Weight-Loss The Super Awesome Mega Challenge PICTURES!!!

[ChefChiTown]

I wish I hadn't actually looked at this thread.

Now I'm not so sure I want to be a part of this anymore. Guess it's a nice idea, but there's already some cliques forming, and that is something that makes me sick.

I thought this was a competition in which people are supposed to help each other, but I guess it was stupid to believe something like that really works on an internet forum.

There's always some people who think they are better than others. And people who approve stuff like that. Not for me though, thanks.

Who cares about little cliques? This isn't high school, you know? Don't let something this stupid interfer with your desire to be in this contest and lose weight with everybody.

With that being said, I do want to address something that I've noticed and I feel the need to say something to everybody...





All of this drama has to stop. I noticed that it's cooled down, and that's good, but don't let it happen again. First of all, this isn't a popularity contest; it's a weight loss contest. We're not here to be the "cool" one. We're not here to make ourselves feel like we're "better" than other people. We're here to lose weight and get healthy.

Secondly, this is the internet. None of us actually KNOW one another, so stop taking things so God damned seriously. If somebody says something that you don't like, act like an adult and ignore it. Don't take every little comment to heart and act as if everybody is attacking you. Grow up, realize that you're talking to people on the internet (that you don't even know) and just get over it. In a situation like this, it's not a case of "easier said than done"; It's just DONE.

Reading through some of the posts in various threads really makes me question as to how old people in this contest really are, because there is a lot of juvenile, childish bullshit going on. "But, Chef...you talk about boobs and weiners!!!" Yeah, you're right...I do. But, I don't hide behind a computer, get into elementary internet fights and then spend a whole day whining about it. It's so ridiculous that people get into heated battles with one another on the internet and genuinely let it effect them to the point that they'll purposely sit around, just waiting to respond with some insulting remark. That will get you nowhere. It just makes you look stupid. And, when that happens, it's nobody's fault but your own.

When I was in high school, about a thousand people called me a fag; "Chef, you FAAAAAG", "That Chef dude is such a fag", "That fag Chef is a loser"...did I take their insults to heart? No. Fuck no. Even though I was still a child, I acted like an adult, realized that they were just being childish idiots and let it slide off of me. Everybody here needs to do the same.

We came here to lose weight, so that is what we'll do. I'm not going to sit back and let people who genuinely want to get healthy be discouraged from continuing on, just because some of us feel like being overly-sensitive and overly-opinionated idiots. There is no need to attack anybody (for any reason) and there is no need to cry like a baby either.

GROW UP

PS - If you feel yourself getting upset, just remember...

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[Disciple]

i agree with chef this is the internet most people let loose here they dont mean anything buy it

 

[Disciple]

I don't know if it makes any difference, but I'm considering pulling out of the challenge.

Dont do it come on lets do this chick its not for other people its for you so forget them

There's been some stuff said on the picture thread that just completely ruined it for me. Not just the challenge, but the forum as a whole.

Thats life chick people just learn from there mistakes

This is the only place I have to talk about weight loss and anything related to it, so I don't want to lose that, but some of the stuff that has been said on the other thread, and that seems to be widely accepted by everybody, is just not acceptable to me.


its not accepted from me....i made light of the situation the best way i knew how but like i said thats life chick we gotta push through it.....look at it this way if these people were in bed and uncontrollably vomiting on them selves because they were so sick.....its the same thing here all the foul language and insults...its not who they really are its just the nastyness coming out in them just like purifying gold it has to go through the fire before it comes out pure my sista


At the moment I wouldn't really feel comfortable writing anything simply because I would expect some sort of stupid, uncalled for comment, followed by some abuse. I have enough of that in real life, I certainly don't need any more of that on a forum that is supposed to be supportive.

I support you chick, you can do this

But since everybody else seems to be okay with that kind of behaviour and even actively supports it......oh well. It was nice while it lasted I guess.

