The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[smartipantz]

Hi all (and special hugs to all my MF friends),

Yep, it's me. I'm back... and...ummmm... ashamed! For those who remember me, I did sooooo good a couple years go. Actually lost 67 pounds, went from a size 18 to a size 8. Dagnamit!! I'm back up to a size 16 again. No excuses....my own fault. I've been embarrassed to show up here at the forum; especially since I was one of those that met their goal. Guess it just shows that it still takes work after we lose weight. It sucks being heavy.

BUT!! The good news!! I started back on the program September 29th (after a bazillion restarts) and already down 10 pounds. But this time, it's for real. I'm motivated and ready to rid these disgusting pounds.

My sister and I are doing it together, along with a weekly support group she put together. Between the two of us and scale we face every week, we can do it.

Hugs,

Smarti

[pazinhim]

Hi Smarti...welcome back!! I look forward to your posts!

Maria

[Tawanda]

Welcome back!!

I'm sorry to read that you've had a regain and struggle, but just as I told Suzy, I'm glad that you came back!

[DutchChoc]

Heya, Smartie! Hope you're having a good day, etc. Thanks for the words of welcome and encouragement you gave me on my first reply in being back, too. It makes a huge difference having a "home" and a welcome.

[dede4wd]

Hey girl!

I'm sorry for the reason you're back posting, but I'm so glad you're back!

I'm about 1/2 way through my re-start (I re-gained almost 60)...let's finish this...together! Glad your sis is on board for the ride!

D

[Slimmin']

Right there with you! Up 22 lbs and so embarassed and mad at myself I can't see straight. Today is day one of the 97th (feels like it) restart for me. If I had one thing to say to any newbie out there it would be ONCE YOU GET GOING, DON'T QUIT FOR ANYTHING!!! Not a birthday, anniversary, just one cheat day...NOTHING!!! Wish I had actually taken my own advise on that one! I started to not even post until I had some time under my belt this go-round, but I decided what the heck....at least there is some comfort in the fact that I am not alone. Let's do it this time gals! Whatcha think?

[txcindylou]

i'm a multiple restarter too..i know we can do it and we all know it works.

[Unca_Tim]

WB Smarti!

No need to ever be ashamed or embarrassed here.
We all have our struggles...

[smartipantz]

Thanks all! Two weeks on the program... doing very well. Actually at the point where I need to remind myself to eat now which is great.... no cheats and the scale is going the correct direction!!!

Appreciate all your support!!

Smarti

[LeeannNH]

hi smarti

i have been paging through the posts and was happy to see yours. it is good to see that you came back and are having success. i too am restarting after losing weight with mf and understand the embarrassment you feel. of course we shouldn't feel that way but it is what it is. anyhooo...good luck with everything and i hope to see you around!

[smartipantz]

Hi All,

Tomorrow will be the end of my 6th week and I've lost a little over 20 pounds - yeah!! No cheats... just motivated to get this darn weight off. Been working out lots which helps with the toning down.

Yesterday had a NSV where I when through the bedroom closet that has all my old, grown out of clothes. I was putting them in piles of sizes - 14s, 12s, 10s, and 8s (yes, I got into 8's the last time around). I decided to try on some jeans in the 14 pile to see just how far away I was. Well - not only did they fit but they fit perfectly (no fat hanging over the waistband!!). Jeez, had I not done that, I would have missed the opportunity to wear the almost brand new jeans I had in that pile.

Hope all are doing well. Staying on program provides fantastic rewards - much better than the instant gratification of a bite of food!!!

Smarti

[Gwenski]

Okay, I am back too and if you think you are alone, you aren't. I lost a ton but I allowed life to happen at me and lost my head. Well, I am back and working on basics.

Doesn't matter how long I have been gone or how much I gained back (trying to let that go and stop beating myself). What really matters is that we are here, realize that we need this and help so, I would say that we are totally on the road back.

Be well and take it all one step and shake at a time!

[nickieluv]

Hope you're having a good week 7, Smarti - and Gwenski, I hope you're far enough along (I see you started Saturday) to be feeling really good right about now! See you at roll call?