Award for Self Control!

See the entry for October 13:

"[Matty] was recognized for his two-year weight control effort,
resulting in the loss of more than 200 pounds without the use of drugs
or surgery."

http://mattyspeaks.blogspot.com/

What about him losing control and getting that fat?

Did we forget about that part of the equation ????


"The Historian" <Spamscone@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> See the entry for October 13:
>
> "[Matty] was recognized for his two-year weight control effort,
> resulting in the loss of more than 200 pounds without the use of drugs
> or surgery."
>
> http://mattyspeaks.blogspot.com/
>

"Karen" <Karen@nobieceforyou.com> wrote in message
news:nOtZg.18$md7.16@newsfe11.lga...
> What about him losing control and getting that fat?
>
> Did we forget about that part of the equation ????
>

And you know this happened how? Some people have been obese since childhood
and are finally learning how to take control of things they didn't know were
going on whether through nature or nurture. That behavior should be
commended rather than having past mistakes rubbed in their faces regularly.

--
the volleyballchick

> "The Historian" <Spamscone@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1161128989.397626.82380@i3g2000cwc.googlegrou ps.com...
>> See the entry for October 13:
>>
>> "[Matty] was recognized for his two-year weight control effort,
>> resulting in the loss of more than 200 pounds without the use of drugs
>> or surgery."
>>
>> http://mattyspeaks.blogspot.com/
>>
>
>

Nice...

1- Some here, not me, were obese all their lives and turned it around...
which means, they didn't "lose control and got themselves fat" it was done
for them before they were old enough to know better.

2- You're missing the "support" part in alt.support.diet...

Lighten up Karen.. how about some humanity with your cereals in the morning?
Will~


"Karen" <Karen@nobieceforyou.com> wrote in message
news:nOtZg.18$md7.16@newsfe11.lga...
> What about him losing control and getting that fat?
>
> Did we forget about that part of the equation ????
>
>
> "The Historian" <Spamscone@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1161128989.397626.82380@i3g2000cwc.googlegrou ps.com...
>> See the entry for October 13:
>>
>> "[Matty] was recognized for his two-year weight control effort,
>> resulting in the loss of more than 200 pounds without the use of drugs
>> or surgery."
>>
>> http://mattyspeaks.blogspot.com/
>>
>
>

You remind me of the old bumper sticker (or a variation thereof): I may be
fat, but you're an asshole and I can lose weight.

ep

"Karen" <Karen@nobieceforyou.com> wrote in message
news:nOtZg.18$md7.16@newsfe11.lga...
> What about him losing control and getting that fat?
>
> Did we forget about that part of the equation ????

Back home we have the whole:

"Yeah I'm drunk, but tomorrow I'll be sober and you'll still be ugly"

;op
Will~

"Edna Pearl" <edna_pearl@BiteMeSpammeryahoo.com> wrote in message
news:iZuZg.81734$QZ1.57933@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> You remind me of the old bumper sticker (or a variation thereof): I may
> be fat, but you're an asshole and I can lose weight.
>
> ep
>
> "Karen" <Karen@nobieceforyou.com> wrote in message
> news:nOtZg.18$md7.16@newsfe11.lga...
>> What about him losing control and getting that fat?
>>
>> Did we forget about that part of the equation ????
>
>

You remind me of one I saw recently. It says"
You're were an ASSHOLE as a kid, An ASSHOLE in school, and now YOUR AN
ASSHOLE FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE..Get used to it, ASSHOLE"




"Edna Pearl" <edna_pearl@BiteMeSpammeryahoo.com> wrote in message
news:iZuZg.81734$QZ1.57933@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
>
>
> "Karen" <Karen@nobieceforyou.com> wrote in message
> news:nOtZg.18$md7.16@newsfe11.lga...
>> What about him losing control and getting that fat?
>>
>> Did we forget about that part of the equation ????
>
>

Yeah, but I can spell.

