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Could I be on Dr. Phil?

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Paul - 30 Mar 2004 20:00 GMT
Hi everyone,

 As some of you know I've always enjoyed Dr. Phil's weight loss shows and
have read his book, and followed his teachings.  Anyway, I was watching his
show the other day and he said if you want to be on my show to send in your
story.  So I went to his web site and told him that he had been able to do
what the Army and Marines haven't, and that is to get me to a healthy
weight.  I explained about my accident and ballooning up afterward, even
though I wasn't in the best shape before and that after being inspired by
his writing his book I've lost 102 pounds in 7 months and they wrote back to
me.

 I sent one of his people a couple pictures of me and if they like what
they see I guess I could be on his show in the future.  I really don't
expect this to happen, but how cool would that be!  Oh well I just wanted to
share that with you guys.

Take care,

Paul
300/198/175
Beverly - 30 Mar 2004 20:10 GMT
> Hi everyone,
>
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> Paul
> 300/198/175

Hey....we can say we knew you before you became famous <G>

It would be neat if you ended up on the show.  For this I would even
re-learn how to program my vcr so I could tape it.

Beverly
A Ross - 30 Mar 2004 21:25 GMT
> Hey....we can say we knew you before you became famous
> <G>
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>
> Beverly

Then you'll teach me, right?

Amy (techtarded)
Beverly - 30 Mar 2004 22:02 GMT
> > Hey....we can say we knew you before you became famous
> > <G>
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>
> Amy (techtarded)

The vcr in the living room has been flashing at me since the last power
outage but I solved the problem - I scooted a small vase in front of it so
I don't have to look at it.

My kids laugh because I ask them to reprogram my keyless garage door opener
and the 'thingy' in the van that opens the garage doors.  They said anyone
who does computer programming should be able to handle a garage door
opener<g>  I always tell them I spent all my brain cells at work and have
none left for home.  I just find it aggravating to have to get the
instruction manuals out.

Beverly
SnugBear - 31 Mar 2004 02:36 GMT
"Beverly"  wrote:

> The vcr in the living room has been flashing at me since the last
> power outage but I solved the problem - I scooted a small vase in
> front of it so I don't have to look at it.

I'll do your vcr if you'll do my phone? <sigh>

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OceanView - 31 Mar 2004 04:59 GMT
> "Beverly"  wrote:
>
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>
> I'll do your vcr if you'll do my phone? <sigh>

If you folks can figure all that out, can you tell me what women
want, and how do I get it?
That T Woman - 31 Mar 2004 16:01 GMT
> >> The vcr in the living room has been flashing at me since the last
> >> power outage but I solved the problem - I scooted a small vase in
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> If you folks can figure all that out, can you tell me what women
> want, and how do I get it?

Watch the Mel Gibson movie of the same name.  He pretty much sums it up at
the end.

IMHO as one, women want respect, love, to be seen as more than just tits and
a.s, to have their talents and skills acknowledged and a chance to make a
place in the world the same as a man can.  But every woman is different,
just like every man.  There are some sicko bitches out there just like there
are some lousy dick-heads.

Tonia
OceanView - 31 Mar 2004 17:17 GMT
>> >> The vcr in the living room has been flashing at me since the
>> >> last power outage but I solved the problem - I scooted a
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>
> Tonia

It was a good movie. It's ironic, because I do those things when I
get the chance. Mostly, I just don't get the chance.  I'm on
several online dating sites and it's extremely rare when any of my
first-contacts get responded to.  In real life I get pretty much
the same treatment that I'm getting from potential employers: the
snub.

I really don't know how to turn any of this around. I AM taking
active steps, just getting nothing in return.
Jayjay - 31 Mar 2004 17:25 GMT
>It was a good movie. It's ironic, because I do those things when I
>get the chance. Mostly, I just don't get the chance.  I'm on
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>I really don't know how to turn any of this around. I AM taking
>active steps, just getting nothing in return.

