From Michelle, Age 15 - 02/04/03 - IP#: 63.168.30.xxx  Click here to reply  
I just wanted to say a few things. First: A lot of people, including me, have forgotten what this is here for. This is here for us to HELP each other. As long as i've been here, i've encountered many "fakes" and a lot of discrimination, and you know what? The peole who run this site do a pretty good job of keeping track of it. That doesn't mean that i don't give them a piece of my mind, but we spend so much of our lives being hated by the outside world, we shouldn't have to give people the satisfaction of knowing that they can irritate us, this is OUR OWN place, not theirs. Second: There is another reason why this is here, for us to give each other feedback, I don't see a lot of that going on, and I think we would all apreciate it if each one of you would post something saying what they have learned. We need to make sure that being healthy is our top priority. A lot of people are asking if they are fat, or asking how to lose weight, and if you know, please respond. I try to, but after the 30th time of typing 4 paragraphs to comments, you get a little tired and wonder if anyone does really pay attention. Please share any HEALTHY expiriences or positive expiriences, even goals with us. We would all like to hear from you. Good luck to everyone. ~Michelle
Reply from Liz, Age 18 - 02/05/03  - IP#: 144.136.144.xxx
Michelle, I totally agree with you. I am sick of hearing people say things like "I weigh 120 pounds I am so fat and I want to lose weight to get a boyfriend". They ask for advice again and again. I like coming on this site every now and again but I have to admit it frustrates me because hardly anyone on here actually knows anything about successful dieitng. I lost about 30 pounds through fat and calorie counting, and have recently put it all back on. So I do know what it takes and I want to be able to get back to my goal weight, but whenever I come here and post hardly anyone replies. Anyway, thats just my opinion at this time. However there still are people who have been really helpful. Bye!
 
Reply from henry, Age 14 - 02/04/03  - IP#: 64.154.186.xxx
michelle... u r soo nice to help ppl. i really apperciate your advice and inspiration cuz u hav been overwieght to. ur ideas r great!! i losed wieght from 190 to 164 an im starting to/ get even sorta buff. i made freinds here and i hav more confidence. thanks!! - henry :o)