ep
<snarkle>

"Karen" <Karen@nobieceforyou.com> wrote in message
news:JzvZg.165$Kh.163@newsfe09.lga...
> You remind me of one I saw recently. It says"
> You're were an ASSHOLE as a kid, An ASSHOLE in school, and now YOUR AN
> ASSHOLE FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE..Get used to it, ASSHOLE"
>
>
>
>
> "Edna Pearl" <edna_pearl@BiteMeSpammeryahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:iZuZg.81734$QZ1.57933@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
>>
>>
>> "Karen" <Karen@nobieceforyou.com> wrote in message
>> news:nOtZg.18$md7.16@newsfe11.lga...
>>> What about him losing control and getting that fat?
>>>
>>> Did we forget about that part of the equation ????
>>
>>
>
>

"Karen" <Karen@nobieceforyou.com> wrote in message
news:nOtZg.18$md7.16@newsfe11.lga...
> What about him losing control and getting that fat?
>
> Did we forget about that part of the equation ????
>
>
> "The Historian" <Spamscone@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1161128989.397626.82380@i3g2000cwc.googlegrou ps.com...
>> See the entry for October 13:
>>
>> "[Matty] was recognized for his two-year weight control effort,
>> resulting in the loss of more than 200 pounds without the use of drugs
>> or surgery."
>>
>> http://mattyspeaks.blogspot.com/
>>
>
>


Sure I was out of control, caught in a vicious cycle of poor food choices,
poor self-image, & low self-esteem. Food was always there when friends
weren't. Food doesn't judge, make fun of, tease, beat up, beat down. It took
a doctor with a good heart to lay it out to me point blank, no
sugar-coating - lose weight or die. That same doctor told me that the
surgery was my only option. I went to the orientation, read everything I
could on the internet about it, and ended up here asking questions. What
finally broke through was the simple fact that I was going to have to change
my lifestyle regardless. I could not continue on with what I had been doing
to myself. February 24th, 2004 I made the decision to change no matter what.
I've had many struggles, some downtimes, but through the support of friends
and family I have been able to accomplish what the doctor thought I could
not without surgery. He had even mentioned that in his 35 years of practice
he had never known anyone that was able to accomplish what I have.

Getting recognition for my efforts is just a springboard to be able to reach
out to other people and help them come to the crossroads in their lifestyle
to make a change for the better.


Thanks,


Matty (I weighed more than Jared from Subway)
481/248/225
(starting weight/current weight/goal weight)

First mini goal achieved - 104lbs lost 10/26/04
Second mini goal achieved - 137lbs lost 01/28/05
Third mini goal achieved - 183lbs lost 09/30/05
Fourth mini goal achieved - 204lbs total lost 01/30/06
Fifth mini goal achieved - 233lbs total lost by 08/31/06
Sixt mini goal - 256lbs total lost by 02/24/2007

I like "you're were"

sounds good...
Will~ still learning english

"Edna Pearl" <edna_pearl@BiteMeSpammeryahoo.com> wrote in message
news:UCvZg.304902$QM6.145836@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> Yeah, but I can spell.
>
> ep
> <snarkle>
>
> "Karen" <Karen@nobieceforyou.com> wrote in message
> news:JzvZg.165$Kh.163@newsfe09.lga...
>> You remind me of one I saw recently. It says"
>> You're were an ASSHOLE as a kid, An ASSHOLE in school, and now YOUR AN
>> ASSHOLE FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE..Get used to it, ASSHOLE"
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "Edna Pearl" <edna_pearl@BiteMeSpammeryahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:iZuZg.81734$QZ1.57933@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
>>>
>>>
>>> "Karen" <Karen@nobieceforyou.com> wrote in message
>>> news:nOtZg.18$md7.16@newsfe11.lga...
>>>> What about him losing control and getting that fat?
>>>>
>>>> Did we forget about that part of the equation ????
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Congratulations on your much deserved award, Matty, and thanks for posting!
You are an inspiration!

