The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[Mike]

Laura,
That is very scary. Reminds of when my moms house was broken into. My mom happened to have been staying with us that night and we got a call from the police.

Its a good thing your son was able to hold the guy off and acted quickly. The Lord was there to protect him.

We will keep you in our prayers.

[SuzyQ66]

Oh my Laura - I was getting sick to my stomach just thinking about what your son went through and how you are feeling. I am truly sorry.

[HappyHomeMaker]

Thank you everyone...It was the scariest event so far in my life.

To be honest, if I came home and found my home robbed I wouldn't be so upset. For this man to try to push his way in and possibly hurt my son sent me way over the edge.

I am trying not to think about what "Could've" happened, but as a mom, I had a violent reaction at the thought of what happened and the "Mama Bear" came out in me.

I know I need to hold "Every Thought Captive", but I was sick last night and today I'm doing better, but my stomach is still upset. I didn't have all my supplements and the ones I did have just made my stomach gurgle and react poorly (trying not to be to descriptive here).

Because I'm an optimist and I love the Lord, I can see His work here and one of the things I realized this morning...(this is my journal so typing out my thoughts help)...As much as I say "I trust the Lord", I realized after the physically sick reaction I had and am still having...that I Do Love the Lord, but my trust was really in my home and the area I lived in and the locks on my house. I really took forgranted the peace and safety that I felt. Even if it doesn't do anything but humble me.....I've been humbled.

I usually question myself when I talk to the Lord...People say..."I surrender all"...I say..."Am I surrendering all?" "Show me any areas I need to surrender."...He always does.

I've been asking the Lord..."Am I really trusting you?"...I guess He showed me the answer to that. I'm Blessed that I serve a loving Father , who shows me when I ask Him.

Ok, the rambling is done.

On another note: I do believe i'm down more weight !

[HappyHomeMaker]

I'm still here and doing well. We're all feeling a little better.

I'm feeling good, but i'm due for my TOM tomorrow!! Yes, I keep track because dh and I are trying to have another. If I can keep my eating on plan and under control i'll be doing great this week. I'm down two pounds already this week. I don't post my official weightloss until Sunday.

I'm going to join the "y" with my son. I'm off to exercise.
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[HappyHomeMaker]

Hello,
A miracle has happened...I got my TOM AND lost weight...I can't believe it!! I got it last night and I hopped on the scale ...I was down about 2lbs. That is amazing...I stuck to my plan & exercised.

I'm not going to post my official weight until tomorrow, Sunday.

I went to the gym yesterday and I ran on the treadmill. I did a little too much, I'm sore. I love to run and sweat!! I can feel it in my thighs the most. That's another thing...To lose weight when I exercised so hard...usually I gain weight.

Tonight my hubby and son are taking me out to dinner...this will be a planned cheat. I'm ok with a planned cheat. It's when I lose control that I don't like.
They are taking me to Chilli's...I love the Awesome Blossom...so i'm going to have one...not the whole thing. ok, well, hopefully not the whole thing.

[bikipatra]

Hello,
A miracle has happened...I got my TOM AND lost weight...I can't believe it!! I got it last night and I hopped on the scale ...I was down about 2lbs. That is amazing...I stuck to my plan & exercised.

I'm not going to post my official weight until tomorrow, Sunday.

I lost 5 lbs once during TOM. I felt like it was a miracle too. I never post my "official" weight that goes on my ticker until Sunday (except when I hit the 70 pound club!), but I do report my weight on my journal daily so that I will have a history of my weight loss and how I was doing at the time.

[HappyHomeMaker]

That is a good idea Biki, I hadn't thought of that. I'll post my weight daily...that also helps to keep any bad eating days or binges down. I'm sure if you are weighing and posting youre going to see the weight gain. That's my problem...If I don't see the gain on the scale then i'm ok...Well, in my little mind anyway. This is a good way for me to hold myself accountable.

Thanks again Biki.

[HappyHomeMaker]

Ok, I'm back from my b'day dinner...It was gooooooood and I don't feel the slightest bit bad about eating it!!

I had steak and an Awesome Blossom. We did have a desert, because my son wanted to embarass me.. All three of us ate the desert so it was perfect.

I have to tell you, that although I did eat alot, I walked out of there very satisfied, but NOT STUFFED!! Not that I didn't eat enough to be stuffed, but I was really below my calories, so I think my body started to digest it right away. I remember getting that when I was younger and exercised. I could eat alot and it never laid in my stomach. Today I did alot of yard work weeding, bending so that and running yesterday...I'm sore!!

I'm going back to running...I love it!! My shins don't , but if I take it easy and build back up I should be ok. It's hard to go slow, because once I get on that treadmill, I can't help but run!!

Ok, tomorrow is weigh-in, so we'll see the damage tonight did!!

Tomorrow we have our church picnic, no cheat planned, I'll be bringing my rtd's and in the afternoon, We are having my family over and ordering pizza. Again,no cheating planned.

[holberry]

Happy HM!
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[queenielou]

I read about your birthday dinner and forgot to say happy birthday

Happy belated birthday

[HappyHomeMaker]

Good Morning,

This was a busy weekend. I'm down to 181.2lbs. I went to the gym last night and i've been exercising. I took a "Step" class. It was great!! My body is getting back into shape fast!

I don't think my body is registering the weightloss. I don't know what it is. I'm down less then 10lbs on the scale, but I think because i'm exercising, I'm actually down more then 10lbs. I think my body isn't registering the weightloss on the scale. The reason I say this: I'm over 1 size smaller. I had to buy some new t-shirts the ones I have are too big and people are noticing the weightloss. They'll say , "How much did you lose"...by the scale only 8 lbs but in reality it has to be more.

I'm very solid, in that i'm very strong, so being that muscle weights more then fat...yada yada yada.

I can't see anyone's Avatar or diet tickers?? Anyone else having this problem?

[bikipatra]

You are really inspiring me to go ahead and get my proper sports bra so I can do some of these exercises instead of just reading about them. The Medifast nutritional support person said increasing to 3 miles a day walking was fine for my calorie intake and at this stage in the game, but I want to feel more fit!

[HappyHomeMaker]

You are really inspiring me to go ahead and get my proper sports bra so I can do some of these exercises instead of just reading about them. The Medifast nutritional support person said increasing to 3 miles a day walking was fine for my calorie intake and at this stage in the game, but I want to feel more fit!

Hi Biki,
You will feel better doing more. I find it helps to keep my hormones level.

My problem is that i'm an All or nothing kinda person. If i'm eating right then i'm exercising...if i'm not eating right , then i'm not exercising too. I'm trying to change that.

I have to say that i'm glad that my body is getting back into shape. I didn't do too bad with the class last night. My body is remembering the good ol' days. I have to exercise and get back into the habit or i'll never keep the weight off. When I'm exercising , I can get away with alot more eating..kwim?

My problem is that once we start the new school year, finding time to exercise can be very difficult. This year we have a tough curriculum , that I'm going to be learning with my children. I'm going to make time, even if it means letting the house go. My kids like to come with me to the gym, so we'll count it as their official "PE" or gym what ever they call gym class today.

[bikipatra]

I'm sure you'll find a way since you will be even more fit by then!

[Tawanda]

Good for you on the smaller sizes and exercising!