Still all good in maintenanceland...

nickieluv · Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 11:26 am Post subject:

Thanks for the butt-kicking, Lauren - sometimes I need a good old-fashioned beating and I'm glad you're here to oblige!!

Lauren · Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 12:55 pm Post subject:

Hey, all!

This is a fantastic anniversary month for me, as I started Medifast on November 10th, 2005, and I am here, now, three years later, still having lost the 165 pounds, plus a few more for good measure, approaching Thanksgiving again.

Talk about being able to give thanks, huh? I am thankful every day for the gift that this was, that my life has changed in ways too numerous to list and too profound to describe. I am thankful that I had my "lightbulb" moment and that Medifast was available to me at just that right moment. I am thankful for the support I received both from MFers and from family and friends. And I am most thankful that I was and continue to be able to see that a better life is possible and attainable, and it was just for me to reach out and take.

We all deserve to be happy. Just make the decision that you want it, that you're tired of being the victim, that you can control your destiny in this one, great way. And do it. Just do it.

Happy Thanksgiving,

Lauren

Tawanda · Preferred Member 60# Club Joined: 07 Feb 2007 Posts: 2918

Happy Thanksgiving Lauren! Also, congratulations on having such great commitment to maintaining your impressive weight loss. My thanks for always being willing to share what you learnt while losing the weight and maintaining the loss. You are an important part of this forum.

Lauren · Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 7:05 am Post subject:

Morning, Miss T.!! You are such a doll for that post, thank you for the note, and thanks right back at you for sharing all your stories as well! Hearing (um, reading) how you care for your family in such a selfless way while still continuing to press on in sustaining your own health and wellness (and sanity) has been truly inspiring, and I know so many of us benefit from your conversations here.

Happy holidays to you as well, Miss T.!

Cheers,

Lauren

Lauren · Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 12:53 pm Post subject:

So, I'm at the airport awaiting my return flight from a business trip in LA, and I have to mention something interesting. I always struggle the most with my food demons, just an ongoing desire to nibble, when I travel. I always pack an absurd amount of veggies and mf meals and stuff to make sure I don't wander into a Hudson News and buy crap off the shelves. Anyway, this time is different somehow, because I visited a bunch of colleagues and clients who hadn't seen me since I lost the weight, and they were so kind in their accolades and enthusiasm for my weight loss. All the questions that I had fielded for quite some time, how did I do it, what do I eat, what kind of exercise, etc. all came back, and it's been awhile since I had that full throttle experience. I just have to admit, as pathetic as it may seem, that it was much needed (which I didn't realize) affirmation, and it re-energized me. I can't explain it, but while I'd like to say that my own satisfaction and wellness is enough to keep me going, the outside "cheering" absolutely matters. It invigorates me and steels me for the future. I think I am mentioning this for me, but also for anyone out there who may feel like they're losing their drive, to chat with loved ones and let them know that you need their cheerleading,even when the process seems long and talking about your successes may get "old," it really truly helps. And while I hadn't fallen off the wagon or anything prior, and I've continued to maintain my loss, it just reaffirmed that the ongoing effort is worthwhile and to keep on rocking.

Hope you're all feeling great, be well!

Lauren