The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[katesmom]

Hi Donna !
Thanks for stopping by my jounal to say Hi !
Hope you are having a great day !

[bikipatra]

Sounds like a neat town that you live in. I've been to many small tourist towns and envy those that get to live in them. Wouldn't like the larger tourist towns though.

I live in a larger tourist town and I think you would have a lot of fun in DC. I hated it at first and now it has kind of grown on me.

[holberry]

Hi Donna,

Did you find a class at jo anne's?
That's where Im thinking of going. Also for a beggining knitting class.

I live in the country, but Im 7 miles from a town. Not that far. Tho some times I think it is!

Im so glad you are back on that wagon girlie. you can do this, you will
loves,
h

[DonnaS]

Sounds like a neat town that you live in. I've been to many small tourist towns and envy those that get to live in them. Wouldn't like the larger tourist towns though.

I live in a larger tourist town and I think you would have a lot of fun in DC. I hated it at first and now it has kind of grown on me.

I would probably not like it at first but I'm sure it would grow on me. Do you miss Dallas? Next weekend my cousin has leased a limo for her daughter's birthday and were going to go cruising Deep Ellum and Greenville ave. It's a little out of my element but I'll certainly enjoy the company.

[DonnaS]

Hi Donna,

Did you find a class at jo anne's?
That's where Im thinking of going. Also for a beggining knitting class.

I live in the country, but Im 7 miles from a town. Not that far. Tho some times I think it is!

Im so glad you are back on that wagon girlie. you can do this, you will
loves,
h

Nope haven't looked into any classes. I'm actually thinking of going back to work so we'll see. There is a really nice JoAnn's around my daughters' house but that's nearly an hour away.

[bikipatra]

Sounds like a neat town that you live in. I've been to many small tourist towns and envy those that get to live in them. Wouldn't like the larger tourist towns though.

I live in a larger tourist town and I think you would have a lot of fun in DC. I hated it at first and now it has kind of grown on me.

I would probably not like it at first but I'm sure it would grow on me. Do you miss Dallas? Next weekend my cousin has leased a limo for her daughter's birthday and were going to go cruising Deep Ellum and Greenville ave. It's a little out of my element but I'll certainly enjoy the company.

Definitely my old stomping grounds! Make sure you go to Lowest Greenville- that's where all the coolest bars are. I miss Dallas like crazy but DC is just probably a better place for me to be right now.

[holberry]

Hi Donna

I love the JOanne's super stores. So much to look at, so much to buy.

I dont have a clue about Texas, except my car broke down there one winter, coming home from college. The town was mini and I thought theyd really take advantage of a young girl alone with a busted car. But they didnt. Nice Texans.

So what are you thinking of doing for a job?

Take care,
hols

[DonnaS]

Hi Donna

I love the JOanne's super stores. So much to look at, so much to buy.

I dont have a clue about Texas, except my car broke down there one winter, coming home from college. The town was mini and I thought theyd really take advantage of a young girl alone with a busted car. But they didnt. Nice Texans.

So what are you thinking of doing for a job?

Take care,
hols

I love JoAnn's too and just ordered some new scrapbooks and paper online with free shipping no less. It's more fun to go and look but, as I said, it's an hour away to the really nice one.

My skills are in the administrative area like acctg., secretarial, etc. so I'll probably lean towards that. I would like to work for an employment agency so I can work temporary jobs. I'm really having mixed emotions about going back to work.

[DonnaS]

Okay, this is my journal so I'm going to journal and it might be a little long because I need to blow off some steam.

I'm having such a hard time trying to stick to my diet. I did good last week but all week long my husband kept asking me about going to Ft. Worth on Saturday to watch the TX/TCU game with friends at a sports bar. Each time I told him that I don't think it would be a good idea to put myself into that situation and that I probably will not go. Of course he says he can't go unless I go (he wanted a designated driver) and makes me feel guilty about it. On Friday I caved in and decided to go. Bad, bad decision. I was really mad at him for making me feel guilty and for not understanding why I shouldn't go. I said to myself, "what the heck" and proceeded to eat way off plan from Friday thru Sunday evening. Really stupid on my part because the only one it hurt was me. It's getting harder for me to be around everyone during a party situation with all the snacking and drinks. I don't know why that is because for the first couple of months I did great and didn't get off plan at all.

