@philrmcknight's Journal, 10 July 2023

Phil, I don't think those things are true about you AT ALL!!! Don't let that skank (I REALLY don't like to be demeaning ANYONE AT ALL. I TRY TO LOVE EVERYONE) ...but SKANK, get in your head. I know that within the time I have been back, she ran a couple of people away. I can only imagine what her total casualties are. You look great! Anyone that tells you otherwise is the one with the problem, not you!!! 💜 

Personally, what she said was a reflection of herself. Your photos were fine, in fact, an awesome view of your progression. Your crack-ho comment nearly drowned me! I was mid-sip and inhaled as I laughed out loud. Keep being YOU and to hell with the trolls. They are the ugly ones. 

Thanks Zen and CarbAbuser! The part about the streetwalker and people like her is that what, they think they're immune from people saying hateful things back? lol Like ewww, you're the fat kid, you gotta take it? I've NEVER been anyone's victim, damn sure not gonna start now, "I'm your huckleberry." lol Meh, Nah, not ready for the pics I took, I'm still trying to figure out how to smile for the camera without looking like a goofy goober.  

@phil "I'm your huckleberry" 🤣🤣🤣 💜 I think you have a lovely, electrifying smile! 🙂 

Great to see you again Phil!! It's lovely to be reunited with so many of the old gang! Phil you know the warranty expired on your 40th birthday, so now you have to deal with the breakdown of parts that were abused during your excessive miles 😆 I became very sedentary during my vision impairment year and a half and now while I try to get the rust out of joints everything is creaking, clicking and moaning. (The moaning is me the engine, not the parts!) Tom Petty says "You never slow down, you never get old" I slowed down and now trying to reverse it....well dammit it hurts, but I'm doing it anyway! Have a great day!  

I definitely feel ten years out of warranty, running out of duct tape and super glue. I'm two cups of coffee into Monday so far, time to get moving!  

Eating healthy foods can help. Fasting also heals the body👍 

The definition of healthy is suspect. Any plant-based food is going to cause inflammation, that's just a fact. I fast every other day, sometimes more often than that.  

You're doing great!!!! Keep ignoring anyone who says differently. There is no cure for age. But, if you keep active and moving sometimes you can shake out the pain for a little while. Your years of wisdom will help guide you as to which pains need medical attention and which are just part of life. Have a great day!!! 

To know you is to love you, Phil! You know who you are and what you need. Ignore the haters! 

Before I went serious lowcarb - mostly meat, I had all manor or joint pains (arthritis?), roving muscle pains (fibromyalgia?), itchy butt, skin tags, bleeding gums, depression, etc. The pains evaporated, but they return when I get into weight gain mode. Keto on! 

Phil, this will be a long post but hopefully fruitful nonetheless. I believe we're a lot of like in a few ways. Something I'd say as far as the troll aspect or just "the experts" on here who post frequently or throw around unwarranted advice. Is that I'm still learning to deal with them as well. What I'd like to believe is for every 15 or 20 good people here possibly there's one bad person here. So I like to believe the good outweighs the bad. You know who [ the person you sort of mentioned] was a constant one almost every day for the few years I've been here. Other than that I don't see a lot of straight forward bashing. It's generally subtle "oh you don't do this" "or that" " you don't eat these" more times than not. I'm rambling but stay with me. Guys like us are here to police the trolls. But something we have to be careful of is this. We can't fight everyone's battles and we can't always concern ourselves. With what someone might say or think. The reason there called progress photos is because of "progress" they're not called FINISHED PHOTOS. So post them man I want to see and encourage you. IDGAF ABOUT ANYONE HERE WHO doesn't like me. I like what Danny McBride said in an interview. The guy asked him about the people who didn't like his movies/TV shows. He says I don't make them for the people who don't like me. I make them for the people who have the same sense of humor as me. Anyways man I'll end it with this. I got about 4 or 5 compliments this morning. Oscar asked me I bet that made your day? I said it's nice but not really he said why? I said because if I based how I feel and how hard I worked out today on what people say or think. I'd be cheating myself! It's not about them! It's about yourself and what you're attempting to do each day chasing your goals. Sorry for the length but I like to be detailed when it's important.  

As if that wasn't long enough I have more🤣HEY READING IS GOOD FOR US OLD GUYS. I've had this thing with this app since I've been on here. Is the way to mostly not see trolls is to stay in followers only mode. You don't get near the engagement as public. But then again do you want to hear from people you don't like? Probably not... so when I want to share something I think is inspirational or motivating. I'll go public and let it happen. Then after a day or 2 go back to "FOM". Just something to consider for future posts. 

Thanks Joe, you're definitely right and your positive attitude is infectious! Looking forward to seeing more of your posts!  

I heard she is gone and I thought your pictures showed a great transformation! I agree with others, you have a nice smile!👍👍 

Thanks, Diana! Because I do low-carb there are people that hope I fail and pile on criticism and negative comments regardless of where I'm actually at with my journey. Cindy-Ho's comments weren't rooted in reality, she was just mad because I started my journal by touting Keto/Carnivore, apparently Keto/Carnivore hurt her somehow otherwise she wouldn't have let it trigger her feelings. But like Joe posted above, these are PROGRESS photos, not FINISHED!!! photos, and that's a damn good point to point out!  

I agree with the aging thing. I injured my leg a little over a year ago and spent $$$ going to doctors that could not tell me anything, I still have painful moments, as for being a Taurus myself I started looking for ways to improve my well being on my own. I still have my days but working through it. As for the trolls, I have told my kids and now my grandkids that hurt people say and do thing to hurt others so that they don’t feel so bad about themselves. The one that said hurtful things about your post probably has similar issues and they have the need to point those things out about others. You are who you are and we all come in different shapes and sizes. That is what makes us beautiful in our own way. 

Hey Phil, I'm seventy, and to use a phrase my doctor uses frequently, it comes with getting older. Our bodies have accumulated a lot of beatings over the years. Everyone is different and present differently. I think it would be a good idea to visit a doctor to screen for some sort of inflammatory disease. Good luck!!! 

I can totally relate to what you said. I'm glad you are dipping your toe back into the water. Why let some A-hole run you off.  

She was on me my first post back and while others scolded her, no one alerted me to the fact she was the resident troll. Even knowing that, she knew how to personify all the self condemnation voices. I think she threw darts until she found one that hit, then selected her bullseye. Everyone here comes initially from some place of suffering, and even at goal, remain vulnerable to some extent.