Guest guest Posted February 8, 2001 Report Share Posted February 8, 2001 In a message Liz writes: I'm one of the ones who have ACTUALLY read it. However, sometimes, people still need more clarification. Nothing wrong with looking for clarification - it's welcomed. That's one of the reasons for the group, to help and support each other. But when there are up to 100 e mails a day, keeping up to date with them can be a challenge in itself. As a group we often go down many roads but straying too far away from the group's intent really does makes it very time-consuming and cumbersome. Many of the recent posts have been asking for clarification on topics that aren't BFL related. Of course this is the right forum for questions raised by the book - it would just be really helpful not to see quite so many questions that are already answered by the book. Leaner. PS My personal gripe - the number of posts asking for the nutrional value of foods. Please. go to a website and look, look at a label.....anything...OK I'm outta her. Leaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2001 Report Share Posted February 8, 2001 I'm one of the ones who have ACTUALLY read it. I also read http://www.hussman.com/eas/ which elaborates on the information that is not touched on too much in the book. However, sometimes, people still need more clarification. Liz > Has everyone here actually READ Bill ' book, Body For Life? I get > the impression that some have read parts, and are winging it, constantly > asking for information that's already in the book. I don't mean to sound > preachy, but come on...read the book. > a > " Art is the only thing you cannot punch a button for. You must do it the > old-fashioned way. Stay up and really burn the midnight oil. There are no > compromises. " - Leontyne Price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2001 Report Share Posted February 8, 2001 Reading the book is a good thing and rereading it is a better thing. It means so much more and you have a different perspective after successfully finishing a round or two. There is additional information in the videos, the audiotapes, muscle Media Magazine, the BFL site and the Hussman site, so sometimes its hard to remember after awhile where it all comes from, but it is critical to read the book thoroughly. Feel free to ask questions folks because sometimes hearing several people explain from their view adds to the understanding of what you read. But that's the key. It should add to it. Do your homework and take ownership of your life. (Kit steps down off the pulpit.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2001 Report Share Posted February 8, 2001 Ahhhh, I see. I can understand where you're coming from. Liz > In a message Liz writes: > I'm one of the ones who have ACTUALLY read it. > > However, sometimes, people still need more clarification. > > > > Nothing wrong with looking for clarification - it's welcomed. That's one > > of the reasons for the group, to help and support each other. But when > > there are up to 100 e mails a day, keeping up to date with them can be a > > challenge in itself. As a group we often go down many roads but straying > > too far away from the group's intent really does makes it very > > time-consuming and cumbersome. Many of the recent posts have been asking > > for clarification on topics that aren't BFL related. Of course this is the > > right forum for questions raised by the book - it would just be really > > helpful not to see quite so many questions that are already answered by the > > . Leaner. > PS My personal gripe - the number of posts asking for the nutrional value of > foods. Please. go to a website and look, look at a label.....anything...OK > I'm outta her. Leaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2003 Report Share Posted March 3, 2003 I agree. When ever I am in the breakroom and they are eating whatever new stuff that was delivered complimentary and I say No thank-you, they all look at me as I pull out my shake as if I think I'm better than them. It's wierd, but I enjoy it. I am proud that I can say no. jennifer fort worth, tx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2003 Report Share Posted March 4, 2003 LOL! I know what you mean. People don't like to eat with other people who are making " better " or " different " food choices. I never realized how much peer pressure was involved in eating before BFL. For some reason people get uncomfortable if YOUR food choices don't reflect THEIR food choices. These days I just say that I feel better if I eat this way, or am alergic or have insulin response issues because many people seem to be threatened when you tell them about BFL. That has been a major surprise to me. Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2003 Report Share Posted March 4, 2003 I am laughing reading your post because I have gone through the same thing. I have been following BFL for over 8 months now (since June 2002) and have completely changed my lifestyle. Now that I really look fit, I hear the comments every day, and while some people are so nice and supportive and say things like " you look wonderful--what are you doing? " and actually want to hear what I have to say, most people want a magic pill and don't want to know how hard I have worked (and they come up with 10 excuses why they can't do what I have). My husband and family are totally sick of hearing it from me (my mom even jokingly calls me the " food police " ) and when someone asks me about my lifestyle change in front of them, I see the eyes rolling and they get that look of " not again! don't get her started " . But my trainer tells me that most people don't have the inner strength to work this hard and achieve what we are doing, and the reactions often have to do with their own feelings of inadequacy and even jealousy. I can't wait til spring when I can walk around without my big down jacket and show off my new arms and legs! Sherri > I get the strong feeling that my family and friends are tired > of hearing about my new eating habits and the BFL program. > Although I just started BFL I have been eating better for about > 40 days now. How do I keep folks from throwing things at me > for the next 12 weeks? > > _________________________________________ > This message was created using Verizon > Unified Communications, a unique service > that lets you manage all of your calls, email, > voicemail and fax from the phone or Web. > > To learn more and try it FREE, visit: > http://www.verizon-uc.