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Originally Posted by Glendora
How patronizing - and inaccurate. Some of the strongest, most emotionally tough people I know have a biochemical reaction to refined carbs...
Not for nothing, and not to be snippy, I promise, but for someone with neither chemical NOR emotional issues with food, oddly, you're quite overweight like a lot of us - even those you are clucking your tongue at and pitying.
See you in November, and you can tell us all about your emotional superiority then. If chemistry doesn't get you down first. And no, I'm not hoping for that. But there are times that we end up (no pun intended) eating our words. I hope this isn't one of those times for you. Good luck.
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What on Earth did I say to incite this type of response from you? If I have offended any of you, I am truly sorry. I do not come here to feel superior to anyone else. I come here for support, because I acknowledge my own problems and that I am not perfect.
I absolutely never meant to 'patronize' anyone, and certainly have not "clucked my tongue" at anyone. Remember, text makes it difficult to comprehend someone's mannerisms and attitude.
Someone asked how I became to be overweight to begin with. I will answer that question: I didn't know about carbs and tried eating a low fat celery grilled chicken diet for years. I was uneducated about nutrition and simply didn't know how to eat. So I became overweight. Not due to compulsive or emotional eating. Is that a put-down to those who eat emotionally?
No.
My comment about going to the pantry when I'm hungry simply meant I used to go carb hunting (what do you put in the pantry? cereal, breads, peanut butter, jelly etc...). Atkins broke that nasty habit. Not I go to my refrigerator, which is carb-free.
That was the only 'point' I was making. I was speaking figuratively. I am thankful for the help of this forum in allowing me to achieve my goals. I am no longer legally obese and am continuing to lose weight at a reasonable pace. I have 0 carb cravings whatsoever. I call myself a "meataterian" as a light-hearted joke now.
As far as the weak of cheating goes, I value your responses and have made a decision. I thank everyone for their input. I read every post.