Supportive Bunch

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-12-2004
Supportive Bunch
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Sat, 09-04-2004 - 4:54pm
A few weeks ago I lurked for a few days and then made a comment that there wasn't much weight loss support happening because everyone preferred to engage in all of the board discord. I wasn't trying to offend anyone, I was just trying to point out what a shame it was that a few bad apples were spoiling the whole bunch, so to speak. Since then I have been lurking here, there, and everywhere looking for a place to settle for support and motivation to lose 100+ pounds. Although I have found other great places of support, I am uncomfortable joining a board of women with only a small amount of weight to lose. When I see posts here that include just not being able to get the necessary motivation or why I want to lose weight rather than why I should and then the caring support that follows, I really relate to the discussion. So I find myself returning here to lurk quite often and have seen what a lovely and supportive bunch of women you all really are. I spoke to soon when I posted a while back and I realize it was during a particularly bad time of disagreement on the board. I have seen in the past few weeks that even though there still seems to be some difficulty on this board it HAS NOT affected the core of people who are genuinely supportive and offer endless encouragement. So long story short, I would like to join up here if my previous hasty judgement can be forgiven because I need help to lose a lot of weight.

Sue
iVillage Member
Registered: 01-27-2004
In reply to: suzy1965
Sat, 09-04-2004 - 5:04pm
(((((Suzy))))), there's nothing to forgive, and you're more than welcome!

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-16-2004
In reply to: suzy1965
Sat, 09-04-2004 - 5:11pm
Hi Suzy,

I'm so glad you've decided to stay. The vast majority of people who are on this board are wonderful, caring and very supportive. It is unfortunate that there have been a few bumps in judgement by some - I'm ashamed to admit it but I got so frustrated with the whole thing I too added comments to it...I really shouldn't have but the hatefulness was getting to me.

Anyway, you will find tons of help here and I look forward to sharing tid-bits with you!

Cheers

Lisa

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-31-2004
In reply to: suzy1965
Sat, 09-04-2004 - 7:10pm
Sue, Im glad that you decided to stay with us. Your right, regardless of the arguing, the core of this board are very helpful and nice ladies. I hope that you do stick around for a bit! Not to mention, lots of ladies here have lost weight...but there is lots of experience here :)
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-11-2004
In reply to: suzy1965
Sat, 09-04-2004 - 7:19pm
Well Sue, I am glad you decided to return. Just try to ignore the crap. I just stay out of it. They're not worth the effort. You will find the majority of us are real friendly. We do discuss weight quite often and don't be afraid to toss in your two cents worth. Welcome aboard. Hugs, Brenda 290/276/135

Hugs, Brenda 

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-20-2004
In reply to: suzy1965
Sat, 09-04-2004 - 9:19pm
Welcome, Sue!

***Hugs***

Keeyah

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-17-2004
In reply to: suzy1965
Tue, 09-07-2004 - 1:49pm
bump for a reminder of why we're here.

Kerstin

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