The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[Lizabette]

LAURA,

Just like you to feel guilty about something that was not your fault at all!
I'm sure you were able to console the dear mother who lost her child.
I can relate to her very much, since we lost our 16 year old son in an accident years ago.
It never ceases to hurt, but acceptance of God's purpose does ease the heart-pain in time!
You are so sweet.
This is just a trial for you and you are dealing with it right!
Of course, there is a reason that you are still with us.
It will become clearer to you as you seek it.
Prayers and hugs are coming your way...

Lizabette

[lauradr]

Lizabette,Thank You for your kind words.You all ways know just what to say to make people feel better. I am so sorry about your son

[lauradr]

I feel so much better today-- I lost some weight- I talked to Granddaughter last night and she said Ma Ma Did you know God made a bootaful day and I had to to feel better with that. Also DH told me I needed a vaction--- he told me to pick where I wanted to Go- I told him when I hit my goal--- I travel so much with my Job a vaction is staying home with a good book--- I could take my book to Hawaii LOl-- Every one have a bootaful Day

[Elizabeth]

Hi Laura, I just read a little of your journal. You are doing such a wonderful job with getting healthy. You must feel fantastic about it!
I will have to read back a few more pages to read about your accident.
I just wanted to quickly drop in to say hello and have a bootiful day too

[lauradr]

In 2 weeks l'm going to my 30 year class reunion, I fell good about it--- my 20 year was bad , bad , bad- - I did not have a weight problem in High School I was Thin-- Actually I can't blame my weight on my kids after they born I had only gained 5 lbs--- I will Blame my weight gain on stress----Back to my 20 year class reunion---- I was at my highest weight ever --- the dress I wore was a size 26---That was hard--In high school I was A Cheerleader and ---Prom Queen to go back as a size 26 --I was treated so diffrent-- I HATE THE WAY PEOPLE TREAT OVER WEIGHT PEOPLE Different- -- I even heard people say did you see Laura how fat she is-- instead of them seeing how successful I was in my job--- my Marriage-- my wonderful children -----all they could talk about was my weight-- hello----and I have to say -they did'nt talk about the prom king not having hair-- LOL--instead of enjoying the people I had not seen in years--- I left -- cried for days-- and I ate for comfort---did I try to lose weight -- i did for a few days----and vowed never to go back---- It was not until after a doctor told me lose are lose your heath. Now I'm doing the happy dance ---I will be going back this year as a size 10-- I want to see how I'm treated

[Serendipity]

Wow, Laura, I can relate! I haven't been to a class reunion since my 15th because I just couldn't face the music. I, too, was a cheerleader and in the "popular" group of kids. The pressure to be that person was just too much for me to handle, so I conveniently had to be out of town for th 20th, 25th, and 30th. Kids are cruel and when you go to a reunion, it takes you right back to that.

I had a chance to have dinner with my highschool girlfriends this summer and it was great, because most of them had seen me fat and this time they were all about how good I look now.

Have a great time and show off that beautiful bod!

[lauradr]

Jo, you are right we are so much a like!! WOW

[lauradr]

My weight has slowed to a turtle pace but I know it will come off in time~~~

[Lizabette]

My weight has slowed to a turtle pace but I know it will come off in time~~~

LAURA,
You are doing so wonderful! And an inspiration to all of us.
I totally relate about the 'turtle pace'.
I am always reminded about the story of the tortoise and the hare.
I thought my last 10 pounds would never go, but perseverance pays!
I am now 1/2 pound below goal!
It happens, my dear, keep up the good work!

Lizabette

[lauradr]

I have not posted in journal in awhile so I thought it might help do that---My class reunion went great !! I will be on the road for the next 2 months-- all but about 5 days--Lots of sale meetings--I will be in about 6 States working--I 'm so thankful for the board it helps me so much--- I just take my lap top and off I go

[lauradr]

I am just 11 lbs from my goal--I feel a little scared---I'm close to waters I have not been in years and I want do it right -- I never want to be over weight again I am watching people that are there before me for help--I know more than any other time I will need help when I get to goal-- The thing is I love medi food --Just not sure how I can handle real food.

[Denise]

Laura..You are a success story..and I know it will continue! I am sure being so close to goal is a little scary, but I an certain you won't forget you past and you will continue to excel. You said it yourself..you already have a successful marriage, career and wonderful children. Your health will stay your priority for those reasons!

[lauradr]

Denise, Thank you!!!

[lauradr]

I will be on the road working for the next 6 weeks and in six States may not be posting as much, but I will be reading as much as I can.

[Serendipity]

Laura,

We may well both be at goal by the time you get back!! Can you believe it?!?!

BTW, I have 10 to go....the race is on, hehe.