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[Sojourner]

Shaken, Stirred, and BELTED!!
You ROCK!!!

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[mellowmom]

Thanks Sojourner.

Well.. it's official. Today i got on the scale and hit 100 pounds lost and never to return. I'm not going to really "announce" or even show it on my ticker until tomorrow...(hopefully there will not be some "prodigal fat" returning in the next 24 hours). If it's still gone tomorrow I'll try and have my son take a "6 Months and 100 Pounds Gone" picture for the Studio.

I can't believe it...This is the most I've lost ever in my life On the other hand, this is the most I've HAD to lose in my life to save my life.

Another momentous thing may be occuring today also. My son just called and he and his wife are on their way to the hospital. Looks like Michelle is in labor, so hopefully Baby August Joseph aka "Gus" will be making his appearance today.

I'll be heading their way, to Detroit, next month. Be there for Halloween and to see my granddaughter, Maggie, also, who will be turning 4 on November 1. I wish they lived closer. Maggie saw my vacation pictures from Seattle and Spokane and told her daddy that next time she'd like to "go on vacation with grandma". I would love to do that. Maybe next year I'll take her to Disneyland here in California.

On a sad note....I had planned to visit a very dear friend yesterday who has recently been diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus. Actually he originally had it five years ago, went through chemo, (which nearly destroyed his kidneys), had two heart attacks, radiation treatments and somehow made it through all that to the amazement of his doctors. He's 77 now. The ironic thing is that this cancer is not at the original site, but in a new area of his esophagus. At any rate, I was going to visit him yesterday, but when I called he said he was too sick from the chemo to have visitors and was just going to stay in bed. I have a very bad feeling about his chances this time, and it breaks my heart to even imagine that he's not going to pull through. A year ago, I would have been drowning my sorrow in a tub of Ben and Jerry's or something thick and gooey from The Cheescake Factory, but that response isn't even in my repetoire any longer. I'm just going to pray for him and for his recovery. He's been like a second father to me and probably one of my best friends over the past 20 years;. God Bless you, Joe.

[PJinCali]

Hi Mellowmom,

CONGRATULATIONS on hitting 100 pound club & on you new grandbaby! What a fun and exciting time you have to look forward to.

So sorry to hear about your dear friend. My prayers are with you.



PJ

[DogMa]

I'm so sorry about your friend.

But I'm so happy for you for the 100-pound club AND the grandchild. How exciting!! (As for the guy in Brazil, heck, since you're just talking and not actually meeting him, who cares? As long as he's not asking for money or anything creepy, just enjoy talking to him.)

[mellowmom]

Son just called and it was a false (labor) alarm. They patted her on the head and said "see you real soon". But as for today...doesn't look like she's going to have Gus today.

And yes, so far talking to Lorenzo has been neither strange or scary. Fascinating to talk to, travels all over the world. I'll enjoy it while it lasts.

[Lizabette]

Son just called and it was a false (labor) alarm. They patted her on the head and said "see you real soon". But as for today...doesn't look like she's going to have Gus today.
And yes, so far talking to Lorenzo has been neither strange or scary. Fascinating to talk to, travels all over the world. I'll enjoy it while it lasts.

CARMEL,

Get ready for that 100# picture. You hit it and it's yours!
Wont it be wonderful to have little Gus here to help you celebrate?
As for Lorenzo...doesn't hurt to wait and see.
What is it they say, verify and listen to the small voice inside!
Meantime, keep your options open.
Beautiful gal like you will have no problems attracting Mr. Right!

Lizabette

[mellowmom]

oh! I see "someone" saw my earlier posting and put me in "DA CLUB"!!!

Thanks Unca...or whomever was on duty today. Guess I'll fix my ticker now.

Thanks to all you great MFers. I wouldn't achieve what I have so far without your support and inspiration.

Carmel

[Signladytf]

Carmel,

It has been a pleasure to go back and read your diary about your journey. What an inspiration you are to everyone, not just Medifasters!

Best wishes to you in accomplishing your goals. I'll be back on the same bandwagon with you, as soon as my son arrives in late November, early December. I can only hope that my successful journey will be as bountiful as yours.

By the way, meeting someone online can truly happen! I met my DH online March 22, 1996, met in person June 18, 1996 and married December 20, 1996. In 2 months, we will have been married 10 years. We're a success story! By our 11th anniversary, we will be a Medifast success story!

Take care,

[mellowmom]

Well.. Now that I've hit the 100 pound loss club, I'm setting up another goal for myself. I want to get into Onderland by Christmas. I seem to be averaging between 12-15 pounds a month lost, so my goal should be attainable by Christmas. Just a few "roadblocks" in the way, like my Granddaughter's birthday/halloween party in October/November and of course, good old Thanksgiving, and all the 'Holiday Parties' one encounters between now and 12/31.

So here's my "mini-goal" ticker...35 pounds by December 25th.


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[Di]

I am really really happy for you and proud. I can't wait. You have been very supportave of me when things are rough. I am doing good but can't seem to be 100%. What a proud club to be a member of...

[mellowmom]

My Best Friend passed away Sunday morning. I'd just gotten back from Detroit Saturday afternoon and had spoken to his family that day. They told me that it didn't look good, and I promised I'd go to see him on Sunday. He passed at 4:00AM Sunday morning, before I had a chance to say "Goodbye". I feel like crap.

The family asked me to sing at the funeral. I don't know if I can do it. I was going to ask them to find someone else, but before I could his son left a message on my phone thanking me for doing it, and he knew it would mean a lot to his dad to have me participate in the services. So, I'm going to do it. I still feel like crap, though.

Medifast has been the last thing on my mind recently. I've tried to stay compliant, but it's been hard and I've slipped up a few times, which doesn't help the whole make-up of these past few days. Plus, I'm on this stupid plateau. It's been a month and I'm still at the same weight, which is frustrating. I'd hoped to make it to Onederland by the end of the year, but that all seems so pointless and trivial and impossible right now. My head, let alone my heart are just not in it.

So, I think I may go on a brief "sabbatical" from the program and this board for awhile. Need to get my head back on straight, and unbreak my heart.

Hope to be back in January, maybe sooner. I'm going to work the program in order to maintain where I am right now. Until then, thank you all for your support. You are without a doubt the finest support group out there. I know I never would have made it this far without you.



Carmel

[kendra_m]

Carmel,

I'm so sorry about the loss of your dear friend. Take care,

Kendra

[loriannk]

Carmel,

I am so sorry to hear about your best friend. My thoughts and prays are with you and the family. Take care of yourself through this tough time. Don't let it derail you from staying healthy.

You look beautiful in your picture by the way.

[dede4wd]

Carmel,
I miss you! I can't wait for your return.

DeDe

[FertileMyrtle]

Hi! congrats on your success!! What an inspiration to me! I go to Curves as well, and sometimes, if I am just not feeling it (cardio) I just go twice on each machine for one round, or and then once more the second spin, skipping the recovery steps. Gaining muscle mass can only aid you in burning fat (5 lbs of muscle burns one pound of fat. A pound of muscle is much smaller and denser than a pound of fat.) And with in an hour of being done, have a shake or eat protein b/c it helps the muscles recover for noticably less soreness.

So here's to getting functionally strong for an easier day!