.
Here's hoping the chocolate fudge didn't win! How could a little piece of inert food on a plate hold that kind of power over ANY person anyway? It doesn't: not unless you let it. And Ambrosia is right. All it takes to lose weight is consuming less food than the body uses each day for fuel. And if you are counting calories, or should I say making each calorie really *count* toward your health, then that chocolate fudge either displaces healthy food in your diet or puts on some extra calories which no dieter needs. Food doesn't control a person, unless she gives up self-control. And come to think of it, if the chocolate fudge isn't in the house then you can't eat it. So in order to be as successful as you can be, toss out or give away any foods which don't contribute to your goal. That's what the Phil folks did....and it's impressive when a man loses 80+ pounds in less than 4 months. Anybody can do it, even you. Just do it.
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