Doesnt have to be over ......give it another shot

i hey i gained 7 pounds over the week and i am depressed so depressed but lets rock this

 

[Wild Vulpix]

I apologize San. See, the thing is, I've been "living" on the internet for nearly ten years. What I used to find really offensive, I simply... don't anymore. Like Chef said, this is just the internet, not real life, so when I see a fight break out or drama, I find it silly or funny because it's so stupid. But if they want to fight, they're going to. Everybody does: Brothers and sisters, best friends, spouses, and even strangers. I'm sure it's going to happen again too--22 weeks (154 days) is a long time.

I don't see any cliques though? (Though I don't really pay attention to that sort of thing either.)

Again though, I'm sorry if I made you, or anybody else, uncomfortable.

 

[San2]

Okay, I just spent nearly an hour on the eliptical. Usually I can do 15 minutes. But I was so......so.....so damn angry that it seemed to give me some extra energy.

Now I'm out of breath, my lungs are splattered all over the TV screen, but surprisingly enough, I feel better.

When I came on earlier and read this thread, it pissed me off good style. I didn't want anything to do with it anymore. I was disappointed at what it had turned into.

I had some time to think about things though, and to read through the responses and PMs. And I realised that giving up on the challenge wouldn't change anything. I would just punish myself for something that's totally not my fault. And why should I do that? We have a good thing going here, and I really shouldn't let a selected few spoil what was a good thing for me so far.

I know that Chef and Michelley have put a tremendous amount of work into this, and I shouldn't be so easily ready to give up on it just because there is something I don't like.

So I decided to do what most of you suggested - I will stay in the challenge, try my best to be supportive and do the best I can...I won't win, but for me, it's never been about that. It's about the support and being amongst people who go through the same stuff that I do. Maybe that makes my earlier reaction a little more understandable, or at least I hope so.

I'm not a drama queen (at least I'm trying not to be) and more often than not I will ignore things if I don't like them. There was just something about this that totally rubbed me the wrong way. Still does. But I'll take the advice, and won't let it get me down. There's plenty of people here who are supportive and who are doing this for the right reasons, and I want to be one of them. So from now on, I'll take the advice, ignore stuff that I don't like, and get on with it.

Thanks Disciple and Chef for the verbal kick in the backside (even though you might not have realised you were giving me one....*lol*), and everybody else for their encouraging and sometimes downright wise words.

I'm done babbling now....sorry about the whole thing.

 

[LillyTame]

I'm glad you decided to stay San. I at one point felt the same way and I didnt want to be associated with the negativity when outsiders read through the thread, but I realized "fuck it, there are more positive people on here then not". For some reason most people don't pay much attention to me anyway lol. I guess cause I seem to write about simple stuff, like my cats lol. But I'm an emotional eater and when I'm sad I eat, so I write to avoid eating...annnnnnywho...point is....dwell on the positive and try your best to ignore the negative.

 

[San2]

I'm glad you decided to stay San. I at one point felt the same way and I didnt want to be associated with the negativity when outsiders read through the thread, but I realized "fuck it, there are more positive people on here then not". For some reason most people don't pay much attention to me anyway lol. I guess cause I seem to write about simple stuff, like my cats lol. But I'm an emotional eater and when I'm sad I eat, so I write to avoid eating...annnnnnywho...point is....dwell on the positive and try your best to ignore the negative.

I don't mind 'simple stuff' at all....it's what is important to us. I have cats, love them to bits, so I can relate.

And you're right....positive only, negative just goes onto the ignore list from now on. Even though....maybe if I read through all the bad stuff once a week, it will help me shed some more pounds when I work the frustration off on the eliptical?? Just wondering.....*lol*

 

[aprilhunny]

I'm out
PEACE

 

[LillyTame]

I don't mind 'simple stuff' at all....it's what is important to us. I have cats, love them to bits, so I can relate.