Ummm... I'm sorry to say this, but in reading all that you've had to
say lately in regards to how your life is going, its time that you
take a hard look in the mirror.   Its not them, its you and how you
are coming across to the people you meet.
OceanView - 31 Mar 2004 19:33 GMT
>>It was a good movie. It's ironic, because I do those things when
>>I get the chance. Mostly, I just don't get the chance.  I'm on
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> that you take a hard look in the mirror.   Its not them, its you
> and how you are coming across to the people you meet.

Maybe, but I've looked harder in the mirror than most people ever
do.  I hope you never have to deal with the level of stress I've
been under, but if you do, only then will you understand.  There
seems little I can do to change it, and this doesn't explain the
online snubs.

I am feeling very despondent lately. I keep on trying but every
thing I try fails.
Jayjay - 31 Mar 2004 20:00 GMT
>>>It was a good movie. It's ironic, because I do those things when
>>>I get the chance. Mostly, I just don't get the chance.  I'm on
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>I am feeling very despondent lately. I keep on trying but every
>thing I try fails.

I don't really think you've been snubbed much here - but I can
certainly see in your attitude how you push people away with all your
negativity.    

I do hope I never have to deal with the stress you've been under
either.

Have you considered counseling or therapy regarding this?   Possibly a
case of a social anxiety disorder that you don't realize you have, and
they can treat with medications or something.

Hey - I don't know you, so I'm just throwing out suggestions.   The
way I see it, you complain about it in most aspects of your life - so
usually when it happens in more than one area and more than once it
has to do with the person and not the other people.   Ya know....
OceanView - 31 Mar 2004 21:56 GMT
jjf_71@notmail.com (Jayjay) wrote in news:406b14a7.444266140
@news.individual.NET:

> social anxiety disorder

Yes, have had since before it had a name.  I was on Paxil before it
was "approved" for it, but it became ineffective after four years.
(Paxil was the 11th AD I tried and the first one that worked. I now
take Effexor which is also becoming ineffective in about year five)
I've been in therapy for it several times, including twice for CBT
(including the original program Standford University launched in
1990).  I do fine in CBT, because I know it's not real.  It's in
the real world that I suck, where I don't know why I'm being
rejected, snubbed and passed over. It's like giving directions to a
stranger: you never know if they ever go there.

I've also taken other anti-anxiety meds (valium, buspar, etc), but
I really don't like taking them (or any medication). I take anti-
depressants because I cannot function without them, especially now.  
I have a very dramatic family history of depression. I resisted the
medication until heard the whole story (as Paul Harvey would say!)  

Now, I'm trying to break out of the box I'm in, but it seems
everything I try just falls flat.  I know that part of problem,
simply put, is Boston.  People here are cold, women in particular,
and though I know it isn't always about me, I tend to take it that
way.

So, yes, I'm very "self-aware" which will get me a cup of coffee at
Starbucks (plus $3.50)
Jayjay - 31 Mar 2004 22:29 GMT
>jjf_71@notmail.com (Jayjay) wrote in news:406b14a7.444266140
>@news.individual.NET:
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>rejected, snubbed and passed over. It's like giving directions to a
>stranger: you never know if they ever go there.

Or, it could be that you percieve the feeling of being rejected when
really you aren't, but its all part of the disorder so you don't
realize its really there....     (gosh, did that make any sense?  I
know it did in *my mind*.  :)

Anyhow - that is certainly outside my knowledge of the human psychie,
as I don't really have any first hand knowledge of anxiety or
depression disorders and such.      I guess I'm too normal (HA!!) for
that kind of stuff.   :-)

>I've also taken other anti-anxiety meds (valium, buspar, etc), but
>I really don't like taking them (or any medication). I take anti-
>depressants because I cannot function without them, especially now.  
>I have a very dramatic family history of depression. I resisted the
>medication until heard the whole story (as Paul Harvey would say!)  

