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Postby THINKnTHIN » October 16th, 2006, 12:46 pm

Well here we go! I have been thinking of journaling for years and I am hoping that it is a way to gain insight into my "self" that will be very important in not only losing weight, but in "curing" my weight problem once and for all, namely why I keep making myself win and then letting myself fail again. So now is the time to post instead of eat...because it is dinner time and I am having to cook for "da boys"....means mega filler food, pasta, bread, potatoes, desert, can't fill this crew up for love or money....but it takes a lot of both anyway! :)

Well, I'll be 40 in 2 weeks, and live square in the center of testosterone city! I have 4 step sons 28, 26, and (2) 22 year old twins, have one son who is 10, and a grandson who is 3. Total of 5 sons and one grandson. I love them all dearly! Three of the boys still live at home, grandson here 3-4 nights a week, the other two live less than a mile away from home which means they still eat at hame, have laundry done at home, ect, which is a whole other issue I assure you! :) But then again maybe not, it's that "caretaker" issue that both me and my hubbie have that means we put up with stuff we shouldn't because we love them and put them first. I work full time in property management. I have a husband who is wonderful and 55 and we've been together now for 16 years. Of course none of the above have weight issues, my husband being the worst of them "same waist size since college"....make's me just sick! arrrrrrrrghhhhh! But I am also VERY thankful that they are fit and healthy.

I had two sisters, one of which died when I was 8 and she was 11. I think that where the whole "caretaker" thing started, making everyone happy. She died of systemic Scleroderma which was very rare for someone that young. My older sister was diagnosed with scleroderma this past spring but fortunately, the localized form, it still can be bad, but hopefully not life threatening. Just to put my parents mind at ease, I got tested again (had been negative 2x's in the past) and much to my suprise....came back positive, wose yet, for the systemic kind. So NOT the news I expected! What does it mean? I am in the pre stages and it's not really known how, when, if it progresses. Well, that really has changed my mind about life. I am now in a fight to make my body as healthy as it can be, for that is the only thing within my control. I figure a healthy body is a weapon against all that may come including drugs, therapy, ect. I feel very good which is the surreal part of the whole thing.

I am 5' 3" and started this diet at, gulp!, 170 lbs. Not my highest, but not far off. I have dieted on and off my whole life. So many stories I have read on these online journals reflect my journey also. Dieting success only to backslide and feel badly about failing. I have tried many, many diets and methods. Some healthy, many not. My son just had his appendix out (he is doing well!) but in the hospital, his weight was 106. I looked at him and realized that 106 was a weight I had dieted down to in college. I must have looked very very skinny...but I sure didn't see it then. A big part of my problems are I don't "see" myself, I expect perfection from myself, therefore I don't appreciate the gifts that I have (even when I am heavy) namely, my healthy body and a happy family and a good life. I am trying to be kinder and gentler to myself this go 'round and really enjoy the process.

As of this morning, I have lost 15lbs! (yay)! I had initially decided I would do weigh-in's at 3 week intervals only, but I think I will make that every two weeks. The scale has always messed with my mind, and I refuse to have it make or break my day before it begins. My mini goal is to lose 25 lbs (or more) by December. Overall, I have 40-50 lbs to lose. I think 125 is the weight I may make my goal, but I'll have to see when I get there and see how the old skin is doing :)

I had done Medifast in 2002 with great success and maintained for well over a year, but alas, had some life challenges that made me lose focus and put me almost right back where I started. I have another quirky thing that I am trying, sounds weird but there is a method to my madness...I am trying to grow my lean and green meals (the green part anyway). I have my whole fall garden planted and have cold frames ready if/when needed. That way I have to get outside and physicaly work for my food. An added plus, very good quality food and hopefully no danger of tainted fresh spinach.... I love spinach. I also love to be outside in the garden or puttering around with my flowers on the deck. I also love to go out in our boat and laze around, go shelling, fishing, or clamming. The least favorite thing I like to do is clean inside the house because it is the least rewarding thing I can think of since, no one other than my husband even bothers to help clean-up behind themselves. That really bothers me. Note to self, Gotta change that!

So, enough for now, THANKS to all of you that are a part of this board...you are soooooo inspiring and I am in awe of the strengh and wisdom I see represented.
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Postby THINKnTHIN » October 16th, 2006, 1:43 pm

HEY! Just noticed that I am now in a "club"! Too cool! must be the famous "Unca"?? Thanks so much for the present! Gee if i had known I'd get that reward, maybe I shouldn't have ordered those new brown suede wedge boots I've been salivating over.....NAH! :) :)
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Postby DogMa » October 16th, 2006, 2:56 pm

You love tainted spinach??? :lol: Sorry, couldn't help myself.

