davidsprincess's Journal, 01 Apr 20

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Guilty as charged.  

How many carbs? 

Guilt has zero carbs. 

Why I'm mostly just clicking likes instead of commenting. although I'm taking a little break at the moment. We can just pretend it's January 2nd and they'll disappear in a few weeks. 

I haven’t been on FatSecret regularly for a couple months now. But I know in the past I have found it incredibly cathartic to journal freely about my life and about food, food addiction, weight loss, body image etc. If we could just remember that a lot of us made friends here and consider this a safe place, a lot of people are really truly spinning out and succumbing to anxieties. Oh well, so you have to read some stuff from somebody ranting about Current events or family drama or gossip. Unfollow them. There are thousands of other people. Have you ever tried setting your country to someplace else? May I recommend Ukraine? Or how about the UK. Plenty of non-food related posts going on globally, but sometimes the change of scenery is nice. Seeing photographs from different countries of food plated nicely is just something you might need princess. Heart heart kiss kiss hug hug 

TOTALLY agree, DQ and Chris, even though I don't hv any social media outside of FS, including FB, which is why I've kinda limited myself on FS in the last week or so. Although my heart goes out to everyone during this extremely difficult time, I feel that FS is not the forum to air/address intimately personal information, especially non-food-related struggles. Brava to YOU for bringing it up/out👏🏼 

Honored n proud to stand/vent with u🙋🏻‍♀️🤙🏽❣ 

your opinion is valid since this is a diet app. But diets usually are a part for people that are unhappy about the way they look or their health issues etc and that sometimes is part of home problems, self esteem or lack of will power. not always, but many people need a kind word or to vent and it all is part of the diet they are starting or going through. I am happy to respond to anyone that needs a kind word and positive words to help them through their diet. so sorry you feel that way, so cut and dry. 

I respect your venting. Everybody is different. Events that effect our eating , rest, activity, mood, struggle or advice make sense to me. Some post don't... 

I agree with you. 👍 

Opinion appreciated 👏🏻 

Your opinion is appreciated. Yes we need to stick to that. Will watch my post. 

I think too many people have too much time on their hands right now. I’ve been doing a ton of scrolling lately to get to what I want to see. 

I think food and exercise or related topics ok. I admit I have posted a few non-food type things..you now have me thinking...💜 

Facebook?? It can't have become THAT bad.  

Tim, you are a valuable member of FS. Your intelligence and opinions are appreciated. Some of us see there are many members who also suffer from depression. My only purpose is to divert this depression in a difficult time. No harm intended. I do not use Facebook or any other platform. This is my outlet. Wondering why high fat, high calorie posts don't receive the same criticism?  

I see posts about diets that are not right for me, people who have reached their goal and are maintaining or even gaining as they get more fit. I personally disagree with this being a weight loss app, but more of a health app, and that includes mental health, which is often a component of weight/diet issues. I do also appreciate your point of view, as it is probably not expressed as often as it is felt. Thank you for sharing your point of view! 

Princess, I think many right now have many concerns besides weight loss. due to the virus. please support them. The posts may surface in many ways. The stress does affect their well being. Actually every dang thing in your life affects your weight. It doesn't matter if you post picture perfect food what matters is in how your brain is dealing with life at the moment. Many have more concerns right than calories. It is now the the bills will be paid, How can I buy groceries with no income. How the mortgage or the rent will be paid. I am thankful I am not struggling with that. Many are. Please everyone support those who are dealing with both the physical and financial crisis. It is not easy for many.  

I agree with you