Re: Newbie with questions(tired of being ashamed)

January 3, 2003

I eat ww bread etc. I especially like ww tortillas with chicken or my

scrammbled eggs. KEep it as simple as you can. In the book it says its

ok. So do what works for you. You will see results. Your meal plan

looks like mine, but make sure to add spices and flavors or you will get

bored and want something that tastes good. Good luck

tiffanyblakely wrote:

> Hello everyone, after having a huge argument with a co-worker who

> absolutely humiliated me because of my weight, I went to the comapny

> bathroom and cried for 10 minutes. While in the stall someone slid

> the name of Bill's book to me on the back of an envelope with a

> smiley face drawn beside the title. I didn't even open the door to

> see who it was. I purchased the book during lunch, read the first

> chapter, asked my supervisor for the rest of the day off, and read

> the book in less than 2 hours when I got home. I visited the

> bodyforlife website and found out about the many free online groups.

>

> I go shopping for everything tomorrow and plan to start Sunday. I'd

> like to know if the following example of one days worth of meals is

> acceptable

>

> 7 am 1 cup oatmeal 4 egg whites

>

> 10am 1/2 chicken breast 1 cup green beans

>

> 1pm 3/4 cup cottage cheese one apple

>

> 4pm 1/2 chicken breast 1 cup broccoli

>

> 7pm 1 cup tuna one slice whole wheat bread

>

> 10pm 1/2 cup wheat pasta 3/4 cup cottage cheese

>

> 1 gallon water and one multivitamin

>

> I've decided I can't live this way any longer, I must change to keep

> my sanity and to enjoy life.

>

> -

>

January 3, 2003

Wow , what a way to be introduced to BFL. I'm sorry the co-

worker who humilated you was such a jerk. I can tell you right now

you won't be sorry for buying that book. I can't offer you any

advice on the eating, there are many ladies here who are much better

at that than I, I just want to congratulate you for taking this

step. Allot of us have been there.

> Hello everyone, after having a huge argument with a co-worker who

> absolutely humiliated me because of my weight, I went to the

comapny

> bathroom and cried for 10 minutes. While in the stall someone slid

> the name of Bill's book to me on the back of an envelope with a

> smiley face drawn beside the title. I didn't even open the door to

> see who it was. I purchased the book during lunch, read the first

> chapter, asked my supervisor for the rest of the day off, and read

> the book in less than 2 hours when I got home. I visited the

> bodyforlife website and found out about the many free online groups.

>

> I go shopping for everything tomorrow and plan to start Sunday. I'd

> like to know if the following example of one days worth of meals is

> acceptable

>

> 7 am 1 cup oatmeal 4 egg whites

>

> 10am 1/2 chicken breast 1 cup green beans

>

> 1pm 3/4 cup cottage cheese one apple

>

> 4pm 1/2 chicken breast 1 cup broccoli

>

> 7pm 1 cup tuna one slice whole wheat bread

>

> 10pm 1/2 cup wheat pasta 3/4 cup cottage cheese

>

> 1 gallon water and one multivitamin

>

> I've decided I can't live this way any longer, I must change to

keep

> my sanity and to enjoy life.

>

> -

January 3, 2003

Thankyou , going to work reminds me of being the fat teen in high

school. I don't quite fit in but they keep me around because I'm good

at what I do. I keep to myself mostly, and I'm usually the butt of

jokes. I've grown tired of being an outcast and feeling sorry for

myself. I'm sure my low self-esteem contributes to the prejudice I

experience at work. I can't change others but I can change me. I pray

this program works for me.

> > Hello everyone, after having a huge argument with a co-worker who

> > absolutely humiliated me because of my weight, I went to the

> comapny

> > bathroom and cried for 10 minutes. While in the stall someone

slid

> > the name of Bill's book to me on the back of an envelope with a

> > smiley face drawn beside the title. I didn't even open the door

to

> > see who it was. I purchased the book during lunch, read the first

> > chapter, asked my supervisor for the rest of the day off, and

read

> > the book in less than 2 hours when I got home. I visited the

> > bodyforlife website and found out about the many free online

groups.

> >

> > I go shopping for everything tomorrow and plan to start Sunday.

