tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391456826891563175.post4159236358212810019..comments2015-05-09T05:39:35.208-05:00Comments on Sara Gets Skinny: Let's give 'em something to talk about...Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07030297848102418558noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391456826891563175.post-14995044729921672912009-09-05T00:06:48.808-05:002009-09-05T00:06:48.808-05:00I remember reading Jack's post about that coup...I remember reading Jack's post about that couple. I remember thinking I've seen that same couple, but I have different thought when I see people like that.<br /><br />I remember being that person that was stuffing my face with food, and I remember losing the weight and swearing to everyone that would listen that I would never be fat again. Then I got fat again. <br /><br />I know how hard it is to lose weight, and even harder to keep it off. I know Jack meant well, he's a good guy, but I kind of didn't like his slightly holier than thou take on things.<br /><br />I've done this so many times that I will never forget what it's like to be that person. That person that other people stare at and thank God they're not that fat. <br /><br />Or they think they have the answer to being healthy and if only I could do what they've done (you have no idea how many people still tell me how to lose the last 20 pounds...cracks me up...I could write a freaking book on how to lose weight).<br /><br />I've done this so many times that I guess I have a lot of empathy for the obese. I get where they are, what they're feeling. I am still one of them...I always will be.Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04951858455082596559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391456826891563175.post-59646879281142624542009-08-20T17:12:42.414-05:002009-08-20T17:12:42.414-05:00A very good read... really enjoy reading your blog...A very good read... really enjoy reading your blog, and i think a lot of what jack writes is honest, and it makes you think...<br />Love,<br />IreneIrenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038817235411800379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391456826891563175.post-90425709379690227522009-08-19T12:21:35.803-05:002009-08-19T12:21:35.803-05:00I was conflicted by the post. I agreed with his t...I was conflicted by the post. I agreed with his take, and yet was struck by the harshness of it. It's hard for me to throw stones from the inside of my own glass house. At the same time I feel the anger at seeing anyone navigate into the fat waters where I have lived. <br /><br />I liked his post for his honesty at his own emotions. Our blogs don't have to be "nice" or "right" or "comfortable"...just honest.Fat Daddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13267758152539859094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391456826891563175.post-43444949883726539172009-08-19T10:55:10.109-05:002009-08-19T10:55:10.109-05:00I was on the same page as you, Sara about that pos...I was on the same page as you, Sara about that post.<br /><br />I have tipped the scales at over 300+ in the past and I am sure thin or thinner people watched me and DH order appies, full entrees and dessert and looked on in disgust while we ate out. <br /><br />And I have even had my own moments of looking at a very large person and watching in sympathetic curiosity as they manouver on the bus or in a crowded space. I don't think bad things about them per say, I just know from personal experience how tough it is and feel oddly compelled to see how they navigate their lives.<br /><br />Which seems kind of cruel, but it's not my intention to be. <br /><br />I have promised myself that I will never judge anyone larger than I am for their weight or behaviors with food.Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12120886921730599132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7391456826891563175.post-52859829412250245022009-08-18T22:52:50.139-05:002009-08-18T22:52:50.139-05:00I posted a "prayer" for myself several w...I posted a "prayer" for myself several weeks ago ...<br />"While on my journey to success, please don't let my head get bigger than my ass"<br />after reading a very successful blogger's post (not J's) about people who shove Big Mac's in their mouths have "no right" to be quoting Anthony Robbins. This particular person weighed over 400 lbs at one time. It infuriated me that he seemed to have lost his empathy towards his fellow travellers.<br />Unlike you though, I didn't have the balls to call him on it.<br />And I wanted to keep myself in line as well. It can be easy to slip in to the holier than thou shoes.<br />I do agree with J's frustration at people teaching their kids the same bad habits and am pretty judgmental about that I have to admit.<br />Great post, Sara.<br />I really enjoy reading your blog.Brightceterahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04315996303259692721noreply@blogger.com