The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[Elke]

This is gonna sound a little strange but I am very serious. My husband gave me a choice this morning...order Medifast tomorrow or have dinner and a gift for mothers day. I have 4 kids, the oldest is 18 the youngest is 9. My older two will most likely be working. I have been depressed lately about my weight and want to start loosing. I feel like I don't really belong here cause I am not taking Medifast.
On the other hand I truley adore my kids and love being a mom. There is nothing better than spening time with my family. I am really torn and just want to hear what you all have to say.
I know you all can't really answer for me but I just wanna hear it.
Thank you so much.

[Elke]

Oops, sorry about that Vicky. I wont be able to get Medifast for another week. I feel like I have been waiting for so long now but...heck I don't know. But thats the deal.

[DogMa]

I think I'd go with the Medifast, personally, and just have dinner at home. What better gift could they give you than health? Maybe the kids could pitch in and MAKE dinner for you at home (the older ones could make something ahead of time since they'll be working, and the younger ones could be in charge of heating it up or making the salad or something).

[MusicalMomma]

Hi Elke...this decision is yours alone, but I will express one opinion, if you are not absolutely sure that you WANT to do medifast and follow the program, then you may as well enjoy a dinner out and think on it another week. I have two friends that ordered medifast and have not stayed compliant for even 3 days in a row so far! They are not only wasting their money, they are not losing weight any more.

SO, if you are convinced that THIS is the plan for you and you are going to give it your full effort for at least 30 days, then order now and give yourself a great mom's day gift. If you're not sure yet, a week of thinking about it won't make or break you.

Just my .02

[supermom]

I think I would order the Medifast and then have a family fun dinner at home. Since your older kids will be working, why don't you do something like make your own pizza nite. The younger kids could help, and they would love it. You would get to still have the quality time with the fam, and get your Medifast sooner. Then, make your own ice cream sundaes for desert. My kids love it when we have nights like that.

[dede4wd]

I agree with BOTH Robin AND Joyce...If you're committed and READY to start MF, do that and have quiet dinner at home with your family...If you're still on the fence, enjoy the nice dinner with family.

Personally, I'm so amazed that I'm actually taking m health and my life back and would vote MF, but I don't give advice without having been in people's shoes...I don't know if you're at that point, where you've had it, that's it and you're willing to be 100% compliant for a month to see how well MF works for you. If you've decided to do ANYTHING to regain your health and figure, then do the MF. I'm going around in circles, so I'll finish this post now.

Either way...Happy Mother's Day!!

DeDe

[falisamarie]

Elke you do belong here. We all have to make decisions sometimes that are not easy. I agree with Joyce but also understand you wanting to go out for Mother's Day. Whatever decision you make will be the right one for you but either way please know that you are welcome here.

Lisa

[Jan]

Hi Elke,
As for me, I would vote for the medifast. You could do something with your family that doesn't include spending much money. A special dinner at home is always great. My family and I are all heading down to a local park on mother's day for a picnic. I'm bar-b-queing chicken and making a nice green salad. That's for me, my daughter, my son, and my sister. The others can add potato salad and probably a dessert. But the most important thing is that we'll all be together for a nice visit.
Now as to the gift. The best gift you can give to yourself and your family is good health. Get going on it now. None of knows for sure how long we have to improve our health before we acquire a weight realted illness.
You'll be in great shape for Mother's Day next year and there will be other holidays before then that perhaps you will be able to celebrate with dinner and gifts.
jan

[DogMa]

Just to add one more thing, because I never can just shut up ... I think it's also a good lesson for your kids, that what's important is spending time together and not going to a restaurant or getting expensive gifts. They can make you a gift, or helping with dinner can be their gift to you. Or heck, sacrificing dinner out so that you can have something YOU want (and need). That's a gift that really means something.

But everyone's right. It's your decision. It just sounds like you really are ready to start this thing. There will always be a reason to put it off.

Either way, happy Mothers Day! And you're welcome here no matter what. We get plenty of people who join before they actually start the program.

[mamabear]

I agree with choosing the MF and having dinner at home-maybe rent a movie or play games-anything spending time as a family would be nice. You can always go out to eat next Mother's Day. That's what I keep telling myself-there will always be another(insert holiday here)

[sidrah]

I would also say MF rather than dinner. But, I am thinking logically, not from a family type POV. I have experience with it whereas you haven't tried MF, yet, so realize that perspective.

You spend a hundred on dinner going out or you buy lots of MF stuff. I would rather wait and have a good meal at home and have fun and stretch it out into a little family party. You can order MF and by the time it gets to your house, you can read up on here, get some last meals in that you want now, and get the best of both worlds.

Take the gift and order it. But, go shopping and get some cool stuff for dinner that night, too. Have dinner out ---IN.

If you guys are really really into the fine dining thing, again, a week won't make a difference in the long run. MF will still be there. But in the meantime, you could have already lost 10 pounds!
I think I would do kinda like a breakfast in bed for dinnner idea. But, instead of bed, hit the couches and just do waffles and stuff.

Have fun whatever you do adn stay on here!!!! You now have hundreds of people to talk to, so that depression will be settled saooner tahn ever. You find ther people, but you find YOU in here....YOu would be amazed

[Elke]

Ok before I go take a shower and head to bed I just want to thank all of you that responded. I have talked to 2 of my kids, the middle boys and they are good with me getting Medifast. One of my kids works at McDonalds and wants to get the the new yoga CD for me. I know Emilie...my daughter has something from school...my favorite gifts.
I just got off the phone with my wonderful husband and I will be ordering Medifast in the morning. He is ok with having a Bar B Que or something nice.
Again I thank you all and I will keep you updated

[mamabear]

I'm glad to hear you made your decision! You are gonna have a wonderful Mother's Day!

[dede4wd]

Hi Elke,
SO glad you decided! Sounds like it'll be GREAT! The Zonies may be getting together next week too, so keep your eyes open on the come on in section...

Have a Happy Mum's day with your family!

DeDe

[Arklahoma]

So glad that you made your decision. There's no better gift than the gift of health & wellness for you and your family.

Happy Mothers Day!!!