Are you serious??

Seems to me there are way too many cynical / jaded peeps here. 

Its like friggin' high school.  lol. 

"I can't stand that one..."

"Gurl, did you hear about...."

"Yo' gurl, you lookin' gud as a muvah....looka here, lemme holla atcha a minute....." 

Again, like life.  You take what you want out of it and keep it moving.   

I dont mind the pictures at all.... I like looking at people progress, victories, WoW moments , new baby etc.....

Far as I am concerned if you are not feeling the photos/post  dont look ......you do have that option....to tear someone down about their pictures is cheap......and 9 times out of ten the persons hasnt done anything bad towards you.......so what do you gain by hating on thier photo posting or WoW moments....somebody please help me understand that

ALL: COOKIE ...Will respond to all who posted, unfortunately her computer is down.  She will reply as soon as she can.

Well...my main concern is that we have people on this board (lurkers and non lurkers) that might not have the same level of self esteem as others...I am sure most have had struggles in this area. It does not matter if its on this board, on another site or in real life...cheap shots and degrading comments serve no real purpose.  I mean what if that person was already having a horrible day...and want to come here for a pick me up.  To be blasted about posting a dang pic is just down right unacceptable to me. I believe in free speech and all...but not at someone else's expense.   People go out and do crazy things (i.e. binge eat, and other self destructive things when they don't feel worthy.  I mean if a person never had support...perhaps they don't know how to give it.  We don't know how people are living out there.  I just think, joke or no joke, we need to be mindful that not everyone is in the same space as you.  Let' s be considerate. much love BAF!  

Even after 4 years out, I LOVE POSTING PICS, I have no problem at all with it!

This is a forum for all. I lurk now more than ever,  but  I love looking at the tranformations. And sometimes it even makes me say stay on the plan Girlfriend!!


Just my 2 cents

DivaMichelle

Hi Diva! Wow...You look great! Very inspiring...

I do like seeing photos. I love to see the transformations. I didn't document my own journey very well...mostly I just FAT pics and now pics. LOL

Hey Ms. Cookie:

I LOVE the pictures that people post, especially when they are clearly Before and After. Those picutres offer a high level of encouragement. As a person acquainted with "the ways of the world", I also accept that everyone is not happy for the next person; I also know that Misery Loves Company. There are a lot of dysfunctional people in the world and a LOT of obese people were/are dysfunctional, even after the weight is gone. They were miserable when they were fat and are miserable now. You know there is a high level of dysfunction when Drama is equated with "good" and Peaceful/Comradery is equated with "bad/boring."

People have different "coping skills." Some people can not come into an environment like a Message Board and put their business out (FL or BL) for everyone or get too deeply involved. For some, too deep of an involvment in an artificial environment can be harmful. Basically, to get too involved with people will cause them to lose their focus...which for most is Wellness and Weight Loss/Maintenence.

Many people have heard the sayin, "Familiarity May Breed Contempt"...well some people that come to Blogs/Message Boards/Chatrooms know this and they choose to avoid it, so they make their contribution, get what they need and keep gettin up>>>that's .

I personally like to see the pics but I have noticed that the fellas don't post pics much , and they are good inspiration so when my journey starts APRIL 22 I will if god permits b taking pics on the regular to give newbies the. Inspiration the need . Thank you BAF for your ATTENTION.