Comments on: xxxlchurch.com http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2007/06/xxxlchurchcom/ Carlos Whittaker's Weblog Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:29:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Matt http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2007/06/xxxlchurchcom/#comment-523073 Matt Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:00:43 +0000 http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/?p=1985#comment-523073 Its pretty ridiculous to ask if America has a bigger fat or drug problem. Seriously? Ever been to a crack ridden neighborhood where crime is rampant? Ever had contact with someone whose son was killed because he got involved with a drug dealer? Ever seen the border states crime stats that are drug related? Ever seen a meth addict up close? Listened to their stories? Seen the effect it's had on their families and people around them? If you say yes to any of those, your question is absolutely absurd. I don't think there are very many crimes involving people who will do anything to get another cheeseburger, but the majority of violent crime in this country is the result of drugs. Come on Los! Its pretty ridiculous to ask if America has a bigger fat or drug problem. Seriously? Ever been to a crack ridden neighborhood where crime is rampant? Ever had contact with someone whose son was killed because he got involved with a drug dealer? Ever seen the border states crime stats that are drug related? Ever seen a meth addict up close? Listened to their stories? Seen the effect it’s had on their families and people around them? If you say yes to any of those, your question is absolutely absurd. I don’t think there are very many crimes involving people who will do anything to get another cheeseburger, but the majority of violent crime in this country is the result of drugs. Come on Los!

]]> By: Michelle http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2007/06/xxxlchurchcom/#comment-523046 Michelle Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:12:15 +0000 http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/?p=1985#comment-523046 I'm overweight, and as 20-something girl, there's SO much pressure from society to be thin...media, models, clothing stores, even pinterest. One reason I've struggled to stick to any weight-loss plan is because I've always done it out of a desire to fit the world's definition of "pretty," to conform to what society says I should be. I'm not sure, but I think if I was encouraged and motivated and supported by the church, out of a desire to take care of my body for Godly reasons, maybe I'd see fitness, and myself, in a completely different light. I’m overweight, and as 20-something girl, there’s SO much pressure from society to be thin…media, models, clothing stores, even pinterest. One reason I’ve struggled to stick to any weight-loss plan is because I’ve always done it out of a desire to fit the world’s definition of “pretty,” to conform to what society says I should be. I’m not sure, but I think if I was encouraged and motivated and supported by the church, out of a desire to take care of my body for Godly reasons, maybe I’d see fitness, and myself, in a completely different light.

]]> By: Carole http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2007/06/xxxlchurchcom/#comment-79768 Carole Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:02:01 +0000 http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/?p=1985#comment-79768 It is all about self control.Food, alcohol, etc. We live in a country where we would rather bind Christian's in legalism then free them in Grace so we have generation after generation that only know extreams, self control is the balance BUT we don't teach that, so they either get fat or starve themselves, become alcholics or tetotolers. Neither is Goldy. It's crazy whacked! It is all about self control.Food, alcohol, etc. We live in a country where we would rather bind Christian’s in legalism then free them in Grace so we have generation after generation that only know extreams, self control is the balance BUT we don’t teach that, so they either get fat or starve themselves, become alcholics or tetotolers. Neither is Goldy. It’s crazy whacked!

]]> By: Hale-Yeah! http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2007/06/xxxlchurchcom/#comment-79739 Hale-Yeah! Tue, 26 Jun 2007 21:31:25 +0000 http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/?p=1985#comment-79739 i'm down about 30 pounds, but still not at my "get into heaven" weight. HA! I haven't listened to matt's message, but man is that a hard subject to preach on. kudos. when it comes down to it, people DO judge on appearance and it's kind of hard for someone to hear Christ through us, when we're chompin on a mouth full of french fries and milkshakes. i’m down about 30 pounds, but still not at my “get into heaven” weight. HA! I haven’t listened to matt’s message, but man is that a hard subject to preach on. kudos. when it comes down to it, people DO judge on appearance and it’s kind of hard for someone to hear Christ through us, when we’re chompin on a mouth full of french fries and milkshakes.

]]> By: tony http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2007/06/xxxlchurchcom/#comment-79664 tony Tue, 26 Jun 2007 16:02:43 +0000 http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/?p=1985#comment-79664 Funny thing is that weight and health don't always go together. I'm 6 feet tall and weigh 171 these days, but I'm in terrible cardio shape. Funny thing is that weight and health don’t always go together. I’m 6 feet tall and weigh 171 these days, but I’m in terrible cardio shape.

