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lifelovinaries · by **lifelovinaries** » November 4th, 2007, 10:02 pm

just wanted to pop in and say congratulations on being so close to your goal! :buddies:

It's wonderful to hear that you are comfortable with your body the way it is now and you will still remain compliant. What an inspiration, i want to be like you when i grow up!!!<img src="http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_27_2.gif" alt="SmileyCentral.com" border="0"><img border="0" src="http://plugin.smileycentral.com/http%253A%252F%252Fimgfarm%252Ecom%252Fimages%252Fnocache%252Ftr%252Ffw%252Fsmiley%252Fsocial%252Egif%253Fi%253D36%252F36_27_2/image.gif">

BabyTrace · by **BabyTrace** » November 7th, 2007, 8:12 am

Day 120 of Compliance

Today is my 17 week weigh in. Down 2.6 lbs from last Wednesday to 145.6 lbs for a total loss of 45 lbs.

Haven't had a lot of time to read or post lately. Life is very stressful right now. I am clinging to the structure of the MF program. From past experience I know I am most at ease when I feel in control. My eating is something I can control right now.

One other thing, in the spirit of "keeping it real", my weekly progress list shows where I started exercise in the 5th week. I was really gung ho there for a while and was actually seeing a difference in muscle tone. Week 9 is the last week that I did any kind of formal exercise. Taking the stairs instead of the elevator and parking farther away from the door when shopping is the only exercise I can claim right now. I loved the high I felt from exercise, but right now I'm just not able to find the inspiration or willpower to do it. Even walking around the block is a turnoff. Thank God I haven't lost the will to stay on program with my food.

I'm looking forward to goal, but as I've read others say, I'm starting to fear it. Again, I know it has a lot to do with the control factor that I experience with the rigid weightloss phase eating plan. I know logically that maintenance will require just as much control, but I fear how I may react when I don't have a "number" I'm trying to reach. Right now seeing those frequent drops in the scale serves as a big motivator. I worry about what my motivation will be once I hit goal. Logically maintaining the thinness and improved health that I've achieved should be enough motivation. I just hope I can think "logically" when I get there.

I just read over this post before hitting submit. What a downer. Nonetheless, I feel it's important to record these thoughts so I have an accurate record of this journey. No doubt I'm slipping back into depression and it scares me.

17 Week Progress:
Starting Weight— 190.6
Week 01—8.8 lbs—181.8
Week 02—1.6 lbs—180.2
Week 03—2.0 lbs—178.2
Week 04—1.6 lbs—176.6
Week 05—3.8 lbs—172.8*
Week 06—1.8 lbs—171.0
Week 07—3.4 lbs—167.6
Week 08—2.0 lbs—165.6
Week 09—2.2 lbs—163.4
Week 10—3.0 lbs—160.4
Week 11—2.4 lbs—158.0
Week 12—2.8 lbs—155.2
Week 13—0.2 lbs—155.0
Week 14—5.2 lbs—149.8
Week 15—0.2 lbs—149.6
Week 16—1.4 lbs—148.2
Week 17—2.6 lbs—145.6
*added exercise

Out*With*The*Old · by **Out*With*The*Old** » November 7th, 2007, 9:56 am

Hey, Trace!!

Congrats on posting another loss!! Check out how close you are to the 50# club!! WOOOOOWW WEEE! You have a lot to be proud of!

It STILL amazes me how much we are alike and think alike. I too cling to the structure of the program because it helps me be in control. For some odd reason it makes the rest of my life seem less hectic and bad. It's all mental I know....or is that 'I'm mental'?

Keep on hanging in there! I wish we were closer, I'd love to have coffee with you.

I also can't get motivated to work out - - maybe one day, I just hate it and my life is already so full. I try not to think about it though - lol. Denial is not always a bad thing (IMHO).

I'm reading (re-reading, actually) a book that I wonder if you'd like. It's called: You Can't Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thought (A book for people with any life threatening illness - - including life) by Peter McWilliams.