I'd

> > like to know if the following example of one days worth of meals

is

> > acceptable

> >

> > 7 am 1 cup oatmeal 4 egg whites

> >

> > 10am 1/2 chicken breast 1 cup green beans

> >

> > 1pm 3/4 cup cottage cheese one apple

> >

> > 4pm 1/2 chicken breast 1 cup broccoli

> >

> > 7pm 1 cup tuna one slice whole wheat bread

> >

> > 10pm 1/2 cup wheat pasta 3/4 cup cottage cheese

> >

> > 1 gallon water and one multivitamin

> >

> > I've decided I can't live this way any longer, I must change to

> keep

> > my sanity and to enjoy life.

> >

> > -

January 3, 2003

Thank you .

>

> > Hello everyone, after having a huge argument with a co-worker who

> > absolutely humiliated me because of my weight, I went to the

comapny

> > bathroom and cried for 10 minutes. While in the stall someone slid

> > the name of Bill's book to me on the back of an envelope with a

> > smiley face drawn beside the title. I didn't even open the door to

> > see who it was. I purchased the book during lunch, read the first

> > chapter, asked my supervisor for the rest of the day off, and read

> > the book in less than 2 hours when I got home. I visited the

> > bodyforlife website and found out about the many free online

groups.

> >

> > I go shopping for everything tomorrow and plan to start Sunday.

I'd

> > like to know if the following example of one days worth of meals

is

> > acceptable

> >

> > 7 am 1 cup oatmeal 4 egg whites

> >

> > 10am 1/2 chicken breast 1 cup green beans

> >

> > 1pm 3/4 cup cottage cheese one apple

> >

> > 4pm 1/2 chicken breast 1 cup broccoli

> >

> > 7pm 1 cup tuna one slice whole wheat bread

> >

> > 10pm 1/2 cup wheat pasta 3/4 cup cottage cheese

> >

> > 1 gallon water and one multivitamin

> >

> > I've decided I can't live this way any longer, I must change to

keep

> > my sanity and to enjoy life.

> >

> > -

> >

January 3, 2003

Work can be so highschool, I know what you mean. It will work for

you ! Just starting the program is going to be a huge self-

esteem boost, you are going to feel great once you do that first work

out!

> Thankyou , going to work reminds me of being the fat teen in

high

> school. I don't quite fit in but they keep me around because I'm

good

> at what I do. I keep to myself mostly, and I'm usually the butt of

> jokes. I've grown tired of being an outcast and feeling sorry for

> myself. I'm sure my low self-esteem contributes to the prejudice I

> experience at work. I can't change others but I can change me. I

pray

> this program works for me.

January 3, 2003

Dear ;

I'm sorry to hear about your awful encounter. What a real jerk! I'm

glad you decided to check out BFL. For a real motivator, I

personally would use that person's nasty remark as my fuel to

succeed. You know, it really takes a shallow individual to put

someone else down whatever their weight/size is. But keep your chin

up, Girl! Because in 12 weeks, you're the one that's going to be

looking better and feeling better. Just remember, it takes a lot of

sweat and a lot of tears to get to your ideal goal. But whatever you

do, never give up!

Best Wishes,

> Hello everyone, after having a huge argument with a co-worker who

> absolutely humiliated me because of my weight, I went to the

comapny

> bathroom and cried for 10 minutes. While in the stall someone slid

> the name of Bill's book to me on the back of an envelope with a

> smiley face drawn beside the title. I didn't even open the door to

> see who it was. I purchased the book during lunch, read the first

> chapter, asked my supervisor for the rest of the day off, and read

> the book in less than 2 hours when I got home. I visited the

> bodyforlife website and found out about the many free online groups.

>

> I go shopping for everything tomorrow and plan to start Sunday. I'd

> like to know if the following example of one days worth of meals is

> acceptable

>

> 7 am 1 cup oatmeal 4 egg whites

>

> 10am 1/2 chicken breast 1 cup green beans

>

> 1pm 3/4 cup cottage cheese one apple

>

> 4pm 1/2 chicken breast 1 cup broccoli

>

> 7pm 1 cup tuna one slice whole wheat bread

>

> 10pm 1/2 cup wheat pasta 3/4 cup cottage cheese

>

> 1 gallon water and one multivitamin

>

> I've decided I can't live this way any longer, I must change to

keep

> my sanity and to enjoy life.

>

> -

January 3, 2003

I'm so sorry you had someone treat you that way. ((((hug)))

But I am SO happy to hear that you turned it around into something

positive, with your great outlook, I KNOW you will have GREAT

success!

I think your menu looks great using the basic outlines of the BFL

book. I second what said about SIMPLICITY. Follow the book

to a T and you will see results.

Please know that the women here will SUPPORT you in any way you need

it.

Looking forward to sharing this journey with you.

