Guest guest Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 I thought I'd post a post about why I come here. I come here because the regular posters (and many lurkers) are kind and understanding, thoughtful and patient with others. I come here because it's a soft place to land. A place where others understand a lot about where I am and where I've been. And where I understand the same about many others. I don't pronounce myself an expert and try to not reply harshly to things I do not agree with. I sometimes fail, but I really do try. I do not come here to have my posts constructively critized. I can go see my mother for that, or my sister as well. Actually probably anyone in my family is happy to judge and weigh me at any point and time. I have only to give them the ammunition, so I keep myself closely guarded. I do not want to have to keep myself closely guarded here. I have memory problems, and writing a post can take me 3 days, when i suddenly forget what I am writing and how I want to say it. Knowing that people are waiting to pounce on my mistakes, exacerbates this problem. This group has never had many people like that, and that has been a big source of peace and safety. I implore everyone to continue their patience, kindness and understanding of our human frailties. As well as, we are all adults here, none of us assume that anyone is preaching to us a 'one size fits all' approach. We're all pretty good at diseminating advice, after all, haven't most of use tried nearly everything by now? However, we all still need to bounce ideas off of someone from time to time and see how others feel about certain things. Sometimes, we just need a kind friend to talk to. Being constructively critized has served me well in school, on the job and with friends when I was not being a good enough friend, but these same people do not critize everything, only what is significant and I do them the same favor. I request the same favor here. The points have been made, they don't need to beat into every post made: Listener beware, one size does not fit all, be considerate when making suggestions. Yeah, we got it. However, I also request the same in return. To be told that something couldn't possibly have anything to do with my food issues, because it didn't cause anyone else they know problems, is just as untowards. And now I am going to post a link to an article that I think we should constructively critize to all extents, because it is a public piece, printed publicly for our consumption. I'll start a new post for it. Laurie (the one in the NW) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 This is a place to ponder the last meal i consumed or the next meal i am planning to consume, interesting general info about food and walking. I don't care to much about weight loss although I am eating my protein in the morning and at lunch, and now eating salads at dinner which appears to cause me to loose weight. I am keeping my fiber consumption up so i can eliminate waste atleast two times per day(lots of fiber and roughage is essential for weight reduction in my opinion). I liked your post laurie nw, very inspiring post. > > I thought I'd post a post about why I come here. > > I come here because the regular posters (and many lurkers) are kind and understanding, thoughtful and patient with others. > > I come here because it's a soft place to land. A place where others understand a lot about where I am and where I've been. And where I understand the same about many others. I don't pronounce myself an expert and try to not reply harshly to things I do not agree with. I sometimes fail, but I really do try. > > I do not come here to have my posts constructively critized. I can go see my mother for that, or my sister as well. Actually probably anyone in my family is happy to judge and weigh me at any point and time. I have only to give them the ammunition, so I keep myself closely guarded. I do not want to have to keep myself closely guarded here. > > I have memory problems, and writing a post can take me 3 days, when i suddenly forget what I am writing and how I want to say it. Knowing that people are waiting to pounce on my mistakes, exacerbates this problem. This group has never had many people like that, and that has been a big source of peace and safety. > > I implore everyone to continue their patience, kindness and understanding of our human frailties. As well as, we are all adults here, none of us assume that anyone is preaching to us a 'one size fits all' approach. We're all pretty good at diseminating advice, after all, haven't most of use tried nearly everything by now? However, we all still need to bounce ideas off of someone from time to time and see how others feel about certain things. Sometimes, we just need a kind friend to talk to. > > Being constructively critized has served me well in school, on the job and with friends when I was not being a good enough friend, but these same people do not critize everything, only what is significant and I do them the same favor. I request the same favor here. > > The points have been made, they don't need to beat into every post made: Listener beware, one size does not fit all, be considerate when making suggestions. Yeah, we got it. However, I also request the same in return. To be told that something couldn't possibly have anything to do with my food issues, because it didn't cause anyone else they know problems, is just as untowards. > > And now I am going to post a link to an article that I think we should constructively critize to all extents, because it is a public piece, printed publicly