TheHappyLoser Member

Wow just wow! Congratulations I would have not recognized you.

So many of the comments were helpful. Thank you. Others were downright mean and meant to hurt. Thank you as well. It gave me a clear sense of what I am looking for here. I never did Facebook or Instagram, not sure what to expect at a social media place. I am morbidly obese. I am a people person more than ever. Working at…

No, we are not friends.

I got two messages today, neither one was from you. Maybe it didn't go through?

Sadly, you are assuming wrong. I did consider the fact that people might be as busy as I am. Or new and are trying to figure it all out. That day my newsfeed was full. Messages, pictures, updates, lots of them had nothing to do with weight loss or fitness. Inspirational quotes, motivation, sharing of struggles. A few…

I suck at this social media thing, don't I? Too sensible, too sensitive. Too big because of it? The last paragraph made me laugh. Thanks.

Then why be a friend or have friends if you don't participate or don't expect anybody to participate?

Yes, I feel better! I got it out of my system. I didn't eat a bag of cookies in silence. I now realize that the number of friends might be important. How could someone with over 100 friends keep in touch with all? Quality over quantity. Just like with eating! I now know what kind of support/friend I need to be here. It's a…

This is what I have to lose. Congratulations on your success. Thanks for sharing.

I settled on the Mediterranean diet. My new motto for the future: "Eat half, walk double". (Even though it's just chair exercise at the moment, long way to go till walking) Bought a kitchen scale. I don't like it, the portions look pitiful and very small. 😢 No sugar and I still live? 😂 11 pounds down! Can you believe it?👀💕😍

Someone watching my food journal 👀 Great. I love it. [Accountability] Macro content? I think that's the advanced class. I am a beginner. I have no idea what you are talking about. I will read up on Macro. Super I sound like a moron.

Question of the week. Too complicated? Not enough food? Too different? All excuses. It's a go. I will try the Mediterranean diet. Thanks.

I assume you never smoked? People know it's unhealthy and continue to smoke. They try to quit. Fail, try again. Harsh judgment on your end. Any addiction (alcohol/sugar/drugs/cigarette/gambling and many more) is not just a lack of own accountability or a decision it's much more complicated. Sugar does something to my brain…

I can't eat one or two Twinkies, I eat them all. I feel that sugar is an addiction for me. I think about food because it's what I do. Food and eating is major in my life. Childhood issues I need to resolve. I am thinking about going to therapy. It can't hurt. Thank you for your reply.

He never brought up my weight, until I started nagging about his drinking. I suppose I had it coming. One day I might thank him. Looks like it was what I needed. It was great reading your advice. It gives me lots to work with. Thanks.

I would love to be your friend. I am very motivated right now. I am at the start day 3.

I am here to be very active. It would be great if you would add me.

I am you girl. I am here since yesterday. I have 150 pounds to lose and perhaps even more. I haven't been tested for diabetes but have a feeling. I am close. My health has been compromised by me. I have to lose weight and I want to lose weight. I have spent all my day researching and getting a plan together that will fit…

Knowing my husband, that's exactly why he said it and I will prove him wrong. But in the end, I want it for me and my life. I lost myself, but my husband should not get the blame for it. Overeating was my decision, letting myself go, was my decision. Youa are spot on, according to my doc I need to start with sitting…

'Burn off evidence' I like it. I have a lot of evidence from years of abuse. :-) Good luck to you

I love the sites you recommended. Emotional eating is an issue. I need to hold myself accountable and be responsible for my actions. Why do I overeat? So many reasons. Thanks so much. I hope you accept my friend request.

I sent you a friend request. Journaling sounds like a very good idea. I hope you will be my friend.

Absolute stunning transformation. You look great and you look happy.

Wow...great transformation.

Thank you. I had no idea I could do that. I just changed my setting and threw the sugar out.

I am in awe!

Thank you all

I am so proud of you. I can't wait to be where you are right now. Congratulations, you inspire me.