The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[LeeannNH]

Hi everyone!

I am coming back to medifast after a year of eating and despair. I had lost quite a bit of weight by using medifast, but did not complete the program and I have gained back every pound (I stopped before reaching my goal, thus I never made it to the maintenance part of the program). I am re-committing myself to the program as of today. I just had my first shake and am holding on for dear life that I make it until my next one. I am really afraid this time. I am terrified of failing. I have 78 pounds to lose and would really like to find a weight loss buddy to walk through this with. I loved this forum last year and know I will find the same kindness as before. I hope to have my weight under control by January. At least have most of it off. I know all of this sounds like a downer but I am really happy about my decision to start fresh. I look forward to chatting with you all!

Leeann

[bikipatra]

Welcome back and I wish you the very best. Remember, we can do anything for three hours.

[nickieluv]

You can do it. I'm on day 1 today of a new compliance challenge (after screwing up yesterday) so hop on board! But don't dwell on the shame. You made mistakes - it happens - but YOU are a worthwhile person and you have shown character by stopping the cycle and coming back to what works for you. And you will remember the pain of gaining all the weight back and that will only make you stronger as you near your goal this time around - near it, achieve it, and never again be where you are right now!

[worldawind]

Never been ashamed to admit to making a mistake. I'm sure there isn't one person on this thread who hasn't done the same thing, with this program or with another.

While I am no expert, if you would like to pm I'll be your buddy.

[Mike]

Welcome back Leeann. You know the program and you can do it.

[Mickeyz]

Welcome back.

Don't be too hard on yourself. You can't change the past but you sure can change the future. It sounds like you are ready to re-commit and you have a goal. Like Biki said, you can do anything for 3 hours. Just take this in baby steps and before you know it you'll be in the groove.

As far as a weight loss buddy, consider all of us your weight loss buddies!

Good luck and stay in touch.

[Lucy]

Welcome...you are here now thats whats important.

[Tawanda]

Welcome back Leeann! You know it worked and now you have the determination and desire to make sure you go all the way. You can do this and we're here to help you whenever you want or need. Post often and let us do this journey with you.

[DogMa]

I don't have much to add, but welcome back! Feeling ashamed won't get you anywhere. Think about why you went off program the last time. Was it a sudden, conscious decision? Did you start with a few bites of something here and there and just slip away? Did you go on vacation and just never come back? Try to learn from the experience, so you can head off any similar problems in the future.

You can do this, and we're all here to help.

[Guest]

hi guys! i made it through day 1 and today is going good...3 hours at a time! thanks to you guys for the support!!!!

it is really coold to see everyone's success and the positive attitudes...it is rubbing off on me and that is just after 1 day. it feels good to be back and i look forward to living my life again, instead of hiding in my house because i am so heavy.

[DogMa]

Hey, Leeann, just wondered how you were doing.

[dede4wd]

Hi Leeann,

I agree with Dogma, no reason to be ashamed...I am also a re-starter, I also didn't reach my goal last year. The good news is that MF is here when we're READY and let's finish this together!

DeDe