The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[nickieluv]

Well I'm hoping you were laughing because you know it's OK to have your L&G for any meal of the day, right?

Actually, I've never doubted that rule but suddenly with a challenge on the line I'm paranoid that even what I know to be compliance is somehow wrong. I'm a rule junkie and really need to lighten up!

Day 4 commencing - Wednesday - so far taking it one day at a time while keeping the big 100 goal in mind is keeping me sane. I wish it would go faster in a way - but I don't want to miss any of my life just because I'm wishing away the days in a challenge. Especially my summer - the next six weeks can go just as slowly as they please, thank you very much. The days can start to fly again in September.

[katieb920]

Nickie,
I totally agree about wishing the 100 day here already. But then I keep thinking, in about a week from now it is not going to bother me. Because that is the time that I do not think about food. Thank you so much for thinking of this 100 day challenge. The only date I have in my mind is October 16th. I wonder what I will Look like. I think if I did not do this challenge I probably would of cheated already. Summer is really hard for me, I love all of the foods. But I am going to Love the scale a lot more In October.

[Mickeyz]

Good job Nicki...3 days down and counting. Whew, 97 more days sounds like a long time, but with this group it will fly by.

Oct 15 will be my 6 month anniversary, maybe goal by then!

[Lizabette]

NICK, now see what you went and done...startin' this 100 Day Challenge!
Now we gotta keep track of all these challengers. But how exciting!
Exciting, cause it's going to work!
Don't remember having all that extra support when I was snailing along on my journey...
Ya done good!

[SuzyQ66]

hi Nicki - glad you made it through another day. We are well on our way to 100 days. I am excited too to see where we all are at on or near October 16th. I think having people watching us gives us the incentive to stay true to the program.

[nickieluv]

It sort of took on a life of its own, didn't it, Lizabette?

Mickey, I think it would be AWESOME if this challenge got you all the way to goal.

Katie, I'm with you - this challenge is keeping me afloat. I'm sure I would have had a stray chip or even just an Atkins bar instead of an MF bar were it not for everyone here jumping on board this little idea.

I can't take all the credit for it - I think Suzy and Tawanda also had a big hand in making this happen and making it as big as its gotten. Official MMT support and everything! This is crazy! Especially that I had a hand in it at ALL, with my record here.

Well, day 4. I won't say that food doesn't even tempt me anymore, but maybe at some point in these 100 days that will become true. Like Suzy said, right now I just want to not let anyone here down on this challenge. As one of the founders I HAVE to make it all the way. Pressure!!!!

[Mike]

You are doing great Nickie. Its very difficult to keep the right mindset, especially when we get out of our daily school routine.
Keep at it and I know you will handle it.

[nickieluv]

I was compliant today but I almost wasn't - I almost stormed off to bed without my last supplement. Hubby and I were arguing - about really stupid stuff, isn't that always how it is? Seems like it with us. We tend to agree on the big things but then day-to-day stuff sometimes can feel like a huge battle. Anyway....

I did have my last supplement and now I am having that 'stay up all night' issue - where I go from really tired to refusing to sleep. Just dumb. So I'm going to go to bed right now instead of wasting any more time on line.

Oh, but I tried to find that book that Robin was talking about in her journal - it's not released until the 24th. She has an advance copy! Of course I should have realized that from the start but, man, I need a job in the media. Such perks!

[Mickeyz]

Hi Nickie,

Glad you made it all day being compliant. Good for you. Another day down!

I know how frustrating an arugement can be. My husband and I have been married 30+ years. We hardly ever argue, but when we do the subject is more laughable than argueable. Probably just a way to release tension.

Have you tried deep breathing exercises or tension release meditation to help you sleep? I use a really simple technique. I had some major sleep issues when I started menopause and the breathing really helped.

[FrankieJ]

Nickie, look what you started!!

I always love reading your journal. Your candor is refreshing.

I'm joining up with the 100 day challenge - I'm nervous but with all these supportive MFers rooting us on, we'll make it

[nickieluv]

Mickey, I was deep breathing in the car on the way home - while clutching the steering wheel so tight I thought I might break it off! I will try it more seriously next time I need to calm down. I get pretty mad, really quickly, but the good thing is I'm over it just as quickly. I have flare-ups, I guess you'd say. Our biggest fights are about money and it's usually because I feel like what I do to help is not appreciated. Same fight last night. But it's over now and I'm moving forward to try more things to help the situation.

Frankie, thanks for your compliment. I find 'candor' a compliment, anyway. I try very hard to be completely honest, even when it paints me in an unflattering light. Which it seems to do fairly often nowadays!

I'm worried about being compliant today. It's the first day I've been home alone since I started the challenge, and that's dangerous for me. I know I can do it, it's just that there have been so many Fridays lately that I've nibbled and cheated during. More cheating Fridays than compliant Fridays, at least since summer vacation started. Mike is right about it being hard to get into a new routine. I am confident that when the school year starts I'll get back into my school routine without the problems I had this summer.

But, the current problem is today. So I've had my morning shake, I'll be sure to get in lots and lots of water, and if I'm feeling like I'm about to get out of control I know that I can either have my L&G earlier in the day, or have a snack. No peanut butter ever again while in weight loss! But I still have some packages of MF crackers and they've been helpful this week - I've had two snacks in 5 days and I've been adding salt to things, which I usually don't do - but somehow I've been craving the salty taste. I imagine that will taper off soon? I think I remember something about sometimes needing extra salt in the early days, that's why the bouillion is so helpful? Which I have, but have never made. Doubt I'll try it in the heat of summer.

Well, I'm off to research some more vacation options. The cruise is not going to work out this year, which means I don't know if we'll ever go - unless it's just the two of us and the kids stay with my mom. Somehow I don't believe we could EVER afford a cruise for 5, 6, or 7!! But someday - it's still on the list of dream vacations.

[bikipatra]

I'm worried about being compliant today. It's the first day I've been home alone since I started the challenge, and that's dangerous for me. .

I'm not so worried about being compliant today as I am about remaining calm and mentally healthy. I feel like one raw nerve. I will be home alone today until after 10pm except for 30 minutes or so. Being alone can be dangerous for me too. I hope my journaling helps and in the next few hours I will be able to go out for a walk. I am sure that if we both take it one hour at a time we will be fine. I hope so anyway.

[DogMa]

Sorry 'bout the book thing, Nickie. I did mention the release date in a later entry, but I didn't even think about it at first.

I did think of you when I was reading one part, though. She talks a lot about fear and apprehension once you've lost enough weight that you're starting to look pretty good, and people start noticing and commenting on your body. And about starting to think that maybe you've lost enough and don't need to go all the way to your goal, etc.

It's all very interesting and I think most of us can identify with quite a bit in there, but I haven't gotten to the part where she talks about what to DO about those feelings. Although I'm already starting more positive self-talk, which I know she will suggest. She also talks about how much hypnosis helped her improve her body image and change her thinking.

[Mickeyz]

Hi Nicki,

I'll be sending positive compliant thoughts your way today!

[holberry]

hi Nicki,
You can do this, Im counting on
I know you can, you have done it in the past sweats
go Nicki
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