The "there's no stupid questions" thread
I don't have a problem with criticism.
It is interesting however that the premis of this thread is to not make one feel "stupid"
My answer (or should I say the answer I copied) has links to click on if the words are not understandable.
"It's my day job to make sure words are understandable by every person at every level."
-Most newspapers are written at a grade 5 level. Your response is not.
I wasn't trying to make you feel stupid. But you kinda just made me feel that way.
Sorry, I'll delete that comment. I just didn't understand what your sentence meant and that was me trying to find a funny way to say that.
But I feel sorta... cut by that comment. Which is probably my own fault. So I'm going to just take the high road and delete. Obviously comedy on message boards is not my forte.
Sorry I bugged you.
Sorry, I'll delete that comment. I just didn't understand what your sentence meant and that was me trying to find a funny way to say that.
But I feel sorta... cut by that comment. Which is probably my own fault. So I'm going to just take the high road and delete. Obviously comedy on message boards is not my forte.
Sorry I bugged you.
RNY Gastric Bypass 1-8-08 350/327/200 (HW/SW/CW). I spend most of my time playing with my food over at Bariatric Foodie - check me out!
On October 25, 2012 at 9:37 AM Pacific Time, Cleopatra_Nik wrote:
I wasn't trying to make you feel stupid. But you kinda just made me feel that way.Sorry, I'll delete that comment. I just didn't understand what your sentence meant and that was me trying to find a funny way to say that.
But I feel sorta... cut by that comment. Which is probably my own fault. So I'm going to just take the high road and delete. Obviously comedy on message boards is not my forte.
Sorry I bugged you.
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HW 274. CW 129
Oh - I love you, Nik! What a wonderful thread! I'm bumping it to encourage others, and I'll be watching to see if I can help (or get an answer to a "stupid" question I never thought of - lol!).
Debbie
Keeping track of my progress without a scale...Starting size: 28-Current size: 6-Goal size: 14
SAND...it's not a club...it's a frame of mind...
Am I the only one who is starting to be anxious that my lost pounds will magically find my butt and latch on? I'm 13+ months out, I'm following my plan and taking care of business, yet I have this vague dread that somehow the pounds are waiting in the wings, poised to attack.
I know this is a somewhat irrational fear, but there it is. Yes, I could definitely regain, especially if I don't continue to monitor my eating. Undoubtedly some of this could best be addressed by a professional. Right now, though, I just want to know I am not alone and also how other folks (there must be at least one other person who's been there done that) deal with this.
I know this is a somewhat irrational fear, but there it is. Yes, I could definitely regain, especially if I don't continue to monitor my eating. Undoubtedly some of this could best be addressed by a professional. Right now, though, I just want to know I am not alone and also how other folks (there must be at least one other person who's been there done that) deal with this.
I fight badgers with spoons.
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If we each received a nickel for our irrational fears about this process everyone would be able to afford plastics!
I think that's why a "one day at a time" approach works well for me. I can't think about all of eternity. Hell, I can barely stand to think about five minutes from now some days. And to tell you the truth, regain doesn't scare me nearly as much as not having the motivation to address regain. That keeps me up at night. So I try to keep consistent with at least moving my body and trying to keep up with my protein, water and vitamins. Day by day, I try to do SOMETHING. I figure as long as I'm doing something I'm working on it (right???).
I think that's why a "one day at a time" approach works well for me. I can't think about all of eternity. Hell, I can barely stand to think about five minutes from now some days. And to tell you the truth, regain doesn't scare me nearly as much as not having the motivation to address regain. That keeps me up at night. So I try to keep consistent with at least moving my body and trying to keep up with my protein, water and vitamins. Day by day, I try to do SOMETHING. I figure as long as I'm doing something I'm working on it (right???).
RNY Gastric Bypass 1-8-08 350/327/200 (HW/SW/CW). I spend most of my time playing with my food over at Bariatric Foodie - check me out!
Not only could we afford plastics, we could get the national debt out of the trillions! One day at a time makes perfect sense. Odd how these fears creep up on little cat feet and live in the dusty corners. And the timing is so weird too. I think it's because I have never imagined sucess below a size 14 (the size I am now) so my mind, not being able to encompass that much (what a sad commentary on my imagination) throws up a roadblock of fears.
Get thee behind me, irrational fear---and don't push!
And size ho'ing....sigh. I know, I've got to get off that crazy train.
Anyhoo, thanks for the dose of sanity, Nik!
I fight badgers with spoons.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
Suicidepreventionlifeline.org
I think this is very common. I still fear regain. I also think it can be a good thing. It keeps you monitoring right?
As with most of us having tried so many diets and gaining it all back plus some more, how could we not fear we are going to gain it back once again? You are normal, perfectly normal!
As with most of us having tried so many diets and gaining it all back plus some more, how could we not fear we are going to gain it back once again? You are normal, perfectly normal!
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