The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[doglover]

Well, I made it back from the 3rd trip in less than a month! Yikes, I am tired. But a good kind of tired.

Couple things going on with me right now. I'm sorry, this may end up really long, so feel free to skip it!

I am SO lonely . I left my kids w/ my parents for the week today (up near Chgo area). And I just got home from dropping my hubby at the airport. He will be in Wisc. for 3 weeks. So here I sit, in a very quiet house w/ my 3 doggies. Thank goodness for them. I am not a good alone girl and I find that my sadness is bringing foody thoughts right back. This has not happened in 4 months, so it feels weird to be craving things like pizza, burger from BK.... So I had some pudding, got a big bottle of water and sat my butt right here.

Another weird thing was this weekend. I was w/ my in-laws and I really had the urge to eat regular food. No one was asking me, no one was making me feel bad. I just felt ready to be done w/ this program. I am at a really good weight now and not sure what difference I think 5 more lbs is going to bring. I think it's a mind thing. But I am now trying to decide if it is sadness, boredom, whatever that wants me to get back to real food. I don't want to switch until both my mind and body are connected that this is the best time. So I had a couple slip ups w/ that dreaded peanut butter, but did not eat the pizza, potatoes, cereal, pancakes, sausages....and all the other available yummys this weekend. I feel proud of that.

And third, my father-in-law joined the program this weekend!!!! They were quite convinced about it after seeing me and hearing me talk about it that they called Nancy (thanks Nance!) and ordered. They think his supplies will come Thrs so he'll get going!!! I am thrilled to be an inspiration to him.

So....it is a lonely home from Jamaica, soon to be beach bound, doglover Donna that sits here tonight catching up. I have not weighed all week. I was .5 lbs from goal #2 last Sun. But I will jump on the scale tomorrow and hope for good numbers. I am not 100% convinced I will see them after my PB slip but we'll see.

Thanks for "listening". I'm going to try to keep busy this week and get to my final goal.
Donna

[24KaratGold]

I wish you the best of luck, Donna. I do have to say that I'm envious, just because I NEVER get to be alone, and I need it. Funny how different people can be, huh?

You have plenty of friends here to drop in on and say "hi!" when you get lonely, so that's one good thing. Are there any projects you've been meaning to get done but haven't been able to with everybody around? Cleaning a closet, reading a book, sewing a quilt -- whatever? Now might be the time to make yourself busy, to keep yourself away from the foodstuffs. Hang in there, hon.

[want2Bthin]

Donna-

I am so sorry that you are feeling blue today. This may be silly advice but here goes. You are at such a good weight. I think you look remarkable in your photos. Maybe your body is at a happy place & your mind just hasn't caught up yet. Maybe you are ready for maintenance.

I don't think you need to lose another pound but of course that is up to you. What if you took a week & tried maintenance just to see how your body does with it. Maybe it would make this alone time better for you.

I am not so good at alone time. Maybe you could go shopping or go out to lunch with your friends.

I will keep you in my prayers. I hope you feel better tomorrow.

Angelia

[dlr2424]

D.........my buddy........i'm sending hugh hugs to you............ .............sorry you don't like being alone.... ....i'm sure the days will go by fast with your work............. try to keep busy at night..........before you know it everyone will be home and you will be back to the running around crazy hectic days........ .......i'll keep you in my prayers for whatever decision you make regarding your goal....... .....
Donna.......dlr2424

[martha]

Donna--
Sorry to hear about your being so lonely-- wish I were closer and could just drop by and we could just talk..But please know that we are all here for you any time day or night.. I'm sure the PB hasn't hurt you to bad.. It's one of my favorite things to eat too(use to be) I really use to pile it on my bread or crackers or whatever.. I think it's great that you helped your father-in-law join MF.. your accomplishments made him want to join..
I know how you feel about being alone and being lonely.. It's one of the hardest things there is.. My husband is only home 6x ayear.. he is a tugboat captain and home 12 days every 2 months.. It gets very lonely.. take a nice LONG soak and just relax.. then think about all the things you have going on that need your attention around the house..
Hope you cheer up really soon and that it gets better for you---martha

[LilMsTexas]

Hey Donna Doodle,
Bless your heart, I'm sorry that you're lonely. I forget what it is like to be a civilian family and have separations so rarely. My parents for example have been apart for only a week here and there over their near 40 years of marriage. For 13 years I would take our separations as little opportunities to miss each other and have "honeymoons" when he returned. However, since his deployment to Iraq and the war, I find myself really lost and anxious every time he is away...even for a week. It's like being a child now and fearing he won't come home.

For you, on top of him being gone and the kids being gone,and you not being used to being alone...you have also come off of a world wind tour of events. No matter what's going on there is always a level of let down when you finish a trip you anticipated for a really long time. I'm glad you have friends around to keep you busy. You should take your girlfriends and go get your nails done and a PEDICURE!!! WOOHOOOO for pedicures!!

As for the eating...I also think that is completely normal at this stage of your weight loss. You're really close to the end and your mind is beginning to wonder "what's next?" I certainly know MY MIND is wondering what's next Just stick to your plan and make it to goal! I know you can do it...just like Rae and her silly slow turtle.

I saw the scale go down a tad this morning, but not even a pound from last week. But I also know I wasn't true to the plan this week and so I was thankful. With vacation this week and weekend I'm hoping I won't GAIN...but sure want to lose a little bit too. I just keep telling myself that I am doing everything healthy and doing everything the best that I can.

I have my pre-op physical this afternoon. There won't be anything to report after that...just my EKG and blood work and all that good stuff. My mind is all a flutter with EVERY SINGLE THING that is going on!! If you're REALLY bored you can plan a trip to come see ME I'll have to give you my phone number so you can call me and make sure I woke back up!! Anyway...I digress....back to you GO OUT AND PLAY WITH YOUR FRIENDS!! Run around the house in your panties and bra simply because you CAN! Rent movies your kids would rather die than to watch and enjoy every sappy minute of it!!

Have a great week kiddo....summer is here and it's alllllllll good!!
CHEERS!
Christi

[martha]

CHRISTI--- good luck on your checkup this afternoon.. I bet your mind is a flutter..just take a really big breath and a big smile as you think about after the surgery and you imagine your really flat slim tummy


DONNA-- Hope you are better this morning.. I thought about you last night and hoped you were doing something FUN .. Have a great week!!!Martha

[doglover]

Thanks guys. Christi - good luck at the doc this morning. I am so happy it is just around the corner for you! I wish I could come see you - it would be great if we were closer.

I am really wandering around like a fish out of water. It is so strange to not have anyone to think after or need to pick up, or get lunch, or answer questions...it is just so weird! Not bad, just weird!

Did not sleep a wink last night. My dogs were all on full alert due to the strangeness of everyone being gone. So every time the wind blew they barked. It was madness! But I watched a movie, read and tonight I am going out w/ friends.

Thanks for all the kind words and support. I'll see you all on the boards quite often over this week!
Donna

[DonicaB]

D~~I hope you are having a good day today. I have been sitting here in front of my computer reading posts for about an hour. I am so far behind.

Try to keep yourself busy and you will find the time to go by faster. I have big plans this week to go through all of the closets in the house and weed out clothes that are too small for the boys and get rid of them. That should take me a couple of days to do.

I like to be alone sometimes but usually for only a day. I start to miss everyone too much beyond a day.

I think Angelia might be right and you may be ready for transitioning to maintenance. You may be a little concerned about transitioning (I know I would be), but I think you will do just fine. You have shown me you have great resolve to accomplish your goals.

I hope the rest of your week goes by quickly so you won't be lonely any more.

DonicaB