Seriously, that's some story. My sister-in-law's mom had scleroderma, so I'm somewhat familiar with it. I'm so sorry about your sisters AND about your recent diagnosis. Good for you for doing what you can to make yourself as healthy as you can!
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Postby THINKnTHIN » October 16th, 2006, 4:35 pm

Dang it! I did look for typo's, honest...the smell of the guys mac and cheese must have made me lose focus! Correction made! ;) Now I am hemming pants since I have gone down two sizes....but alas! my legs are not growing. I hate being vertically challenged! Is there any supplement for that?
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Postby DogMa » October 16th, 2006, 4:42 pm

Please. I'm an inch and a half shorter than you!!
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Postby Serendipity » October 17th, 2006, 5:09 am

Nice start to your journal! I can see that I have some things in common with you in that my life is all males except for my daughter-in-law. But, the day my boys left for college I told them they could bring their laundry home, but they were doing it themselves....grown single men should be able to take care of themselves, lol. I know, I know, easier said than done and when my oldest is home he thrives on letting me clean up after him, grrrrrrr.

The scale has always been an issue for me, too. I decided when I started Medifast last year that I would beat the scale once and for all. I have weighed every day and accepted what I saw......up or down or no change. As you can see from my ticker, the trend was always down and I have really learned that fluctuations are normal. I had to weigh every day because the first thing I do when faultering on a diet is to hide from the scale, lol.

If you add 106 pounds to your starting weight you will see my starting weight......if I can do it, you can, too!
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Postby THINKnTHIN » October 17th, 2006, 12:20 pm

I am in awe of your journey and strength serendipity! I hope it rubs off!

Today is a weird day. I have been very good up until this point, but all of the sudden I am starved. Already had my lean and green, two fastsoups with veggie crackers, a shake, a bar, and still feel like I could bust loose.

Weird thing, I have been cleaning closets and hemming, ironing, packing for next weeks trip and I think that's what is geting me. Now that I am looking better in clothes, all the sudden the phenomenal 3 week success (my 15lb) doesn't feel like enough. I want more and I want it now! Now I'm critiquing my skin, my teeth, my hair, my feet....all the sudden thinking "so I fix the weight but then I still have a lot of work to do". Bratty huh? I hate even reading that I wrote it. Maybe it's the pressure of this past week or traveling next week and seeing people who have seen me thinner. But whatever the cause, I am trying to sabatoge myself....now what's up with that?

I know I'll make it through, heck it's 3pm, worst case, I'll take a nap. But I wish I knew why I keep starting to feel this way when I start seeing success. Confused, tired and pissed, but I don't know why.
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Postby QT2Lose45 » October 17th, 2006, 3:42 pm

wow... i guess it's the change in diet that effects our emotions, huh? I'm only one week into it, and i just wrote in my journal and realized i was mad, but i don't know why!

you are doing great! i read your journal, and it motivates me that you are doing this for your health and that you've gone down 2 sizes in 3 weeks... i can not wait to see those results!! i've managed to creep into an 18 (or more!) without noticing.. how do you do that?! Most my jeans are 14's so when those are comfortable again, i will feel good...but not done! i want to get to a 10 (so i have room to play with when i slip up... isn't that bad, that i'm already thinking of how to 'slip up'????)

anyway, i'm not far behind you.... so wanted to say good luck, and good job so far... maybe we can be each other's motivation!
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Postby THINKnTHIN » October 17th, 2006, 4:35 pm

Sure thing diet buddy! I made it through and finished strong for the day, but it was touch and go for a while there. Oldest son cooked tonight so that helped save me from myself. It's been a while since he's done that but he picked a great night. I am in a MUCH better mood now, only had to help with the dishes so no temptation. How's the road trip going? I have to do that next week so I have been keeping up with your posts also! :) I think the thing that will be hard for me is the nights at the conference, kind of a partying crowd you know? Oh well, I'll cross that bridge when I come to it.
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Postby QT2Lose45 » October 17th, 2006, 6:35 pm

okay, so the days aren't too bad.... i just take a look around at everyone chowing down on the garbage food and think that i'm doing something to take care of myself.... and i'll 'treat' myself in moderation when i'm happy.... so that really helps.

the coolest thing happened tonight though.. we went to joe's crab shack for dinner (let me say, that was definitely the wrong place to go) the choices were VERY limited for my L&G.... I ended up ordering the broiled seafood platter but instead of scampi i asked for more grilled shrimp, so i had a plate w/ broiled fish (2 small pieces), shrimp, scallops, and a grilled shrimp skewer. Sounds great, huh? It was okay... i think i was good on portions... and i squeezed a lil' lemon on it. BUT.. i asked for the steamed veggies w/ no butter and the waitress (bless her soul, she looked like a teenager and probably was) was trying to be so accomodating... she came out and was so apolegetic that the chef couldn't prepare the veggies w/out butter cuz he had already 'glazed' them all for the night... she looked like she felt so bad, she said i told him that i knew you were on a diet by the way you ordered, and that we really had to do something for you.... :D so i told her not to worry about the veggies and just hook me up w/ a salad, no cheese, no croutons, vinagarette on the side. So after we ate, she came back out and said i won't offer what i normally do (dessert) but is there anything else i can get you? Then she said, that's so good that you are sticking to your diet (she has NO idea what i'm going through!!!!) and i was looking at you and you really don't need to be on one, you are so tall and you dress really well, and i just think it's really cool that you are so determined to stick to it with eating out and all....
:D :D :D

