WTF?!

Hey Everyone: I have been off this board for a while. Not because I had a gripe with anyone...I love all of you...but because I am a big fat baby and I felt as though I was not as successful in this as most of you are and I was having one big Pity Party for myself. I returned today to, perhaps, find some inspiration. I am so sorry to complain (and one of the reasons I also left is because I found that the few posts I did make were big Whine-fests and I got tired of hearing myself) but I am shocked by what I am seeing on this board. I abandoned the Main Messageboard once I found *this* board. That board was often judgmental and has people from all stages of this WLS journey...which is sometimes interesting, sometimes not. But THIS board was perfect...we are all in the same boat. I found everyone to be so supportive and kind. Even when people (like myself) were honest enough to say that, yes, they drink Diet Soda and have bread from time to time, no one bashed us here (that would NOT be the case in the Main Messageboard, as you all well know). I just...wow...don't know what to say. Maybe let's try to get back to the original purpose of this board...to support and challenge one another. I am not saying that anyone should censor themselves. I LOVE Miss Celie's posts - her honesty is refreshing. I love Dawn's reminders to hydrate even though, I have to admit, I suck at doing it. I love Jaci's smiling face on her profile - anytime I see it, it makes ME smile. I could mention almost all of you individually because I think you all have amazing things to bring to this forum. So...even though I feel inadequate compared to you all...I am going to try to make an effort to be a bigger part of this forum...because I think it is worth it. I think WE are worth it. Just adding my two cents... Peace (but not TOO much) and love , Jersey Mom

I think that you are doing an amazing job and I find inspiration in you!! Dawn

Well, girl...that post just about made me tear up...thanks!! Where IS Millville? We are both Jersey Girls! Love and hugs, Jersey Mom

Cumberland County....VERY south Jersey. I am about 35 mins from Philly and 35 mins from A.C. Dawn

Ahh...I see. That is why I have never heard of it. Or, rather, I have heard of it but had no idea where it was. I am very North Jersey...just about a half hour outside of NYC. Have a great day!

I have been wondering where you were hiding I'm so glad you're back. Its ok to have a pity party, I've been having one the past few days I think this will resolve itself soon, or at least I hope. Welcome back Jersey! (everytime I see your name, I think of the movie Coyote Ugly lol!)

Yeah :::sigh::: I was hiding. Pity parties are okay, I guess...but mine lasted WAY too long. You know, I have never seen Coyote Ugly...I have to rent that one of these days... Have a great day!! Hugs, Jersey Mom

Don't hide anymore We need you here too. Hugs, Ronna

Thanks, Ronna! I need all of you, as well!! Hugs, Jersey Mom

Jersey Mom (my mom is a Jersey mom by the way - born and raised in Red Bank, NJ until my dad brought her out to Cali when they got married), I think you are doing fantastic! I want to tell you that I've been inspired by your profile more than you probably know because I think you are so pretty, and have such a great smile! Plus I love all the quotes that you intersperse in there! Please keep your vow to be a bigger part of this forum! I don't think this board would be the same without ANY of us!! Hugs, Beth