The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[MissyK]

I've had a tough October.
Just when I thought I could move on with my life, start dancing again, focus in school..etc, my depression hits again.

Suddenly I feel weak. Emotionally, that is. I can control what I eat and how much I exercise.
But for some reason, after I do well, (like today I did 4 miles with my WTP dvds), I'll screw myself up on purpose.
I had way too many bars today. So I got angry and threw them all out.
Then I had a Starbucks latte. Aren't I awful.
I want to lose weight so badly. My life is in shambles because of my weight.
But do I subconsciously fear it becoming beautiful? How is could anyone? Yet I read about this...

I cried 5 straight days in a row. I am such a weakling.
It was to the point where I was hiding in the campus bathroom crying in the corner.
The skin from the corner of my eyes is peeling. My mom's worried about me.

I'm writing this in hopes that I'll find strength. It's 3am in the morning. I'm too nervous to sleep.
Nervous about what? I don't know. I'm wide awake.

I'm just feeling myself "grow" out of my clothes. It's disgusting. Nothing fits anymore.

So my commitments are, for the rest of October:

1) Follow the plan. To the T.
2) Sleep earlier to avoid hunger pangs.
3) Exercise if I can, and not beat myself up if I don't.
4) Stop crying.
5) Weigh myself only once a week.

I will LOSE the weight. I will be DOWN 10 lbs by the end of the month.

[TamiL]

MissyK

It sounds as if things arent going your way latley..but we are all here for you!! I find that when Im out of control with my eating..my whole life seems to spin out of control.....we dont have control over much in this lifetime..but if we can be in control over what he put in our mouths....if we can resist that temptation..and let that moment pass that we want to cheat..we can have all the things we wish for....happiness starts from within...and as hard as it is...think of what you want MORE in the long run..than what you want at that very moment you are eating something that is going to set you back a few.....

Exercise is a natural high..its proven that even a 15 minute walk....or 15 minutes of putting your favorite music on and dancing around till you break a sweat...helps lift your mood....natural endorphins release in your body...and you suddenly feel a pang of happy....so maybe dont look at what your NOT doing..and focusing on all the negative...but CRANK UP SOME MUSIC....and DANCE DANCE DANCE like no one is looking....

I will say a prayer for you my shakin friend..that the rest of OCtober gets better for you....that your depression is lifted...and you can stay "clean" with the food-shakes.....that is our first step...to get that under control..then everything else just seems to fall into place!!
hang in there!! we are all here for you!!
Tami

[Nancy]

Hi there, MissyK ~

I can so relate to your comment about feeling out of control. I was so out of control. I scared myself.

For me, Medifast was like strapping on a safety belt – I knew exactly what my boundaries were and found great freedom as a result.

Many people tell me that they think our program is too rigid, too restraining and yet for me, the structure is the best part of the program – the boundaries brought me freedom from my flabdom.

Yes, for many of us, there is fear about becoming too beautiful or being attractive. Don’t let your fears keep you from enjoying your life and becoming the person you were created to be!

Be as beautiful as you can be – on the inside. Be as beautiful and kind and loving to yourself.

Take are of you. You are special. You are loved. You are needed – only you can be you, MissyK. The world needs you and what you have to offer. Don’t dwell on the outward beauty part. We are so much more than our external selves. The outer beauty part fades all too fast. Trust me…

I want to make a comment about your goals

First of all, you will most likely attain them or at least come very close to attaining your goals because

1) you wrote them down

2) you shared them with others – people who are accountable to others usually obtain their goals

3) your goals are measurable certainly attainable

4) you came here and I assume that you will allow us to help you

The only thing I see here that may be a bit harsh is that you state you will be down 10 pounds by October 31st. While I believe that it is certainly possible for a person that follows the weight loss plan (“to a T”) to lose 10 pounds in 21 days, may I suggest that we rephrase that last line and say, I will LOSE weight, my weight will be substantially lower by the end of the month.

1) Were you program-compliant today?

2) Did you go to bed earlier this evening? If you feel hungry, have a cup of tea or some bouillon, take a Pepcid AC and go to bed!

3) Exercise is not a required component of the early stages of our weight loss phase, particularly if you are very over weight. Once a person has lost some weight and the risk of injury to their joints is reduced, then you may consider exercise but at this point, it is not required. Gradually increase your activity level as you are able.

4) Did you put the Kleenex box away? If not, why not? Go to the nearest Hallmark Store and read the funny cards out loud and giggle, roar, snort and hoot til ya wet your underdoodies!

5) Did ya weigh today? Then don’tcha even think about climbing aboard the groan-ometer until next Sunday…

Shake it up!