S07:E01 Octavia's Story LIVE CHAT

[ams1001]

4 minutes ago, aliya said:

They are very cute, but I have to check the carbs on them. I liked the Icelandic stuff, but it was getting too expensive for everyday lunch. I've been eating the whips, which are like heaven in a plastic container, and have fewer carbs (diabetic). I don't like Fage or straight up Greek yogurt and you can't even find reg fat yogurts anymore. 

"I'm feeling confident I'm gonna hit my goal"  and "I'm only cheating with chips."  Anyone wanna lay bets on how the weigh-in is gonna go?

They're okay. I had the chocolate (which has chocolate curls on top that taste kind of artificial) and the salted caramel (which is a little too sweet; I haven't even eaten the second one, yet). I probably won't get them again (I find Yoplait's regular yogurts too sweet, usually, too). Usually I make a fruit compote-type thing and mix it into Greek yogurt (usually Fage, 2% or 5%), and depending on the flavor maybe add a little cocoa powder or chocolate syrup. One batch of fruit mixed with one large tub of yogurt makes seven 8-ounce mason jars.

"Things have been hectic" ....doing what? Laying on your bed and eating chips?

[hoosiermom]

oooh, she a bitch! Not a pet!

[QuinnInND]

She gained 65 lbs. And she doesn't understand. Ugh. 

One of my husbands coworkers who's a Load Toad said he was surprised she doesn't weigh more. 

She needs therapy! She needs help! This is an adjustment! Ugh. 

[CrazyInAlabama]

The car with her friend didn't sag, because her friend counterbalanced it with her own hefty weight.    I bet the suspension is screaming on that poor vehicle.  I'm surprised the wheels sill move on that poor minivan or SUV or whatever it is.     I'm surprised the door hasn't ripped off the hinges either.  Has she never watched the show?   Dr. Now has the handrails on his scale. 

 

I'm so glad the taxi driver didn't try to push her up the ramp, he would have been rolled over and squashed like a bug.   I'm not feeling good about her appointment, 692, to 584, to today's weigh in :  646 lbs.    Gained back 62 pounds!     The girlfriend is almost as big as Octavia is.    

I hoped for a better outcome. 

Preach, Dr. Now, preach!!!     Her friend has to be 500 herself.   

[PeaceLily2]

Oh no!  He’s being mean (according to her).  He isn’t going to listen to their mess! 

Edited January 3, 2019 by PeaceLily2

[Guest]

"Things are really hectic."

What defines "hectic" in this woman's life? Figuring out which side of the bed to roll to?

[CringeWatcher]

Ok, I know I should be a kinder, more empathetic person, but what is it with these folks s”stress-eating”? What exactly do they do that’s so damned stressful? Oh now we’re going to get snippy with Dr Now. Grow up. 

[Pepper Mostly]

WHY IS SHE STRESSED?? What is she doing? She lies in bed, eating fucking chips! Whats so stressful? 

[DC Gal in VA]

Aw HELLZ no, 62 pounds gained? Guess we all know what "more balanced" and "minor" "MEGA" exceptions means.

 I actually agree with her about needing therapy.

Edited January 3, 2019 by DC Gal in VA
Left out a word.

[QuinnInND]

Oh tears. Stfu. She wants to be better. But doesn't want to work for it. 

Stressed. By... What? 

[poeticlicensed]

Self pity is not attractive

[Caoimhe]

“I just wanna be better”.  Yeah without putting in any effort.  I want that too.

[PeaceLily2]

Making those bracelets, dammmit!  :said in Octavia’s voice:

[hoosiermom]

I love how they get mad at the doctor when they don't do what he tells them to.

Edited January 3, 2019 by hoosiermom

[Guest]

3 minutes ago, Pepper Mostly said:

She lies in bed, eating fucking chips! Whats so stressful? 

Choosing between the bar-b-que and sour cream and onion? Trying to double fist the Pringles cans?

[preciousperfect]

3 minutes ago, cmpbl said:

Yes laying in bed all day is stressful 

Right?! What stress are you talking about? You lay in bed 24/7. 

[Threnners]

S'up y'all!     

Her friend is afraid of losing her food buddy.   I understand this completely having a mother who tries to sabotage me at every turn.

[Wanda]

It’s very stressful when the stores don’t have the fat free chips and she’s forced to eat regular Doritos. It takes at least 3 bags before one can feel better.

