The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

As I was putting on my (significantly smaller ) jeans this morning, I realized even small and/or slow (e.g., my snail's pace LOL) weight losses can have positive effects and contribute significantly toward motivation. I've had both appearance and, most importantly, health related interim motivators. My current non-scale victories:

Cholesterol dropped 30 points!
Jeans two sizes smaller!
Feeling comfortable in pants other than jeans for the first time in years!

I don't post much, ...

ok so i wieghed in this morning and well! I am down another 4.5 pound. Bringing me to total of 19.5 pounds!!!!! I am almost at the 20 pound club. Only a little bit longer! I have had to buy new jeans and most are either a 16 or 15. I am so suprised because when i started i was wearing a size 22 and now i can waer a 16! It really is extreamly ...

Went to the library yesterday and picked up a stack of books since I'm jobless and waiting for the phone to ring :x

Here's what I'm reading, right now:

A Miles Davis Reader
by Bill Kirchner


Acclaimed as one of the greatest influences on jazz, Miles Davis provided during his 46-year career the impetus for major changes in both the jazz idiom and popular mainstream music. ...

Since my blood sugar has been regular and I have off diabetic meds for a while, I am considering trying the other medifast foods, such as pudding and the other shakes. I know other diabetics have done this after their bs regulated, but I'm a little scared. :roll: Any comments from diabetics who have done this? Thanks :) ...

I finally weighed in at 155!

UNCA: I finally made it into the 20# club!!!!!!! Wooo-hooooo!!

Congrats to everyone else, and be strong trying not to cheat on this long weekend :)

My friend told me about this for when she hits a plateau. This is what she does and it works. I know people will say just stick with it, but for her this works. Short term only I know. Anyone try it or have an opinion on it. Don't crucify me, please. It is a sugegstion. I know adding in some fats helps break a pleateau. Here is it:

THE QUICK LOSS METHOD- Stillman Diet ...

I was never a big fan of them, but every once in a while. I always thought they made the fried soggy, so when people go them, I looked at them funny.

But, I made turnips in the oven the way I usually make them. Just sliced them up, mixed in some spray olive oil and let them cook with spices on them...lots of garlic, of course.

Then, on the other half I decided to ...

I may have to get another job... things are starting to get a bit wonky with my current employer.

I came across a position on an online job board that looked interesting so I emailed the company my resume and mentioned my interest in a Division Manager position with them...even though I didn't have the "required" 5 yrs management experience.

Got an email from the Regional Director yesterday saying she looked over my resume and ...

We were at a friend's house all day. I brought my shakes with me and did well. The problem is that the dinner we had was bbq chicken...great. BUT there was no green. I just ate chicken. Can I still have a salad now or should I just move on??

to all the Canadians here...

:beerbeer: Happy Canada Day! :beerbeer: