Nothing is wrong with posting your opinion. And I agree people shouldn't let pregancy issues dissuade them from losing weight.
I think the issue arises when you basically call me a liar and dismiss some very real issues people have losing weight. Its like you have it out for me, and those like me. I am tired of it and it seems others are too. I am glad what is working for you works for you, but its a little short sighted to assume it will work for everyone.
I am saddened as I would have thought you would know me and accord me with the respect of trusting me to not lie about my weight issues. Its hard enough to be honest and let everyone 'see' one's struggles, but to basically have someone you previously trusted and liked insinuates repeatedly that you are lying is very hurtful. As is the constant dismissing those issues (which are not all that uncommon it seems) and saying its so easy just do 'this' is extremely upsetting when you have done 'this' for years...
I'd like to be shown, if possible or have it explained where I called you a liar. I most certainly don't dismiss the difficulties of losing weight or for that matter, changing habits like smoking. How could I?!?!?!?! I've had these issues myself!!!!!!!!! I don't think anything about changing life-long or even partially life-long habits is easy.
I realize it's even harder when it's been a life long thing because in the case of weight loss, those cells are constantly screaming, "Feed me! I'm hungry." Those cells think they need more when they actually don't. In some cases, people are descended from people who subsisted on very little, for instance in a desert environment and they're easy keepers, like an Arabian horse. They can't even look at a grape without gaining weight. I think that's me. I gain VERY easily. Plus, I'm older and my hormones and metabolism have
really, really slowed down to a crawl. I have to work harder than some in order to lose weight. There are probably evolutionary and genetic issues involved as well. I know someone, a previous b.f. of my daughter's who needed to gain weight! He was on 500+ calories a day. Unbelievable!!! And he didn't gain an ounce. So, sometimes it even goes both ways. It's a struggle. And I don't see where I said anything was easy...or to "just do this." Where did I say it was easy????????????
I've only tried to offer encouragement by trying to be positive in suggesting things to try. I'm still experimenting myself, as I need to lose weight too! Do you mean that by my suggesting that poor eating habits causes people to gain weight, I'm saying something wrong? I always thought...the experts always say...that eating certain foods or eating them to excess causes weight gain, heart disease or in some cases diabetes or cavities. Is there something wrong with my posting that information? Should I not talk about things that
might be discouraging to somebody? How would I know? How would I know who might be offended by certain facts or opinions? I wouldn't want to hurt your feelings or anyone's feelings. I've posted things like "congratulations" and other approving or encouraging statements. I'm feeling gung ho about healthy life changes, not only for myself, but for everyone. You should see the YMCA I just joined. The parking lot is always full. It's huge. There are people like me, turning things around. And I think it's just flat out terrific!
I just don't get where I've called you a liar, where I've been discouraging, or whatever else I'm being accused of.
Well, so long...
