Kristi - Okay, I just had to jump in too. I saw a part of what was going on, but decided to take my post elsewhere because her original post gave me an "icky" feeling in my gutt. I even felt something in me rising that was not good, not uplifting, and like I said, that was her first response to you... However I also want to say that when I read this post, my heart about fell to my stomach because my first thought was it was ME that had offended you!!! I know this will sound terrible, but I'm so relieved it wasn't me!!!
Now, getting past the "me" in this... Kristi - there are plenty of people out there just looking for a way to be "bigger" by putting someone else down. Unfortunately, it was you this time that got the hammer. BUT, I always try to ask my boys - Did we learn something here? And my answer is - "YES"!
We learned that the majority of people here (until last night my experience has been 100%) want the very best for each other so much that they will rally around with their support in the bad times and celebrate with you in the good times. At this time, there are a bunch of "chickies" telling you how much we care about you and how proud we are of what you have achieved. So, don't let a "rotten apple" spoil the whole bunch for you! Suzanne has "picked that rotten apple out" to prevent that from her standpoint - so now it's up to you... Are you going to let her deprive US of your input, experience, and great attitude?!? I sincerely hope not!!! This was a "giant" in your life and even though you're feeling like that giant got you, actually what you're finding out is that one of the darts shot on your behalf destroyed that giant. Now, you've got to decide if you're going walk over that giant in victory and go forth into the next part of your LAWL experience with that mighty force on your side - or go on without us.
I hope you'll decide to do it with us!
Hugs and great thoughts coming your way!!!

Hello Ladies
I've only been on a few weeks but have been thrilled so far with what I have found on the site and the feedback I received from my first post about being POP 100% over Thanksgiving and then gaining. It's amazing what weight loss does to people. Personally it is a journey and a battle (I've nearly been charged with assault many times for the things I would like to do to my scale) and once you start to lose it is amazing I have found that some people you would always think would be in your corner may try to sabotage your efforts or envy your weight loss. We all know those 'well meaning' friends or family that try to get you to 'just have a bite/drink', it's a holiday, 'surely one night won't matter and I'm sure we all also know people that make those hidden comments once you start to lose. They may put down the program you are on, scoff at your portion sizes, tell you they never had to worry about losing or went on a better program etc. I think as a whole we can all say those people really lack something in their life. Being a newbie I don't know about this person but if they did do well previously with their loss and now have no kindness to offer to those of us that do it an average pace than her place is alone. She is off the boards, probably has a pretty sad existance with no support or encouragement around her or maybe she gained it back and is lashing out.
From what I have seen in a few short weeks this is the most wonderful place and I look forward to getting to know you better and all the other fabulous women (and men). With a 3 year old and 20 month old I don't get on often but when I do I read each and every one of your wonderful and inspiring posts.
Don't let one bad example take you away from something you love!! You motivate the rest of us!

Kristi: Please don't stay away. You are so important to everyone's success. And we are important to yours. Listen to what everyone else has said.....

We Are In This Together!!!!!!!!

Hey Kristi,
Don't you dare leave!!! This is a support group for when we do good and also when we do bad. The person that wrote those posts was attacked by PM when I was pretty new on here and she was hurt and attacked back. I am floored by her sending a nasty PM to Suzanne. I would have to agree about her being drunk or something because I would never have seen what she said coming, especially in the second thread that got deleted very fast last night thanks to Suzanne. She did have her share of struggles along with all the rest of us. That's something to remember, never forget where you came from and where you have been. Use what you are going through to make you a more compassionate caring person, not to think that you are better than everybody else because you have succeeded on what you have set out to do.

Hey Kristi, As you know, I was here last night. I still have no clue why she would go after you, and then Lea Ann, the way she did. It is true that there are weirdos lurking. It is also true that there are many, many folks lurking that are gaining a ton of inspiration from this wonderful group. We would probably be shocked to know just how many folks are benefitting from our WL journeys. You are a great friend and support to so many of us, and I would hate to see you go away.

BTW, HUGE thanks from me too Suzanne!

Kristi-
Please stay around. I had gotten your pm's-but Suzanne beat me to it, as I was away from my computer for the evening.

There is always going to be an unsupportive and negative person everywhere we go. There is a phrase I recall that applies here:

The best revenge is living WELL.



Please stay around-you have a lot of supporters and good friends here.



Aphil

Wow..I missed it all..Kristi..I sooo appreciate all your support given to me since I joined over a month ago.....I will watch for such things in the future...People are great here...we all have ups and downs and deal with different issues. continued support from you all is important...This rally shows it...come back and we will watch!!!!

Kristi- I am fairly new to the board but it appears to me that you have a TON of support and LOTS of people who care about you. I hope you decide to stay around because I will need YOUR support! :-)

Hugs!
Debbie_Nashville