The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[Lauren]

Hey, Robin-

Do NOT get frustrated at the scale during this weightlifting process. I know you know all this intellectually, but let me just be another birdie whispering it to you...Not only does weightlifting build muscle mass which weighs more, we also totally retain fluids during that time, especially, as Vicky said, if you are sore. You know how we all agree that we tend to not lose as much during MF when we are injured? Same situation. Even though weightlifting is totally good for us, there are still minor injuries taking place and the body retains fluids and holds on to our nutrients in our meals to help "heal" the sore muscles. The amazing thing is how quickly your body will change its form from the lifting, you will see results pretty quickly, and I PROMISE that when you see more significant results, the numbers on the scale won't freak you out as much.

Again, I know you know all this, but sometimes we need to hear it from someone else!

You are doing so fantastic. Sorry I haven't been around more to praise your truly awesome success, I have not has much opportunity to chat on the forum, but just wanted you to know I think you are doing maahvelous!

From one MoT to another, high holidays this year will be a whole different ballgame!

Lauren

[Jan]

Hi There Robin,
Ok members I'll give you the "scoop" when we get back. Robin is staying with me and 2 others ( smartipants, seemelose) Lovin Elvis is going to be in her own room. But, Robin if you get toooo much smaller I'm sitting next to someone else in the meetings You are doing sooo great.
jan

[DogMa]

Thanks, you guys. I did end up working out this morning. I usually gain more like 3 pounds when I start exercising, so I know I shouldn't be upset. But I SO wanted to be at 135 this week. Sigh.

I know it's just a number. I know it. I think.

[DogMa]

136.4, so that's good news. Did my workout today, too. Plus yesterday I found something I think will work better for the abs part, since I have so much trouble with that. I dug out a book on therapeutic exercises using resistance bands, and did some of those ab exercise. I could do them, which is a plus, I can feel it in my abs right now, AND I didn't strain my neck or back or anything. So I think those are a good way to start.

Ooh, and the guy is here putting up the pig wire or whatever, so that's happy news, too. I'm definitely in a much better place than I was yesterday.

[DogMa]

OK, so I'm still sore (in a good way) and I had to weigh about an hour earlier than normal because I have a hair appointment (earlier weighing usually means I'm a little up) ... and I'm 135.8!!!!

I SO wanted to hit 135 before I left, and I did it!!!

I'm off to get my hair done AND get my nails done (first pedicure ever, so I hope I like it).

Of course, they'll have to hold me to reach my feet, because I'm floating on air today. 10 pounds till goal and still losing!!!!!

[JeepGirl]

WooHooo at reaching 135 Robin!! That is awesome news!! I bet you are floating high!! You ROCK!!!!

Have fun getting your nails done! It is a very relaxing thing!!

[jump4joy]

I'm going to the airport in SLC to meet Jan....I'm SO looking forward to meeting you too! I had a peek at my scale, and I've only lost 4 1/2 pounds this entire month, so you can see why I admire you for sticking to MF in spite of a slower rate of loss. You're my hero (heroine?)! I'm really not doing a lot different than last time I was on MF, it's really discouraging at times to be losing at a much slower rate than I am used to.

Safe flight, and enjoy Park City!

Joy

[DogMa]

Thanks, Joy, and I can't wait to meet you, too. Even if you ARE Mormon. (Kidding. I'm just kidding.)

[SharonR]

Robin!! That's fantastic! Have a safe trip, enjoy meeting my girl Diana!

[jump4joy]

Thanks, Joy, and I can't wait to meet you, too. Even if you ARE Mormon. (Kidding. I'm just kidding.)

Heh-heh! Watch out....now that you're in Utah, we've got you surrounded!

Joy

[DogMa]

Ugh. Good thing I'm having such a good day, because this just about ruined it for me. The dogs were out, and one of 'em came back and had something. The "something" turned out to be a not-quite-dead rodent. So as traumatic as it was a few months ago having to dispose of a DEAD rodent (twice!!), this was worse. I couldn't bring myself to put it out of its misery, and actually ran across the street because I know the guy there is a National Guardsman and he'd offered to help me out with anything I needed. Of course, no one was home.

By the time I came back, at least, the poor little guy was dead. So since my choice was either leave it there next to my patio or get rid of it myself, I managed to get it into a box with my shovel. And then put the box in a trash bag. And thankfully, it's trash night tonight so it'll be gone in the morning.

But ... EYEW.

Oh, and so much for my big reward of a pedicure. And manicure. I didn't find it at ALL relaxing; my feet are WAY too ticklish. I need to find something else. Although my next reward is for reaching goal, so that's a biggie anyway.

[wildtrk]

Thanks, Joy, and I can't wait to meet you, too. Even if you ARE Mormon. (Kidding. I'm just kidding.)

I had to read that twice...first time around I thought I saw moron and I thought wow that was brutal.

[DogMa]

[DogMa]

Holy camoly!!! 135.0, and it's still an hour earlier than I'd normally weigh, so I suspect it's even lower. I'm too excited for words.

And with that, I'm off to Park City for a few days. I can't wait to see some of you there, and for everyone else, take care and have a great weekend.

Oh, and to follow up from my dead-thing incident yesterday, there was ANOTHER dead thing this morning. I think it might even have been there last night, but it was across the yard and I thought it was dog poop or something. Went out to scoop this morning, and it was a dead bird. And the trash guys were already gone. Sigh.

[jump4joy]

Hey Robin, I thought you were in Utah already. And CONGRATS on being 135! That's my goal weight....I'm positively GREEN with envy! Good for you!

Safe flight,

Joy