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2004/07/06, 09:43 PM
:) Hows everyone doing out there? I am fine, just trying to be accepted by everyone around me. When people get going about how I look, what should I do? :surprised:
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2004/07/06, 09:58 PM
Welcome to FT!
You know, sometimes the people who care about us the most are the people who are the hardest on us. People who love us tend to have high expectations, sometimes we can live up to those things and sometimes we can't. How you feel about yourself regardless of the circumstance is what really matters most. When it comes to your weight though, it really means your health and future.
We are glad that you came to FT and we're happy to help you adopt a healthy lifestyle that you can enjoy. There is lots of information and lots of help and encouragement available.
Good luck!
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Anni
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Hard work must have killed somebody
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2004/07/06, 10:06 PM
If they are giving you a compliment say thank you :) if they are judging you give them the biggest smile ever...and if you want to truly accept everyone first start with you. You have to be the one that really makes the difference in how you feel. So either way keep up a smile and keep a healthy lifestyle. The rest is just a matter of opinion. Welcome...........
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2004/07/06, 10:11 PM
What you should do is try not to worry about being accepted and just have fun being you - if people don't like who "you" are that is their problem. If you feel you need a change that is up to you. The hardest thing we can do is try to change for others as we so often fail in our attempts as we aren't doing it for ourselves. As insightful Anni has said, though, if it is in regards to improving your health, that is what keeps you on this earth, so the sooner you get that bull by the horns the better - decide what YOU want and what is important to you, then go for the gusto!
Good to have you on FT and good luck with your goals!
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Veda
MISERY IS OPTIONAL
***When you are up to your ears in trouble, try using the part that is not submerged.
***The difference between a dream and a goal is a plan.
HAVE A GREAT DAY!
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2004/07/07, 03:25 AM
Welcome to FT. We all have problems with acceptance at some point or another, some things are easier to deal with than others. However you choose to deal with it will be right by you. Ignore it or bring it to their attention and point out you don't appreciate it.
If you decide that you need to feel better about yourself, then you have come to the right place! The tools and unending knowledge are right here for you.
Donna
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I knew my parents\' loved me, my bath toys were a toaster and a radio ~ Rodney Dangerfield.
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2004/07/07, 04:26 AM
Feeling the need to change YOU is a big step. Don't let other people make you feel guilty for taking care of YOU. If they can't embrace it, that's their problem, not yours. You always have to do what you feel is right for you. Eventually, the folks that aren't in your corner, will understand. But you can't wait for them....keep doing what you're doing!!!!
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