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I find it really hard to believe that your doctor prescribed Phentermine to you. It should only be prescribed to obese patients short term. If you only have 20 pounds to lose why would he prescribe it to you? Doesn't look to me like you are in the obese BMI category.
 
your pictures look like you depressing your stomach and sucking in on the second photo. it is not relaxed and will not really provide the results the way it should. tthe point of before pictures are not to impress anyone but to show you how you are so you can compare later.
 
And I just wanted to add that for a community that is supposed to support and encourage people of all types and all backgrounds, beliefs, goals, etc, I think it's very sick that you would instantly make someone feel as unwelcome as you did. I did not post pictures of myself for compliments or approval, and especially not for you to attack me. It was something that was hard to ME to do, I posted what I had on this computer at the moment and what you think of the way I was standing or how "obese" or "overweight" you think I am means nothing to me. I am unhappy with the way I look and people like you, who judge others for no reason, certainly do not help anyone. And someone who is not a doctor should not give their medical opinion about a person taking a medication prescribed to them by a medical doctor with over 30 years experience- perhaps you should get off your high pedestal.
 
Blowing off the haters will probably get you more positive feedback than your current overdone reaction. Good luck!
 
So you're judging an entire community on the responses of 2 members over a couple hours?

The only thing I see in the two responses is honest, helpful criticism. Nothing hurtful. What were you expecting, coddling?

I did not post pictures of myself for compliments or approval, and especially not for you to attack me. It was something that was hard to ME to do, I posted what I had on this computer at the moment and what you think of the way I was standing or how "obese" or "overweight" you think I am means nothing to me. I am unhappy with the way I look and people like you, who judge others for no reason, certainly do not help anyone.
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This being the case, why even bother posting a picture at all?

I wish you well in your journey. This site has a lot of helpful advice to offer. Hope you decide to stick around.
 
Ohh... this forum made me giggle some. TaintedDivaDoll, they weren't putting you down or trying to insult you. I think they we're just trying to get more information from you. A lot of doctors won't prescribe phentermine to even obese patients. Maybe she isn't a doctor but it doesn't mean she is dumb and can't express her opinion. There are thousands of people on this website, not everyone will agree with you but when that happens you shouldn't get so offended. Just my two cents.

Hope you find a place that will say what you want to hear!
 
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You guys are truly good at making someone feel welcome. Instead of jumping down my throat, a simple "good luck" or "welcome" would have been nice. I guess nice just doesn't exist these days. Don't worry, I will find a more helpful website, and it won't be one where people tell me what I supposedly "want to hear", it will be one where the people are not bitter jerks.
 
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You guys are truly good at making someone feel welcome. Instead of jumping down my throat, a simple "good luck" or "welcome" would have been nice. I guess nice just doesn't exist these days. Don't worry, I will find a more helpful website, and it won't be one where people tell me what I supposedly "want to hear", it will be one where the people are not bitter jerks.
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No-one jumped down your throat. You're making a mountain out of a molehill. People have questions. That's only natural.

And for what it's worth, I remember seeing your pictures and agree that sucking in so much kills the whole point of posting before/after pictures.
 
I think you are overreacting and blowing this way out of proportion. I see where no one attacked you, just asking questions and providing feedback. You can't get help from a forum if you are not willing to receive feedback or even constructive criticism. You really should chill out and hang around.
 
Ok, take a breath.

First, remember this is a public forum so various opions will be expressed. If you have a problem with a member, you can use the ignore option so you don't have to deal with them.


Second, I didn't see the original post but unless I missed something in the responses then this sounds like a small overreaction. If you do return, maybe we can retry this. If not, we wish you luck on your weight loss journey.
 
Drama!!!

People are only trying to help you with an attitude like yours you will never succeed in your weight loss goals.
 
Generaly if all you wanted was a "welcome" then posting in the Newcomers section is a good idea.

If you want advice / thoughts / possible critique, then posting elsewhere is what you do.

It seems that maybe message boards are not the place for you if you're that sensitive.
 
Aw :(

It looks like you just took it the wrong way, but that's just my opinion.
I think you should have waited a little longer to get more feedback before getting hurt. I've got "vanity" lbs to lose too! lol
 
No offense sweetie but you sound like you're 13 and are overly dramatic. Calm down it's only constructive criticism.

Sounds to me like you were expecting certain comments and got the complete opposite. People don't realize that the way they see themselves is not going to be the same way others see you. It's just unrealistic. A lot of people are in denial.
 
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