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MissMillie

(38,416 posts)
33. to each his/her own
Fri Jan 10, 2014, 04:15 PM
Jan 2014

and I guess I really do mean that.

I thought up about 4 or 5 different things to say to your statement, and then I realized that when I was big I used to hate it when people lectured me about all the "bad" things about being big. So I won't do that to you.

I think it's wonderful that you like yourself.

At the same time, I'm glad I liked myself enough to take the steps necessary to relieve my own pain (which apparently isn't an issue for you, and I'm glad for that too).

I used to be fat [View all] MissMillie Jan 2014 OP
Thank you for this post. QC Jan 2014 #1
This message was self-deleted by its author phasma ex machina Jan 2014 #60
A good reminder... Mike Nelson Jan 2014 #2
We should never be defined by what we weigh. PassingFair Jan 2014 #3
great post. mahina Jan 2014 #4
surgery MissMillie Jan 2014 #5
Thank you for mentioning the potential side effects of gastric bypass Gormy Cuss Jan 2014 #11
an ethical bariatric surgery program MissMillie Jan 2014 #13
They will not operate on anyone over 63 classykaren Jan 2014 #77
That's not true. I have an acquaintance who was 66 at the time of her surgery and she did very well auntAgonist Jan 2014 #86
Just curious....cause I know next to nothing about gastric bypass surgery beaglelover Jan 2014 #107
Thank you. Catherine Vincent Jan 2014 #6
Thank you for posting BlueState Jan 2014 #7
Absolutely true... regnaD kciN Jan 2014 #72
Also true. BlueMTexpat Jan 2014 #79
they got mocked for their appearance, though. BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2014 #96
Thank you! redqueen Jan 2014 #8
Most people outgrow jokes based upon physical features Live and Learn Jan 2014 #9
This is excellent! Le Taz Hot Jan 2014 #10
Your MIND is the essence of who you are HockeyMom Jan 2014 #12
knr Douglas Carpenter Jan 2014 #14
thank you Marrah_G Jan 2014 #15
Miss Millie Dorian Gray Jan 2014 #16
Thank you so much for your eloquent "vent" chervilant Jan 2014 #17
Your last sentence is the best one on here. Thank You classykaren Jan 2014 #78
+1 catrose Jan 2014 #90
Oh boy, my dear MissMillie... CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2014 #18
First off, BRAVO for your weight loss! AAO Jan 2014 #19
I absolutely empathize with you...I was a fat kid angstlessk Jan 2014 #20
You Rock it, MissMillie Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2014 #21
I've been fat and thin wryter2000 Jan 2014 #22
MissMillie, good post. I myself have lost 124 pounds and for the first time in years roguevalley Jan 2014 #23
Thank you. I am tired of seeing hatred and bigorty defended here at DU. nt Demo_Chris Jan 2014 #24
Vent away Beaverhausen Jan 2014 #25
hello friend! MissMillie Jan 2014 #26
Well done! Can I ask you something honestly? Barack_America Jan 2014 #27
Well, as I said in an earlier reply MissMillie Jan 2014 #30
Thank you very much - great post. klook Jan 2014 #28
We are above criticism for physical appearance. That's a Rush behavior. Sienna86 Jan 2014 #29
i like being fat FatBuddy Jan 2014 #31
to each his/her own MissMillie Jan 2014 #33
i made a major breakthrough FatBuddy Jan 2014 #37
But sometimes pipi_k Jan 2014 #82
you have love to yourself FatBuddy Jan 2014 #84
I've lost 40 pounds since January of 2013. closeupready Jan 2014 #32
Very nicely put. Bravo to you. Shrike47 Jan 2014 #34
Thank you, MissMillie tom_kelly Jan 2014 #35
No one asked you out? KamaAina Jan 2014 #36
Love this post Grateful for Hope Jan 2014 #88
Thank you! Matariki Jan 2014 #38
Thank you for speaking out. KitSileya Jan 2014 #39
Oh, wow, i can relate to your post laundry_queen Jan 2014 #44
You speak for a whole lot of us, Miss Millie nolabear Jan 2014 #40
Thanks for this! n/t PasadenaTrudy Jan 2014 #41
As A Person Who Watches My Weight Every Single ChiciB1 Jan 2014 #42
Good post. laundry_queen Jan 2014 #43
This is an excellent post Grateful for Hope Jan 2014 #91
Wow. sounds like you went through a lot. laundry_queen Jan 2014 #98
I also had abuse from my dad Grateful for Hope Jan 2014 #99