~Olivia

> Hello everyone, after having a huge argument with a co-worker who

> absolutely humiliated me because of my weight, I went to the

comapny

> bathroom and cried for 10 minutes. While in the stall someone slid

> the name of Bill's book to me on the back of an envelope with a

> smiley face drawn beside the title. I didn't even open the door to

> see who it was. I purchased the book during lunch, read the first

> chapter, asked my supervisor for the rest of the day off, and read

> the book in less than 2 hours when I got home. I visited the

> bodyforlife website and found out about the many free online groups.

>

> I go shopping for everything tomorrow and plan to start Sunday. I'd

> like to know if the following example of one days worth of meals is

> acceptable

>

> 7 am 1 cup oatmeal 4 egg whites

>

> 10am 1/2 chicken breast 1 cup green beans

>

> 1pm 3/4 cup cottage cheese one apple

>

> 4pm 1/2 chicken breast 1 cup broccoli

>

> 7pm 1 cup tuna one slice whole wheat bread

>

> 10pm 1/2 cup wheat pasta 3/4 cup cottage cheese

>

> 1 gallon water and one multivitamin

>

> I've decided I can't live this way any longer, I must change to

keep

> my sanity and to enjoy life.

>

> -

January 3, 2003

It's hard but I'm trying. The shame and embarassment I feel

becomes unbearable sometimes. I'm socially awkard and don't

communicate the way I want to because I feel inferior at times due to

my weight and people take advantage of that. I plan to work on my

self-esteem and try to think more positive. Losing weight won't

change who I am on the inside but it will help me to become stronger.

It's so hard being there 8 hours a day, but I can't resign, I need

money to live day to day, and if I change jobs I'll still be an

overweight woman with low self-esteem. At least I'm used to the jerks

where I'm working now. Maybe I'll change jobs after losing my weight.-

-- In , "

<mbd77506@y...> " <mbd77506@y...> wrote:

> Dear ;

>

> I'm sorry to hear about your awful encounter. What a real jerk!

I'm

> glad you decided to check out BFL. For a real motivator, I

> personally would use that person's nasty remark as my fuel to

> succeed. You know, it really takes a shallow individual to put

> someone else down whatever their weight/size is. But keep your

chin

> up, Girl! Because in 12 weeks, you're the one that's going to be

> looking better and feeling better. Just remember, it takes a lot

of

> sweat and a lot of tears to get to your ideal goal. But whatever

you

> do, never give up!

>

> Best Wishes,

>

> > Hello everyone, after having a huge argument with a co-worker who

> > absolutely humiliated me because of my weight, I went to the

> comapny

> > bathroom and cried for 10 minutes. While in the stall someone

slid

> > the name of Bill's book to me on the back of an envelope with a

> > smiley face drawn beside the title. I didn't even open the door

to

> > see who it was. I purchased the book during lunch, read the first

> > chapter, asked my supervisor for the rest of the day off, and

read

> > the book in less than 2 hours when I got home. I visited the

> > bodyforlife website and found out about the many free online

groups.

> >

> > I go shopping for everything tomorrow and plan to start Sunday.

I'd

> > like to know if the following example of one days worth of meals

is

> > acceptable

> >

> > 7 am 1 cup oatmeal 4 egg whites

> >

> > 10am 1/2 chicken breast 1 cup green beans

> >

> > 1pm 3/4 cup cottage cheese one apple

> >

> > 4pm 1/2 chicken breast 1 cup broccoli

> >

> > 7pm 1 cup tuna one slice whole wheat bread

> >

> > 10pm 1/2 cup wheat pasta 3/4 cup cottage cheese

> >

> > 1 gallon water and one multivitamin

> >

> > I've decided I can't live this way any longer, I must change to

> keep

> > my sanity and to enjoy life.

> >

> > -

January 3, 2003

Thank you for the hug Olivia, boy did I need it. I plan to do

everything perfectly. With me it's not just about losing weight it's

about saving my life. I can't continue going to a job I hate and

coming home to an empty house where the only one there to greet me is

my cat. It's lonely being alone, and feeling powerless is so

frightening.

> > Hello everyone, after having a huge argument with a co-worker who

> > absolutely humiliated me because of my weight, I went to the

> comapny

> > bathroom and cried for 10 minutes. While in the stall someone

slid

> > the name of Bill's book to me on the back of an envelope with a

> > smiley face drawn beside the title. I didn't even open the door

to

> > see who it was. I purchased the book during lunch, read the first

> > chapter, asked my supervisor for the rest of the day off, and

read

> > the book in less than 2 hours when I got home. I visited the

> > bodyforlife website and found out about the many free online

groups.

