If you are happy with yourself and are healthy dont worry..cos there are en who like all different types of women. I fyou aren't happy with yourself or feel you are unhealthy do something about it.

Yogurt is a tricky one. You really want to eat the non fat. You are still getting the good aspects of it without the fat. The fat inclusive ones taste creamier and better of course but a lot of non-fat brands are just as good and you adjust. Same with using non-fat milk. It just takes a little time to get used to it. Then the whole milk or even 1% begins to taste like drinking cream. Much too rich. A lot of dairy is like that. Its good BUT in moderation. And then you get into the simple math aspect of it. Your caloric intake can not exceed your requirements. That’s the easy part though. Also the more exercise you do, the less hungry you will feel over time. It happens quicker than you think. It’s due to the hike in metabolism that WILL happen. Make sure everything else is going okay for you as far as your health of course.

I’m not sure that I ever implied that a healthy diet and plenty of exercise did work for everyone? I also was not directing my comment towards you personally but you had mentioned yogurt is all. Yogurt is a food item that I have noticed being consumed very often by folks attempting to lose weight because they associate it with "healthy eating" It can be and it can not be. That was my point. Sorry if it was misunderstood.

no- not misunderstood. I wasn't arguing with you. It was just a comment in general to some of the other people on here who said pretty much, put down the fork and get off the couch; not those words exactly but that meaning.

And it would be so wonderful for many of us if that was all it took; when my life allows it, I will exercise for 2-4 hours a day. And I prefer healthy foods (yes, quantity is a problem.)

I just hate the stereotype of the fat girl sitting on the couch with a bag of doughnuts. We are not all like that. And Krimsa, I know you didn't imply that we were. This is just a general comment.

Fair enough but you are accusing me yet again of saying things I never did. If anything I have offered nothing but comments concerning health and nutrition. Those are my main concerns here. It’s not about whether or not you will fit into a bathing suit by next summer okay? In fact, I was NEVER speaking directly to you. You seem to feel I am. If you have a problem with certain members that have addressed you in that manner or insulted you, then quote them directly and let them know that. Don't take out your frustrations on the folks that are only trying to help.

cant we all just get along as grown ups...

let the small things roll off...

<--getting out the chocolate covered popcorn balls watching all this!!

Why can't women just say they are fat instead of coming up with some label to hide behind.I'm fat and when you see me its obvious there is junk in the trunk so why do people fear a mere three letter word?

Hi happy to see you here!Always liked youtr posts elsewhere Your a caring person.As to this subject I am not havyset,bbw,fat,tubby or whatever label people use.I say if I need to,"a big girl".You should be honest from start n dating site if your hoping to meet a mate.He will seeyou sometime.There are all types od people who like all types of people.My ex use to say when I was 5'6 114lbs.,"he howabout some meat with those potatoes".He alway wanted me to be heavier.Like I always say,it's wht's inside that counts,the outer crust changes in time anyway.