tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3823908020431638884.post2786684950173257312..comments2023-12-18T07:52:47.508-05:00Comments on One Mans trip to the Half: An air of superiority? what you talkin bout Willis!Zeusmeatballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03841730555706808620noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3823908020431638884.post-12653896715799747822009-08-07T12:01:19.270-04:002009-08-07T12:01:19.270-04:00I don't think you have ever been judgemental o...I don't think you have ever been judgemental or tried to be. I admit I myself look at people's meals and think "wow that's a lot of calories." Thin or fat, I'm not judging them, I'm just noticing it. Specially when I know that I used to eat that much and more.beerabhttp://www.3fatchicks.com/diet-blogs/beerab/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3823908020431638884.post-23076872142959197932009-08-06T04:53:35.071-04:002009-08-06T04:53:35.071-04:00Maybe that comment just came out wrong. Maybe I...Maybe that comment just came out wrong. Maybe I'm just horrified by the idea that everytime I go out as a fat person and eat a cheeseburger someone might be looking at me with "concern" thinking "that could be me if I hadn't changed my ways," as if that weren't a completely patronizing way to look at someone, regardless of his or her weight. <br /><br />I didn't mean to stir up a storm, I know you struggle and yeah, you're still fat. You obviously have the right to be proud of your accomplishments. I was just sharing my p.o.v... "anonymously." That's the beauty of sharing your life publicly on the internet afterall.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3823908020431638884.post-45540592987775842622009-08-06T02:31:43.507-04:002009-08-06T02:31:43.507-04:00you see your old self being displayed in others an...you see your old self being displayed in others and you feel strongly about it,,,whats the big deal? don't listen to people who come online to trash others. they are probably dealing with stressors and taking it out "anonymously" on the net. <br /><br />one important thing that we all should do to ensure we never slide back into old habits is develope and embrace an aversion to old patterns of self destruction. i can judge and reject someones habits without lacking compassion and tenderness for that person. i reserve the right to judge and reject my old habits and to notice those painful actions when i see them in people around me. if that angers some, so be it. i rather be called uppity, than be dead from over eating. glad you stood up for your integrity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3823908020431638884.post-61720971672781421582009-08-06T00:18:38.865-04:002009-08-06T00:18:38.865-04:00I have lost 38lbs. and to me that isn't a big ...I have lost 38lbs. and to me that isn't a big deal, but when people find out or ask.. they tell me.. that it is a huge deal.. that I should be very proud of myself. And so, with your loss of 200lbs, I think you should be very proud of your accomplishments. Interestingly enough, the losing of weight can be a catalyst for more accomplishments, physical and non physical.. you start to see yourself differently. <br /><br />That differently may seem to some as morally superior, but that is only because they can't understand it. It's probably the equivalent to giving up alcohol, or crack. It's taking control of your life, your body and your health. To sit and reflect on your life if you continued to eat the way you were, and to see yourself in someone else, well that is human. <br /><br />If a recovered alcoholic was to go in a bar and see someone drinking themselves into a stupor and was to say that they didn't want that for themselves and their children, he would be applauded. The issue with criticizing the actions of one who is making himself/herself fat, is that it is considered rude and politically incorrect. The real issue is that have we become too accepting of obesity in this society because it has become so rampant. <br /><br />Are we not endangering the lives of the people around us by not saying anything at the risk of being rude. For those of us who are losing weight, I can guarantee that we would of liked to have WOKEN up a little sooner.. it would be a lot nicer to lose 20 lbs. than 100 lbs. or more.<br /><br />Maybe I sound morally superior, and if that is how it comes off than so be it. But, I'll be honest with you and say that EVERYONE in that restaurant was judging that guy.. they were looking at what he was eating. And guess what.. when we go out to eat, they look at what we eat too. Facing judgment is the reality of the overweight. The overweight are judged when they go for a job interview (maybe they are lazy?), when going on dates (will I want to be with this person physically?), when trying to exercise or diet (they will give up, they have no self control), when entering a normal sized store (nothing here will fit them), and so on..<br /><br />I have been judged a million times, so have you and so has that guy. And it hurts, it kills and it destroys our self esteem. I don't want that for my daughters and neither do you. So to say.. I'm not willing to be in that position anymore, nor will I let my bad habits influence my children to be in that position. That makes us concerned and loving parents. Not morally superior.<br /><br />Sorry I wrote a novel, but this allowed me to understand why I am so passionate about losing weight this time and why it has been so different this time. It's because of my kids. I never want them to feel the shame I have felt about my body. I want them to be proud of themselves and their mother.paperskinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3823908020431638884.post-82469584438150195282009-08-05T21:53:08.671-04:002009-08-05T21:53:08.671-04:00I make it a point to read your blog when I get onl...I make it a point to read your blog when I get online to redo our craigslist for the house, or need a pickmeup, because you are very much inspiring. <br /><br />Yes, we need to fight off the calories, but truly, sometimes judgmentalists and ignorance is what hurts more.<br /><br />Vee at www.veegettinghealthy.blogspot.comVeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00530474939705680159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3823908020431638884.post-74027534678187006412009-08-05T20:13:59.153-04:002009-08-05T20:13:59.153-04:00Sorry deleted original because there was a weird t...Sorry deleted original because there was a weird typo. Here it is...You are doing so well. I have only been reading a short time, but I don't find you arrogant at all. I think concerned might be a better word. You are concerned for others and it is a great reminder of where you have come from--especially as a way to say "I am not going back there." There is a saying in NZL (I am a transplanted American) that is "tall poppy syndrome." New Zealanders have it. It refers to people who can't stand to see others succeed and will actually go out of their way to discourage success in others. Good job for not letting this commenter infect you with their tall poppy syndrome. Keep it up! You'll get to your goal!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3823908020431638884.post-18427024794224121022009-08-05T19:15:40.027-04:002009-08-05T19:15:40.027-04:00checking in on you is always fun!
what a bunch of ...checking in on you is always fun!<br />what a bunch of highschool drama. <br /><br />You still the MAN!!!!!!!!<br /><br />keep on!<br /><br />I didnt think you sounded mean or judgmental.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04504599600226372006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3823908020431638884.post-85581031011973030622009-08-05T18:23:03.902-04:002009-08-05T18:23:03.902-04:00some people just have to ruin it for everyone. pay...some people just have to ruin it for everyone. pay no attention to them, they are definitely in the minority. you are doing great and I love your blog!Laura Ward *aka Zaababy*https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853938876914029214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3823908020431638884.post-80926999558537378032009-08-05T18:14:18.634-04:002009-08-05T18:14:18.634-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com