Chickie

Woah! Glad everything turned out ok in the end. And congrats on the 15kg!

0cc in a 4cc band is my current sweet spot. Why? I am not losing, not gaining, and am able to eat a wide variety of good healthy food.

It could have something to do with the fact that you are like, 70 different people. You have more fans than I do! I am in awe!

I knit and read more than I exercise. Does this mean that knitting and reading are my true addictions? Where do I go for help for knitting and reading addictions?

Who's hungry? Although I could go for a couple of carrot sticks dipped in some hummus right now :sneaky:

The trying to cut me down I can live with. I understand it's their own insecurities that drive that line of attack. And I actually feel sorry for women who at 13, and 20 something years older than me who should know better than to name call. I feel sorry that they are not at peace with who they are. It's when they say things like "I am sure she would think I am fat" Based on what exactly? The fact that I am the size I am? Where the hell did that comment even come from? Why would I think anything of the sort. That I don't understand. And I did have to laugh at the addiction transfer comment. I love the arm chair psychiatry. I wonder what they would think of athletes who train for hours and hours a day if my 30 to 60 minutes a day is excessive. Humans come in all shapes, sizes and colors. And it makes the world a beautiful place to live in.

Bugger that, I have enough haters here! But feel free to use my word if you so desire. From what I have read so far, that thread is interesting reading.

I am amazed that people think like that. How could a healthy diet not be desirable? Maybe my thinking is warped. After all, being a healthy weight is not unattractive to me, I exercise daily and I like eating a balanced diet.

I snorted when I read that. Honest. Holy crap! I think I need to hang out at OH more often.

For calling me unattractive and "too thin" (ugly and skinny, only "nicer") Quotes; Apparently she can read minds (although not very well apparently' date=' because she is wrong - I don't actually care what she will look like at goal weight) In reference to me saying that it's not really nice to call people unattractive based on their weight alone; (although I will say I am glad I am not to her taste' date=' after all, old women are not to my taste either) And apparently because I exercise for the recommended 30 to 60 minutes a day I have an "addiction transfer"; So all in all, you two come off like you are sucking on some major sour grapes. Either that, or you are just true assholes. Welcome to the hall of shame ladies, I hope you enjoy your stay.

For calling me unattractive and "too thin" (ugly and skinny, only "nicer") Quotes; Apparently she can read minds (although not very well apparently' date=' because she is wrong - I don't actually care what she will look like at goal weight) In reference to me saying that it's not really nice to call people unattractive based on their weight alone; (although I will say I am glad I am not to her taste' date=' after all, old women are not to my taste either) And apparently because I exercise for the recommended 30 to 60 minutes a day I have an "addiction transfer"; So all in all, you two come off like you are sucking on some major sour grapes. Either that, or you are just true assholes. Welcome to the hall of shame ladies, I hope you enjoy your stay.

I know you didn't ask for my 2 cents (and with the current currency conversion it's less than that anyway) Maintaining is a hell of a lot like losing. It's not a great deal different for me. I eat more, because of my unfill, but that's about it. I still eat the same foods, and I still exercise the same amount as always. I know that's probably not all that helpful. But I guess, if we are careful not to make our whole lives about losing weight, getting to goal is not a "mountain top" type experience. It great, don't get me wrong, but it's not everything, if you get what I am aiming at (and knowing my luck, no one will get it :sneaky:)

I think (This is only what I think... My Dr Phill degree is yet to arrive in the mail) That people simply attack what they don't understand. It's easier to assume than to research. And when one finds things that they don't like? Ignore them. Phhft. Facts? How accurate are they anyway? :sneaky: I have to say, I broke out in a childish giggle when I read that quote. Who the hell sniffs the air in a TOILET and asks "What smells SO good?"

Dude, I can't imagine a lot of things... I think that qualifies as one of them! LMAO

Honestly, it depends on what you did to lose the weight. If you relied pretty exclusively on restriction to lose weight, you are going to need restriction to maintain. If you modified your lifestyle, and eat healthy whole foods, and exercise on a daily basis, a couple of different things might happen. Your weight loss might slow down to a crawl when you get close to your goal weight, and struggle to get there, or you might get to goal, and with very little modification to your current eating and exercise, you will maintain, or (like me) you might find despite your best efforts to stop losing, you don't. And really, that third scenario's the only one that calls for an unfill total or otherwise. Your best bet, is to get to your goal weight, and reassess the situation when you get there.

Can you hear me giggling from way down here? :sneaky: "I actually had one gal in a public restroom what I used that smelled so good" I can't imagine EVER asking someone in a public toilet what they were using that smelled so good.

Same game, different players. Justifying ones own position by attacking someone else's. I don't need to justify my position to anyone, I just am, and I am happy with it. I am just an easy target because I represent everything that they are not. *Healthy (I haven't had to go to hospital for malnutrition and low potassium) *Happy (who calls strangers unattractive for no reason? Is this something a happy person does?) *Fit (But apparently that is an addiction transfer) *At a healthy weight (but healthy is unattractive) So whatever.

Yes..... I have an addiction transfer because I exercise for the recommended 30 minutes to an hour a day, and enjoy it :tongue: And I don't preach shit, so I think you should stop trying to justify your position by over analyzing everything. I didn't say anything about her weight, or your, and I don't think that I have ever said that anyone should be a particular shape or size. YOU were the one who said that I would think you were fat or some horse shit to that effect. My only opinion on the matter is that a healthy goal weight is attainable, for everyone (and it's attainable without starvation and malnutrition) Have fun girls. People like you and Grace can attack my look, saying I am boney, and too thin for your taste, but really, it's a form of flattery. Because, if I wasn't something that threatened you, or your idea's or opinions, you wouldn't bother with me. I am happy to be a healthy weight, happy to have a healthy diet (not on a diet like a large % of the population), healthier than the average 27 year old, and just happy to be alive :thumbup: And clearly happier than the two of you put together.

Can something be done about the whole "I know she thinks I am fat" bullshit? I never said anything of the sort, whereas they have said that I am unattractive. It's kinda hypocritical actually. Funny too. But I digress. After a good 5km with my beloved, and a coffee, I am feeling rather mellow, and actually feel sorry for those women who have nothing better to do than try to cut others down (or up to?) to their size on the internet.

I hate it when someone talks shit about my size. Says "good for you, you have come a long way" then says I have "That look" that she finds unattractive. Fuck her, and her tootsie rolls. I find her attitude unattractive.

See, this is the sort of bullshit that bothers me. I honestly don't give a fuck what shape or size YOU are. You could be square for all I care. But start talking smack about how think people are unattractive, you are going to touch a nerve with a few people around here, not just me. Yes she may have been talking about herself, but when it was worded so poorly, and painted such a broad generalization, it's hard not to touch the nerves of a few people who are a size six or under. I did not attach Grace, how the hell you got an attack from what I said, I have no idea. Sarcasm absolutely! And attack, nope. So go analyze someone else please. And yes, you and all the other people who don't wantto be a healthy weight should look into why you have such a fear of being a normal, healthy size. It isn't healthy to want to be overweight. And Grace, Good for me but I do have "That look"? I hope eating tootsie rolls and icecream works out real well for you my dear.

Wheetsin has it exactly right. It's salty, bitter and oh-so-yummy

What about vegemite?

What about sticky buns? Half of one even? Is that considered a healthy choice? What if I wash it down with ice cream and Mt Dew?

Yes Grace. We are unattractive because you say so. Because you traveled the world, and know it all, we are unattractive. Good to know.