The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[Sunny]

Hello. I have actually been reading this forum since October when I ordered my first shipment of Medifast. I have tried to start over and over again. I often stared at the boxes of shakes wishing I could find the motivation to do it. On Monday, April 30, I found the motivation inside of me. I just knew I could do it. I started to quit halfway through my first day and again on the second day, but I stuck it out. On the third day, I didn't wake up hungry and thinking about food. On the fourth day, I actually thought my strawberry shake tasted pretty good.

A little about me. I am 5'1", 26year old female with a start weight of 272.6 pounds. I am starting medical school on Aug 7, and I am counting down the days! I don't know if I am counting them down because I am excited about medical school or if I am dreading going back to class everyday.

I have been overwieght most of my life. I wieghed 140 in the 6th grade. I always knew that I was heavier than everyone else, but I didn't know I was fat until my dad told me. I have only been "skinny" (125lbs) once - in the 9th grade, and it didn't last long. By the time I graduated I high school, I weighed 180lbs. I went on the Atkins diet and got down to 140lbs before I started college. Then, back up to 208lbs within a year. I started exercising, eating better and taking an ephedra product and lost to 160lbs, and I actually held this weight for a year! Then, I moved into college dorms and gained back to 200lbs. Since I graduated college in Aug 2005, I have ballooned to 272lbs. I haven't weighed under 200lbs since October 2002.

For over 4 years, I have hid myself in the house. I have refused to do things that would be fun and new because I was afraid to do them fat. I have a fear of meeting new people because I don't want them to see me fat. Recently, I started to ache in my hips and realized that I couldn't keep up with other people my age when walking because I was too winded. I hate wearing ugly fat people clothes. I want all of that to change.

My blood pressure and choloesterol are normal - good genetics, I guess. As for medications - I have been on and off antidepressents for years (currently off), and I take medication for migraines as needed.

I know I need support, and only two people know that I am on this diet. I don't want to listen to my family reactions to "another diet." I don't want them to go out of their way to tempt me with food. If I don't tell them I am on a diet, then they don't go out of their way to push dessert right under my nose. I have seen how much people support each other on this site, so here I am.

[bikipatra]

Welcome and thanks for revealing so much of your journey so far! I look forward to getting to know you even better!

[pinkbugs471]

Glad you made the decision to start Shakin'. Nice to meet you and welcome to the group.

[Tawanda]

Welcome!

[KellyC]

Welcome and wtg on getting to day 4!

[Pashta]

The curse of the student, eh? Fast-food due to such a hectic life and nowhere really to cook even if you had the time? Don't feel bad! It's happening to millions of Americans, we tend to resort to the fast food cause it's quick, easy and most of all cheap.

I'm so happy to hear you started and it sounds like you are already in ketosis! It's a wonderful place to be! Just be careful to not knock yourself out of it. I'm sure you know all about it being on Atkins before!

Welcome!

[DonicaB]

Sunny~ Hi and welcome. Every day that you stay on program is a day closer to being at your goal. We all understand the daily struggles of living life overweight. We're here for you any time you need us.

Donica

[dede4wd]

Hi Sunny and Welcome!

I'm so happy you've decided to give MF a REAL shot and see what it has to offer you!

We're here ANYTIME you need us! You're already through the hard part!

As far as the "another diet" speech from the skeptics...that is what I love about MF! It's not a "diet", it's a program for complete optimal health! I've learned WHAT a portion size is, I've learned that I have triggers, I've learned cravings go away in 35 minutes, I've watched people maintain their losses for a long period of time. I've learned that I feel better and most importantly I've learned there's no reason to "hide", I'm a new person and am getting out there enjoying my life and I'm not even done losing yet!

Use this forum, lean on us, gain inspiration from us, talk to us and I KNOW you'll do great! I'm so glad you're shakin' with us!

DeDe

[Sunny]

Thank you all. I am actually teary because I know that everyone cares and UNDERSTANDS. It is hard to understand if it isn't a part of your life everyday.

As for students and fast food - this is exactly what my life is like. Always on the go. Fast food is easy to get and cheap. It is hard to cook for one, so I almost always opted for a quick meal at a fast food place. Luckily, my school has a microwave and an abundant supply of water and ice. I plan to stay on MF even after I go back to school.

[Amber]

Howdy, Sunny & welcome to our little family! Best thing about this family is that we are all supportive of each other, unlike some "real" families...
I look forward to following your journey~

[Mike]

Welcome Sunny.

[nickieluv]

I plan to stay on MF even after I go back to school.

Absolutely! You will do great and this is a great place to come for support and honest answers. Don't give up on yourself! I've been where you are and it's no fun - but lose as little as 5 pounds (which you probably will have by the end of this week!) and you will feel so much better. Dede's right, too, you'll start to get out there even though you're not at goal yet because you will feel so good about taking care of yourself, and you'll realize that you deserve to have fun and you deserve to have friends and you are a terrific person with a lot to offer.

Congratulations on making it through 4 days and on coming here and opening up. Hope to see you around a lot!

[FrankieJ]

Hi Sunny!

Congrats on getting into medical school - cool!

Just think how much more comfortable you will be getting around to all your classes, etc. after you drop a few pounds the MF way.

As to the typical student "cheap junk food diet", I frankly think MF is a great bargain. You can spend a lot of money on junk food, only to be "hungry" two hours later. Personally, MF is a great deal for me as it keeps me from eating out at lunch and dinner several times per week.

Have a great week.

[ChynnaDoll]

Hi Sunny! Welcome and glad to meet you So glad you decided become a Medifast shaker! You WILL be pleasantly surprised at the weight you will lose.

Good luck to you!!
Love,
Chynna

[Mike]

Sunny,

Hope you are doing okay. Haven't heard from you in a while... so just checking.