GLBT Help: My Sis just came out to 2 me; did I do ok?

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Wednesday July 01, 2009 · 2:54 PM PDT

2009/07/01 · 14:54

Ok, so I have this adrenaline rush going on right now and I don't know why. I guess partly it is because she chose to confide in me as far as the family is concerned. Part of it is the weird pressure of wanting to do everything perfect...the way you dreamed it in your head on anticipating a gay child. Part of it is the feeling of knowing your little sis is growing up and making big, more adult decisions and she is letting you be a part of it. And part of it is the satisfaction of knowing that you must have done something right for her to feel comfortable to pick you - and to have her tell you that you did a good job of 'dealing' with it.

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Friday April 03, 2009 · 5:10 PM PDT

2009/04/03 · 17:10

So in deciding to do another diary I was stumped as to what my next topic would be. What I had previously thought would be a good sequence (sort of going through an beginning nutrition grad class) was not necessarily what people were having problems with, nor what the poll results said. I also noticed, which was to be expected, that people were in significantly different stages of change (for lack of a better way of stating it for those familiar with interventions).

Most people that are overweight know that they are and have thought about changing it. By definition, people that responded in my previous diary were beyond that point. And most respondents had made or are in the process of making changes to lose excess weight. As we know it is not easy and takes a significant investment of time and energy. So in deciding what to write about I remembered a comment by a crazy chicken killer [I wouldn't want to mention names;-)] that was familiar with a lot of the previous diary but still found something (educational and worthwhile I hope) that she did not know. So clearly a mix basic info, more advanced info and some hopefully helpful advice seems like the prescription. Hopefully there is something for everyone.

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Do you read the nutritional panel on the sides of packages?

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Do you read the nutritional panel on the sides of packages?

yes

138 votes

4 votes

Fat Friday: Understanding Weight Loss

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Friday March 27, 2009 · 12:53 PM PDT

2009/03/27 · 12:53

So this is my first diary here after almost 2 years of lurking and 1 of random commenting. I never knew what my first diary would be but I had some ideas. suffice to say I never thought it would be about nutrition and weight loss.

Last night I got into a 'pissing' match with someone here that really got to me. On reflection I know that they meant well so I should have taken it a little easier on them - we are all friends here and have people's best interest at heart. I believe that to be a core value of being a democrat, progressive, and/or librul.

In America it is clear we have an obesity problem and many people suffer without the tools to attack the problem head on. So I want to give a few bits of info that are common sense in the fat fight. These things should not be controversial but they may be to some. Then I will give my opinion on more controversial topics.

Follow me over the bump.

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What is your toughest challenge with weight?

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What is your toughest challenge with weight?

I have no problem with my weight...yet!

4 votes

Having the time to cook healthy alternative

6 votes

Having the time to cook at all so I eat out a lot

5 votes

Finding time to work out

18 votes

Not knowing how to exercise

0 votes

Portion control - I hoover whatever is in front of me

33 votes

That damn pie!

18 votes

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