> >

> > I go shopping for everything tomorrow and plan to start Sunday.

I'd

> > like to know if the following example of one days worth of meals

is

> > acceptable

> >

> > 7 am 1 cup oatmeal 4 egg whites

> >

> > 10am 1/2 chicken breast 1 cup green beans

> >

> > 1pm 3/4 cup cottage cheese one apple

> >

> > 4pm 1/2 chicken breast 1 cup broccoli

> >

> > 7pm 1 cup tuna one slice whole wheat bread

> >

> > 10pm 1/2 cup wheat pasta 3/4 cup cottage cheese

> >

> > 1 gallon water and one multivitamin

> >

> > I've decided I can't live this way any longer, I must change to

> keep

> > my sanity and to enjoy life.

> >

> > -

January 3, 2003

If anything, feel sorry for that jackass, you can loose weight, but

he/she can't do much about being an a**hole.

> Dear ;

>

> I'm sorry to hear about your awful encounter. What a real jerk!

I'm

> glad you decided to check out BFL. For a real motivator, I

> personally would use that person's nasty remark as my fuel to

> succeed. You know, it really takes a shallow individual to put

> someone else down whatever their weight/size is. But keep your

chin

> up, Girl! Because in 12 weeks, you're the one that's going to be

> looking better and feeling better. Just remember, it takes a lot

of

> sweat and a lot of tears to get to your ideal goal. But whatever

you

> do, never give up!

>

> Best Wishes,

>

January 3, 2003

, It often takes some humiliating moment like yours for us to

realize that we *really want* to do something about our weight and

fitness... that day will fuel you for your next 12 weeks... and then

some.

Your foods look great. The BFL program is great! You will see

significant changes after 12 weeks and you will not beleive that

*you* did all that! Trust me on that one.

Follow the book to a T and you will come out a winner.

Debbie

January 3, 2003

Thank you for that great quote Tina, and for welcoming me into the

group.

> > > > Hello everyone, after having a huge argument with a co-worker

who

> > > > absolutely humiliated me because of my weight, I went to the

> > > comapny

> > > > bathroom and cried for 10 minutes. While in the stall someone

> >slid

> > > > the name of Bill's book to me on the back of an envelope with

a

> > > > smiley face drawn beside the title. I didn't even open the

door

> >to

> > > > see who it was. I purchased the book during lunch, read the

first

> > > > chapter, asked my supervisor for the rest of the day off, and

> >read

> > > > the book in less than 2 hours when I got home. I visited the

> > > > bodyforlife website and found out about the many free online

> >groups.

> > > >

> > > > I go shopping for everything tomorrow and plan to start

Sunday.

> >I'd

> > > > like to know if the following example of one days worth of

meals

> >is

> > > > acceptable

> > > >

> > > > 7 am 1 cup oatmeal 4 egg whites

> > > >

> > > > 10am 1/2 chicken breast 1 cup green beans

> > > >

> > > > 1pm 3/4 cup cottage cheese one apple

> > > >

> > > > 4pm 1/2 chicken breast 1 cup broccoli

> > > >

> > > > 7pm 1 cup tuna one slice whole wheat bread

> > > >

> > > > 10pm 1/2 cup wheat pasta 3/4 cup cottage cheese

> > > >

> > > > 1 gallon water and one multivitamin

> > > >

> > > > I've decided I can't live this way any longer, I must change

to

> > > keep

> > > > my sanity and to enjoy life.

> > > >

> > > > -

> >

>

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January 3, 2003

He's the hottie at work and all the women break their neck to talk

with him, so convincing him he's a jerk would probably take years.

But you're right, he truly is a jackass. LOL

> > Dear ;

> >

> > I'm sorry to hear about your awful encounter. What a real jerk!

> I'm

> > glad you decided to check out BFL. For a real motivator, I

> > personally would use that person's nasty remark as my fuel to

> > succeed. You know, it really takes a shallow individual to put

> > someone else down whatever their weight/size is. But keep your

> chin

> > up, Girl! Because in 12 weeks, you're the one that's going to be

> > looking better and feeling better. Just remember, it takes a lot

> of

> > sweat and a lot of tears to get to your ideal goal. But whatever

> you

> > do, never give up!

