The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[katesmom]

Good Morning Tracy !

How are things going? Moving soon? I'm in Newport, RI and just thought I'd pop in and say hello !

[BabyTrace]

Thanks for posting your 12 week stats! It's so motivational. When one loses only 2 lbs one can get bummed out. You are a fine exaple of how 2 lbs in a week can add up to "Baby, you are thin!"

Thanks Charity. That is so true how it all adds up. Some weeks I didn't even quite make two lbs. That can be discouraging in the short term, but in the long term it truly does add up and it is so worth it to stay on plan!

[BabyTrace]

Day 89 of Compliance

Down 2.6 since last Sunday to make 36.6 total. Medifast Rocks!!

I've been really, really busy getting ready for the move so I haven't had time to read the boards as I like to and certainly haven't had time to do much posting. Thanks to those of you that have stopped by to cheer me on. It always feels wonderful to see your posts and to be reminded of the wonderful support system here. I can't wait until I have time to actually sit down and read for awhile. It's truly amazing how much goes on in everyone's lives in a week's time! Things will eventually calm down around here and I'm looking forward to returning all the friendship and support so many of you have given me.

Have a great Sunday!

Tracy

[queenielou]

Congrats o the 2.6 pounds, Tracy! Good luck with packing and the move, skinny

[BabyTrace]

Day 96 of Compliance
Just a quick report that I'm down 2 lbs from last Sunday to make 38.6 lbs total at 152 lbs.

I'm in my 96th day of the plan. Yep, 100 days is coming this week. I set an initial goal to stay compliant for 100 days. 38.6 lbs later I am so glad I stuck to the commitment. It's been so worth it!

I am in Nashville now. Things are still crazy right now, but I've been able to stick the the plan food wise. I've been having a little bit of a problem with spacing of meals, but getting everything in and still seeing a consistent loss. I'm never happy about Monday's but I'm kind of looking forward to getting back on a schedule tomorrow.

More later....

Tracy

[Hopebaby]

Tracy - It's good to see you pop in and I'm glad to hear you are still on plan and losing. It must be really hectic with moving so quickly. Can't wait until you have the time to fill us in on everything that has been happening.

Linda

[rodeomom]

So Trace, how are you planning on rewarding yourself on day 100? You need to do something just for you for such a job well done. Maybe a massage?? Or a pedicure??? Something new to wear to show off all that hard work and dedication? Congratulations on a super job well done. I hope that I can celebrate 100 days on day 100 like you.

[katesmom]

Great to hear about your progress with the move and with your consistent loss ! Hurry back soon ! We miss you !

[Serendipity]

Love it when a plan comes together! I've been keeping track of you day count. Great job!

[Tawanda]

Congratulations on the compliance!

[BabyTrace]

Day 99 of Compliance

Checking in to report my 13 & 14 week totals. I just realized I didn't report last week.

Last Wednesday was my 13 week weigh in. Down only 0.2 lbs from the week before to 155 lbs for a total of 35.6 lbs lost. I was incredibly busy last week and now looking back at my numbers I remember thinking that measly 0.2 lbs wasn't worth taking the time to post.

Today is my 14 week weigh in. Down an incredible 5.2 lbs from last week to 149.8 lbs for a total loss of 40.8 lbs.

I knew feeling discouraged last week was a waste of my mental energy, so I just chose to ignore the number and keep on doing what has been working for me all along--staying compliant. Sure enough, once the move was over and I started settling into a routine here in Nashville the scale started to respond. I must say that my eyes did bug out when I saw a number in the 140s this morning. I've read so much about how stress and lack of sleep can affect your weight loss. I always believed it but not as much as I do now that I have personal experience.

This is all I have time for today but will hopefully get a chance to catch up on the forum this week. Thanks for your comments T, Jo, Pam, Linda and Rodeomom. Everyone is making so much progress since I've been gone and I'm ready to jump back into the fun. I miss this place!

And incase anyone missed it.....I'm in the 40 lbs club!!



14 Week Progress: Starting Weight— 190.6
Week 01—8.8 lbs—181.8
Week 02—1.6 lbs—180.2
Week 03—2.0 lbs—178.2
Week 04—1.6 lbs—176.6
Week 05—3.8 lbs—172.8*
Week 06—1.8 lbs—171.0
Week 07—3.4 lbs—167.6
Week 08—2.0 lbs—165.6
Week 09—2.2 lbs—163.4
Week 10—3.0 lbs—160.4
Week 11—2.4 lbs—158.0
Week 12—2.8 lbs—155.2
Week 13—0.2 lbs—155.0
Week 14—5.2 lbs—149.8
*added exercise

[bikipatra]

Congrats on making the 40# club! Fantastic!

