What Would the Setbacks Do?
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This problem is weighing me down...
December 7th, 2002
Wrett writes:
Dear Setbacks, A bunch of my friends recently confronted me about my weight problem. I guess I hadn't noticed how bad it has gotten. I've tried dieting before, but I just can't stop the yo-yo syndrome. I'm tired of searching for a health & weight management program that REALLY works. It's really starting to affect my relationships. My friends are talking about me behind my back. My girlfriend, Ratalie, told me that she no longer finds me attractive. I can't wait any longer to fix this situation. The longer I wait, the more I will weigh. I've seen you guys play and you're all in amazing shape. You guys must eat really well and work a lot. What's your secret? Sincerely, Wrett
 Trevor |
1. remove all mirrors from your house.
2. remove all misconceptions about being fat from your brain. 3. get a moo moo and a fat man hat 4. enjoy life as a fat man It's time to accept what your body is telling you and keep on truckin'. Stay the course, and if your body decides to be skinny, it'll become skinny. As for Ratalie, I'd say keep her, and convince her that once she's had fat, she'll never go back. tk |
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 Steve |
I appreciate your candidness Wrett, and I take these sorts of letters very seriously. I can't imagine how hard it must be for you to face up to the fact that you have a weight problem that's alienating you from friends like that. But you need to understand that your friends confronted you because they care about you, not because they wanted to hurt you. As for Ratalie, if she can't look past your weight problem and see your real inner beauty, then I think you need to look for a new girlfriend...if you catch my drift.
I'm glad you're a fan of the band and you're making it out to the shows, but I think you might need to get your eyes checked...you think this guy is in "amazing shape"? Your problem must be much more serious than I thought. I'm worried that it's too late for you... |
 Paul |
The dictionary discribes fat as: 1. having excess adipose tissue. 2. plump or well-fed. 3. containing fat. 4. fertile, as land. 5. profitable, as an office or position. 6. thick or broad. 7. an overabundance or excess. 8. the richest or best part of anything.
You see being fat isn't ALL bad. |
 Chris |
Hey Fatty!
Listen man. I've always struggled with my weight, and know what it's like to feel slightly insecure about what you look like. So do this...hit up a buffet! A good friend of mine and I always used to hit up buffets when depressed about chicks and shit, and it was a wowzer! There's nothing like delectable egg rolls, or chicken sandwiches, or McChickens with extra McChicken sauce, or curly fries, or Miss Vickie's chips to make you feel better....!!!! Or try this recipe! Develop a serious drug habit, like smack or H, and you'll see the pounds melt away! Then you can shack up with your girlfriend after she finds you attractive again, and get her hooked on drugs too. You guys will become a regular Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown! For real, I'd try to portion what I eat, do some soul searching about why you're overeating, and get to the bottom of your weight problem. Also, I'd take this little experience into account when determining who your real friends are.... The More You Know... chris |