Healthy GROWTH in attitude 76dragon... she is to be "pitied", and not worth even the effort to tell her what a JERK she was/is... Happy Monday! Keep that pretty SMILE on! :)
30 Jun 14 by member: millerm40
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lol.. thank you. I was just dumbfounded on how she thought it was so funny, but would have been so offended if the shoe was on the other foot. I am smiling..great support here!! :D
30 Jun 14 by member: 76dragonflies
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76Dragon I feel for you....here's a story from last night.
I'm at a Physical Therapy Rehab now. And they placed an older gentleman (a bigot) in the room with me and when I was pulling the drape between the beds and mentioned I was getting changed for bed and need to put on my bed gown and this man who is overweight himself said that I needed to ask the aides for another piece of clothes. I asked what did he mean? He said you need a Bra. I was so angry it could make me spit. I have had other people make fun of me in the past and some little children scared of me when they first see me. But this made me so angry because he was in the same situation.
30 Jun 14 by member: richatvns
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@richatvns that makes me so very disgusted and I don't understand where anyone feels that is appropriate! (especially when they are dealing with the same issues!!) But don't worry, we will have the last laugh... just keep moving forward! (whew that just got my blood pressure up! lol)
30 Jun 14 by member: 76dragonflies
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she's insecure and just pushing it on you, what a turd!
30 Jun 14 by member: Socolova
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Sadly, some people feel the need to make themselves feel better by tearing others down. Forget them - be proud, hold your head high, and know they're just jealous because you're fabulous and they aren't.
30 Jun 14 by member: natrinker
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It still amazes me how rude people can be. That's why I prefer my dogs company. They could care less what I look like and they don't have thumbs to take pics with.
30 Jun 14 by member: dclaytor
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hahaha.. this is why I love this site.. you all have made my day completely! THANK YOU!!
30 Jun 14 by member: 76dragonflies
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I love the closing words on your journal. "The way I am eating is not a diet anymore. It is MY WAY." Great thought! Don't know quite what to say about the silly photographers at the weekend event. I have had folks snap pictures of me but - at least - they do ask me permission before posting them online & such. Wish I had some good words of advice. Will a Fat Secret HUG work? Hope so!
30 Jun 14 by member: Teacher Try
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My heart goes out to you... I do NOT understand some people, til I got sick I had always been the smallest in the family I never gave it thought now I am the largest by far and there isn't a gathering where someone doesn't remind me how big I have gotten. It used to just crush me... till recently I realized I may have 70 pounds to loose but I can out walk, workout, and in general out them in anything physical because I care what goes into my body now. You hand in there it will come off Vent away that is one of the great things about this site...
30 Jun 14 by member: Rains120
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@teacherTry.. thank you.. for the first time in my life I feel in control and its amazing. (yes a long long way to go, but I am headed and staying in the right direction) @Rains120 you are right about this site..it is the best thing I have joined ever.. I am me on here.. I put myself out (ugh my weight and all) because this community is supportive and the only way I can move forward is being honest with myself. Its funny tho, bc any time she gets wind of me trying something or reading something she asks around about it. lol. You all are wonderful and so very appreciated!!
01 Jul 14 by member: 76dragonflies
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Some people can just be insensitive. I've got some family members like that, I've learned to ignore that stuff for the most part but to some extent it still bugs me. They're the ones that have the problem though.
01 Jul 14 by member: jmb3450
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Perhaps that was the reality check the person (who took the photo) had that helped them. They may have been offering the same to you. I recently had my photo taken and absolutely hated it. Sometimes seeing yourself in a photo inspires.....
01 Jul 14 by member: MightyFull
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Misery loves company, pay no attention to their attempt to bring you down. You have a great attitude and you're well on your way to a healthier you. Chin up :)
01 Jul 14 by member: Annabelle3117
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Mightfull I totally understand what you are saying, but when I tell you not to take the picture and you send it laughing about it.. its someone clearly thinking its funny and insensitive (especially when it is someone knowing that you are doing things to change it). Some people are just completely unaware of their actions... unless it is done to them of course. lol
01 Jul 14 by member: 76dragonflies
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@kaysealove omg.. you are so my kind of friend! haha. I have been battling with self control thinking of taking a horrible picture of her this 4th and texting it to her just so when she panics asking me not to share it I can tell her "It's not so funny, is it? Thankfully another family member and I are the best of friends and she is always supportive of me.. so I vented to her rather than starting my wrestling match! (uhhh.. which I would have won!)
01 Jul 14 by member: 76dragonflies
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Misery loves company. I'd make her feel guilty rather being her. Let her know that you wish you were able to build a support system and ban together toward the same journey.
01 Jul 14 by member: Torzie206
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You know, it's funny, but even people at the top of their game can think they're horrible. Or people who are at the top of their game thinking they've got it all together need to be snapped back. I don't mean we're to be mean. I remember reading a story about Sheryl Crow. She'd just won 'Best new Female Performer'. She said she was on a real high after it, until her agent got a fax from Don Henley. It was a list of the 'Best new Female Performers' from the previous thirty years. After she got through the first 10, she only recognized 2 of the names. She got back to work with fear and trepidation.
01 Jul 14 by member: northernmusician
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@Kaysealove, your my kind of thinker too, and that's exactly what I do to rude people. Imagine horrible things about them while smiling at their face. Freaks them out cause I get that wicked gleam in my eye and keeps them wondering. LOL
01 Jul 14 by member: dclaytor
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I just feel I will have the last laugh.. I am doing things right this time..I am eating healthier and its become part of my life and not just a diet, so when I get to where I want to be I will be able to maintain easier than when you are someone using pills, etc and NOT changing your habits. (I am not against supplements or people using something SAFE that may be a boost for weight loss) but if you aren't changing your habits, then when you stop - its going to come back. Slow and steady wins the race, right? lol. You all are seriously awesome.. lol. I am truly thankful :)
01 Jul 14 by member: 76dragonflies
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