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2003 Report Share Posted March 4, 2003 When i first started BFL I became an addict (in a good way) It was like I was in a cult.. so I understand now that I am coming back I know I will be experiencing the same thing again! so I can relate!!! LOL Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 I have received three digests today from our group that just say the following: " [Only the first part of this message is displayed. The entire message has been turned into a text attachment, which you can retrieve by selecting Download. Once downloaded, open it with a word processor or text editor for reading.] " I don't want to miss anything but don't want to take a chance on downloading an unknown attachment. Are you all receiving this too? Opinions? Thanks a bunch. Wanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Wanda, I would avoid that. Try just visiting the group on the web, catch up from there. I personally haven't heard of digests coming as attachments. I will check our settings and see if I can determine anything, but best to avoid it.From: wonderzzz@... <Wonderzzz@...>Subject: Is it just me? Date: Thursday, June 2, 2011, 6:23 PM I have received three digests today from our group that just say the following: "[Only the first part of this message is displayed. The entire message has been turned into a text attachment, which you can retrieve by selecting Download. Once downloaded, open it with a word processor or text editor for reading.]" I don't want to miss anything but don't want to take a chance on downloading an unknown attachment. Are you all receiving this too? Opinions? Thanks a bunch. Wanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 Thanks, . I'll read the last several pages of messages to catch up. Maybe it won't happen again. Have a fun day everyone! Wanda > > From: wonderzzz@... <Wonderzzz@...> > Subject: Is it just me? > > Date: Thursday, June 2, 2011, 6:23 PM > I have received three digests today from our group that just say the following: " [Only the first part of this message is displayed. The entire message has been turned into a text attachment, which you can retrieve by selecting Download. Once downloaded, open it with a word processor or text editor for reading.] " I don't want to miss anything but don't want to take a chance on downloading an unknown attachment. Are you all receiving this too? Opinions? Thanks a bunch. > > Wanda > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 Hi Wanda,I don't get that. When I scroll to the end of my screen, a gray button reads "Message truncated." The rest of the message will appear if I click it, however, it returns me to the beginning of the message. So I have to remember to scroll allllll the way down to check for the button or else, I'll have to scroll alllll the way to the middle of the complete message to find my place. Colleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 I use Gmail. Depending on how many messages are in that particular digest I get a little note on the top edge of my digest that says: [Message clipped] View entire message If there are not many messages in that digest, I don't get the message. If there are a lot of messages then I have to click on the " View entire message " portion and it opens a new page with the full digest on it. If I don't do that I only see the first few messages and then it will be cut off and unable to read the rest of the messages. Perhaps your email program does something similar, maybe even has made some changes recently and those happened to be the first digests that came in that were too long for the basic page. Vickey in Alaska > > > > Hi Wanda, > > I don't get that.� When I scroll to the end of my screen, a gray button reads " Message truncated. " � The rest of the message will appear if I click it, however, it returns me to the beginning of the message.� So I have to remember to scroll allllll the way down to check for the button or else, I'll have to scroll alllll the way to the middle of the complete message to find my place.� > > > > Colleen > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2011 Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 I'll bet you are right,Vickey -- the digest was just too long for my email page. Thanks. Wanda > > I use Gmail. Depending on how many messages are in that particular digest I get a little note on the top edge of my digest that says: > > [Message clipped] View entire message > > If there are not many messages in that digest, I don't get the message. > > If there are a lot of messages then I have to click on the " View entire message " portion and it opens a new page with the full digest on it. If I don't do that I only see the first few messages and then it will be cut off and unable to read the rest of the messages. > > Perhaps your email program does something similar, maybe even has made some changes recently and those happened to be the first digests that came in that were too long for the basic page. > > Vickey in Alaska > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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