]]> By: WillDogg http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2007/06/xxxlchurchcom/#comment-79655 WillDogg Tue, 26 Jun 2007 15:10:06 +0000 http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/?p=1985#comment-79655 I use to love being the fat kid at my elementary school but as soon as the summer of '97 hit, going into high school, I lost 30 pounds and I had to say goodbye to my beloved fattyness. I was the cutest lil' chubster. Ten years past and I weigh as much as i did when I was 14. Now I have a desk job and struggle with trying to not gain bad weight (water and muscle weight is okay). I contribute my weight issues with my mama's Mexican cooking, best food ever! I use to love being the fat kid at my elementary school but as soon as the summer of ’97 hit, going into high school, I lost 30 pounds and I had to say goodbye to my beloved fattyness. I was the cutest lil’ chubster. Ten years past and I weigh as much as i did when I was 14. Now I have a desk job and struggle with trying to not gain bad weight (water and muscle weight is okay). I contribute my weight issues with my mama’s Mexican cooking, best food ever!

]]> By: Laura http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2007/06/xxxlchurchcom/#comment-79646 Laura Tue, 26 Jun 2007 14:39:37 +0000 http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/?p=1985#comment-79646 Whenever I come back from overseas one of the first SHOCKS is all the fat people ... I mean huge. I could definitely lose weight ... when I'm in Asia I feel like giant girl, but when I come here I suddenly feel skinny. America has a HUGE problem. (punintended) Whenever I come back from overseas one of the first SHOCKS is all the fat people … I mean huge. I could definitely lose weight … when I’m in Asia I feel like giant girl, but when I come here I suddenly feel skinny. America has a HUGE problem. (punintended)

]]> By: Snap http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2007/06/xxxlchurchcom/#comment-79521 Snap Tue, 26 Jun 2007 06:26:17 +0000 http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/?p=1985#comment-79521 So my bro came to visit yesterday. The first time in many years. We didn't even know he was there until 20 min into the service when he came by the staff area and said he was leaving. And incase you don't know he has issues with bulimia. So he just up and split. Really I don't know what that kind of message would do to someone having food issues. There are the fatties, the skinnies, the normalies and then there are the abnormalies. He falls in the latter. Yes God can impact those people but how do we interact with them? Snap So my bro came to visit yesterday. The first time in many years. We didn’t even know he was there until 20 min into the service when he came by the staff area and said he was leaving. And incase you don’t know he has issues with bulimia. So he just up and split. Really I don’t know what that kind of message would do to someone having food issues. There are the fatties, the skinnies, the normalies and then there are the abnormalies. He falls in the latter. Yes God can impact those people but how do we interact with them?

Snap

]]> By: dpaulo http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2007/06/xxxlchurchcom/#comment-79519 dpaulo Tue, 26 Jun 2007 06:23:06 +0000 http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/?p=1985#comment-79519 yeah those steroids (decadron) can add some weight... i put on 42lbs after initially losing 15 from stress before treatment. i'm carlos' weight now. we are pant sharing buddies now, eh los? yeah those steroids (decadron) can add some weight… i put on 42lbs after initially losing 15 from stress before treatment. i’m carlos’ weight now. we are pant sharing buddies now, eh los?

]]> By: Ronni http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2007/06/xxxlchurchcom/#comment-79414 Ronni Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:08:10 +0000 http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/?p=1985#comment-79414 well its hard to broach this subject... I mean people look at me and think I'm a glutton (I was 420lbs at one point) but those who know me, know I had cancer, and was on steroids for 3 years and they put 190lbs on me in 9 months... and those who know me also know I"m a jock at heart, play softball, love to lift weights and hike and have dropped 80lbs in 6 mos. Overall I'm at 280 now. (don't look it tho, I used to be a weight lifter so I'm solid). I look about 210ish. People are going to judge one way or another, but it IS something that needs to be addressed. I know that even tho I know a number of people who are long distance runners, that doesn't mean they are necessarily healthier than me. Anyhow, anytime you talk about something controversial, you will get wiggly butts in the seats. And honestly, this is the best I've felt in a long time. I can't wait to get back to my target of 175 (thats a size 8 for me). YAY! well its hard to broach this subject… I mean people look at me and think I’m a glutton (I was 420lbs at one point) but those who know me, know I had cancer, and was on steroids for 3 years and they put 190lbs on me in 9 months… and those who know me also know I”m a jock at heart, play softball, love to lift weights and hike and have dropped 80lbs in 6 mos. Overall I’m at 280 now. (don’t look it tho, I used to be a weight lifter so I’m solid). I look about 210ish.

People are going to judge one way or another, but it IS something that needs to be addressed. I know that even tho I know a number of people who are long distance runners, that doesn’t mean they are necessarily healthier than me.

Anyhow, anytime you talk about something controversial, you will get wiggly butts in the seats.

And honestly, this is the best I’ve felt in a long time. I can’t wait to get back to my target of 175 (thats a size 8 for me). YAY!

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