S07.E04: Justin's Story LIVE CHAT

[aliya]

I'm gonna say - not leaving the house sounds good to me. I pretty much don't leave the house as it is, except for work. I order almost every thing, including groceries.  I have the internet. I don't need much else.

Edited January 24, 2019 by aliya

[Gbb]

2 minutes ago, Concerned said:

Started his own business and bought his home, that’s impressive. Occupational hazard doing computer work from home. Social isolation and zer exercise.

It’s a recipe for isolation and weight gain. I’ve run a web business from home for the last 20 years. Went through a long period of weight gain and depression before I figured out a support structure to keep me accountable. 

[OoogleEyes]

OMG, "Good Boy!"

[DC Gal in VA]

Oh wow, that cute little black dog reminds of the dog I grew up with, truly my best friend.

[Miracle Maxie]

It’s a two-story house. Does he actually get up to the 2nd floor?

[hoosiermom]

2 minutes ago, Suzywriter said:

Hey, Pounders, I have corrupted a friend. Say "HI" to MicheleHartley92, our newest Pounder!

Hi Michele!

[Wanda]

I may need to watch penny after him as a palate decleanser

[Azubah]

He can even read his lines with expression. The sky's the limit for this kid.

[Ellie Godfrey]

I hate mom.

[Pepper Mostly]

Welcome @Michele Hartley 92! Pull up a chair. Wine's over there. Unless you'd prefer vodka?

[DC Gal in VA]

There he goes again with the laying down eating. Please sit up and eat child!

[Minivanessa]

2 minutes ago, Suzywriter said:

Hey, Pounders, I have corrupted a friend. Say "HI" to MicheleHartley92, our newest Pounder!

Hi. @Michele Hartley 92! How ya'll doin' tonight? Welcome aboard.

[aliya]

Just now, Gbb said:

It’s a recipe for isolation and weight gain. I’ve run a web business from home for the last 20 years. Went through a long period of weight gain and depression before I figured out a support structure to keep me accountable. 

Yeah. Despite what I said about not wanting to leave the house, I plan to retire this year and know I have to figure out something to do to get up and about before I blow up like a balloon.

[MsVixen]

Okay, going on record here!  I could have eaten that plate of pizza, chicken, etc. and felt no shame at all!

[cmpbl]

Hey y'all I'm late to the party. Was he dipping that pizza in cheese sauce?

[ams1001]

11 minutes ago, Pepper Mostly said:

Apparently he was up for elimination but left before the vote? All very mysterious!

In my favor I never drink soda. Strictly water. Or wine if I can get it.

I don't drink a lot of soda anymore, but I do like ginger beer (and bought myself a bottle of dark rum to go with it for Christmas).

2 minutes ago, Wanda said:

Lord, there’s the gravy covered breakfast

I love a good gravy but it is not a breakfast food in my world.

[LizzyB]

1 minute ago, Pepper Mostly said:

OK, watching him shovel in those waffles made me dry heave. 

And did the mother feeding the dog with her fork make you..."wet heave"?  Cuz I almost didn't make it through that moment.  Jaw dropped.

[dreadfulLeigh]

There’s some fucked up cycle with them. He craves his mom’s love and attention, she makes him food as her love, he stays heavy in a misguided attempt to make his mom stay in his life. If he stays heavy, she’ll come over and feed him. It doesn’t seem like there’s much else she knows how to give him. 

[Pepper Mostly]

1 minute ago, aliya said:

I'm gonna say - not leaving the house sounds good to me. I pretty much don't leave the house as it is, except for work. I order almost every thing, including food.  I have the internet. I don't need much else.

Right there with you. I love staying home. But I'm old. At 28 I was out every night with my friends. 

[Guest]

Just now, Wanda said:

I may need to watch penny after him as a palate decleanser

For real! 

I need some nasty, mock-worthy Poundticipants, show! Please deliver! 

[JudgeyMcJudgyPants]

6 minutes ago, dreadfulLeigh said:

At least he realizes it’s an addiction. But if he worked from home, I don’t understand why he has to stop. 

I asked that question to Mr. Judgey and his response was “well it’s becasue he can’t work at a computer with one hand and eat with the other.”

[Threnners]

Hey y'all.

20 minutes in, and this kid is more likeable than 95% of the other people on this show.

[Miracle Maxie]

Just now, aliya said:

Yeah. Despite what I said about not wanting to leave the house, I plan to retire this year and know I have to figure out something to do to get up and about before I blow up like a balloon.

I retired four months ago. Now I go to the gym four or five days a week. I’m not losing, but at least I’m not gaining. 

