Unconditional Support Group

I wish I could lose weight by doing a low-stick-a-banana-in-your-ear-and-hop-on-one-foot diet!

I tried the "Sit on your butt and watch TV" Diet. You can scratch that off your list.

The "preaching/judging" is why I don't particiapte in a lot of diet threads. Its just plain wrong IMO to tell someone thier diet is "wrong" simply because you may think it is. I cringe when I see posts like that! I don't like reading the "well they'll just gain it all back" comments either, its as if those that bash a particular diet are feeling "superior" somehow. I"m sure that really isn't true, but thats how it comes across on the internet. I dislike it when someone says they eat x amount of calories a day only to be bombarded by others telling them they are starving themselves, they need more calories, etc....bottom line is we don't know WHAT the person may need, we don't know whats going on their life. For ME I don't need near as many calories a day as I think I do:bigsmile: I workout consistantly, 5-6 days a week, wt training and cardio BUT I also have a desk job so 1300-1400 calories a day is where I need to be to lose wt. I know this for a fact! I know my body and life style better than anyone on the web does. I would normally not post the calorie thing but this is supposed to be a supportive thread right? I say to each her/his own. Do your own thing, and don't worry about what others think. So many people become judgmental without even doing research on popular diets. I recall people saying the Atkins is horrible because you can have all the fat you want...now how ridiculous is that comment? If those people had bothered to read the book they'd see how far off the mark those comments are. I'm always amazed at how willing so many people are to believe a comment and take it as gospel without first researching! Ok, I"ll shut up now but this preaching/judging issue is a sore spot with me, its why I don't participate in a lot of "fitness" boards, and I"ve visited MANY over the yrs and have yet to find one that doesn't have some bashing going on somewhere.

The old saying "opinions are like as*holes, everyones got one!" applies. If someone asks my opinion I will give it if I have something constructive to say. It may not be what you want to hear, it may spark controversy, and it may piss you off, but it is just my opinion and should not be taken as fact or law. If someone does well and is deserving of a pat on the back I will give that too, no matter how you arrived at the result. If it works for you congrats!

Well I agree, and just to clarify, I don't consider it bashing when someone ASKS for opinions and gets them. I consider it bashing and preaching when someone is just looking for support, not asking opinions, and they get dumped on.

yea if you ASK for an opionion thats a different story BUT I still think responders should be respectful in voicing their opinions

A bit about my on going weight loss journey...I've learned the 5-6 meals a day is NOT for me. I've also learned I don't HAVE to eat breakfast!! *gasp* I have digestive disorders and if I force myself to eat when I"'m not hungry, it triggers tummy problems. So I"m done listening to the so called "experts". Trial and error is what its all about until we find what works and what we can live with.

Many days I don't eat breakfast, and guess what...my blood sugar doesn't get all out of wack, I"m not starving later in the day, my energy is FINE. Other mornings I may be hungry, if I am then I"ll eat. Lately its been so much easier for me to stay on track by just listening to my body and using common sense. Yeah losing wt is gonna be a slow process for me (at the moment anyway) but thats ok too. I"m not beating myself up these days and peace of mind is priceless!

Have you ever heard of intuitive eating? It's all about learning to listen to your body, it's based on the premise that we are all hardwired to intuitively know what our bodies need. It didn't work out for me, but maybe it would for you.

humm, sounds interesting I'll do some research on it

sounds like my kind of group Different ways of eating work for different people! We have different lifestyles, schedules, tastes, BODIES, etc...

Great idea! I'll check in now and then as i just begun and have another group I love but it's so nice to see people supporting one another! It really can be a make or break for some trying to be healthy they get bashed on then run for the sweets LOL!

Aw now this is my kind of support group!

LOL! When I worked at a drug store and women would come up to the register I would ask them if they needed the M&M's too! If they declined I would tell them that they were "more woman than I" .

Pssst.... Better Oats makes an oatmeal in a chocolate flavor... 160 cals.

Are we having white boxed, pink boxed wine, or red boxed wine?..... you get more in the white or pink boxes..... just tryin to help!

i am delighted to find this group and wish everyone here the best of luck!

Well after a few days of camping/riding my horse I"m happy to say I did NOT gain weight even though I had beer every single day!
I will not be drinking beer again until my next camping trip. I love beer and cannot lose wt if I drink it as often as I"d like. Anyway just saying its time to get back on track of eating healthier. My goal for right now is to follow the eat clean diet, cooler 1 plan (by Tosca Reno). Its only for 2 weeks, Its very strict but it works getting me back on the healthier eating journey. Even though I didn't gain wt I have that blah, puffy feeling!~ Gotta hit the grocery when I get off work today. Life is good!

Hi Everyone. I like this idea too. I'm new here (day 3) and not sure what a 'group' on MFP means. Is it when you all become 'friends' and encourage each other through status updates and comments?
BTW, I welcome any friend requests but I'm not sure what the protocol is. Any advice re friending appreciated.