ep

"Matty (I Weighed More Than Jared From Subway)" <Idontthinkso@spammy.net>
wrote in message news:12jd21ef1qsrva7@corp.supernews.com...
> Sure I was out of control, caught in a vicious cycle of poor food choices,
> poor self-image, & low self-esteem. Food was always there when friends
> weren't. Food doesn't judge, make fun of, tease, beat up, beat down. It
> took a doctor with a good heart to lay it out to me point blank, no
> sugar-coating - lose weight or die. That same doctor told me that the
> surgery was my only option. I went to the orientation, read everything I
> could on the internet about it, and ended up here asking questions. What
> finally broke through was the simple fact that I was going to have to
> change my lifestyle regardless. I could not continue on with what I had
> been doing to myself. February 24th, 2004 I made the decision to change no
> matter what. I've had many struggles, some downtimes, but through the
> support of friends and family I have been able to accomplish what the
> doctor thought I could not without surgery. He had even mentioned that in
> his 35 years of practice he had never known anyone that was able to
> accomplish what I have.
>
> Getting recognition for my efforts is just a springboard to be able to
> reach out to other people and help them come to the crossroads in their
> lifestyle to make a change for the better.
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> Matty (I weighed more than Jared from Subway)
> 481/248/225
> (starting weight/current weight/goal weight)
>
> First mini goal achieved - 104lbs lost 10/26/04
> Second mini goal achieved - 137lbs lost 01/28/05
> Third mini goal achieved - 183lbs lost 09/30/05
> Fourth mini goal achieved - 204lbs total lost 01/30/06
> Fifth mini goal achieved - 233lbs total lost by 08/31/06
> Sixt mini goal - 256lbs total lost by 02/24/2007
>

You're an inspiration Matty!!
Will~

"Matty (I Weighed More Than Jared From Subway)" <Idontthinkso@spammy.net>
wrote in message news:12jd21ef1qsrva7@corp.supernews.com...
> Sure I was out of control, caught in a vicious cycle of poor food choices,
> poor self-image, & low self-esteem. Food was always there when friends
> weren't. Food doesn't judge, make fun of, tease, beat up, beat down. It
> took a doctor with a good heart to lay it out to me point blank, no
> sugar-coating - lose weight or die. That same doctor told me that the
> surgery was my only option. I went to the orientation, read everything I
> could on the internet about it, and ended up here asking questions. What
> finally broke through was the simple fact that I was going to have to
> change my lifestyle regardless. I could not continue on with what I had
> been doing to myself. February 24th, 2004 I made the decision to change no
> matter what. I've had many struggles, some downtimes, but through the
> support of friends and family I have been able to accomplish what the
> doctor thought I could not without surgery. He had even mentioned that in
> his 35 years of practice he had never known anyone that was able to
> accomplish what I have.
>
> Getting recognition for my efforts is just a springboard to be able to
> reach out to other people and help them come to the crossroads in their
> lifestyle to make a change for the better.
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> Matty (I weighed more than Jared from Subway)
> 481/248/225
> (starting weight/current weight/goal weight)
>
> First mini goal achieved - 104lbs lost 10/26/04
> Second mini goal achieved - 137lbs lost 01/28/05
> Third mini goal achieved - 183lbs lost 09/30/05
> Fourth mini goal achieved - 204lbs total lost 01/30/06
> Fifth mini goal achieved - 233lbs total lost by 08/31/06
> Sixt mini goal - 256lbs total lost by 02/24/2007
>

Matty (I Weighed More Than Jared From Subway) wrote:
> "Karen" <Karen@nobieceforyou.com> wrote in message
> news:nOtZg.18$md7.16@newsfe11.lga...
> > What about him losing control and getting that fat?
> >
> > Did we forget about that part of the equation ????
> >
> >
> > "The Historian" <Spamscone@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:1161128989.397626.82380@i3g2000cwc.googlegrou ps.com...
> >> See the entry for October 13:
> >>
> >> "[Matty] was recognized for his two-year weight control effort,
> >> resulting in the loss of more than 200 pounds without the use of drugs
> >> or surgery."
> >>
> >> http://mattyspeaks.blogspot.com/
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
> Sure I was out of control, caught in a vicious cycle of poor food choices,
> poor self-image, & low self-esteem. Food was always there when friends
> weren't. Food doesn't judge, make fun of, tease, beat up, beat down. It took
> a doctor with a good heart to lay it out to me point blank, no
> sugar-coating - lose weight or die. That same doctor told me that the
> surgery was my only option. I went to the orientation, read everything I
> could on the internet about it, and ended up here asking questions. What
> finally broke through was the simple fact that I was going to have to change
> my lifestyle regardless. I could not continue on with what I had been doing
> to myself. February 24th, 2004 I made the decision to change no matter what.
> I've had many struggles, some downtimes, but through the support of friends
> and family I have been able to accomplish what the doctor thought I could
> not without surgery. He had even mentioned that in his 35 years of practice
> he had never known anyone that was able to accomplish what I have.
>
> Getting recognition for my efforts is just a springboard to be able to reach
> out to other people and help them come to the crossroads in their lifestyle
> to make a change for the better.
>
>
> Thanks,

