The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[MyFriendTT]

Hi Joy. I just wanted to say thank you for all the words of encouragement you have sent me in my other posts. I also understand about "not belonging", whether or not its in your imagination. I wrote a really long post to introduce myself (and complaining about my lack of results so far) and only like 3 or 4 people welcomed me. I do notice that in general in life, no one wants to hear complaining; so many people only want to hear that everything is GREAT. So, I give you props for telling your story, whether or not it is viewed by others.

Also, I give you kudos for sticking it out and going at MF again. You know what you need this time around, especially close to and during the maintenance phase, and there will be plenty of support for you if you ask for it. I myself have been on tons of diets and programs, but I never give up because my health is worth it. You sound like you have a similar philosophy.

I look forward to supporting you through this journey.

Take care,

TT

[DogMa]

Joy, your post made me so sad. Of COURSE you're one of us!! I've read your whole journal - and probably every one of your posts, too! I think we can all learn a lot from you, and I think the fact that you keep returning and trying is VERY inspiring! My concern with this plan has always been long-term maintenance, so seeing someone who has struggled with that is invaluable to me.

[jump4joy]

Wow, it was so nice to log-on and see these kind responses to me. I'm deeply touched.

Thank you for your comments and insights, Theresa, it IS tough to put yourself "out there" and wonder if anyone is listening or noticing. Those who never quit or give up are the ones who ultimately succeed at their goals. I look forward to knowing and supporting you too!

Robin, you already know how much admiration I have for you! And I mean it. Your patience and perserverance in staying on-plan in spite of a slower than average loss is nothing short of inspirational to anyone who knows what you've been through. Now that I'm losing at a slower rate than in the past, I only have to think of you and it somehow strenghthens me to renew MY committment and makes me want to follow your example of patience. Oh, Patience! That's what I most need right now.. You are my role-model for that. I'm also impressed that after a year on this forum that you still post so much and offer so much support to others. You will be an awesome H.A. to your clients! I'm thinking of coming to the SLC airport to meet with Jan....I might see you there when you all come to Utah.

I already thanked you Denise, my scale-less buddy and email pal!

Well, it's late and I'm so tired I'm probably gonna start repeating myself.

You all brought a big smile to my face tonight!

Joy

[Jan]

Hi Joy,
I really really hope you can come to the SLC airport. You'll meet Robin for sure....she has no choice I'm giving her a ride to the airport. Smartipants and Sharon will be there too. Yup we're all fitting in the Blazer for the ride back. Good thing we're all getting skinny!!! Hmmm we may be holding our luggage on our lap. Now if Nancy were getting a ride back too.......we'll have to get a trailer to tow behind....Nancy loves clothes!!!! Can you tell we love to tease her????
jan

[DogMa]

You should SO come by to visit!!

And in a way, it helps to know you're losing more slowly this time. I think the main reason I lose so slowly is all the dieting I've done in the past. So it's good to know that if I screw this up, I could be in even MORE trouble. Talk about a reason to stick with it!!

As for me, I do it because I have no choice. By the time I found Medifast, I was pretty much out of other options. Other than being fat for the rest of my life.

[Denise]

Joy! Here I am being pushy.....You MUST go to the airport to meet the ladies next week! Sounds like fun! Let me know if you do..I will have Jan frisk you to make sure ..you are not chained to your scale!

[jump4joy]

.....or stashed away in my purse!

I'm planning on going even though I was hesitating because I'm a little embarrassed about my flabbage being seen. At least I'm 30+ pounds lighter than I was.

Joy

[Denise]

Joy..Oh Joy! I hope you have been absent form the board because you are busy meeting other MFERS! Let us know!

[jump4joy]

My girls have gone to camp for the week, and the house is soooo quiet! Now Jerry and I are getting a taste of what it will be like when they're grown.....it's good because we're able to focus on just US, and it's been like a 2nd honeymoon. Bad, because I miss them so much and they are my angel-girls. I have two teenagers who are close to me and each other, respectful and KIND. Straight-A students, and very responsible. I don't get any "attitude" or eye-rolling, and they are 14 and (almost) 17. I'm lucky to get to be their mom! They are beautiful, wholesome girls, and I'm so proud of them. (not that I'm partial, or anything!)

I'm still having to work at getting enough water in. I'm doing it, but I have to keep track or else I don't drink as much as I should. I'm doing the 6-0 today, and trying not to think about food. Some days are easier than others!