I was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor when I was 19 and someone gave me this book - I've related to it from that moment on. It really is a book for 'anyone', not just those who may be terminal. It talks about our thoughts and the impact of those thoughts (good and bad) on our body and mind. For example, if you really imagine for a second that you are back in a class room and someone runs their fingernails down the chalk board - what happens? (I got chill bumps just typing it). Or if you think someone is about to cut you off in traffic - do you get bent out of shape? As if they'd really done it?

Anyway, it’s a great book that talks about how we can control our negative thoughts and turn them into positive ones that have a positive impact on us. I love the book - loved it when I was 'dying' and love it now that I am fully alive and well. It's on Amazon, if you're interested.

Keep your chin up, think positive thoughts and remember how well you've done!!!!

Hugs! :hug:

Out*With*The*Old · by **Out*With*The*Old** » November 8th, 2007, 8:01 pm

Just dropping in to let ya know I am thinking about you

I hope today was a better day!

:hug:

PippiLongstocking · by **PippiLongstocking** » November 8th, 2007, 9:29 pm

I just read your journal, you are a real inspiration and a lovely person!
If you feel depressed please do something nice for yourself, having someone to talk with is key.
thanks for sharing your thoughts......

bikipatra · by **bikipatra** » November 9th, 2007, 4:31 am

Just wondering how you were doing! Miss you...

Tawanda · by **Tawanda** » November 9th, 2007, 6:33 am

Charity · by **Charity** » November 10th, 2007, 3:19 am

Aloha,

Just stopping by to say Hi! You are such and inspiration! I wish my problem was that I was worried to hit goal!

I love OWTO's advise! I am definately going to check out that book. I am full of negative self talk. :hug:

OH, being that we are so close in stats (except current weight), I am wondering...are you in single digit clothing by now? :scratchhead:

You must be right?!?!?! I can't wait! :bounce:

Hopebaby · by **Hopebaby** » November 11th, 2007, 6:29 am

Tracy - Just popping in to see how you are doing and as usual you did not disappoint me! Good job on the weightloss girl! You are still moving in the right direction and remember you are not perfect and you will never be perfect. In my case at least, striving for perfection and failing which made me disappointed in myself is part of how I got so fat. All or nothing thinking, perfectionism, yadda yadda. You know the drill. You are about the most perfect MF'r around and with selling your house and moving I can't see how anyone would beat up on you for not working out lately. You are the only one beating up on you! LOL.

So keep up the good work - we are all behind you. You can always come here and get it out. Don't hold it in because as you know, anger turned inward = depression.

Big hugs!
Linda

BabyTrace · by **BabyTrace** » November 14th, 2007, 4:25 pm

Day 127 of Compliance

Today is my 18 week weigh in. Down 3.8 lbs from last Wednesday to 141.8 lbs for a total loss of 48.8 lbs.

Thanks so much Kym, Pippi, Biki, T, Christy, Linda, Pam & Erica for offereing your well wishes and support. Your posts here as well as your private messages were a great pick me up when I signed on a few days ago.

My family is facing a rough road, but last Wednesday I finally reached out for help and and our friends swept in this weekend to help pick us up. Asking for help is something I have a very hard time with. I seem to forget that there are people in the world who care about me and are willing to help me no matter what. It was so nice to sign on here and realize that even the lovely people here that I have never even met are willing to help. This forum really is bonded by more than just our weight loss experiences. Thanks for that reminder.

I'm still on plan. To be honest, I've hardly been able to eat for the last week, but have stuck to liquid supplements to get me through. Sometimes they cause nausea, but I know I need the nourishment especially since almost everything I eat sends me straight to the bathroom. I know it's nerves, not the meals, so I continue to stay OP. I had a nice drop this week, surely related to the frequent bathroom trips, but hey, a pound is a pound!

