The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[AwaitingUsernameAppr.]

Good morning, all....

I have spent the last week reading almost every entry in this forum.... I must say it is VERY Motivational.

I am prior military (GO NAVY!) and since separation from service (only ONE year ago) I have suffered from complete hearing loss in my right ear in which the dr's decided to put me on steroids.... (gained at least 20 # from that) Granted that was in January-March and since I've only gained another TEN POUNDS. So that puts me at a total of 30 #'s in one year.
Right now, I'm 5'10" and 234lbs.... haven't weighed that much since i was 7months pregnant! So here goes!

My friend and I are attempting the Medifast plan, and I am very excited to see results. I had my shake this morning... (vanilla w/ a dash of Fruit punch Crystal light)... not bad. Trying oatmeal next! I know i will need this forum for support and it looks awesome and a great group of people! I look forward with chatting with all you while tracking my progress...

my downfalls are FOOD!! Cookies, Ice Cream, Cakes, Fried foods, you name it... if it's bad for you i probably love it. NOT GOOD. I want to get healthy for me and also to set the example for my 4 yr. old daughter. I don't want to be the 'fat mom' when she starts school.

So a thank you in advance for those who will get me through this journey through the use of this support forum!! Hope to hear from you all soon! Wish me luck!!!!

[blondeangel7782]

Congrats & we are all here to support you and never think for one minute that you can't ask a question here because the only stupid question is the unasked one so don't hesitate. Your going to love this program so WLECOME ABOARD and shake it up... Feel free to pm me anytime.

[JeepGirl]

Welcome aboard. Be sure to register and let us know your nic, plus there is more to see once officially registered.

As you have seen this is a great place for support and you will meet lots of awesome people!

I look forward to reading about your loss!!

[QT2Lose45]

Thanks to those who have replied already......

I have my log in now!

Ate the maple/brn sugar for my 2nd meal..... it wasn't bad at all!

Soup's on for this afternoon.... hope it is as good as the oatmeal!

[Unca_Tim]

Hi QT and welcome to the forum,

Break out your fave spices for the soups.
There's also plenty of recipes in the "Lean Cuisine" forum for spicing things up.

Glad you found us....

[Amber]

hello QT2Lose45-
welcome!
you'll find this is a friendly & supportive bunch, we are all here for eachother. stay motivated; you will do well-

[mellowmom]

Welcome QT..(Love you nickname!)

FWIW I can totally empathize with your craving of cakes, ice cream... etc. I was the same way. I can say WAS, because the most amazing thing has happened while being on this plan. I've lost my "taste" for that kind of food! YAYAYAYAYAY.

If I can do it... you can too!

Welcome and much success to you.

Carmel

[QT2Lose45]

Whew.... Thanks Carmel.... it's good to know that there is someone out there who lost the taste for the bad stuff! Hopefully I will reap those same benefits....

I will say, that i knew i was starting MF today, so i have TOTALLY pigged out ALL weekend on all the stuff i love and I realized something..... After i ate all the food that tasted soooo good, i felt horrible! Food is NOT your friend, right? I use food as a feel good crutch, and i want to rid myself of that handicap!

Had a choco shake for my 3rd meal, and it was awesome with nothing added to it! So far, so good! and not too hungry (YET!)

[Elidh]

WELCOME to the Forum and Medifast! I gained 25+ pounds after retiring from the Army in 2003, so I know where you're coming from (only I did ALL without the help of steroids!).

The first 2-3 days are the hardest, but soon you will feel great - and the pounds will melt off!

[VictoriousNat]

Welcome aboard! You are doing great!! You will soon have a week under your belt!

[Elke]

My friend and I are attempting the Medifast plan

You can't attempt the mf plan...you have to do it! Welcome to the board, my brother in law was Navy...thank you for your service

[DogMa]

Welcome, QT! I didn't lose my taste for all those unhealthy foods, but I DID learn to control myself around them. Good luck to you!

[marge]

QT..a big NO HUGE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO THIS COUNTRY

Welcome to this board and to a lot of great supporters...when in doubt check it out HERE

WAY TO GO

[QT2Lose45]

Thanks everyone!!!

Well, Day one under my belt! and it wasn't that bad... Here's what I had:

Vanilla Shake
Oatmeal
Choco Shake
Chkn&Rice Soup
L&G: Teriyaki Chicken breast and mixed veggies...YUM

I plan on having a pudding for dessert and then going to bed early to beat any oncoming hunger pains/cravings.

This forum is great... to see all of you and your great successes... definitely moving!



Thanks again....

[Arklahoma]