I think Diettalk is filled with wonderful, loving people! It is a great website and John does a great job by keeping it alive!

I love this place because it gives inspiration to me and a lot of people. I have made good friends here and I feel a lot better about myself, I always knew I could lose weight but now it is just so much easier, if I am feeling sad, happy, blue, or whatever, I came here and share it with my DT friends and then I feel great.

Thumbs up for Diettalk! :D :D :D http://www.diettalk.com/uub//tongue.gif

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Massielita

Diettalk was the place i couldnt live with out when i was losing all of my weight before...and now i am back again, to re-lose what i gained back. I love this place, the people and all of the advice you can walk away with. Sure not all is what you want to hear, but everyone has their own opinion about things. That's what makes the world work.

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Nothing tastes as good as thin feels!

I have only been with Diettalk since October 24th of this year, but I have enjoyed what I've seen thus far.

The support seems wonderful.

However, I've not seen too many posts in the 100 plus area lately... not sure if people are taking breaks from their programs or this support chain, or what...

If nothing else, it is a place for me to come and vent or share frustrations by getting my thoughts down in this forum rather than running to the fridge or vending machine for a snack. :)

I think the trick for me will be to stick with my commitment, come back to diettalk often to read if nothing else... and to continue to stay here even after goal is reached to enable me to stay on the track of healthy living.

Happy days!
Roxie

I have been coming to dt since May 1997, before John owned it. So many improvements to the site have been made!! But one thing has remained constant, the wonderful, wonderful people who i have met here, and who have been so supportive. It is a terrific place to meet people from all over the world and realize how much we have in common..Thank you thank you all of you!! major huggs, sooz

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I've been coming to DT for a couple of years. I can't imagine being without it now. I feel like I've made some really good friends! I know when I'm having a bad day I can find some solace and someone will cheer me up..and when I'm having a good day...there's someone there to celebrate with me!
Earlier this year, when it seemed like my entire world had fallen apart, some of the wonderful people at DT were so sweet and thoughtful! It almost makes me cry to remember...I really feel like I made it through that time better because of the support I got. DT has all kinds of people, on all kinds of diets and eating plans..that diversity is what makes it so great! When we can come in and chat, and uplift each other..or just share a laugh, that's what, in this peach's opinion, Diettalk was created for! Thank you John for keeping it going!

XOXOXO Peach

I love diettalk and like sooz I was here before John took over. I think this place has done nothing but improve since then. I have made many life long friends here alot of which consist of people who were only regulars here for a short time, like Liza, Baxter, Cheeki, and Bikini. I come here and pour out my joys and heataches and recieve advice, constructive criticism, and laughter. My life would not be as rich as it it were it not for DT..I love you guys.. :)

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Live!! This is not a Dress Rehersal!!

I have to say, in all honesty, this site was a godsend to me. I definately would not be 62 pounds down had it not been for this site. We'd only been on-line in our household for a month when I put in "weight loss support" on the browser and DT came up. What brought me in, I can't say. But I have formed wonderful, honest friendships, an amazing support circle, found a couple of great e-mail groups of support and a key to my success.
I will always be grateful to this site, John who has made it into what it is, and all the wonderful, supportive people who are here, no matter how much they lost, have to lose or are maintaining. What a great group of people.
Thank you all for what you have done for me (not ignoring what I have done for myself - lol).
Hugs,
Kerri

I love diettalk, I have only been here a short while about 4 months, and have not been posting much lately, but I know I could have never lost the 30 pounds I have and made the positive changes I have if it had not been for the support I have gotten here. Sometimes I am overwhelmed by all of the threads and posts, I like to read them all, but I am learning to hit my favoriates when I am in a rush and then on nights like tonight when I can't sleep I can come and catch up on the rest.
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Pulling Weeds!
Sisnelly

What I like most about diettalk is the support that I get here. For me to stay committed to a healthy eating and exercise program...I need constant motivation. dt provides that for me.
I can share my deepest fears, concerns, happy times, successes...I just love this place.

By the way...I am having a great day today. Hope you are too.

Traci

Hi there..

I am another who has been here since BJ (before John).. actually, it was May 1997 as well.. Those were my first visits.. Ahhh, the old chatroom.. LOL. (note: I MISS MaiTai! if you know where she is, give her my icq#!! hehehe) I became a regular regular in August 1997.

I met Timmi here, who has since reached goal and is a wonderful person and better yet! We get each other. Rare for people who reference everything under the sun to life. :) Liza and Carol adopted me after my mom died, which is sweet.. Sooz is great for reminding me that I am NOT queen of DT. :D Pamela is great for lowering a conversation to basic primal instincts. (I should watch what i say, I think we're meeting next June!) 3sons, CB, kini, cheeki, Dj, dina, Jessie, Dawn (miss ya!), Peach, Carmine, Carrie (where are you anyways, I came to the boards to talk to you and no you are no longer here!) who else? Marge (who should have had her baby by now).. Hmmmmm, my CANADIAN buddies, Wendy, Joanne, Xanthe, Symp, HeadsUp.. Non-Canadians KellyV, Heatherww, MJ, Mousie, ack! I know there are probably a million others.. Oh DUH! My exercise challenge friends! Steph, Mel, Kerri, Wildrose, Suelee, Junie, (named Wendy), Pokey, Gepetto, *MY* buddy Tammy, Terri, Lara... I always miss one..

And the person at DT who start it all off for me is Pam! Remember atkins Pam, Pamela? Hehehehe.. They were ALWAYS on at the same time and confused most people.. She told me about the atkins diet, which in the end messed up the way my body handles food, but she gave me the MOTIVATION and the knowledge that yes, I can lose the weight know that I can.

When I think of how you all have touched me and everything you all mean to me, I am choked up! I had better finish this before the tears welling start a pourin, cuz I am SUPPOSED to be working, not posting and crying! :D

I went from despising the way I look to accepting that I am strong, etc and am in control of how I look and eat TODAY.. Since I am in control, I know I will get to where I want. :)

Short point? I LOVE YOU GUYS!!

Corinna

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:) i have only been her about 2 weeks..but i love DT everyone is so warm and friendly..i dont' have many friends let alone those to support me..DT has made such a difference in my attitude towards goals and success..i love listening to everyone and encouraging those i can..i have learned alot..i look forward to reaching my goal and still talking to everyone..i love you guys and thanks John!

Nikita

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Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.

Awww Corinna we love you tooooo...lol

I do love this place..have been here about as long as Corinna and Pamela and all....wonderful wonderful place and yes we have seen sooo many come and go. But they will never be forgotten because they were such a huge part in our weight loss journey.

This goes out to all of those that are...and were....thanks to everyone one of you!!

heather ww

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Nothing tastes as good as thin feels!

John,
I think diettalk is great. Enjoy it very much. Have tried to register, but my name was already in use so had to select another. Since I had already entered my e-mail address, I'm now told it's in use by someone else. What can I do?

ConnieM
lgm.sr@gateway.net

Holy cow! Does that mean I've been here since 1997? If so, wow.

I started in June of 1997 or 1998. I can't remember, it's been so long.

Cori? Have I known you for 2 years or 3? It has to be 2. You were pregnant with Hope at the time. =) OK, that makes me feel a little better. =)

I've only been part of this for a few days now, but boy have you all motivated me! I am delighted that I accidently found you!
Joni

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Discomama