I'm so sorry to hear that laundry_queen Jan 2014 #101
Thanks for validating my thoughts, laundry_queen Grateful for Hope Jan 2014 #102
thanks, laundry_queen Grateful for Hope Jan 2014 #108
Great post, thank you! :). nt arthritisR_US Jan 2014 #45
thx for sharing your story Liberal_in_LA Jan 2014 #46
Thank you for your post. nt. NCTraveler Jan 2014 #47
thank you Miss Millie Skittles Jan 2014 #48
The only reason I felt it could have been an issue was the "too much is never enough" implied.... Spitfire of ATJ Jan 2014 #49
This was not a school day for me noamnety Jan 2014 #50
It's never as simple as "getting a sense of humor" when you're a consistent target of ridicule. nomorenomore08 Jan 2014 #110
I was there too, MissMillie.. annabanana Jan 2014 #51
I hear you - TBF Jan 2014 #52
Congrats on the weight loss... awoke_in_2003 Jan 2014 #53
If republicans mocked JFK for his back-brace and constant diarrhea, DU would be furious. arcane1 Jan 2014 #54
I thank you so dearly. KentuckyWoman Jan 2014 #55
My favorite post of the day mokawanis Jan 2014 #56
Exctly nadinbrzezinski Jan 2014 #57
Congrats on your weight loss...My sister was close to 400lbs HipChick Jan 2014 #58
I used to be fat too. Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #59
For somebody who loves science I love that statement nadinbrzezinski Jan 2014 #61
My excuse was that I was too damn lazy. Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #62
Once again, it is not a moral failing. nadinbrzezinski Jan 2014 #65
Congrats on your efforts BuddhaGirl Jan 2014 #95
i think there is a huge difference between 35 lbs overweight La Lioness Priyanka Jan 2014 #64
According to the BMI Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #66
Also between reducing for six months wickerwoman Jan 2014 #73
So if we just shame and ridicule every obese person enough, they'll all lose weight... nomorenomore08 Jan 2014 #111
Yeah. Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #112
If it's someone close to you whose weight you're concerned about, then that's one thing. nomorenomore08 Jan 2014 #113
Anyone who's in the public eye... Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #114
I understand that argument, but it's too similar to those who try to rationalize, for instance, nomorenomore08 Jan 2014 #115
I hope everyone reads your moving post BainsBane Jan 2014 #63
K&R! DeSwiss Jan 2014 #67
Thank you for this post. NYC_SKP Jan 2014 #68
I've lost 85 lbs. I mostly agree with you, with just a little qualification. Silent3 Jan 2014 #69
Well said! Thank you for telling your story. liberal_at_heart Jan 2014 #70
Thank you for sharing. Sadly, people are superficial. merrily Jan 2014 #71
Thank you! a la izquierda Jan 2014 #74
Post removed Post removed Jan 2014 #75
Very well said ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2014 #76
Damn straight. cinnabonbon Jan 2014 #80
The same is true for people who bully, drink too much, make stupid choices, or go into politics Android3.14 Jan 2014 #81
What do you mean "You have no authority or experience that gives you the right..." auntAgonist Jan 2014 #89
No. Android3.14 Jan 2014 #100
This is such an excellent post Grateful for Hope Jan 2014 #83
Congratulations and thank you for your story. That said, BMI is flawed (not b/c muscle) MillennialDem Jan 2014 #85
Waist size matters too TexasBushwhacker Jan 2014 #94
Yes it is expressed as a range, but it it is still fundamentally flawed for height/weight squared! MillennialDem Jan 2014 #97
Those who are uncomfortable in their own skin (even if it's not readily apparent) are the ones auntAgonist Jan 2014 #87
Late night comedians haven't got the message. B Calm Jan 2014 #92
An old proverb packman Jan 2014 #93
I used to be thin Warpy Jan 2014 #103
As a person with asthma, Jamaal510 Jan 2014 #104
I'm sure those who risk their very life on surgery to get control over their eating would liberal_at_heart Jan 2014 #105
Morbid obesity is increasingly seen not as a moral failing nadinbrzezinski Jan 2014 #109
Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2014 #106
Good for you Ms. Millie burfman Feb 2014 #116
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