for our consumption. I'll start a new post for it. > > Laurie (the one in the NW) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Amen Laurie! From: spamthekat <spamthekat>Subject: Why I come hereTo: thefatmanwalking_group Date: Sunday, August 16, 2009, 6:12 PM I thought I'd post a post about why I come here. I come here because the regular posters (and many lurkers) are kind and understanding, thoughtful and patient with others.I come here because it's a soft place to land. A place where others understand a lot about where I am and where I've been. And where I understand the same about many others. I don't pronounce myself an expert and try to not reply harshly to things I do not agree with. I sometimes fail, but I really do try. I do not come here to have my posts constructively critized. I can go see my mother for that, or my sister as well. Actually probably anyone in my family is happy to judge and weigh me at any point and time. I have only to give them the ammunition, so I keep myself closely guarded. I do not want to have to keep myself closely guarded here.I have memory problems, and writing a post can take me 3 days, when i suddenly forget what I am writing and how I want to say it. Knowing that people are waiting to pounce on my mistakes, exacerbates this problem. This group has never had many people like that, and that has been a big source of peace and safety. I implore everyone to continue their patience, kindness and understanding of our human frailties. As well as, we are all adults here, none of us assume that anyone is preaching to us a 'one size fits all' approach. We're all pretty good at diseminating advice, after all, haven't most of use tried nearly everything by now? However, we all still need to bounce ideas off of someone from time to time and see how others feel about certain things. Sometimes, we just need a kind friend to talk to. Being constructively critized has served me well in school, on the job and with friends when I was not being a good enough friend, but these same people do not critize everything, only what is significant and I do them the same favor. I request the same favor here.The points have been made, they don't need to beat into every post made: Listener beware, one size does not fit all, be considerate when making suggestions. Yeah, we got it. However, I also request the same in return. To be told that something couldn't possibly have anything to do with my food issues, because it didn't cause anyone else they know problems, is just as untowards.And now I am going to post a link to an article that I think we should constructively critize to all extents, because it is a public piece, printed publicly for our consumption. I'll start a new post for it. Laurie (the one in the NW) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Nice post...me, I'm just looking to talk with like minded walkers BPrincess Ruby 2-Shoes, CGC, CL1, CL 2/R,H,S, CL3-RInside me is a thin woman screaming to get out but I keep her sedated with chocolatePlease Adopt Your Next PetSubject: Why I come hereTo: thefatmanwalking_group Date: Sunday, August 16, 2009, 6:12 PM I thought I'd post a post about why I come here. I come here because the regular posters (and many lurkers) are kind and understanding, thoughtful and patient with others. I come here because it's a soft place to land. A place where others understand a lot about where I am and where I've been. And where I understand the same about many others. I don't pronounce myself an expert and try to not reply harshly to things I do not agree with. I sometimes fail, but I really do try. I do not come here to have my posts constructively critized. I can go see my mother for that, or my sister as well. Actually probably anyone in my family is happy to judge and weigh me at any point and time. I have only to give them the ammunition, so I keep myself closely guarded. I do not want to have to keep myself closely guarded here. I have memory problems, and writing a post can take me 3 days, when i suddenly forget what I am writing and how I want to say it. Knowing that people are waiting to pounce on my mistakes, exacerbates this problem. This group has never had many people like that, and that has been a big source of peace and safety. I implore everyone to continue their patience, kindness and understanding of our human frailties. As well as, we are all adults here, none of us assume that anyone is preaching to us a 'one size fits all' approach. We're all pretty good at diseminating advice, after all, haven't most of use tried nearly everything by now? However, we all still need to bounce ideas off of someone from time to time and see how others feel about certain things. Sometimes, we just need a kind friend to talk to. Being constructively critized has served me well in school, on the job and with friends when I was not being a good enough friend, but these same people do not critize everything, only what is significant and I do them the same favor. I request the same favor here. The points have been made, they don't need to beat into every post made: Listener beware, one size does not fit all, be considerate when making suggestions. Yeah, we got it. However, I also request the same in return. To be told that something couldn't possibly have anything to do with my food issues, because it didn't cause anyone else they know problems, is just as untowards. And now I am going to post a link to an article that I think we should constructively critize to all extents, because it is a public piece, printed publicly for our consumption. I'll start a new post for