Message from "The VSG princess". Serious Rant.

Oh yeah baby, I am going to a leather store now!  Just as soon as I can get Alan to stop drooling.  :)  My original thought was going as Litttle Bo Peep, this sounds much better.  :)

Elina-

Thank you, for your posts, all of them.  I value your opinion as someone who has reached and maintained your weight.  I won't be blocking you nor will I eat bad carbs unless it is my anniversary, then I might have a bite of something gooey!!! 

As far as carbs go, here is one question, did you ever feel stupid while in rapid weightloss?  I do more regularly than not!!  LOL.

Thanks,

Heather

Hi Heather, sometimes, early out, I did feel a little bit of the fog you are talking about, but it didn't last long and it was worth it to me to get to goal.  It was not major, and I could still do my work which requires quite a bit of concentration, so it wasn't too bad.

Yikes, not sure is Rob is talking about me as one of those cheerleaders because I am also one of those people who have admitted slips here & there. I also know I wasnt hard on the guy who ate the gummy bears but I did fail to notice how early out he was. Most of us have slips & have a hard time being so diligent with making this permanent lifestyle change. I have been eating crap since I was a kid; having surgery isn't going to shut the "no carb/sugar" button so easily. All I do is try my best & I do like to keep it honest around this board. I don't want to act like I eat perfect all the time when I don't. But I do need this forum & I do need it with people like you, Frisco, & even Rob to put me back on track when I need it. Because I still struggle at times (not as often as it may sometimes sound) I do need to be put back on check & I glady accept the tough love (or whatever people wanna call it).

Elina, you are one in a million to me & I value everything you say. I appreciate the time you spend on this board & I still appreciate the one on one time you have spent with me. When I have slipped, I often think of you & you are one of the reasons I want to be successful because I do believe your advice is the best around here, so thank you.

Nah, pretty sure he's talking about me, he has me blocked. It's freaking hilarious really. Esp because I think I'm overly strict with myself at times, but I refuse to beat up on someone that makes different choices than I do. Rob has gotten into my own business before over popcorn of all things. He really has no filter and I just avoid his posts (which is easy since I can't read his crap anymore when I'm logged in). He's like 10 months out and knows everything. It takes all kinds here so I just avoid it and do me.

The post in question that Elina is upset about, I don't blame her. I did reply because I think it's pretty awful sometimes how people get beat down for coming from a different place plan-wise. Although I will say that I don't think either Elina or Frisco beat up on folks. There's a line and they don't cross that line.

And, yes, I think the gummy bear thing is hilarious because it's a symbol about how crazy this board gets at times. This poor guy made a choice and people jumped all over him. There's a way to tell someone "okay, well, maybe next time XYZ" or "yeah, my therapist is really good about helping me, just something to think about" which is how some of us on this board handle things instead of jumping in their faces and being confrontational. It's a support group, not an intervention.

As for me, I'm 15 months out and I won't pretend to know hardly anything besides what works for me.

Elina... a big HUG. You know I love you girl. Your posts keep me sane and it's okay that we don't always agree, but you come across with love and class. xoxo

Thank you sleevegirl.  I really don't know why so many people think I attack them, when that is the last thing I want to do.  I have nothing to prove here, nothing at all.  I share, honestly, what works for me and what I believe.  Somehow, that really ticks people off.  I have even had people asking me to take my ticker down because it intimidates people.  Really!!!???  Well, guess, what, I worked really hard for that ticker and it's staying!

LOL, I can't say I've ever seen you attack people. You will tell them, plainly what works for you. And that's great, but I've never seen you tear someone down. We all have eating issues here, mental, physicaly, etc etc and I've never seen you be anything but nice. I think perhaps they see it as being "ganged up on" but they ask for opinions... dude, don't ask if you don't wanna know, ya know?

Hang in there, babe. Love ya.

PS - your ticker is only intimidating because it doesn't move. Damn you, skinny woman ;) - Kidding, you've done great and are the right size for your stature and height, I think people don't realize maybe that you're not 7' tall *laughing*

People are weird.

Now I can't get the picture of you in a cheerleader outfit out of my head, so hot.

That's all, carry on.

I got some pom-poms right here for you, baby! :)

 Hey Candy, I guess I saw Rob mention "cheerleaders" & I assumed one was me since I am sometimes referred to as one; I guess he meant it in a different context.
I do appreciate how you keep it real.  You have also been very successful.  That definitely accounts for a lot.