The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[DogMa]

Yep, I wanna see, too!!!

[cydj21]

My attempts at ring picture-taking were not very good last night. I am going to try earlier in the evening tonight when hopefully I can get a decent picture without the flash. With a bit of luck you can see them tomorrow at some point after this interview.

All in all, this second month has netted about zero progress so far...only about 5lbs and I really do hate that. We'll see how it balances out between now and June 7 when the month is officially over. I am trying to just stay positive. I have to reorder soon and need to remember to do it amidst all of the craziness in my typical schedule. I found the best fresh green beans and had them raw with my L/G today and they were sensational. Overall, it is still really easy for me to stay on plan, but my lack of strong progress in recent weeks is not pleasing me. I wish I were brave enough to try the Momentum again....I hated how they made me feel. Perhaps I will have to buck up soon and make a go at it - something really has to give. Only 40lbs to go and the finish line has never seemed further away in some regards!

[DogMa]

Have you taken any measurements to see if those are changing? Or have you noticed any change in the way your clothes fit?

Maybe post exactly what you eat/drink (and when) for a few days? Sometimes just shifting things around a little can help. And some folks are more tolerant of deviations than others. Even just the little bits of cheese and nuts that you've had (like at the one shower) can have an effect. Hang in there!

[cydj21]

During month 1, I definitely lost inches and therefore I definitely notice a huge change in clothing between now and then, but not enough that I've been forced to buy new clothing and no dramatic changes since the beginning of this month. From April 7 to May 7 I lost 18lbs or so and about 2.5" from my hips and 2" from my waist. Since May 7 I have maybe noticed very slight changes in measurements but nothing dramatic...I will take "official" measurements again on June 7.

Today I had a shake for breakfast, about 7:30, a mint chocolate bar at about 10:00, lunch was my L/G and I had two small turkey breast fillets, some fresh green beans and one roma tomato. I will be mixing up some pudding here in a few minutes and I have already put away 3 liters (about 104 ounces) of water and walked 25 minutes at lunch along the canal...a nicely paced stroll, nothing strenuous, but not at a snail's pace either. So there is today so far! That is quite typical of a normal day during the week, and over the weekends I sometimes have my L/G for dinner instead of lunch. If I feel snacky I'll have no more than 2 Claussen dill spears. I do not drink diet soda expect for maximum of one a day no more than twice a week. If I have coffee, I add 2 Splenda packets, no creamer/substitute. To me there is nothing glaringly obvious as far as errors, but perhaps someone else will pick up on something.

[DogMa]

You'll still have two more meals later, yes? How late is your last one? And you're weighing the turkey?

[cydj21]

Yeah I usually have a shake when I get home from work and another about 8 - 9pm, get to bed about 11pm most nights. I always weigh the turkey, chicken, fish, etc. as I pack my lunches the evening before. If I go out and get something I always go to a deli where they can weigh things for me.

[DogMa]

It all sounds good. Maybe it's the small strays you've had recently, though. Or you're just going through a slow period. Stalls and slower periods just kinda happen sometimes, it seems. I wish I could be more helpful.

[cydj21]

The slowed loss in the last few days I have no problem with, because I know they were likely deserved. With that said, earlier in the month I was 100% spot on as I usually am and was still not seeing much movement. Oh well. I always take these things 1 month at a time, so I'll reorder for next month and see how things are shaping up as I approach July 7. At this point I am starting to become a believer that I need higher calories and some major butt-kicking workouts 5x a week at which point MF is out the door....but for now I'm here, rolling along and we'll see what happens over the next few weeks.

[cydj21]

Ok, for real this time...I am going to make a concerted effort to get some ring photos up this evening! No traveling tonight = Cyd is a happy girl. I actually get to spend the next 8 consecutive evenings in my own bed, which is a rare occurence in today's world for me. The interview went well today and I should know something next week, and at the same time I got called for another interview for a position I am actually more interested in so that was a happy moment today. That interview is an hour away next Monday at 9am so Monday will be another hectic day, but I will manage.

Because I woke up in my old childhood bedroom this morning there was no scale to attack, but I am hoping we get along well tomorrow morning. Overall I am just trucking along and making the best of it...but I HAVE to reorder tonight. My goodness. I have been so damn busy that the day gets the best of me and is gone before I even have a chance to start ticking away at my various to-do lists. Life is moving at warp speeds these days. Ever feel like you need a vacation from life? No people, no doggies, no cell phones, no email, no computers, no cars....just quiet. A bubble bath, a glass of red wine, a box of chocolates and a good book. *sigh* Oh well! At least it is all positive energy keeping me busy these days!

[DogMa]

Hey, send me your to-do list. Ha. I'm still bored beyond belief at work. I'm not sure how much longer I can last.

Best of luck with all the interviews. I hope you get the one you want most.

[cydj21]

It is official - it impossible to get a good picture of this ring! I've tried it in different lighting, on and off my finger, with the macro on and off on my camera with NO luck. Oh well What a shame to have a finger so loaded with sparkles that the camera cannot believe its eyes, huh?

[cydj21]

So the scale and I may be on the path to reconciliation. As of this morning it spit back a number of 184.0, putting me just 4.1lbs from the 170s, 13lbs from the 100# Club, and 39lbs from goal. There is still a long road to go, but at least there is a bit of downward momentum this week.

My updated goals, which are subject to change as usual.

168lbs by July 3 (This puts me in the 100# Club with a bit of *wiggle* room before going home for the holiday weekend)

145lbs by October 1 (This puts me at goal prior to our engagement photos)

[DogMa]

So how many is that this month - 8 or 9 or something? And you still have till June 7 for the month to be over? It sounds like you're really not slow at all, missy.

[cydj21]

Truthfully, I think I started the month at 190 so that would be down 6lbs...hopefully I can get that to 10, but we will have to see how it works out. Right now, I just want to be <170 by the end of next month and that should hopefully be achievable. Positive thinking!

[DogMa]

So 6 pounds in about 3 weeks? Average is 2-5 a week, so you're right there, even with a few small slips.