The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[LongWay2go]

Today is day 8 for me on a full fast and I have a few things I'd like to say.

First and most importantly, I want to thank Mike (Explorthis) from the very bottom of my heart. Without him I would not be here celebrating my first week's victory. He took me from being scared and unsure of whether I could do this to strong, confident and determined. I have to say, I have never in my life EVER made it a week on a diet without cheating, and I made it this week! That is 100% completely because Mike has been there every single day, all day long, every time I ask for help he's there! My success is his glory, because it is happening because he cared.

Secondly, I want to thank Nancy, or LW as I fondly refer to her now. She has been so encouraging and kept me laughing through the pain all week and I couldn't have done it without her either. I feel so blessed to know both of you!

Since I started on a Friday, I'm making my first week a 9 day one at the suggestion of several people, Nancy and Sheryl included. That way I can do the normal Sunday weigh-in posts with everyone else. Keep your fingers crossed for me, I feel very confident that I'll hit 20 pounds in my first long week!

I hope everyone has a great weekend and I'll certainly be here to chat or offer support or whatever. I've really enjoyed this first week and look confidentally toward the future!

- Gerald

[hawaiiwhatnot]

Aloha Gerald,

Gee, I'm really anxious to see your numbers on Sunday too!

In case you don't know it, you're a wonderful help to many of us here as well! I didn't find this forum until I was on Day 5, and it's like the best present I've ever had!

As they say in the law of karma, 'whatever you do, comes back to you', and Nancy and Mike are in store for huge rewards being the kind and generous souls they are.

In this diet, whatever you do REALLY comes back to you, and pretty quickly too, so let's all keep going!
Thinville or Bust!!!!

When it gets tough, it's nice to look behind to see supporting folks like you are there. Thanks...

A MF Pal,
Camille

[LongWay2go]

Thanks Camille! All of you are a wonderful help to me too, and posting is something I've found to be great therapy and a wonderful motivational tool. All the support and cheers I've received have made it all worthwhile!

A note to LW -

I thought of something this morning and wondered if it might be a prophecy. You are LW and I am LW2G. So am I Leopard Woman 2 Go? ROFL!!!

- Gerald

[Nancy]

Dear LW2G ~

What a snort you are!!!!

You fill my tank. Thanks!

I can't wait to see your first Sunday weigh in.

Soon and very soon you will have to change your name from Long Way 2 Go to Not So Far 2 Go! Eventually you will be Almost There! Then you'll B Gone!

I agree with you - the Forum IS excellent therapy!

Mike is awesome.

Everyone on the MakeMeThinner Forum is important and has valuable things to say.

The MMT Forum is the greatest because of folks like you, LW2G!

[LongWay2go]

LW- but it's folks like YOU who motivate folks like ME to BE folks like YOU!

[Nancy]

Woo Hoo and Weigh to Go, NOT as LW2Go!

Doesn't it feel good to have that one week under your belt now?

With that most excellent weight loss, have ya cinched up your belt a skosh yet?

LW2G is gettin' skinny, Folks!!!

Attention: Those of you have been struggling: You're not gonna let a Newbie get ahead of ya, are ya? Get with the program!

[LongWay2go]

Yeah folks, get with it! Drink those shakes! I'm working it, and I'm working all of you too!

Let me be your motivator, as you are all my motivation. That's what teamwork is all about!


- Gerald

[Landylue]

Gerald! What a wonderful, positive, breath of fresh air you are! I've been away from the forum for several weeks now, and I have to tell you just how much I've enjoyed reading through your posts this morning. I totally agree with everything you've said about Mike and Nancy. What a blessing they have both been in my life, also.

I have absolutely no doubt in the world that you are going to hit your goal, Gerald, and this forum is one of the most valuable tools you have. It is a wellspring of encouragement and hope. I look forward to watching your success story unfold.

God bless, and the best luck to you, Gerald.

LandyLue

[LongWay2go]

Thank you, Landylue! What an inspiration you are, in the 40# club! I plan to stick around here for a long, long time - even in maintenance - and you can bet I'll get there too!

I'm already 18 pounds grateful to everyone here and looking forward to next Sunday for my second "weigh-in/weight-out!" as I'm calling it from now on!

- Gerald