What are your pet peeves?

[RStar]

Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

And just for the record, this isn't new weight. I'm down from my maximum but when most of you met me for the first time I weighed in at just a few pounds shy of 300.

I would have never guessed. In part because frankly I don't look at people quite that way. I take in personality, manerisims, language and intelect; the whole person. Looks are only a small part of the picture, and I can only retain so much information.

At least you are honest about yourself, and in a healthy way. Good for you, Alex. I know too many overwieght people who are messed up because the have an unhealthy view of themselves.

Oh, and I was going to guess 235 lbs. How does that compare to what the others said?

[Jughead P. Jones]

Originally Posted by RStar

I would have never guessed. In part because frankly I don't look at people quite that way. I take in personality, manerisims, language and intelect; the whole person. Looks are only a small part of the picture, and I can only retain so much information.

At least you are honest about yourself, and in a healthy way. Good for you, Alex. I know too many overwieght people who are messed up because the have an unhealthy view of themselves.

Oh, and I was going to guess 235 lbs. How does that compare to what the others said?

I agree! Well said, RStar.

Alex. I myself am on the heavy side (I currently weigh 260 lbs.), and I was made fun of CONSTANTLY through high school based on my looks and size. For years, I dealt with self-esteem issues because of the teasing I went through in elementary school. It wasn't until I graduated and moved on to college that I realized that all those people who chose to make fun of me instead of getting to know me...their loss.