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[lise]

I went shopping today for my clothes for the Caribbean.

I didn't think I lost that many inches for clothing sizes, but man, I was wrong!!

I bought skirts, capris, tank tops and all I could say is that I really didn't recognize myself in the mirror. I was looking at someone else. The clothes fit me so well, that you could almost forget that I was overweight! My self confidence went way up! Once my hair gets done next week-end, my poor boyfriend will not know what hit him! I've changed! It was an affirmation that everything I've done on this plan has worked.

Unfortunately, my good day is preceeded by several bad ones. I had a huge argument with my parents and siblings over business matters. My parents, who had let me use their card to purchase my food have announced that they will no longer let me order my food (I was going to order 4 months worth to bring with me). They cut me out and they will no longer support me. I was paying them in cash for the food. I have enough food until I leave, but once in St.Kitts. I will follow a low carb, low calorie diet. My boyfriend has made an appointment for me to see a dietician there to see what I can do to continue my weight loss that is similar to what I am doing here. He's very supportive of my losing weight and wants to help me. It kills me that my parents did that to me, and I have spent the last 3 days crying over this. I'm trying to find a cheaper way to get the food but there are no distribution centers in the Caribbean so I am resigned to this unless a miracle happens and my parents change their minds.

I won't let this discourage me, perhaps when my family sees me in one of the new outfits I bought, they will change their tune.

Lise

[Pashta]

Congrats, Lise!! Yayyy!! That is always so awesome isn't it? Shopping and fitting into smaller sizes. heehee!

Sorry to hear about your parent troubles, but everyone has to start out on their own sooner or later, right?

As for not affording Medifast, if you really still want to do it and can't afford it, there's always those who quit or didn't like it who are selling their stuff on ebay. Check into that maybe? Hope everything gets better for ya sweetie!

[dede4wd]

I'm so glad you had a good day, sounds like a GREAT one to me! I did the same thing...I walked past a full-length mirror yesterday...stopped...backed up, asked myself "whose heiney is that?" Realized it was mine, but smaller than I was used to and then did a little dance and went on. It's GREAT isn't it!

Very sorry about the bad days preceeding the good day! I do have some suggestions. I have put a call into MMT/TSFL on your behalf to see if they ship to St Kitts. This would be easiest. They're supposed to call me back when they find out if they can ship there. I KNOW TSFL accepts money orders, so if you've got the cash, put it into a money order and send it in...just give yourself extra days for processing as they're not as instant as credit cards are...

Next option is to do some research and see if there are any Medifast physicians in St Kitts or one of the neighboring islands that offer (sell) Medifast and you could just buy it from them while you're there (I bet THEY take cash!)

I'm just trying to think outside the box for you, I've NEVER seen anyone doing as well on this program as you are and I'd like to see you hit the goal and become a success-story poster girl! I'm sure those smarter than me will be along to offer even better suggestions!

DeDe

[supermom]

Have fun on your trip. Maybe some time away from one another is what you and your folks need. Keep your chin up. And the money order thing is a good idea. If you have the cash, just get a money order and do it that way. If you really want this to continue for you, you will find the way.

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[Bonnie]

Lise

You have successfully lost weight, and planned a trip to the Carribean. I know that if you want to continue on this path you will make a way for yourself to get the a money order into Medifast and stock up before you go.

You have already shown us that nothing can stop you from reaching your goals.

We are all expecting great things from

Keep us posted on your success.

[lise]

Thanks everyone! I think my parents will change their minds once they see me in my clothes. I don't depend on them financially; I work, I make money but my student loans left in a position where I can't get a credit card. I have always re-paid my parents for all the charges on their card.

The best thing is that this morning, I put the skirt on (the new one I bought yesterday) and it was actually really easy to get in. It was a little tighter around the stomach yesterday but I think I lost more inches.

I think I've hot the part of my weight loss where the inches will peel off and the weight remain the same. I hope not; I want the weight and inches off!

I will keep everyone posted as soon as the bbq is over.

Lise

[Pashta]

Hey Lise, you know checking accounts now give you a Visa or Mastercard check card, it's taken everywhere just like a credit card, but it comes right out of your checking account and you don't pay any interest or fees.

Also you can buy pre-paid credit cards just about everywhere, including grocery stores now. Visa Buxx is one brand.

[DogMa]

I wouldn't suggest the money orders, though. A post from Nancy says orders can take more than two weeks just to process if you use a money order.

[lise]

ok here's an update.

I went to the birthday party last night and I was looking really good. Everyone was in shock in how much weight I had lost. One of my little nieces that I am very close to (I have 4 nieces and nephews), comes to me and tells me " Aunt Lise, you are really beauttiful!". I had tears in my eyes. Clearly, this one is getting a huge birthday present in November!

Anyways, my brothers were asking me how I did it, and I started to explain everything. Then they all said, that he hoped that I would continue while I was away because I was looking good. I told them that it would be impossible to continue on the plan since our mother refused to let me order more products on her card. They were angry and next thing I know my three brothers were outside talking to my mom telling her she couldn't possibly be cutting me from a program that works. She was angry. My father said nothing but gave me a look that told me that he understood that I wanted to conitnue. My father is a man of few words.

Anyways, I came home and had a message to call my birth father (I was adopted at birth) and we went and met for coffee. He has't seen me in 2 months and he was blown away with how I looked. I told him about my family problems, namely my mother and he called her and told her how great I looked and how I should continue on the plan. Nothing else was said.

I think my mom is starting to reconsider her decision now that everyone is mad at her. My boyfriend wanted a current picture of me because he's in a panic about how much weight I lost and that he would be unable to recognize me. As soon as I e-mailed him the pic, (my sister in law took one), he called me and said "Honey, I knew how beautiful you were before, but now, you look even more beautiful if that is possible. I love you". Anyways, overall, yesterday was a great day for me, not so great for my mom.

Time to go to work!!

Later!!

Lise

[FluffyNoMore]

Lise,

I hope this all works out for you. Medifast has changed my life and it sounds like it has changed yours. Hopefully your mom will come through or you could get a MC/Visa check card from your bank to make your purchase...I don't use credit cards if I can help it, so my check card is awesome.

Let us know what happens.

[Shana]

What a wonderful day you had! I'm so happy for you!!
I'll keep my fingers crossed that your mother changes her mind - or perhaps someone else - one of your brothers, your dad or your birth father perhaps will let you use their cards to order since you have the cash to pay them back!
I know the banking system is a tad different in Canada, and credit/debit cards are a bit harder to come by, but if you do a google search for prepaid credit cards, you may be able to find something that will work for you even though you're Canadian.
Please keep us posted, and get us pictures SOON darnit!