total BOOST for me.... BUT as i wrote in my journal entry, it's not about 'how i carry it' or because 'i'm tall'.... NO EXCUSES. So i'm pretty proud of myself! Just wanted to share that with ya! Cuz it is hard... watching everyone eat biscuits and fried stuff and guzzling down a nice mixed drink or two :(

as far as your trip next week.... stick w/ the diet sodas (it'll look like you are having a drink) and stay away from the snacks.... what helps me is to find someone (this is going to sound REALLLLLLLLY bad) bigger/more unhealthy than me, and to keep reminding myself why i'm doing this. and how good i'll feel with results! :lol:

I hope that helps! and total YEA for your son cooking tonight!!! :-P

Talk to you soon!
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Postby THINKnTHIN » October 21st, 2006, 10:49 am

OK! All packed and ready to go. One tote (carry on) full of Medifast goodies and hopeful thoughts that they will ALL be gone when I get back, and hopefully 5 more pounds (2 week weigh in). I'm very nervous about my willpower. Stress is usually my trigger to eat. I always usually get really hungry when I travel. Tomorrow will be a long day, have to leave at 1 am to get to the airport 3 hrs away and then have to fly across country. Not really sure how to space my meals during that long of a day?

Since I really haven't told anyone at work I am dieting, this will definitely blow that. I just don't like dealing with anyone else's expectations but my own, and I'm a pretty private person. Lunch is my main concern, it's always a huge sit down socializing event each day, and since it is catered, not really an opportunity to substitute without bringing attention. Oh well, I might just have to skip out on them, ony two days worth. I can say I have to work in my room maybe.

Well, at least it is San Diego and not San Francisco with all that great sourdough bread. Just keep sending good thoughts for strength and perserverance if you don't mind.
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Postby THINKnTHIN » October 27th, 2006, 3:39 pm

Well I'm back....hear that noise? That is the wagon I fell off of arrrrrgggghhhhh!

Did not go hog wild, but, alas, the alcohol was my weakness with that crowd. So I tried to adapt, only no carb mixers, one meal a day of salads with protein, and medifast bars and soups. Best figuring I stayed under 1200 calories for the day, low-no carb and lots and lots of walking (just a bit of dancin') but definitely off program. Today was my first day back on program and I have not been hungry, so I am hoping that I did not do too much long term damage. I am sure I stalled my progress.

At least I recognized the temptation and adapted to it since I wasn't willing to choose not to have drinks in the evening. My weight in is Sunday, so I guess I pay the price then.

DANG IT!
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Postby QT2Lose45 » October 27th, 2006, 5:08 pm

Way to get back on track! That is so crazy, cuz i just cheated last night too (mainly alcohol, a little bread) and just got done doing my journal entry and saw that you had updated yours and went to check it out, and it was the same kind of thing!!

Hey, it happens, right?? :oops: you did great by losing 15 in the first 3 weeks... i can't wait to see your weigh in on Sunday!!! Hopefully, i'm not far behind you, as my 3 week mark will be next Tuesday!

How was SD? I lived there for 4 years and I LOVED It and i miss it like crazy!!!! That place is so beautiful!


Here's to being focused and staying on track!!!! :toast: OH WAIT! That's what gots us in trouble and off track!! HA HA HA :lol:
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Postby THINKnTHIN » October 28th, 2006, 11:14 am

Hey there girl! At least we are in sync LOL!

I did like San Diego, unfortunately, I did not get to see much of it with meetings and all. Did go to Tijuana the day before we left, and that was fun (but also sad with the poverty). I did my best to help their local economy though. My favorite was the shopkeeper that would not tell me the price of a pair of boots I liked before I had a shot of tequilla. (yes, those were the boots I was wearing in Houston when I got my NSV)

I loved the climate, and the people seemed very nice. We sent to a great Brazillian steakhouse in the gas lamp district and also found a great blues band at a place called Patrick's. All and all a nice time but glad to be home with my family.

Hang in there and don't let your slip turn into a free fall OK? I am still trying to be down at least 30lb total for Christmas but this did make me realize I have to REALLY plan for the holiday social events.
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Postby THINKnTHIN » November 18th, 2006, 10:21 am

It's been a long time since I have posted....I am still hanging in there but am losing oh so slowly........as of yesterday morning though.......22lbs gone TA DA! Officialy, and firmly in the 20 club!

Secret to finally getting off of plateau? I started eating my lean and green for lunch, and I have taken up knitting to help get through the long nights without using my hands to get nibbles! Weight loss and Christmas presents at the same time :)
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