Matty,

Please ignore "Karen." She's a notorious troll. Be content with the
well-wishes of your many friends, and realize you've accomplished more
than "Karen" ever will.

Neil
385/285/210

Karen wrote:
> What about him losing control and getting that fat?
>
> Did we forget about that part of the equation ????

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Karen wrote:
> You remind me of one I saw recently. It says"
> You're were an ASSHOLE as a kid, An ASSHOLE in school, and now YOUR AN
> ASSHOLE FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE..Get used to it, ASSHOLE"

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"Karen" <Karen@nobieceforyou.com> wrote in message
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> You remind me of one I saw recently. It says"
> You're were an ASSHOLE as a kid, An ASSHOLE in school, and now YOUR AN
> ASSHOLE FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE..Get used to it, ASSHOLE"

Wow! That certainly makes me respect you more---not! You certainly seem to
have a knack for being unkind!

>
>
>
>
> "Edna Pearl" <edna_pearl@BiteMeSpammeryahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:iZuZg.81734$QZ1.57933@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
>>
>>
>> "Karen" <Karen@nobieceforyou.com> wrote in message
>> news:nOtZg.18$md7.16@newsfe11.lga...
>>> What about him losing control and getting that fat?
>>>
>>> Did we forget about that part of the equation ????
>>
>>
>
>

"Matty (I Weighed More Than Jared From Subway)" <Idontthinkso@spammy.net>
wrote in message news:12jd21ef1qsrva7@corp.supernews.com...
>
>
> "Karen" <Karen@nobieceforyou.com> wrote in message
> news:nOtZg.18$md7.16@newsfe11.lga...
>> What about him losing control and getting that fat?
>>
>> Did we forget about that part of the equation ????
>>
>>
>> "The Historian" <Spamscone@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:1161128989.397626.82380@i3g2000cwc.googlegrou ps.com...
>>> See the entry for October 13:
>>>
>>> "[Matty] was recognized for his two-year weight control effort,
>>> resulting in the loss of more than 200 pounds without the use of drugs
>>> or surgery."
>>>
>>> http://mattyspeaks.blogspot.com/
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
> Sure I was out of control, caught in a vicious cycle of poor food choices,
> poor self-image, & low self-esteem. Food was always there when friends
> weren't. Food doesn't judge, make fun of, tease, beat up, beat down. It
> took a doctor with a good heart to lay it out to me point blank, no
> sugar-coating - lose weight or die. That same doctor told me that the
> surgery was my only option. I went to the orientation, read everything I
> could on the internet about it, and ended up here asking questions. What
> finally broke through was the simple fact that I was going to have to
> change my lifestyle regardless. I could not continue on with what I had
> been doing to myself. February 24th, 2004 I made the decision to change no
> matter what. I've had many struggles, some downtimes, but through the
> support of friends and family I have been able to accomplish what the
> doctor thought I could not without surgery. He had even mentioned that in
> his 35 years of practice he had never known anyone that was able to
> accomplish what I have.
>
> Getting recognition for my efforts is just a springboard to be able to
> reach out to other people and help them come to the crossroads in their
> lifestyle to make a change for the better.

I think that is great, Matty! A doctor told me the same thing--except it
was about my blood pressure, and losing weight was one of the steps in
getting it under control. That was May 12, 2006. I'm now 60 pounds lighter
and still losing. Seeing myself in a mirror, and going on 5K runs with my
daughter are my rewards. I'm am very happy you were recognized for your
tremendous accomplishment!