[CringeWatcher]

3 minutes ago, QuinnInND said:

She gained 65 lbs. And she doesn't understand. Ugh. 

One of my husbands coworkers who's a Load Toad said he was surprised she doesn't weigh more. 

She needs therapy! She needs help! This is an adjustment! Ugh. 

I’ll play. What’s a “load toad”?

[cmpbl]

I haven't had time to go to therapy. Why? Your friend needs to go.

[Pepper Mostly]

Octavia is all sweetness and light, with her tiny, girlish voice. Until she's caught with her paw in the cookie jar. Or the chip bag. 

[OoogleEyes]

Days later and she still upset about it?

[JudgeyMcJudgyPants]

I’m really tired of hearing how these people are so stressed. 

[mysticalflute]

They should send a dietitian over to their house. I want her to succeed. She's not grating on my nerves in her excuses like some of the other patients.

[CrazyInAlabama]

So the friend is supposed to be happy about being part of this, waiting on lard butt hand and foot, carting pee pads around, and listening to her friend try to blame her, and being stuck in Houston forever?   

[ams1001]

Dr. Now quoting Mark Twain! Love it!

Okay, I didn't expect this conversation after all the arguing with Dr. Now. Is she finally getting real?

[Pepper Mostly]

Its always so helpful to tell someone not to feel the way they feel. Nichelle is making it all about her. 

[QuinnInND]

1 minute ago, CringeWatcher said:

I’ll play. What’s a “load toad”?

Air Force Bomb loader. Ordinance loader. Load Toad is what they call themselves. Lol 

[PrincessPurrsALot]

I am actually enjoying this honest conversation. What show am I watching? 

[Threnners]

Was her friend sneering at the camera?  

[ams1001]

"We've earned a cheat day."

Sigh. Ignore my last comment.

[Wanda]

Oh hells no! You don’t get cheat days at 700 lbs.

[Guest]

You do not need a "cheat day" when you're living a "cheat life."

The hell, ladies. Get your shit together.

[cmpbl]

I'm sorry but someone who loves to eat as much as you do is not the right person to help you lose weight.

[QuinnInND]

We've earned a cheat day. Oh dear. 

Chicken strips, biscuits... 

[PeaceLily2]

Oh they have GrubHubbed.......they deserve it being so stressed and all.  😉

[mysticalflute]

Well, so much for hope. Sigh.

[fonfereksglen]

7 minutes ago, CringeWatcher said:

Ok, I know I should be a kinder, more empathetic person, but what is it with these folks s”stress-eating”? What exactly do they do that’s so damned stressful? Oh now we’re going to get snippy with Dr Now. Grow up. 

And that is the beauty of unfiltered live chat!

[EE2000]

OH goodness, I was hoping after that argument that maybe they would change.       But maybe not, seemed Octavia was fed up and was about to get real with her weight.    

 

[QuinnInND]

I love Nichelles earrings. 

[JudgeyMcJudgyPants]

You’ve done nothing but cheat since you left the rehab facility.  Sweet baby Santa christ!  I’m over this bitch and her drug dealer. 

[Guest]

You're "not sure you can do this" if Nichelle goes back?

You are NOT DOING IT WHILE SHE IS THERE.

[Caoimhe]

No, chicken and biscuits is NOT what you need.  And here she was nearly sounding reasonable until the ”cheat”.

[aliya]

OMGoodness. It's like two junkies. Stay on program for awhile and then shoot up because you've been 'good.' I know whereof I speak, my friends.

[CringeWatcher]

“With everything going on, I just can’t get to therapy.” No words.

[Pepper Mostly]

I do not even know how to unpack this scene. Nichelle is positively giddy. She's getting all primped and putting on her best earrings to meet the delivery guy. Sweet Jesus. 

[ams1001]

"I love her so much I'm gonna feed her to death!"

1 minute ago, CringeWatcher said:

“With everything going on, I just can’t get to therapy.” No words.

I missed that. After crying to Dr. Now about how she needs therapy?!

[Pepper Mostly]

1 minute ago, CringeWatcher said:

“With everything going on, I just can’t get to therapy.” No words.

WHAT IS GOING ON? They always say this! Would going to therapy interfere with all the eating? 

[PrincessPurrsALot]

I am watching on line.  I think the commercials are on a timer.  They keep coming on during commercials.  And hey, did you know that Michael Phelps spent a lot of time under water?  

[hoosiermom]

Well,I couldn't type for a bit because I was eating cheetos and didn't want to dirty up my computer.