> >

> > Best Wishes,

> >

January 3, 2003

I really think the incident at work is just what I needed to set fire

underneath me. To be honest it really wasn't what he said that hurt

the most, but rather the look on the face of everyone as I waddled

past them rushing to the bathroom. If you've never experienced what

it feels like when others look at you with pity and disgust it's

impossible to describe. I vow to never feel that way by this time

next year.

> , It often takes some humiliating moment like yours for us

to

> realize that we *really want* to do something about our weight and

> fitness... that day will fuel you for your next 12 weeks... and

then

> some.

>

> Your foods look great. The BFL program is great! You will see

> significant changes after 12 weeks and you will not beleive that

> *you* did all that! Trust me on that one.

>

> Follow the book to a T and you will come out a winner.

>

> Debbie

January 3, 2003

Soon enough you'll be the hottie at work, then with all the men

breaking their necks to talk to you, you won't give him the time of

day.

I went through a situation exactly like this. I used to be the

chubby girl that no one would pay attention to. I can't stress

enough how much better you are going to feel , you've done the

hardest part, that's deciding to even do it. You can do it, if I

can, anyone can!!! This list is so amazing for inspiration.

> He's the hottie at work and all the women break their neck to talk

> with him, so convincing him he's a jerk would probably take years.

> But you're right, he truly is a jackass. LOL

January 3, 2003

,

Not to dredge up any painful memories, but what exactly did the

a@@hole at work say to you? And didn't anyone stand up for you? I

can't even fathom standing by while someone was insulted. I am so

sorry that happened. The best thing you can do is turn the incident

into fuel for your BFL fire. You WILL make this work for you, and

you WILL look hot. Progress might be slow, but don't get

disouraged. You might mess up now and then again, but don't give

up. You've already taken the important first step of making the

decision to change. You'll never fail until you quit trying!

hugs,

Dani

January 3, 2003

Hey -

Welcome to the group! My jaw is still hanging after reading your post. Well,

I'm glad that you used that situation to make a lifestyle change. It sounds

like you have got ALOT of determination and you really have the drive to suceed!

Isn't that book so inspiring? Well, mines falling apart now becasue I carry it

around with me all the time and am constantly reading it, half the pages are

falling out!!! LOL But I do feel pity for people like that who are so stupidly

insecure about themselves that they feel the need to humiliate others. As if

your arguement with him was concerning weight in the 1st place and saying what

he said to you made him right and made everything right! Errrrrggghhhh

WEll, soon enough the day will come when he won't have that to fall back on

and going to have to admit that he was wrong and then YOU can humilate him. Now

at least you have your drive when you feel like giving up; that you are letting

him and everyone else who has ever made you feel like crap, win. I really am

proud of you for wanting to do this, really. I wish you all the luck in the

world and the more self esteem you have and love the way you look, reflects

everything about yourself. I used to weigh 230 lbs 3 yrs ago, and I'm at 145

now. I used to always be afraid to say what I felt and speak out for the simple

fact that I was scared of people coming back with the fat remarks and just

LOOKING at me. But now, heh heh heh, I say EVERYTHING that I feel as LOUD as I

want to, and there isn't anything people can say except the fact that I am a

B***h. LOL And that's fine with me. You can do this and you will!

**hugs**

~kimmah!

Newbie with questions(tired of being

ashamed)

Hello everyone, after having a huge argument with a co-worker who

absolutely humiliated me because of my weight, I went to the comapny

bathroom and cried for 10 minutes. While in the stall someone slid

the name of Bill's book to me on the back of an envelope with a

smiley face drawn beside the title. I didn't even open the door to

see who it was. I purchased the book during lunch, read the first

chapter, asked my supervisor for the rest of the day off, and read

the book in less than 2 hours when I got home. I visited the

bodyforlife website and found out about the many free online groups.

I go shopping for everything tomorrow and plan to start Sunday. I'd

like to know if the following example of one days worth of meals is

acceptable

7 am 1 cup oatmeal 4 egg whites

10am 1/2 chicken breast 1 cup green beans

1pm 3/4 cup cottage cheese one apple

4pm 1/2 chicken breast 1 cup broccoli

7pm 1 cup tuna one slice whole wheat bread

10pm 1/2 cup wheat pasta 3/4 cup cottage cheese

1 gallon water and one multivitamin

I've decided I can't live this way any longer, I must change to keep

my sanity and to enjoy life.

-

January 3, 2003

That's for sure, I won't give them the time of day, or even look

their way. Now if I can only imagine myself slim. I've never been

smaller than a size 18 and don't have a clue what I would look

like.

