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cynben · by **cynben** » February 2nd, 2007, 8:05 am

I think I need to start my journal soon. I have a lot of thoughts and questions about my changing body. I will try to post more when I am not working.

cynben · by **cynben** » February 5th, 2007, 9:18 am

Well, here I am on day 25 of my restart. I am absolutely amazed at how easy this is for me this time. It seems like I just struggled and struggled last year. Hopefully, I am a bit older and a lot wiser this time. I am determined to get this weight off.

I still have my stickies on my fridge from last years medifast. It is fun for me to compare how much I have lost from then to now. I have actually lost a pound and a half more this time than last...oddly enough, that's how much extra weight I had gained back.

I lost a total of 31 pounds last year and right before I fell completely off the wagon, I bought a really cute top and pair of "trendy" jeans. I pulled them out of the back of my closet yesterday and hung them right in front of my closet so I can look at them everyday. That outfit is my first short term goal reward. Believe it or not, I am not rewarding myself with food!!

Anyway, life's good and I am feeling great. I am 100% off my insulin and glucotrol again...I do not EVER want to take another shot in the stomach as long as I live. Keep me honest, my friends!

Happy Monday.

bikipatra · by **bikipatra** » February 5th, 2007, 9:44 am

I was just recently taken off my diabetes and cholesterol meds and it definitely felt great. This isn't just about losing weight but being healthy and living a longer, better life.

Jan · by **Jan** » February 5th, 2007, 10:54 am

Ahhh Haaaa

Look who I found with a brand new journal??? And guess who is going to be reading right along with the other forum members?? Yup that's right ME

I'm keeping track of you ... you are doing soooo GREAT. I am so proud of your progress .. no more meds for you... Shots in the stomach ... YUK!!!
Soon those extra pesky pounds will be a thing of the past... long gone for good. You can do it!!
jan

cynben · by **cynben** » February 7th, 2007, 7:51 am

Day 27. I was able to get into my "skinny" black pants today. Everyone at work has noticed..woo hoo! However, for some odd reason, I am feeling antsy. I just want to lose it all overnight, I guess.

I know how unrealistic that is and I also know how GREAT this is going so far. I guess I am just kind of in a funk.

I know better than to weigh during the week (my weekly weigh day is Friday). I always, always get frustrated when I do that. Will I ever learn?? LOL

I am still having a hard time eating any products besides the shakes and the eggs...for some odd reason I cannot make myself eat my old favorites (chili and minestrone) anymore. I'm sure I am just going through a phase.

Anyway, Happy Wednesday kids...have a great day.

MusicalMomma · by **MusicalMomma** » February 7th, 2007, 9:31 am

Hi Cindy. I know how you feel...about wanting it to drop off over night. I think the society we live in now makes is SO difficult to be patient. We have drive through EVERYTHING...instant money transfers...instant credit card approval's...microwaves...instant coffee....tea...soup....information...we can get our laundry and dishes done with the touch of a button... Self propelled vacuums...heck we even have little robots to do that for us now!!! We just don't have to work hard at much or be patient for much these days.

There's just not instant weight loss...BUT Medifast works faster and more safely and with more health benefits of ANY other program out there. You are doing SO great! It's OK to have a funky kinda day. That's normal. Just don't forget to pat yourself on the back for the remarkable progress you're making...heck lady, you're almost in ONDERLAND!!!!

Keep shakin!!! :hug:

Jan · by **Jan** » February 7th, 2007, 9:33 am

Hmmmm,
Your skinny black pants huh??? Whoo Hoo.

Remember you didn't gain all that weight overnight and it's not commin' off overnight either

Drat!! That's what we allll want .. .for it to come offff fast ... but certainly not the oposite!!! :mrgreen:

Wouldn't it be a true nightmare if we woke up each morning not knowing what size we'd be .... hmmmm do I get out my "big clothes" or my skinny clothes???

You're doing great .. just keep going .. the pounds are coming off just at the right speed!!
I'm watching.
jan

cynben · by **cynben** » February 7th, 2007, 9:45 am

Thanks guys....I appreciate the positive thoughts. I am feeling a bit better now. It's amazing what a little coffee can do! Jan and Joyce, I am expecting you guys to keep me focused.

cynben · by **cynben** » February 8th, 2007, 9:27 am

204...204...2 0 freakin' 4! Why in the world do I weigh myself between official weigh in dates. I know that I am frustrating myself unnecessarily, but I'm doing it. The scale hasn't budged since Sunday and it really puts me into a bad mood. I haven't cheated and I know this too will pass, but this 4 week plateau sucks. I guess that's all I have to say about that.

Happy Thursday

bikipatra · by **bikipatra** » February 8th, 2007, 9:36 am

cynben wrote:204...204...2 0 freakin' 4! Why in the world do I weigh myself between official weigh in dates. I know that I am frustrating myself unnecessarily, but I'm doing it. The scale hasn't budged since Sunday and it really puts me into a bad mood. I haven't cheated and I know this too will pass, but this 4 week plateau sucks. I guess that's all I have to say about that.

Happy Thursday

I weigh myself daily because I am compulsive. I am even on medication to be less compulsive and I still can't give it up...I am sorry you are having such a hard time with this plateau. Jo has a really good post about plateaus she experienced in her journey. It really gave me hope.

MusicalMomma · by **MusicalMomma** » February 8th, 2007, 10:28 am

I hear ya sistah!!! I am NOT looking forward to that week 4-5 plateau. I know it happens to most of us, but it still sucks.

I KNOW our bodies plateau for periods of time, to catch up and adjust to the weight loss. But one thing I thought about, hopefully will help me when I hit another plateau...

When I'm eating anything and everything that's not nailed to the floor, I will gain steadily for a while, then plateau for a breif time as my body tries to deal with the weight gain. It works both ways. I don't get upset when I don't gain while eating to my hearts content (and then some) so I shouldn't have a double standard by getting upset when I plateau on my weight loss journey.

cynben · by **cynben** » February 8th, 2007, 10:49 am

That's just way too practical! I want to be mad

MusicalMomma · by **MusicalMomma** » February 8th, 2007, 10:59 am

I didn't think it would help :roflmao:

GucciGoo · by **GucciGoo** » February 8th, 2007, 11:01 am

Every time I hit a plateau I cheat because I get pissed. I have to stop doing that. Be strong!

cynben · by **cynben** » February 8th, 2007, 11:10 am

I will not cheat....I will not cheat....I will not cheat.

I've got trendy jeans in my closet that NEED to be worn!

By the way, thanks joyce

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