The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[oregonrose]

Alright, here I go. First week was o.k. not too many slips. this second week was even better till I was babysitting yesterday and ate 3 hershey bars and some bread! Then, just like everybody else I beat myself up and feel like Jaba the Hut! Today is better, totally on plan, drinking lots of ice teas. I like the idea of of each having our own journal blog, I've never done one before, I am a member of the "If I dont write it down I didnt actually eat it" club., I am really going to do this this time. I have known Nancy for 2 years now! losing and gaining the same "first 20 lbs" about six times! Changing from Lexapro (antidepressant) to wellbutrin, I read that lexapro causes weight gain and I know the cravings have not been as bad these past few days since I started to change over.
well, more tomorrow. n

[Mike]

Thats a great way to think Nancy. Keep it up and we are all here to support you.

[katesmom]

Welcome !
I am relatively new here too and just wanted to say hello !

The support here is super and no one judges another...

Have a great night !

[bikipatra]

Welcome!

[holberry]

Welcome from a fellow Oregonian
Holberry

[oregonrose]

Thanks so much for all the support. I decided I would set a goal myself, one I think I can actually achieve, I tend to set myself up for failure when I set goals tooo big. anyway, I want to be in "onederland" by the time I go to the wine country with DH for our anniversary on October 6. (16 years!) that would mean I had lost a total of 22 lbs which is at least 14 more pounds in the next 5 weeks. I know things slow down a bit after the first couple of weeks but I still think I can make it.l Putting it down will hopefully make me more accountable.

[Mickeyz]

Hi and Welcome,

I think your goal sounds reasonable. I like mini goals. I think it gives us a chance to be successful along the way to a bigger goal.

[oregonrose]

well, its Thursday, had some lite ice cream and crackers with butter at my friends house when I went over to check on her kitties while they are out of town. so if nobody sees me eat does that mean it doesn't count? HA! .8 up on the scale today, I guess its impatience. I've suffered and been good for almost three weeks, why aren't I thin yet? well, just 'fessing up, I really still feel like I'm more motivated and on track this time around, its really working!

[Serendipity]

I decided I would set a goal myself,

Rose,

Since we can't regulate how fast we lose weight, why not set goals that we do have control over? For instance, you could set a goal to be compliant for a week, or 2 weeks, or until October 6.....whatever you can commit to.

To me committing to a certain amount of weight lost by a certain date is like committing to "it won't rain today"......just don't have control of that.

Just a suggestion. Hope you don't mind.

[oregonrose]

thanks for the suggestion. I give my hubby a bad time for getting mad at the weather - it was the perfect analogy to hit me between the eyes. Its a good policy to listen to those that have achieved what "I" want to achieve - and you have! Thanks for the support, n

[Sojourner]

Welcome, Rose!

[Ginabobina1969]

Hey there Rose, Just wanted to welcome you and encourage you a bit, this can be done..no matter what that ol scale sais just focus on getting through one day at a time right now.. and before you know it you will have many days and many pounds behind you.

You CAN do this!
Hugs,
Gina

[oregonrose]

Thanks for the support. Every day is a challenge. Gina I love your screen name! [/list]

[bikipatra]

Hope you have a great day!

[holberry]

Hey Rose,

It is so true, stick with it and before you know it, poof you are pounds lighter.

have a great day and glad you are here!
h