Posts by cha2chacha

I signed up for a Turkey trot in the morning so that I won't feel guilty if I overdo it at dinner.  Also planning on filling up on the veggies with a small portion of stuffing (my favorite) and dessert - have to have a piece of pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving. 

Wow - didn't realize I haven't posted since Nov 17th - I am down one more pound at 119 since last post.  Still 4 pounds to go for my ideal goal weight of 115.  Would like to be 113 - 115 at maintenance.  4 pounds by Christmas - hmmm - is it doable?  I am exercising everyday and only having a small treat after dinner at night.  I guess only time will tell - have a great day everyone! 

I'd love to join!  CW - 121 - GW - 115 - 6 pounds to lose.  Wish I could do it before Christmas, but I didn't gain it overnight; I'm not going to lose it overnight :) 

Original Post by aasil:

Original Post by kristicro:

aasil, be nice. You may not believe a certain way, but be respectful of others.

As an overweight (fat) person myself, I know I have used eating to comfort myself. I had a lot of issues growing up. Some people have serious medical problems which make it more difficult for them to lose weight, and some people are so depressed, they can't get the motivation they need to eat right or exercise. So yes, Sometimes I pray for overweight people (actually I will pray for underweight people and normal sized people as well). I will pray that God's peace will rest on them, that God will heal their broken hearts (if they seem depressed), that He will give them the strength to make it through the day, and that they will come to know that He is a good, loving God, and to rely on Him for comfort and acceptance. I will also pray to physical healing. I know that in the Bible, Jesus healed many people of their infirmities (sickness), and that those are not just stories, they happen even today.

but praying for someone who isn't "close to god" isn't being respectful of their beliefs either. 

my own personal "religious" beliefs are that i don't believe in a god, gods, or higher beings.  i  recognize that i could be wrong, and i recognize that many people disagree with me.  i do respect their opinions.  i don't like it when people don't respect mine, and that includes praying for me to be closer to their god.

 aasil - why are you on this thread posting if you are an atheist.  Are you just trying to antagonize people.  The thread wants to know how God has helped you - if God hasn't helped you, so be it - move on.  This doesn't seem like the arena to tout atheism.  We can respect your feelings, now respect theirs!

I found your post quite interesting.  I have suffered pain under my right rib for quite awhile.  I hear its quite common.  Could be gallbladder, pancreatitis, liver, small colon, etc.  One thing I never heard of before is a B12 deficiency.  I'm vegetarian and now I'm wondering if that's the culprit.  Have you had the blood work to rule that out?  It could be gallstones too.  If the pain went away, maybe it could have been a gallbladder attack.    Good luck.  Wish I could be more helpful. 

As far as fiber, can't you eat fruit, beans and legumes?   Not too familiar with celiac disease so its probably best to just check with your doctor or a nutrionist.  Even searches on line often help.  Again, best of luck to you and feel better   

Ooooh, count me in.  SW - 134/CW - 117/GW - 110-112

3/17 - 117

Is it because I came from poverty? Sometimes I feel coming from abuse and poverty also gives you an automatic disadvantage in life. I don't want to believe that though because it's a victim attitude, although I think a part of it is reality. 

I don't think of myself as a poor deprived ghetto girl who made good. I think of myself as somebody who from an early age knew I was responsible for myself, and I had to make good.
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Just have to put in my 2 cents - saw your pic and you're writing does not fit your pic. Not at all what I expected.  If you really want to appear more feminine, why don't you model yourself after other big guys who come off that way.  Dennis Rodham comes to mind.  He's way bigger, 6'7 or 6'8.  He doesn't like his height and claims he's only 6'6.  You could dye your hair and get some piercings.  Wax off all body hair and wear mascara and lip gloss.  Not lipstick, just a clear gloss.  Paint your fingernails (clear) like the metrosexuals out there,  and even if you get buff, you will still appear more metrosexual than masculine.  You can definitely change your image.  If you believe you are not masculine, then others will believe it, but if you can't believe it, how do you think you can convince others.  Its all in your perception.  Hope this helps.