Staying off the scale. I had a peek the other day, tho'....my bad! ...and was a little disappointed.....only down 3 lbs. in two weeks of hard dieting. Serves me right for looking. I wish I knew Robin's secret for staying motivated with a slower-than-hoped-for losses. I might commit Scale-icide if things don't improve. Hummmph! I'd be better off withOUT it, for sure! I just couldn't do it though! I gotta KNOW....can't go too long without KNOWING. I need to learn how to not let the number get to me.

Blah. Today is a scorcher....92 degrees right now. TGFAC! Wish I didn't have to be fat this summer! Oh well, I'm a'workin on it and then next summer...watch out! Instead of being a fat, hot mama---I'll just be a HOT MOMMA!

Joy

[dede4wd]

Have fun with your 2nd honeymoon week! Sounds like fun!

I know you'll get your water in!

I enjoy your posts so much and have finally started paying attention to the journals and had some catch up to do! YOU SO BELONG! Your story has inspired me beyond words!

Have fun meeting everyone this week!

DeDe

[jump4joy]

Thanks DeDe! You are a sweetheart.

Joy

[jump4joy]

Well, I weighed in this morning because I planned to do it, and I wanted to know what my loss was for the month of June. I lost exactly 6 lbs. I lost 8 1/2 last month. It's obvious that I'm losing slower this time, but I am happy to see six pounds gone. I've noticed that I lost more inches this month than last. Shopping in my closet every day and finding more and more things to fit. It's fun! Last month, a favorite shirt of mine was just a tiny bit tight, so I waited. I wish I hadn't waited so long because I got it out yesterday to wear, and it was TOO BIG.

I'm not getting on the scale again for a couple of weeks, I think. It's been nice not weighing so often...I can just concentrate on doing the plan and let the weight-loss take care of itself. There are other measures to see the weight loss by. At any rate, it's so nice not to weigh every day anymore. I will play it by ear though, as to how often. There will be no set time or day for me.

Oooooo how I wish I could be a fly on the wall at the TSFL conference. It will be fun to meet Jan and Robin tomorrow in the flesh!

Joy

[dede4wd]

I'm so glad you waited to get on the scale! Your attitude is so motivating to me! I get home tomorrow, but I'm going to try like crazy to wait until Tuesday (my weigh day) to weigh! Wish me luck! Because of you scale putter-awayers, I'm going to try to only weigh when I'm home.

Don't wait so long to try the too tight shirt on, you're losing the time you have in those outfits before POOF, they're gone!

6 lbs is 6lbs less than you weighed last month!

DeDe

[jump4joy]

Thanks DeDe.....YOUR amazing transformation and success on this plan are motivating to ME! Yup, six pounds IS progress and I'll TAKE it over none, appreciate you pointing that out. I've had fun shopping in my closet, and I'm going to try things on at least a couple of times a week before they go >POOF!< It's a fun problem to have, and it will keep me motivated at the times my weight loss slows down but I'm still losing inches.

Good luck waiting till Tuesday...I find that if I eat breakfast as soon as I get up, and drink my two cups of water, that the temptation to weigh is OVER. And good luck going smoke-free too! How's that going anyway? Hmmm, you seem to be in SUCH a good mood...

Joy

[jump4joy]

As I've been shrinking, I've donated to a local thrift store a lot of clothes I was GLAD to see the last of....but put some nice, favorite pieces I can no longer wear in two boxes and kept them in a corner in my bedroom. Some pretty nighties, some flattering well-made shirts that I felt good in when I was heavier, almost-new jeans, a favorite dress, etc. For reasons I could not understand, I couldn't seem to let go of them. Maybe in the back of my mind, I was keeping them "just in case". I decided it was TIME to close the door on my heavier past and embrace who I am TODAY. A friend was visiting yesterday who happens to be the size I used to be, and she was bemoaning the lack of cute, affordable clothes in her size.....serendipity! It was so meant to be that I didn't even hesitate to bring out the boxes of my special larger clothes. She was so THRILLED to have them and I felt soooo happy to give them to someone who needed and appreciated them....so much better than to have them sitting unused in my house. We were both blessed! I was planning to keep one outfit: my largest jeans and largest favorite Dockers shirt so that I could try them on later and have "proof" of how much I've lost. I ended up giving them to her, and they were her favorite outfit. Now someone can use them and wear them NOW. What did I want them for anyway?!? I don't need to keep a reminder around.....WHO would I show anyway??? WHO CARES what size I used to wear?! I won't forget......I don't need to keep things around that I can't use (and NEVER want to use again!) that will just clutter up my house. What's NOW clutter to me is now a blessing to someone else.

It's time I stepped out in faith and prove that I have confidence in my ability to not only lose the weight, but that I will KEEP the weight off for good this time. I don't need or WANT a safety-net of FAT clothes to go back to!

Joy