Well, ya know, medication works.   The only experience I've had w/ the
depression or some disorders like that is knowing that some people
take the meds, feel better and decide they don't need the  meds any
more - but the fact is, its the meds that are making them feel better,
without them they revert to the old ways.   Or 2, the people who deny
the need for meds and refuse to take them, therefore staying in their
lousy state of mind.   Then there are those who realize their
problems, take the meds and function well.  

>Now, I'm trying to break out of the box I'm in, but it seems
>everything I try just falls flat.  I know that part of problem,
>simply put, is Boston.  People here are cold, women in particular,
>and though I know it isn't always about me, I tend to take it that
>way.

I think you will find that in any large city.   But - if you want a
good income, then you need to stay near a big city.   I know I'm stuck
in the job I've got mainly because there isn't much else around here
that I could move into and maintain the income I'm at now (and I'd
like to be making even more, but can't in this area).
OceanView - 31 Mar 2004 23:27 GMT
>>jjf_71@notmail.com (Jayjay) wrote in news:406b14a7.444266140
>>@news.individual.NET:
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> don't realize its really there....     (gosh, did that make any
> sense?  I know it did in *my mind*.  :)

Some people would not understand it, but I do. Yes, I know that
happens.

> Anyhow - that is certainly outside my knowledge of the human
> psychie, as I don't really have any first hand knowledge of
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> Then there are those who realize their problems, take the meds
> and function well.

But as a I said, it took a lot of trial and error to find one that
worked, and then they just fade out after a while. Even worse, and
more on-topic here, they make weight a serious problem.  I'm still
40 pounds heavier than when I started on them.  I'd lost 30 pounds
in 1987 and kept it off for several years.
 

>>Now, I'm trying to break out of the box I'm in, but it seems
>>everything I try just falls flat.  I know that part of problem,
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> income I'm at now (and I'd like to be making even more, but
> can't in this area).

True enough.  I've lived in several, but I think it's worse in the
northeast than anywhere.  The prospect of moving for 17th time
(literally) doesn't appeal to me, and I don't want to do a
"geographic cure" because they don't work, but since my carer is
dead, I have to start thinking about it.
Jayjay - 01 Apr 2004 14:27 GMT
>But as a I said, it took a lot of trial and error to find one that
>worked, and then they just fade out after a while. Even worse, and
>more on-topic here, they make weight a serious problem.  I'm still
>40 pounds heavier than when I started on them.  I'd lost 30 pounds
>in 1987 and kept it off for several years.

I feel for you.   That is not an easy part of the whole process.   I'm
always amazed at how many drugs out there will help resolve some
medical problem but have the side effect of "weight gain".    I'm on a
hormone that does the same thing and its all I can do to keep from
gaining weight.  

>  
>
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>"geographic cure" because they don't work, but since my carer is
>dead, I have to start thinking about it.

I can sympathize with you there - I've been in a stable living
arrangement for 6 yrs now,  but before that I spent a period of 8 yrs
where I moved 15 times.   Its not fun.  

Like I said before - check with your local employment agency to see if
they offer any kind of vocational training to get you into a new
career.    Let me tell you - a few years ago after nearly 30 yrs into
a career my father lost his job and had trouble finding a new one in
the same career line.   He ended up at Home Depot, and over the course
of a couple years has worked his way up into management.   It was a
huge pay cut at first, but it was something  (actually, he started out
as part time only).  It was a total turn around switch in a career
too, but he loves it now.  

It does happen and it can be done.   You just have to find something
you enjoy that you can grow old with.
OceanView - 01 Apr 2004 21:44 GMT
>>But as a I said, it took a lot of trial and error to find one
>>that worked, and then they just fade out after a while. Even
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> It does happen and it can be done.   You just have to find
> something you enjoy that you can grow old with.  

Thanks, JayJay.

