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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Oh come now...I know you can read, so I dont need to answer the dieting questions now do I, plus youve been told before?
Shawna & Rely both, I admire your diplomacy. I have never, in print or out loud, seen anyone be so absolutely cruel.
In my experience, people who say such ugly things are lacking in self-esteem and feel the need to put others down to make themselves feel better. Seeing the lack of personal information these ladies have shared, they seem to be excellent examples of this.
Also, all the boards I have posted on iVIllage (3... maybe 4) have been filled with caring individuals who look out for each other. Now, unless there is a board for mean-hearted ladies, I don't quite understand why they are members at all!
Now, this has all been a letdown for me. When I first read the strand heading, I was looking forward to discussing the Dr. Phil show, as I also watched it. Seems that the post was meant as a jab rather than a conversation starter. What a shame.
~Tina
-started plan 01-02-04
-7 pounds lost to date
I guess we have had some practice with it =)
Amanda
285/232/150
How dare you come hear and say something like that. You obviously have some serious issues goin on. I think maybe you should get that checked out. Why are you even on this board to begin with, you don't belong here. This board is for women who are strugling with a weight problem and those who are supporters. You are neither. I bet you have never been overweight a day in your life, cause if you were you wouldn't be talking like that. Maybe you should go find a board thats right for you, like the self esteem board. Because something has to be wrong, otherwise why would you come here and put all us down. You don't know what its like, why are you acting like you do. You are completly saying all the wrong things. That guy from the Phil show had AMAZINGLY rare results. 15lbs a month is alot and would be nice for anyone, but thats not reality. It doesnt work that way for everyone. Everyone here is different and our bodies and metabolism and will power and strength all are different. We all are doing different things with different results. And were hear to share our stories and chat and support and so forth. If you dont have nothing nice to say then go away.
Steph
Whipping out my can of "Troll-B-Gone"
AHHHHHHHH!!!! much better! The smell is almost gone!
Deb 270/228/145ish (updated 4/19/04. Next weigh-in: 6/1/04)
You made a good point about them losing so much weight and how fast!
First, they are on the Dr Phil show and he is pushing them to lose weight, he wants good results to push his program.
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