I finally feel I have a grip on my diet. I can now move around with out a walker, still need the cane for long outings and I'm right at 100 pounds lost.

Today, feeling very proud of my self, I post on Facebook a picture of my small lunch meat, cheese and crackers about 210 cal and 18 g of protein.

My total intake for the day will be 987 cal, 59g protein and 50 oz of fluid. I was so proud that after 6 months I'm getting it. Hell, after my whole life I'm getting it.

When one of my most loyal supporters chimed in "You need to look into EET fitness. me and so n so are doing it. You are Starving yourself to death"

Why do they do that? 2 women, that yes they care about me, but neither have ever been more then 20 pounds over weight their whole lives. Both are also 5' 10" knock outs.

I just needed to vent to some one that can understand. I have lots of supporters, but only one person I personally know has been through this.

Feel defeated. blaah

This is what I had for lunch.

100 pounds!!!!!!!!! Womp Womp

You have already received a lot of great comments but I will add my two cents worth anyway since I am never at loss for words!

I am sure that your "friends" meant well but you always have the option of just not responding when people say hurtful and/or thoughtless things. Another idea is my favorite responses to statements that I don't want to have an argument about (not necessarily related to WLS) is to pause, look the person in the eye and, "I can see why YOU might think that." End of story and walk away. It isn't a response that argues with their statement, confirms it or gives it any credibility other that you realize and understand that THEY think it. A hard lesson for me to learn was that other people's criticism tells you only about what THEY value and nothing at all about you.

Congratulations on your amazing results and your improved health! Let's all do the cane-free happy dance for you. :party4:

Oh I am glad she did apologize! .. I dont upload any info on my fitness pal just use their ticker:) and if u compare my posts on here to OH u will find that I am an addict to vertical sleeve.. I just lurk on OH! although ppl there are supportive but here it feels like a family.. I guess this journey not only help us to Lose weight but it build us new personalities ( stronger ones)

U will be where I am in no time I am sure with all ur great efforts and determination.. hugs to u and Kelly

CONGRATS!!!!! Let me just say that your lunch looks good and it made my mouth water lol! 100lbs down is amazing and very inspiring to me. I have about 130lbs to go myself and posts like yours always give me more motivation. KUDOS to you!!!

First and foremost, Congradulations on the 100 pounds lost! You are such an inspiration to me! You have gotten alot of good advice in this post but let me just say, don't let anyone steal your joy! You have worked damn hard to get where you're at and I think that meal looked great personally. Just keep doing what you're doing and don't pay attention to the 'haters' because they are everywhere, big or small... Keep up the good work! :grouphug:

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"I can see why YOU might think that." End of story and walk away.

Congratulations on your amazing results and your improved health! Let's all do the cane-free happy dance for you. :party4:

True words thanks and I love the hand free cane dance.Yea!

Wow, I feel so blessed to have had you all take time out to encourage me.

Coops, I use mayo and butter, but the fat free kind and use it to my hearts content and congrats only 25 to go!!!!

Cain'tweight thank you for the prayer I will keep you in mine as we get this next 75 pounds off.

Quints Partay!!! thank U!

Loou I can't wait this is an amazing journey.

Candace and new beginnings. I am speechless that any one would find inspiration in my story.

You guys are the best! I do feel like it's family here. Thanks