I actually applied to Home Depot (no response).  But I'll keep
pushing on.  This week seems to be a possible turning point for the
job market. Suddenly, I'm getting calls from headhunters and the
job boards are getting active.  Last fall this happened, but it
died.  Hopefully, this one is real.  (We've been waiting long
enough!)
Jayjay - 01 Apr 2004 21:49 GMT
>Thanks, JayJay.
>
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>died.  Hopefully, this one is real.  (We've been waiting long
>enough!)

Start of a new quarter and a new year for some companies, so therefore
budgets are renewed and job postings can resume.   The economy has
been looking better in the last quarter which would allow for more job
ops to open up in the next quarter.

Good luck!    Keep a positive outlook.  When you talk to people, try
to be very optimistic and positive.
OceanView - 31 Mar 2004 04:58 GMT
> .
>>
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>
> Beverly

Black electricians tape works better. If you can't find a black
electrician, duct tape will do.  If you can't find a duck....

I think I just started a country song!
Jayjay - 31 Mar 2004 16:21 GMT
>Black electricians tape works better. If you can't find a black
>electrician, duct tape will do.  If you can't find a duck....
>
>I think I just started a country song!

LOL..  more diet coke on the screen..
OceanView - 31 Mar 2004 21:58 GMT
jjf_71@notmail.com (Jayjay) wrote in news:406be1ec.431278187
@news.individual.NET:

>>Black electricians tape works better. If you can't find a black
>>electrician, duct tape will do.  If you can't find a duck....
>>
>>I think I just started a country song!
>
> LOL..  more diet coke on the screen..  

Glad I could help. It will dissolve meat, you know, Diet coke. At
least that's the urban legend!
Jayjay - 31 Mar 2004 16:26 GMT
>> > Hey....we can say we knew you before you became famous
>> > <G>
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>
>Beverly

<snort>

I guess I'm just technically inclined in those kinds of things.   I'm
the general "go to" person for that stuff - when it comes to things
like hooking up the stereos, dvd, vcr, surround sound, as well as
teaching people how to program their phones and voicemail and stuff.

Last weekend I was up at BIL's house and they had the new HDTV, DVD
player, etc and when it was hooked up they found that they couldn't
get sound on the TV when they were watching a DVD.   Took me a minute
to sort thru the cables but finally found the audio cable plugged into
the wrong port.  

Then there's the woman at work who bought a new PC and watned to pay
me to come over to hook it up for them.    I brought her into my
office, picked up a PC, then showed her the back.   See this cable
with the "green" connector - plug it into this spot with the green
hole.   See this cable with the blue connector, plug it into this port
with the blue on it. and so on.  Oh, and don't forget - this power
cable - plugs into the back of the compter and the other end goes into
the wall outlet.   :-)
Beverly - 31 Mar 2004 16:46 GMT
> >> > Hey....we can say we knew you before you became famous
> >> > <G>
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> like hooking up the stereos, dvd, vcr, surround sound, as well as
> teaching people how to program their phones and voicemail and stuff.

Oh I can do it if I have to.....but it's so much easier to let the kids do
it when they come to visit<G>

Beverly (who's installed many a new computer but still lets the kids do it
if they will)
A Ross - 31 Mar 2004 17:14 GMT
> <snort>
>
> I guess I'm just technically inclined in those kinds of
> things.   I'm
> the general "go to" person for that stuff -

I've been tearing my hair out trying to get a modem to
work with my G# B&W--can I ship it to you?

Amy
SnugBear - 31 Mar 2004 20:23 GMT
Jayjay:

> Then there's the woman at work who bought a new PC and watned to pay
> me to come over to hook it up for them.    I brought her into my
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> cable - plugs into the back of the compter and the other end goes into
> the wall outlet.   :-)

I've done that and they *still* want to pay me to do it.  It's even more
fun when they pay you to go buy them a computer.  Why should I argue? <s>

Now, this stupid phone is another matter . . .

