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[/quote] And yet, being a veteran, you have very thin skin, which makes me wonder if she struck a nerve. Hth xoxo [/quote] Of course she struck a nerve. Veteran or not, I recognized I have gotten "fat". That is why I came to a weight loss site for help. I just didn't think that I would be called out like that. I appreciate…

I am not new to this. New to this site, that I might be leaving because of her, but not new to weight loss. And, in my opinion it was flat out mean. I am an adult and can take it, but I find it unnecessary.

Also, being a veteran, bluntness is not new to me either. But, you don't out rank me. I would learn to be constructive if I were you. This isn't the military.

Even when I do lose weight, no one who speaks to me like you will ever be thanked. There is a difference between constructive criticism and having no tact. I am new to this site, but not to weight loss and exercise. Your experience means nothing to mean in the form you threw it out there.

Thanks for this. I was feeling pretty sad about the responses I was getting. Especially the excuse to stay fat one. Makes me want to not come back. Trying not to feel attacked by a single statement. Most people who are trying to lose weight feel pretty bad about themselves anyway. Then to come to a weight loss site with…

"I mean....this whole post sounds like an excuse to stay fat, honestly." Where did this come from? Seriously? I don't even know what to say to this. I am sorry you are feeling so negative this morning.

I was using "ripped" as an expression. As I was pretty "ripped" before I know it doesn't happen by accident. I am not worried about suddenly waking up with 8 pack abs. I was simply feeling out to see if there were others like me: Not training for anything, just getting healthier.

sweet thanks. I was so worried. No weights then. Got it. :wink:

Right with this one! Most people don't look at you and think "she weighs ____"

Thanks so much guys! We can all help each other!

Depending on how much you weighed before, it might not be noticeable to others until you lose more or get new clothes. I lost over 100lbs and didn't start getting noticed by people I saw everyday until around 50lbs or 23 kilos.