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LadyT · by **LadyT** » December 2nd, 2006, 10:50 am

I am new to this site, but not new to Medifast. I started back in April of 2006, and had pretty good success. After about 3 months (4th of July weekend to be exact) I fell really hard of the MF wagon! I made several lame attempts to climb back on, and it didn't really "take". :dunno:

I figured I could go the low-carb route in the interim, and it actually prevented me from gaining every pound back. I only ended up gaining about 8 pounds - which for me is pretty darn good!
So fast forward to Nov. 13th, and here I am - back on the plan and doing very well. I have yet to break the 30# mark, but I hope that will happen this coming week. I have been fully compliant this time and working the plan exactly as I should. :angel:

I have ALWAYS struggled with my weight - been on every pill and plan you can think of, and have always gained back what I've lost. It wasn't until I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism that I got as big as I was when I started MF in April. So I'm on meds for that, as well as for high blood pressure, and fibromyalgia. The last few years have been tough - with one medical issue after another (but thankfully nothing serious!). And on top of all this - I would like to get pregnant in the next few years! (I'm 35 now...tick tock) But most importantly, I want to lose this weight and feel HEALTHY again!
Exercising has never been something I've enjoyed...ever! But I have an adorable Shih Tzu - he's 6 months old - and I've been taking him for walks as much as possible. I need to get more active - I just have to!
So I'm joining everyone here for more much needed support! I would love to be in Onederland by Christmas - that's my next Mini Goal, but for now, I would just like to get to the 30# Club!! :kool:

Karli · by **Karli** » December 2nd, 2006, 11:06 am

YAY !! Welcome, LadyT, and best wishes to your continued success

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Karli

Unca_Tim · by **Unca_Tim** » December 2nd, 2006, 11:15 am

Thanks for joining us LT,
:wave:

Keep us posted...

LadyT · by **LadyT** » December 2nd, 2006, 11:20 am

Thanks for the warm welcome!! I hope you get to change my status to 30# very soon! :star:

LadyT · by **LadyT** » December 2nd, 2006, 7:38 pm

I just left the MF Message boards, and I have to say...I think I'll be taking a break from them for a while. :whattha:

Let me say, I LOVE Medifast and I love having a place to log my meals, etc....but boy am I happy to have found THIS forum!! From what I've read here everyone is SO supportive and most of all...not abusive or condescending or posting inflammatory posts! There is also quite the clique on that site, and it's not feeling like a very inclusive place at the moment. So...that being said, you will be seeing me here a lot more in the coming days and weeks. :wavie:

I am also happy to report that I went to dinner with a friend tonight and passed up BREAD AND COCKTAILS!!!!! That's a big deal for me! :whoohoo:

dede4wd · by **dede4wd** » December 2nd, 2006, 8:32 pm

Welcome Tracey!

DeDe

LadyT · by **LadyT** » December 2nd, 2006, 8:50 pm

Thanks for welcoming me DeDe and Karli! I posted replies to your journals where I knew you'd see them, but I wanted to respond here as well.

dede4wd · by **dede4wd** » December 2nd, 2006, 8:56 pm

Tracey,
I also got a bad feeling on that discussion thread. Very clickey, very exclusionary, very unhelpful when it came to answering the newbies questions and stuff. Very condescending. Everyone here is really nice! They'll give you a kick in the pants if you need it though and that's why I love it!

Glad you're with us!

DeDe

JeepGirl · by **JeepGirl** » December 3rd, 2006, 6:08 pm

Hi LadyT!

Just wanted to Welcome ya to the boards. As you know MF works if we make it work for us!

I am hoping you great success and I cant wait to see your progress!

~Reginia

LadyT · by **LadyT** » December 3rd, 2006, 6:19 pm

Thanks for your comment JeepGirl! I am here for the long haul...I have a ways to go, and I have been a VERY good girl since I recommitted on 11/13!! I am a very slow loser though, so I'll be just as happy with maintaining as I am with losing! Every ounce counts! :mrgreen:

Thanks again for the warm welcome!

DogMa · by **DogMa** » December 3rd, 2006, 8:08 pm

Welcome, Tracey. We do have our squabbles here, but it's never nasty or personal and for the most part, we all get along and behave ourselves. I'm glad you found us, too!

And I'm the poster child of slow losers, but you can see from my ticker that I made it to the finish line (or the starting line of the maintenance phase, which is the rest of my life) and so can you. Just be sure to visit often, even if you slip up (actually, ESPECIALLY if you slip up).

You can do this, and I can't wait to hear of your progress!!

LadyT · by **LadyT** » December 5th, 2006, 9:31 am

Thanks for the welcome DogMa! I am already having a great experience here and everyone has been so friendly! Congrats to you on reaching your goal - that is fantastic!!! :clap:

I'm so happy that all you "goal-ies" are still here to help and inspire!
I will be here pretty much every day, so you will be sick of me soon...lol, and I'll definitely be here when I slip up (although I hope to remain 100% compliant for as long as I can!!)

Thanks again for the nice comment!

dede4wd · by **dede4wd** » December 5th, 2006, 10:51 am

Hi Tracey, hope you had a great weekend and hope you have a great week!

I made it to the finish line (or the starting line of the maintenance phase, which is the rest of my life

Robin, that was so awesome...I'm keeping it!

DeDe

PJinCali · by **PJinCali** » December 6th, 2006, 1:25 am

Welcome Tracy!:wave:

:bouncieball:

PJ

LadyT · by **LadyT** » December 6th, 2006, 4:32 am

Thanks PJ!!! Look at you with your amazing weight loss!!! WOW!
I hope to be posting more and more losses as the weeks go by!
I'm so happy to be here - you guys are the best!

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