it. Laurie (the one in the NW) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Well said, Laurie. I think you spoke for many of us. W Why I come here I thought I'd post a post about why I come here. I come here because the regular posters (and many lurkers) are kind and understanding, thoughtful and patient with others.I come here because it's a soft place to land. A place where others understand a lot about where I am and where I've been. And where I understand the same about many others. I don't pronounce myself an expert and try to not reply harshly to things I do not agree with. I sometimes fail, but I really do try. I do not come here to have my posts constructively critized. I can go see my mother for that, or my sister as well. Actually probably anyone in my family is happy to judge and weigh me at any point and time. I have only to give them the ammunition, so I keep myself closely guarded. I do not want to have to keep myself closely guarded here.I have memory problems, and writing a post can take me 3 days, when i suddenly forget what I am writing and how I want to say it. Knowing that people are waiting to pounce on my mistakes, exacerbates this problem. This group has never had many people like that, and that has been a big source of peace and safety. I implore everyone to continue their patience, kindness and understanding of our human frailties. As well as, we are all adults here, none of us assume that anyone is preaching to us a 'one size fits all' approach. We're all pretty good at diseminating advice, after all, haven't most of use tried nearly everything by now? However, we all still need to bounce ideas off of someone from time to time and see how others feel about certain things. Sometimes, we just need a kind friend to talk to. Being constructively critized has served me well in school, on the job and with friends when I was not being a good enough friend, but these same people do not critize everything, only what is significant and I do them the same favor. I request the same favor here.The points have been made, they don't need to beat into every post made: Listener beware, one size does not fit all, be considerate when making suggestions. Yeah, we got it. However, I also request the same in return. To be told that something couldn't possibly have anything to do with my food issues, because it didn't cause anyone else they know problems, is just as untowards.And now I am going to post a link to an article that I think we should constructively critize to all extents, because it is a public piece, printed publicly for our consumption. I'll start a new post for it. Laurie (the one in the NW) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Laurie, You sound very upset, but I have to be honest and say that I'm not sure why. I feel like I missed something. And usually that means I did it. Not sure if that's the case here. What happened to make you feel that you were attacked or criticized? Steve > > I thought I'd post a post about why I come here. > > I come here because the regular posters (and many lurkers) are kind and understanding, thoughtful and patient with others. > > I come here because it's a soft place to land. A place where others understand a lot about where I am and where I've been. And where I understand the same about many others. I don't pronounce myself an expert and try to not reply harshly to things I do not agree with. I sometimes fail, but I really do try. > > I do not come here to have my posts constructively critized. I can go see my mother for that, or my sister as well. Actually probably anyone in my family is happy to judge and weigh me at any point and time. I have only to give them the ammunition, so I keep myself closely guarded. I do not want to have to keep myself closely guarded here. > > I have memory problems, and writing a post can take me 3 days, when i suddenly forget what I am writing and how I want to say it. Knowing that people are waiting to pounce on my mistakes, exacerbates this problem. This group has never had many people like that, and that has been a big source of peace and safety. > > I implore everyone to continue their patience, kindness and understanding of our human frailties. As well as, we are all adults here, none of us assume that anyone is preaching to us a 'one size fits all' approach. We're all pretty good at diseminating advice, after all, haven't most of use tried nearly everything by now? However, we all still need to bounce ideas off of someone from time to time and see how others feel about certain things. Sometimes, we just need a kind friend to talk to. > > Being constructively critized has served me well in school, on the job and with friends when I was not being a good enough friend, but these same people do not critize everything, only what is significant and I do them the same favor. I request the same favor here. > > The points have been made, they don't need to beat into every post made: Listener beware, one size does not fit all, be considerate when making suggestions. Yeah, we got it. However, I also request the same in return. To be told that something couldn't possibly have anything to do with my food issues, because it didn't cause anyone else they know problems, is just as untowards. > > And now I am going to post a link to an article that I think we should constructively critize to all extents, because it is a public piece, printed publicly for our consumption. I'll start a new post for it. > > Laurie (the one in the NW) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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