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Jayjay - 31 Mar 2004 20:36 GMT
>Jayjay:
>
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>I've done that and they *still* want to pay me to do it.  It's even more
>fun when they pay you to go buy them a computer.  Why should I argue? <s>

somehow I never get paid for the work I do...   Spent 3 hrs last
weekend installing Norton for BIL, then fixed his DVD sound and all I
got out of it was a meal...  

>Now, this stupid phone is another matter . . .

I don't usually have issues with phones, but I still have never taken
the time to figure out my phone with the anti telemarketing zapper
thing on it.    But those calls have pretty much subsided since the
FCC list has been in place.
JMA - 31 Mar 2004 23:55 GMT
> >> > Hey....we can say we knew you before you became famous
> >> > <G>
[quoted text clipped - 43 lines]
> cable - plugs into the back of the compter and the other end goes into
> the wall outlet.   :-)

I used to get calls at home all the time from people at work who were having
computer problems.  Funny, when we got caller ID, the calls seemed to stop
after a while...

Jenn
Beverly - 01 Apr 2004 02:24 GMT
> > >> > Hey....we can say we knew you before you became famous
> > >> > <G>
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>
> Jenn

Friends and neighbors used to call me when they were having problems with
their PC's.  They thought because I had been in the computer industry for
years I would know how to help them.  I told them when they installed a
mainframe in their house I would gladly assist them.  Some of them just
couldn't understand the difference between the two computers.  My kids
accuse me of buying a new PC instead of fixing the current  when I've
screwed it up<g>

Beverly
Jayjay - 01 Apr 2004 14:21 GMT
>Friends and neighbors used to call me when they were having problems with
>their PC's.  They thought because I had been in the computer industry for
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>
>Beverly

And, as someone who works in the PC world - I get the same thing.   I
get the generic "My computer is giving me XYZ error message, what does
it mean? " type questions.    These days - it could mean ANYTHING and
half the messages they give are so obscure that you don't know.

Things like "link.dll has caused an invalid page fault and will shut
down" then the PC stops responding and you have to do a reboot.
Uh...  could be ANYTHING...  how do you expect me to know over the
phone...   (but the generic answer these days is - "sounds like a
virus, better clean/scan and make sure you stay current with virus
protection - if not, reload the PC and start over"
JMA - 02 Apr 2004 03:52 GMT
> >Friends and neighbors used to call me when they were having problems with
> >their PC's.  They thought because I had been in the computer industry for
[quoted text clipped - 17 lines]
> virus, better clean/scan and make sure you stay current with virus
> protection - if not, reload the PC and start over"

I also love it when after someone asks me to fix their personal (home)
computer while at work.  It's usually someone I wouldn't consider a friend.
I've been asked if I could take these dinosaurs home and "upgrade" them.

I've given a variety of responses from recommending local computer
consultants who do this for a living to asking the inquiring party if they
could come over and clean my house and cook dinner for my husband while I
work on their machine.

Jenn
Jayjay - 02 Apr 2004 14:22 GMT
>I also love it when after someone asks me to fix their personal (home)
>computer while at work.  It's usually someone I wouldn't consider a friend.
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
>could come over and clean my house and cook dinner for my husband while I
>work on their machine.

I've used those reponses too.   Usually people offer to cook me dinner
if I'll come over and work on their computers.   The thing they don't
take into consideration is - when I'm not home, there is still my DH
and DS to cook and take care of.  

The one that got me yesterday was the guy who comes in while I'm
discussing work related stuff with someone else, in order to inturrupt
the conversation to ask me a questions as to why his home PC is
getting hit with viruses from his ISP.    My other coworker, who I was
hving the conversation with first, sat there totally dumbfounded that
something work related just was interrupted for a personal question.
JMA - 04 Apr 2004 00:51 GMT
> The one that got me yesterday was the guy who comes in while I'm
> discussing work related stuff with someone else, in order to inturrupt
> the conversation to ask me a questions as to why his home PC is
> getting hit with viruses from his ISP.    My other coworker, who I was
> hving the conversation with first, sat there totally dumbfounded that
> something work related just was interrupted for a personal question.

