[JustPiper]

seem to want something akin to a Stepford wife

A girl after me own heart! For 3 years I called the libs Stepford mentality, thought it would turn into a t-shirt craze, never did! LOL! As someone who is overweight, I have been frequently disheartened with the viscious comments made about weight in general at freerepublic

Well, many of us overweighters (I promise we are plenty here) have good threads going too Glory. We had one a few days ago on losing our poundage and shared lots of good tips.

[Timesink]

As someone who is overweight, I have been frequently disheartened with the viscious comments made about weight in general at freerepublic.

You're not the only ones disheartened. I guess it just goes to prove that everyone's a bigot about something.

[fatima]

JustPiper,Many times in a competition people pick out so called flaws-ugly,fat,thin,black,white,old,young,woman,man,and Etc.,etc.,etc., .To be in a competition you need thick skin for what is posted here will be said in person to each person on the program,Paula gave the best advise,your friends will look at you different and you need a core to support you and it matters not what your talent is but what your strength is and who helps to hold you up.