[dreadfulLeigh]

3 minutes ago, Azubah said:

He can even read his lines with expression. The sky's the limit for this kid.

He has a really pleasant voice. 

[Suzywriter]

1 minute ago, LizzyB said:

And did the mother feeding the dog with her fork make you..."wet heave"?  Cuz I almost didn't make it through that moment.  Jaw dropped.

Gross gross gross gross gross!

Yuck. Just yuck!

[Gbb]

2 minutes ago, dreadfulLeigh said:

There’s some fucked up cycle with them. He craves his mom’s love and attention, she makes him food as her love, he stays heavy in a misguided attempt to make his mom stay in his life. If he stays heavy, she’ll come over and feed him. It doesn’t seem like there’s much else she knows how to give him. 

DING! DING! DING! DING! 

[Kid]

23 minutes ago, 3girlsforus said:

Poor kid. I’ve known a few kids who have had to do that ‘stand at the door and wait’ for a parent visit who never comes. Heartbreaking.

I was one of them. So I certainly understand where he’s coming from on that one.  

His dog is so cute. I really like this guy and I hope he makes it.

Edited January 24, 2019 by Kid

[Guest]

OH, god! Cody from Sister Wives has a man bun now? He is the grossest person alive. 

And I say that as an avid viewer of My 600 lb Life.

[hoosiermom]

I don't go out much anymore either. My daughter started me on "Freshly" prepared meals delivered fresh to your house and they are very good and healthy but expensive!

[Miracle Maxie]

So is he getting to Houston via the back of a van or a full row of airplane seats?

[3girlsforus]

He’s packing real clothes and toiletries. Did he end up on the wrong show???

[Ellie Godfrey]

3 minutes ago, cmpbl said:

Hey y'all I'm late to the party. Was he dipping that pizza in cheese sauce?

Did you catch the biscuits & sausage gravy topped with waffles & sausage gravy?? Yikes!

[dreadfulLeigh]

*cringeeeeeee* Mom is NOT the person you need as a support person. I realize he lacks any other options, but geez, dude, you’d be better off alone. 

[Schippmom]

 Just spent the last couple days visiting my Mom and found out she watches this every week!  I had curry chicken salad with dried cherries and pecans on wheat bread but washed down with beer

[3girlsforus]

He needs support that isn’t his mom.

[OoogleEyes]

Oh, traveling is so stressful. I hope he doesn't have a panic attack in the airport

[Caoimhe]

Mom seems like she will sabotage him.

[Azubah]

WHERE'S THE DOG?

[Pepper Mostly]

Guys, wait, we're thirty minutes in and he hasn't complained about his leg yet? 

[dreadfulLeigh]

Oh, myyy. Mom and son have the exact same build. 

[ams1001]

5 minutes ago, LizzyB said:

And did the mother feeding the dog with her fork make you..."wet heave"?  Cuz I almost didn't make it through that moment.  Jaw dropped.

I was so busy trying to keep up with chat (I got a little behind) that I missed it. Probably for the best.

Where does he live?

[Hellga]

Hi All!  A little late to the party, as I was cooking my own dinner (pork variation on chicken paprikash and baked potato crisps).   I was listening to his story, though, as I was cooking - he sounds like a decent guy who had some problems in his childhood, but at least, he had a job and bought a house - I hope he does well.  Just makes me wonder why he did not work on his food addiction issues when he was still getting out and when he went to get diagnosed with agoraphobia...

Edited January 24, 2019 by Hellga

[88Keys]

What up, Pounders?!  Sorry I'm late- had to put the twins to bed. 

This guy is clean, mobile, and well-spoken and intelligent.  He's going to rock this.

[cmpbl]

I also have severe anxiety and panic attacks so I already feel bad for him.

[3girlsforus]

Did his mom say it was ‘only for a few days”? Does she not know what this entails?

[88Keys]

Just now, Pepper Mostly said:

Guys, wait, we're thirty minutes in and he hasn't complained about his leg yet? 

He literally just did!  Lol.

[preciousperfect]

He’s like a real person unlike everyone else I this show. 

[Guest]

Just now, Azubah said:

WHERE'S THE DOG?

That's what I want to know! 

Just now, Pepper Mostly said:

Guys, wait, we're thirty minutes in and he hasn't complained about his leg yet? 

You just had to wait until minute 31! 

[aliya]

13 minutes ago, LizzyB said:

And he has actually already gone to a therapist!  Wow--he's going to crush this.

It's a little early for trash talk.  He's got plenty of time to mess up entirely.  :  )

[Wanda]

See people, it IS possible to get through an airport without using a luggage cart or making your sickly husband push you while you whine how tired you are.