Rude and clueless must be contagious.  A similar thing happened to me 2
weeks ago while I was having a serious meeting with people from outside of
the school in my classroom.  Some ditz walked in and just started asking me
when she could schedule an appointment to learn how to scan a photo.
Everyone stopped talking and just looked at her with probably a similar
dumbfounded look as your coworker.

What's worse about it is the next day I saw her again and casually mentioned
that in the event I appeared short with her it was because I was in the
middle of a major meeting at the time.  You'd think the clue phone would
have maybe started ringing then, but the number has been permanently
disconnected.

Jenn
SnugBear - 02 Apr 2004 14:27 GMT
Jenn wrote:

> I've given a variety of responses from recommending local computer
> consultants who do this for a living to asking the inquiring party if
> they could come over and clean my house and cook dinner for my husband
> while I work on their machine.

This is the best response to such inquiries I've heard yet: One of my
neighbors is an artist and specializes in beautiful illuminated alphabets
on long narrow boards.  A businessman saw one and decided he had to have
one for himself.  Honestly, she doesn't make these things to sell, which
she told him.  He persisted and wanted to know what she charged.  She
looked him in the eye and said "This took me 40 hours to create, how much
do *you* make in a week?"

I have it memorized in case anyone ever thinks my quilts are *blankets*
;-)

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Jayjay - 02 Apr 2004 14:49 GMT
>Jenn wrote:
>
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>I have it memorized in case anyone ever thinks my quilts are *blankets*
>;-)

hhhmmmm...  Laurie...  I've got 2 quilts that my mom started years ago
and we've never finished...   how much to ship them up and have you
finish quilting them?   :-)
JMA - 04 Apr 2004 00:39 GMT
> Jenn wrote:
>
[quoted text clipped - 13 lines]
> I have it memorized in case anyone ever thinks my quilts are *blankets*
> ;-)

When people are insistent that they're willing to pay *me* (but for some
reason calling an actual professional is out of the question) I let them
know my rate is $100/hr with a 4 hour minimum, cash only, in advance.  I get
the "you must be kidding look" and then go back to recommending the more
affordable professionals.  I do the same thing for web pages when people ask
me.

Jenn
Jayjay - 01 Apr 2004 14:19 GMT
>I used to get calls at home all the time from people at work who were having
>computer problems.  Funny, when we got caller ID, the calls seemed to stop
>after a while...
>
>Jenn

oh..  I've gotten those.  

The ones that blow me away are the people who no longer work here that
call me up and ask my advice on their home computers.  And let me tell
you - these people were not necessarily someone I'd consider a friend
that I'd do this for.
Ignoramus29563 - 30 Mar 2004 20:20 GMT
if you are going to be on the show, I will be watching.

i

> Hi everyone,
>
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> Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> Version: 6.0.644 / Virus Database: 412 - Release Date: 3/26/04
GCoggi - 30 Mar 2004 20:42 GMT
Hi Paul!

That would be so cool to see you on his show!!!!  How would you say his book
helped you?  Care to share any secrets for your incredible weight loss?  

Please let us all know when and if you will be on!!!!!  Congratulations again
on your wonderful weight loss success!!!!!!!

MaryAnn C
Carol Frilegh - 30 Mar 2004 21:42 GMT
> Hi everyone,
>
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> Paul
> 300/198/175

Paul here is what Bob Greene told the Oprah audience earlier this week
on the anniversary of those that signed a contract with themselves one
year ago:
Quote of the Day

"(Major weight loss) doesn't come without sacrifice I've never seen it
successful in the long run without someone making some kind of
revelation in their life or change the way they view either themselves,
or their family, or people in their live It just doesn't happen
without tha If you're going to be in the culture of the 10 or 15
percent that beats this thing long term, you have to give up
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Lictor - 09 Apr 2004 14:36 GMT
>If you're going to be in the culture of the 10 or 15
> percent that beats this thing long term, you have to give up
> something.