There is no telling what the scale is going to tell me tomorrow. I'm almost tempted to not even weigh because of how depressed it will leave me.

Next weekend is the limo ride with my cousin in Dallas and I may not go at all. I need the attitude that I had when I first started "no matter what it takes." What am I thinking putting myself into situations that I could mess up.

[MerryMary]

Okay, this is my journal so I'm going to journal and it might be a little long because I need to blow off some steam.

I'm having such a hard time trying to stick to my diet. I did good last week but all week long my husband kept asking me about going to Ft. Worth on Saturday to watch the TX/TCU game with friends at a sports bar. Each time I told him that I don't think it would be a good idea to put myself into that situation and that I probably will not go. Of course he says he can't go unless I go (he wanted a designated driver) and makes me feel guilty about it. On Friday I caved in and decided to go. Bad, bad decision. I was really mad at him for making me feel guilty and for not understanding why I shouldn't go. I said to myself, "what the heck" and proceeded to eat way off plan from Friday thru Sunday evening. Really stupid on my part because the only one it hurt was me. It's getting harder for me to be around everyone during a party situation with all the snacking and drinks. I don't know why that is because for the first couple of months I did great and didn't get off plan at all.

There is no telling what the scale is going to tell me tomorrow. I'm almost tempted to not even weigh because of how depressed it will leave me.

Next weekend is the limo ride with my cousin in Dallas and I may not go at all. I need the attitude that I had when I first started "no matter what it takes." What am I thinking putting myself into situations that I could mess up.

Hi Donna!
Sorry to hear that you had such a difficult time of it this weekend. You are asking the right questions though ... Why was it for the first couple of months you did so well and now you went off plan?

In your writing about it you talked about some valid emotions ... guilt, anger, depression and even fear--fear of your limo excusion in big D and even fear of the scale. I invite you to explore all those emotions and why you allowed them (That's right. YOU were in control.) and your DH to sabatoge your weight loss efforts?

Most people who overeat, starve themselves, binge and purge .... do these things out of the CONTROL it gives them (especially when there is so much in their life that's out of their control). Keep in mind, you were in control of your weight loss until you thought, "what the heck." Then you were in control of your off plan eating.

I like that you realize it stupid and counter productive to your weight loss efforts. Since you've been on the plan for several months it might be time for you to reframe your feelngs of control--and how NO ONE can make you lose control but yourself! It might be helpful to proceed with your plans for next weekend. But be in control. Take meals with you--Plan what you will eat and when. Enjoy the sights and the company--but make the firm decision not to sabatoge your weight loss in the process. YOU CAN DO IT!

[katesmom]

Hi Donna,
Thanks for writing in my journal...Sorry to hear about your slip but get back on the horse ! I am too, just on restart and feel stronger-one hour at a time...From what I'm learning here is that WE are the one's that have control- no matter what the situation !

I too, have given a great deal of thought about the triggers and situations that could threaten my plan...

Start fresh tommorow...I'm right there with ya !

[holberry]

good evening Donna!
Sorry about the rough weekend.
When I first started I had to say no to dinner dates with friends. I also canceled a trip back east for fear of sabatoge. I think once you get your 'groove Stella" you will be good.

It's all about you baby!
hugs

[Tawanda]

Donna, some days are really rough, but you know what you want for yourself---you can do this.

[DonnaS]

End of week 14, +2.5 lbs.



My fault and I know what not to do from now on, lesson learned. I was compliant yesterday and I even worked out yesterday evening. I will be exercising with a friend on Mon, Tue & Friday evenings. I'm glad Monday is over with because it was hard (since it was day one again on Medifast). I stuck with it and drank lots of water (more than normal) just to keep my stomach full.

Thanks everyone for the words of encouragement.

[bikipatra]

Sounds like a great plan!