I, too, think this is a great idea.
The only consideration would be that those that participate need to understand the purpose of this "confessional" situation and not be prone to hurting someone's feelings. There have been some on the forum that have come to us with exactly this type of need, and some members have chosen a harsher route instead of providing support.
It needs to be clear that this is a chance to "come clean" in a compassionate zone where others will offer their support and caring, rather than an opportunity to criticize (or sometimes crucify...) the person asking for help.
I love this forum, for what it's done for me, and for what I've been able to share with others. I think this idea is a great one, and helps the forum to further evolve in its scope and capabilities. If we create an area like this, I would hope that those that participated did so as an outreach approach, with caring support and nonjudgmental suggestions.
Thanks again, John--you're awesome!
-Mike
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FISHERBEAR MIKE
402/206/under 200 (As of 10/11/08)
Highest/Current/Goal
Open RNY - September 24th
196 pounds GONE, BABY, GONE!
BMI: 63 (was) / 32.2 (is)
Countdown to goal: 206 205 204 203 202 201 200 199 GOAL!
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