So much seems to have happened around the the past few days! Kym making the 20 lbs club, Linda making the 30 lbs club--that one makes me VERY proud since I remember chatting with Linda day 1, oh and Mickey reaching GOAL!! Wow! And how about Biki getting a part as a extra in a movie?! How awesome! I'm going to try to head out now and do some more catching up.

Oh, and Christy, yes I am in single digits now. I am wearing an old pair of size 8 jeans today and they fit perfectly. I bought 2 pairs of size 10 jeans about three weeks ago and I'm having to cinch the waist and they are already too baggy in the seat. I think it was Merry Mary that said the smaller she got, the less lbs it took to get her into the next size. That's happening to me too.

I realized today that I weigh less than I've weighed in 10 years. I also got my Tennessee drivers license today. You wouldn't believe the difference between it and my Michigan license. It's amazing what losing close to 50 lbs can do for you! It's still a drivers license picture so it isn't exactly a glamour shot, but maybe I can figure out a way to post the two of them so you can see the difference.

Week 18 on Medifast is in the books.... :lol:

18 Week Progress:
Starting Weight— 190.6
Week 01—8.8 lbs—181.8
Week 02—1.6 lbs—180.2
Week 03—2.0 lbs—178.2
Week 04—1.6 lbs—176.6
Week 05—3.8 lbs—172.8
Week 06—1.8 lbs—171.0
Week 07—3.4 lbs—167.6
Week 08—2.0 lbs—165.6
Week 09—2.2 lbs—163.4
Week 10—3.0 lbs—160.4
Week 11—2.4 lbs—158.0
Week 12—2.8 lbs—155.2
Week 13—0.2 lbs—155.0
Week 14—5.2 lbs—149.8
Week 15—0.2 lbs—149.6
Week 16—1.4 lbs—148.2
Week 17—2.6 lbs—145.6
Week 18—3.8 lbs—141.8

Mickeyz · by **Mickeyz** » November 14th, 2007, 8:01 pm

Wow, you are amazing! You have been doing such a great job staying compliant and it sure has paid off.

You are getting so close to goal. I know what you mean about the ho-hum stage. I became a little less compliant as I got closer to goal and found myself floundering. Then I just slapped myself around a bit and got back on track. I doubt you will have that problem since you have such strong will power!

Take care of yourself.

lifelovinaries · by **lifelovinaries** » November 14th, 2007, 8:41 pm

ok, taking a look at your numbers, i now see why I haven't been losing any weight...THE SCALE FAIRY HAS BEEN BUSY AT YOUR HOUSE AND HASN'T HAD TIME FOR ME!! i am entering week 4 and for week 3 i had a loss of .7. i guess i should be greatful but it does get kinda hard when you see those scale fairy hogs like you!!! <img src="http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/23/23_2_54.gif" alt="SmileyCentral.com" border="0"><img border="0" src="http://plugin.smileycentral.com/http%253A%252F%252Fimgfarm%252Ecom%252Fimages%252Fnocache%252Ftr%252Ffw%252Fsmiley%252Fsocial%252Egif%253Fi%253D23%252F23_2_54/image.gif"> You have been doing great thru everything. Keep it going and congrats!

Charity · by **Charity** » November 15th, 2007, 2:32 am

size 8?!?!?!?! SIZE 8?!?!?!? :whoohoo:

That rocks rocks rocks! :kool:

I fit most of the size 10 stuff I took out of storage but some things are tight so I am calling myself an 11 for now...but not for long :mrgreen:

Aloha!

bikipatra · by **bikipatra** » November 15th, 2007, 3:34 am

Size 8? WOW!!! I would have to lower my goal weight by 10 pounds to get into a size 8. Or hopefully with continued exercise I willl burn the fat around my middle. Congrats!

BabyTrace · by **BabyTrace** » November 15th, 2007, 12:14 pm

Thanks guys! Yep, a size 8. I guess I'm lucky to be built like my mother with narrow hips but that just means we get thick rather than wide when we gain. My sister in law could weight 85 lbs but will never be much smaller than a 12 because of the way she's built. Funny how everyone's bodies are different.

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