Yes, you have to give up some food. This is a tautology, but many people do
not accept that. That's why all the "you can eat all your fill" diets are so
successful (in term of market).
You also have to give up being fat, which is another tautology many people
do not accept.
Perple Gyrl - 31 Mar 2004 02:42 GMT
Wow, keep us posted!!

"Paul"

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Gee, I hope it happens.  That would be so cool!

Chris
Elise Converse - 31 Mar 2004 03:12 GMT
That would be very, very cool.  I would go for it...what is your next
step...just waiting??

Elise
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Paul - 31 Mar 2004 05:20 GMT
Hi Elise,

 I sent my pics to Dr. Phil's Researcher/Production Assistant and he said
they would call me and do a pre interview.  So it's a hurry up and wait
thing I guess.  If I do get on and get to do any talking I'm going to try to
tell him about my internet ASD support, since you guys have helped keep me
motivated all this time.

Take care,

Paul

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That T Woman - 31 Mar 2004 16:03 GMT
It would be interesting to know if they let you talk in your own words or if
they give you a script!  It is a tv show so I'm betting they do the latter.
I hope not though.

Tonia

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Joanna Tsang Ramberg - 31 Mar 2004 09:31 GMT
With your progress, I don't see why they wouldn't pick you.  Do you
have a pair of your old pants to demonstrate how far you've come?

I hope you'd get picked!  Let us know when you're gonna be on TV so
we can tape you.  :)

Cheers,
Joanna

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janice - 31 Mar 2004 18:02 GMT
>With your progress, I don't see why they wouldn't pick you.  Do you
>have a pair of your old pants to demonstrate how far you've come?
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>Cheers,
>Joanna

I'm going to be really sick if Paul's on it and I can't see, as we
don't get Dr Phil over here AFAIK.

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Jayjay - 31 Mar 2004 18:00 GMT
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someone will just have to tape it and ship it over to you.
Beverly - 31 Mar 2004 18:47 GMT
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> >have a pair of your old pants to demonstrate how far you've come?
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If Paul's on it I'll learn to work my vcr and tape it for you <G>

Beverly
estella - 31 Mar 2004 11:52 GMT
>  I sent one of his people a couple pictures of me and if they like what
>they see I guess I could be on his show in the future.  I really don't
>expect this to happen, but how cool would that be!  Oh well I just wanted to
>share that with you guys.

I would be glad if you did, Paul, you deserve a reward for your
application.
clarrie - 31 Mar 2004 13:23 GMT
>  I sent one of his people a couple pictures of me and if they like what
>they see I guess I could be on his show in the future.  I really don't
>expect this to happen, but how cool would that be!  Oh well I just wanted to
>share that with you guys.

that's great, Paul! Fingers crossed for you ...

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Lictor - 09 Apr 2004 14:39 GMT
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> his writing his book I've lost 102 pounds in 7 months and they wrote back to
> me.

Could you do a little summary of what is method is? Or of what books except
his own you read?
I have had a quick look on his website, and this looks mainly like
psychological work, with some "listen to your body" stuff and a little
nutritionnal advice. Did I get it right? This sounds pretty close to what
I'm trying to accomplish myself.
Though I'm not that comfortable with the reality-show part..
m-bower@hot1234.com - 18 May 2004 11:05 GMT
>> Hi everyone,
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>I'm trying to accomplish myself.
>Though I'm not that comfortable with the reality-show part..

Why bother to lose weight.  Just keep getting fatter and fatter.  The
fatter you get, the better chance you got of getting on the Jerry
Springer show.  Particularly if you got a big mouth and a real foul
vocabulary.
That T Woman - 18 May 2004 15:26 GMT
Paul's a good guy.  He wouldn't want to take a gig away from you.  Have fun,
pig.

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> vocabulary.
 
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