The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[SuzyQ66]

Oh my oh my...didn't realize that it has been so long since I have been to the boards. Maybe that's what my problem is.

I have been so busy. I can't believe that the holidays are already over with and we are already done with 1/2 of January. My 10 year old was sick for over a week with stomach ailments. Thought at one point it was appendicitis....in the end it was just a terrible terrible case of the stomach flu. Her insides were totally inflammed. Dealing with a child screaming, crying...just being in constant pain was awful. Not much sleep was going on here.

At work, on the divisions I support, is under an audit...so I get to help triage requests and track down requests from the auditors. I get to work and boom the day is over with....there have been several days that I have had to work late.

Now onto to MF. Well I caved before the holidays and gave up...but it was only supposed to be for the holidays. The cravings were eating me alive and I thought if I controlled myself...everything would be fine. And it was during the holidays. But it was back to trying to get back on track. Yikes..that is so hard and I knew I would regret my decision.

With my daughter being sick and things being so hectic at work (there is more there than what I am telling but it would take a novel to explain) it's just been so difficult to get back on track. I wish I had gotten back on track right after New Years if not before because then food wouldn't be calling to me during this stressful time.

I am on Day 1 today....yesterday was Day 1 too and so was Monday...blew both days. However, today, I will be successful. I am not going to lose sight of my goal (whatever that may be...last week I was thinking 60 pounds in 6 months)...and I am not going to gain back the weight I have worked so hard to lose in the last couple of months. Yes the next couple of days might be rough...but the end result is well worth it.

But another bump in the road..I leave on a business trip Sunday and will not be home until Thursday night....these meetings are tough because all around you you have food and drinks...food and drinks.....however, I will control myself and love myself for it.

Thanks for listening to me rant.

[nickieluv]

Sue, I'm sorry you have tough times ahead - but I'm glad your little one is feeling better. A sick child is very stressful, as can be work, and I completely understand you having multiple 'day 1' days in a row.

I don't know if I have extra strength to send you but I hope you made it to day 2 today and GOOD LUCK on the business trip. If it's really what you want, you will stay compliant no matter what. And if you don't, it's not the end of the world, because you can do it when you're ready. But I hope you do!

[holberry]

Hey Suz!
You can do this, it is only food, that's it.
have a great day.
h

[SuzyQ66]

Thanks Nickie, Leigh and HB. It's nice to have so may people behind you. HB you are so right..it is just food...why do I allow it to control me. It's not my life...or my goal is to make it not my life.

Well Day 2 is almost over. Made it through...but let me tell you...stress level at work went kind of high early afternoon and I almost went down to the cafeteria to get a salad. Now I know that doesn't sound like it would have been a bad choice..but I only on Day 2....resisted that one by chewing a piece of gum.

Yes, I will do this....and be fine...and I so like HB's comment...I will say it again...it's only food.

Hope all are having a good night.

[SuzyQ66]

Hello All....I thought I would pop in here quickly. I am getting ready to leave for Vegas in the morning....for business...and let me tell you we will be very busy. We are not staying anywhere near the strip...I guess about 20 miles away....I have never been here, so I am hoping to at least walk around the strip one night, if we have time. But I am not looking forward to waking up at 4am tomorrow morning.

Well today is Day 4....so far so good...I think I am doing okay. I only have about 1.5 more pounds to lose to be at the weight I was at Christmas so the last couple of days have been well. I packed my bars, oatmeal, hot cocoa and some shakes. Then I thought...well maybe I should take more bars because they are so much more convenient. Nonetheless, I think I am ready...and prepared.

I hope everybody has a great week....talk when I get back...