And you're right....positive only, negative just goes onto the ignore list from now on. Even though....maybe if I read through all the bad stuff once a week, it will help me shed some more pounds when I work the frustration off on the eliptical?? Just wondering.....*lol*

lol....maybe, but let's hope there is no more of it. We're gonna have to find something else to get you moving. I've only worked out once this week....my excuse...been studying for this bitch of a test I have today. Leaving now for it....everyone wish me luck...cause if I bomb it......someone please hide all the food delivery fliers lol.

 

[San2]

lol....maybe, but let's hope there is no more of it. We're gonna have to find something else to get you moving. I've only worked out once this week....my excuse...been studying for this bitch of a test I have today. Leaving now for it....everyone wish me luck...cause if I bomb it......someone please hide all the food delivery fliers lol.

Well, studies are more important than exercise.....wait....did I just say that?? *lol*

Anyway, best of luck, fingers crossed here! I'm sure everything will go great and you'll get through it with flying colours! No food needed!!

 

[dwwise83]

Good luck on your test! Afterwards you can always do some yoga to relax and unwind. I SOOO wish I could afford Bikram Yoga, that would be the perfect workout before a weigh-in. Too bad it's like $80/month... I didn't even pay 1/2 of that for a full gym membership.

 

[asphaltaddict]

i just want to go on the redord for saying that chef is my hero and Disciple and San are my inspiration! Chef you bring a level head to the group and San and Disciple have already come so far I look at them and envy. You guys are great!!!!

 

[A_CRUCE_SALUS]

Has anyone taken their measurements again since they first did them? I origionally took mine on 3/30 and got frustrated with the scale. the other day so I retook them and low and behold... I see some changes in that tape measure!

 

[dwwise83]

Has anyone taken their measurements again since they first did them? I origionally took mine on 3/30 and got frustrated with the scale. the other day so I retook them and low and behold... I see some changes in that tape measure!

That's awesome!!!! I haven't taken mine again, but I look forward to it this weekend. I've done well this week with food and exercise but I have a feeling I am only going to maintain. That's the way it's been with me lately. I lose 3-5 pounds 1 week, then maintain for 1-2 weeks after that. Since I lost 3.5 pounds last week I will probably not lose anything this week, damnit

Maybe my measurements will go down though!

 

[A_CRUCE_SALUS]

I know it get frustrating big time.. I was reading your journal and I have really thought about hiding my scale in my trunk too hahah!!! The measurements definately gave me a boost! Im eager to take them for Sundays report. Im sure you will have lost inches. Ill be upset if I dont go down in weight. Last week I was down 4.4 - from the prev week.. I seem to flucuate like you do. BLAH!

 

[San2]

i just want to go on the redord for saying that chef is my hero and Disciple and San are my inspiration! Chef you bring a level head to the group and San and Disciple have already come so far I look at them and envy. You guys are great!!!!

awww, thanks!

But I think we are all heroes and an inspiration in our own way. It's not the amount we lost already, or are planning on losing, it's the fact that we're all doing our best to get rid of those extra pounds, no matter how many or few there might be. We're all doing something that a lot of people might not think we can, and we're proving them all wrong. We're facing the challenge head on and stick with it, even if it gets difficult. We should all give ourselves a big pat on the back, and be proud of ourselves!!!

 

[Disciple]

i just want to go on the redord for saying that chef is my hero and Disciple and San are my inspiration! Chef you bring a level head to the group and San and Disciple have already come so far I look at them and envy. You guys are great!!!!

wow....i dont know what a redord is but i sure am honored to be on it lol, thanks assphault that really does mean alot man i think your a cool guy and see you posting alot and your an inspiration too my man we all are just for being here and not giving up

 

[BansheeBabe]

Chef for President!!

 

[asphaltaddict]

wow....i dont know what a redord is but i sure am honored to be on it lol, thanks assphault that really does mean alot man i think your a cool guy and see you posting alot and your an inspiration too my man we all are just for being here and not giving up

We all know i can't type lol. redord was supposed to say record. I might be a newbie but i'm here to stay!

 

[Disciple]

We all know i can't type lol. redord was supposed to say record. I might be a newbie but i'm here to stay!

i am glad your here to stay