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Motivation Any one from TEXAS on CC? May 21 2008
20:05 (UTC)
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Hello everyone!! Im from Dallas. Oak cliff to be exact. Good luck to everyone on their weight loss journey!

Weight Loss Any shorties wanting to lose 10lbs with me? May 15 2008
22:30 (UTC)
102

Im not short but can I join you guys?!! I also want to really lose these last ten pounds! I cant seem to get rid of it. I had a baby in July and I want to be where I was before I got pregnant and Im using her first birthday party as motivation. Before my baby I was 146 and by the time I reached the hospital to deliver her I was up 206! Thats double the recommended weight gain!! Anyway Ive been  at 156 forever now and would just love to be back by her birthday although Im sure my stomach will never look the same. Oh well. Need motivation and support. I'd love to join you guys in the journey

The Lounge *edit*. the bible.....ugh. May 13 2008
22:32 (UTC)
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Original Post by schnooder:

Let me start out by saying, I have no problem with anyone being religious, believing in god, or anything like that. I don't know how I feel about evolution, I really have my own personal beliefs. It's fine with me, but I could not believe any of it for all the money in the world.

Alright, today at work ( I work at a grocery store where ALOT of old people shop) an older lady came up to me and asked if I prayed today.

"um no?"

Then asked if I believe in god.

"nope"

Then acted completely shocked out of her mind. Like she has never seen anyone ever that doesn't believe in god.

She then told me to wait while she goes to her car to give me her bible to read.

I said, "No thanks, I dont read that, I never will ever again"

She goes on. and on and on. About what will happen to me if I dont find god.

I tried politely multiple times to leave the conversation but she kept following me around!

Finally I said " I apologize, but this is none of your business, I do not want your bible, I don't want ANYTHING to do with it and I think that God is absolutely ridiculous, Please leave me alone"

 

THEN she went and talked to my supervisor about it.

I know I was at work, and I was not rude to her at all, but seriously I don't want people talking to me about religion! It's totally inconsiderite.

 

Agreed?

Disagreed?

I think alot here are getting the wrong idea about christians. Have you ever considered of where it comes from? I believe it comes from a loving place in their hearts that they feel compelled to share. I mean if you discovered something great that really helped you out wouldnt you want to share it with the world?? Ok for instance most of us are here because we want to lose weight. What if you discovered something maybe some food that you found out that if you ate once a day or something you would lose ten pounds every week with no negative side effects. Tell me you wouldnt want to tell the whole world?!! You would be so happy you couldnt stop talking about it. It would be the topic of conversation all day. I think its the same thing with Christians. They have discovered something amazing that they have been missing their whole lives and they just want to share it with the world and because its coming from a loving heart like I said in the begining they just want you to also discover it for yourself. I dont think its necessarily to harass you or make you feel uncomfortable.  I seriously dont think that is it. I dont think that the way that lady went about it was appropriate but maybe we just need to think about where its coming from and not interpret it in a way that probably wasnt intended.  

 

The Lounge *edit*. the bible.....ugh. May 13 2008
22:12 (UTC)
10
Original Post by schnooder:

Let me start out by saying, I have no problem with anyone being religious, believing in god, or anything like that. I don't know how I feel about evolution, I really have my own personal beliefs. It's fine with me, but I could not believe any of it for all the money in the world.

Alright, today at work ( I work at a grocery store where ALOT of old people shop) an older lady came up to me and asked if I prayed today.

"um no?"

Then asked if I believe in god.

"nope"

Then acted completely shocked out of her mind. Like she has never seen anyone ever that doesn't believe in god.

She then told me to wait while she goes to her car to give me her bible to read.

I said, "No thanks, I dont read that, I never will ever again"

She goes on. and on and on. About what will happen to me if I dont find god.

I tried politely multiple times to leave the conversation but she kept following me around!

Finally I said " I apologize, but this is none of your business, I do not want your bible, I don't want ANYTHING to do with it and I think that God is absolutely ridiculous, Please leave me alone"

 

THEN she went and talked to my supervisor about it.

I know I was at work, and I was not rude to her at all, but seriously I don't want people talking to me about religion! It's totally inconsiderite.

 

Agreed?

Disagreed?

 

The Lounge *edit*. the bible.....ugh. May 13 2008
22:10 (UTC)
11
Original Post by schnooder:

Let me start out by saying, I have no problem with anyone being religious, believing in god, or anything like that. I don't know how I feel about evolution, I really have my own personal beliefs. It's fine with me, but I could not believe any of it for all the money in the world.

Alright, today at work ( I work at a grocery store where ALOT of old people shop) an older lady came up to me and asked if I prayed today.

"um no?"

Then asked if I believe in god.

"nope"

Then acted completely shocked out of her mind. Like she has never seen anyone ever that doesn't believe in god.

She then told me to wait while she goes to her car to give me her bible to read.

I said, "No thanks, I dont read that, I never will ever again"

She goes on. and on and on. About what will happen to me if I dont find god.

I tried politely multiple times to leave the conversation but she kept following me around!

Finally I said " I apologize, but this is none of your business, I do not want your bible, I don't want ANYTHING to do with it and I think that God is absolutely ridiculous, Please leave me alone"

 

THEN she went and talked to my supervisor about it.

I know I was at work, and I was not rude to her at all, but seriously I don't want people talking to me about religion! It's totally inconsiderite.

 

Agreed?

Disagreed?

 

 

Pregnancy & Parenting Would this be a bad idea? Feb 14 2008
16:33 (UTC)
I think its a great Idea to lose wieght first. I lost thirty pounds right before I got pregnant and I think it was the best thing I could do. I gained 60 pounds by the time I got to the hospital! I must admit I didnt eat healthy at all and I had a bit of a hard time after the second trimester. I often thought wow Im sure glad I dropped those pounds right before or I would have really been miserable! Anyway, after giving birth  the weight seemed to just fall off! I lost 40 something pounds very soon after and I didnt really try. I believe the breastfeeding also helped. My baby is now seven months old and I just started watching what I eat and hitting the gym. Im not too far from my pre pregnancy weight now but I really recommend you lose some before. It will make you feel better and I think it helps get in shape afterwards. Anyway good luck with everything!! The best part is the little bundle of joy!! It makes everything you go through worth while. You will see. Take care
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