> > He's the hottie at work and all the women break their neck to

talk

> > with him, so convincing him he's a jerk would probably take

years.

> > But you're right, he truly is a jackass. LOL

January 4, 2003

I work in a mid size department and we're dividied into smaller

departments. I rarely socialize with others with the exception of

hello and good bye so no one really knows me to the point where they

laugh or make small talk with me. So when I walk into a room everyone

kind of overlooks me or gives me a weird type of look as if I'm an

alien or someone in need of pity. It's not that I don't want to

socialize, but to avoid making myself look like an idiot I keep to

myself. Anyway, I was waiting to make copies and I was next in line,

and Darryle jumped in front of me and started making a LOT of copies.

I managed to chirp out a comment(which is unusual for me), and he

said very loudly " what's that big girl? Speak up! " . When i turned to

leave the copy room which is directly across from the break room that

was packed at this time, he started laughing and making noises as if

something heavy was walking down the hall. I turned around and told

him what he did wasn't nice and that he was an idiot, that's when he

gave me this really condescending look that went right through me,

and he said in a patronizing tone, awe I'm just playing with ya " big

girl " . At that point I became really emotional and I said something

in a loud shaky voice, but can't remember because I was kind of

spaced out with all the eyes staring at me, and when I turned to walk

out the break room he said to others, " she should be happy anyone in

pants would even speak to her....did you see that gut....someone

hasn't been laid in awhile?(I assume he thought I couldn't hear him,

or maybe he meant for me to hear him) Others started laughing and a

few people said, leave her alone ect, but they didn't say it with

sincerity, it was kind of in a comical tone. The break room is

probably 15 feet from the womens bathroom, but it felt like miles as

I imagined everyone watching the big girl waddle with rubbing thighs,

and bouncing booty down the hall.

> ,

>

> Not to dredge up any painful memories, but what exactly did the

> a@@hole at work say to you? And didn't anyone stand up for you? I

> can't even fathom standing by while someone was insulted. I am so

> sorry that happened. The best thing you can do is turn the

incident

> into fuel for your BFL fire. You WILL make this work for you, and

> you WILL look hot. Progress might be slow, but don't get

> disouraged. You might mess up now and then again, but don't give

> up. You've already taken the important first step of making the

> decision to change. You'll never fail until you quit trying!

>

> hugs,

>

> Dani

January 4, 2003

I thought about reporting him, but I don't think I'll get anyone to

speak up for me, and he said the getting laid comment after I had

left the copy room, so it would be his word against mine. I'm more

angry with myself than anyone else because I have such a problem

speaking up for myself and being seen. I've put up with all these

years of being unhappy on the job, I guess I can make it through

another year until I reach my goal on bfl. :)In

, solmaya9@a... wrote:

> Oh my God, what a total a$$hole! If I'm not mistaken, this

definately is a

> case to report to HR, especially the " getting laid " comment. What

a jerk.

> He should be fired.

>

> Don't worry, you will do great on this challange. I don't post

much, but

> I've been trying to keep up with the messages. One thing is for

sure, you

> will get the support that you need by all of these knowledgeable

and caring

> women in this group.

>

January 4, 2003

People can be so cruel, and I've never understood why. I'd never feel

good knowing that I made someone cry or that I made someone ashamed.

I plan to do what you're doing Theresa. It won't be easy for me

because I've developed a habit of running and hiding when things get

tough, but I'm going to try my very best. I'd never commit suicide,

but I just can't see myself living this way anymore. It's like I'm

dead but still walking around going through the motions. Thanks for

sharing with me Theresa, it helps to know I'm not alone.

>

> A few weeks ago I had the same problem ..I had come back from break

and

> wrote down what I had eaten in my journal.A co -worker saw what I

was

> doing and actuall laughed in my face.I was terribly hurt and

> ashamed..BUt you can turn this around..People are naturally

competative

> and my co-worker become my challenger..Everytime that I just

wouldn't

> want to ht the treadmill I could see her laughing at me.I then

found the

> energy to run faster an farther , lift heaver and be stronger..

btw ..I

> have bee off from work for about two weeks and my body did some real

> changing during that time so I have something to show for my hard

> work...You can do this in spite of your advisary or maybe because

> of..TERESA..

January 4, 2003

Well, after I picked my jaw up off of the floor from reading your experience at

work (!), congratulations, . As a woman who's experimented with many

plans, Body For Life is the most healthful, most dramatic and most likely to

embarrass the hell out of your co-worker by your physical changes.

Welcome!

Lara