[BabyTrace]

Day 101 of Compliance

I think it was Nickie that started a 100 day challenge the week I started Medifast so I adopted that as a personal goal. Compliance for 100 days. Well, yesterday was day 100 for me so I wanted to be sure and post my results today.

In 100 days I lost 40.8 lbs and at least 36.5 inches. I've also gone from wearing a tight 16 to a size 10.

I won't say every day was a breeze, but I was able to stay compliant the entire 100 days and for that I am very thankful. I think the early days, maybe the first week, was probably the hardest--before I had many days under by belt. Honestly after I got into the double digit days of compliance anytime I thought of eating off plan I just remembered the challenge and what day I was on and knew I didn't want to blow it. Maybe that was a little bit of OCD kicking in, but whatever it was it worked and for that matter it's still working today.

I read back over the early pages of my paper and online journals this morning and while the physical changes have been dramatic, so have the mental changes. When I started Medifast I was in desperation. I had spent the entire month before binging on anything and everything in sight. My self confidence was zilch. I was probably at the lowest of my lows. I knew I had to do something about my weight and luckily I chose Medifast. As I was working on my physical health with MF I was also working on my mental health. As my body began to heal so did my mind. I am so much happier today than when I started MF on July 11th. It's a decision I have never regretted.

Last night I told my husband that I was on day 100. He said "Wow! I'm proud of you baby." That felt really good. Even though I'm well aware of my progress and achievement I still crave validation and recognition from others. Maybe that's human nature, but I have truly been basking in the attention my DH has given me since I made it to Nashville last Friday.

Some on the forum know that due to my husband's recent promotion and job transfer to Nashville and waiting on our house to sell in Grand Rapids, MI that I've spent the past 4 months in vitual isolation in MI. I've often considered that I've been able to remain compliant because I was alone and not faced with too many food choices since I wasn't around other people to influence me. Even though I prayed every day we would find a buyer, I was also worried about when I finally would get to Nashville and I would be faced with "the outside world". The stress was really evident the past 3 or so weeks after we finally got an offer and I started to plan the move. I pushed through it remembering what I wanted most....to be thin.

I've been in Nashville for a week now and I'm happy to report that I'm doing just fine. I made it through an artist's show at the Wild Horse and dinner with a record rep without a single nibble or sip off plan. I'm very proud of that but also proud that I felt normal. This place is full of beautiful people--seriously. The best part is I have felt completely comfortable. Not fat at all. That's huge in and of it's self because I have always felt fat...even in high school at 118 lbs. 118 lbs--I'd love to be that fat again. With Medifast, someday I just might be.

So today is day 101. What happens on day 101? Do I reward myself with a sinfully off plan meal? No way! Oddly, nothing off plan even sounds appealing. I've still got 20 lbs to go to reach my original goal of 130 lbs.

So day 101 will be another day on plan with nothing out of the ordinary. Well, except for the manicure and pedicure I'm planning on getting to reward myself for 100 days of compliance!

Tracy

Inches lost:
Waist--------7.5 inches
Abdomen---9.0 inches
Hips---------8.5 inches
Thighs------5.75 in each leg


14 Week Progress:
Starting Weight— 190.6
Week 01—8.8 lbs—181.8
Week 02—1.6 lbs—180.2
Week 03—2.0 lbs—178.2
Week 04—1.6 lbs—176.6
Week 05—3.8 lbs—172.8*
Week 06—1.8 lbs—171.0
Week 07—3.4 lbs—167.6
Week 08—2.0 lbs—165.6
Week 09—2.2 lbs—163.4
Week 10—3.0 lbs—160.4
Week 11—2.4 lbs—158.0
Week 12—2.8 lbs—155.2
Week 13—0.2 lbs—155.0
Week 14—5.2 lbs—149.8
*added exercise

[bikipatra]

I'm proud of you too!!!

[Out*With*The*Old]

I'm so happy for you, Trace!! Good for you, girl!

I relate to your mental and physical healing thoughts. I'm going through a lot in my life right now and before I started MF this month I felt out of control, depressed and generally hopeless. Each day of compliance I have under my belt helps me to feel more in control and adds to a brighter future for me! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, struglges and SUCCESS!! Keep on rockin and you'll be at goal in no time!!!