The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[BiggerInTexas]

Have you been out to eat much since you started MF? I haven't eaten out since starting last week, but I have a girl's night out next Thursday and I'm nervous! I haven't been tempted to cheat at all so far, but I'm afraid my resolve will be really tested. We're going to hear a local band that I really love, but unfortunately they're playing at my favorite country cookin restaurant!

[bikipatra]

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[nickieluv]

Have you been out to eat much since you started MF? I haven't eaten out since starting last week, but I have a girl's night out next Thursday and I'm nervous! I haven't been tempted to cheat at all so far, but I'm afraid my resolve will be really tested. We're going to hear a local band that I really love, but unfortunately they're playing at my favorite country cookin restaurant!

Stacey, I haven't been out to eat per se so far without it turning into cheating. I know, that's not encouraging - but that's just me. Today will be the first time I've been out to eat at a restaurant in quite some time. My personal choice is to just take my own food - but, I've been advised by others in the past to just specify how I need my food prepared, and take a scale along to get the portions right (boxing up whatever is extra). This place we're going to today, I probably can find something that's OK - but I'm nervous. If they make me pay regardless, then I might try to find something, or I might just eat my own MF stuff anyway. I was at the same weight again today so I certainly don't need to be afraid of slowing down a speeding train or anything as far as the weight loss goes.

229.1 today. Same as yesterday. I'm not driven to cheat by disappointing numbers anymore, or at least I can resist it. But I am being ungrateful. I have lost almost 35# since 12/28 - and that includes being mostly off-plan for the month of January. I weighed in at 152 fully clothed and with shoes at my last doctor's appointment. For the next one in two weeks, I know I will show a loss, even clothed, of at least 20 pounds. That's a lot in only 9 weeks. I've had some really big weeks and so the nature of averages means I have to expect some slow weeks. I am grateful at least that my graph will show a move of a pound since I round to the nearest pound for that - so I'll go from 230 to 229 at least.

I think I'm being more bothered by this right now because I feel like I'm right on the verge of onederland, even though it's 30 pounds away. I can envision being in the teens, and then the single digits, and then under 200. Plus it's the next weight I remember being and can put a timeline to. All of the pounds from 200 to the 260s are a blur - I didn't weigh myself regularly, I don't know how long it took or when it really happened - I just bought bigger clothes when I needed to. But the last time I was at 200, that was when I tried Nutrisystem and lost 5 pounds and then quit because someone complimented me about it.

So I actually remember a specific day in my life - what I weighed, what I was wearing, where I was, even what I was doing (I weighed 195 and was wearing a burgundy jumper and matching heels that I hadn't worn in months, standing in the faculty room making copies, when the art teacher commented that I must be losing weight - and although I'm not sure if it was that same night, very shortly thereafter I quit). So anyway, it's like an even bigger deal than just being in onederland - getting there, and then getting past there, will represent for me not being afraid to reach my goals. I know, I should have proven that to myself already - I've stayed on track for longer than ever and I've lost more weight than ever before in my life on any diet. I've not quit completely just because people are noticing the changes. But still, hitting that 195 - and then 194 - will be very symbolic for me.

Maybe it's the very fact that I HAVE proven myself already that makes me impatient to get to a certain number. Because in my mind I can't ACCEPT the success until I am under that weight. THAT number will really mean something - like 35# gone doesn't? Oh well, we all have these idiosyncracies about our weight, right?

[JonnaD]

Stacey,

Can you call the restaurant ahead of time and ask them for help? They're probably used to special diets and won't want to lose a loyal customer. Remember to tell them they are you favorite

I've been reading a lot in the forum about people fearing they will have to obsess about what they are eating when they are on maintenance. I'm not sure that's the right attitude - I think we need to be conscious of what we are eating and plan as well as possible to eay healthily. Bon appetit, y'all.

[Lizabette]

Stacey,
I've been reading a lot in the forum about people fearing they will have to obsess about what they are eating when they are on maintenance. I'm not sure that's the right attitude - I think we need to be conscious of what we are eating and plan as well as possible to eay healthily. Bon appetit, y'all.

NICKIE, JONNA NAILED IT!
Plan, plan, plan. Your L&G at a restaurant can look very much like yours at home.
Baked chicken or fish, veggies, salad. You can estimate closely as to the amount, but you know 7 ounces are alot!
It's so much more fun when you can eat 'normally' on your outings.
At least this has been my way during weight loss, and even now in maintenance!
You'll do fine!

[Tawanda]

Nickie, go ahead and plan to eat there.......just pick out the very best choice in your protein and have some wonderful veggies/fresh salad. It will be a perfect time to begin choosing wisely when away from home. You'll be in my thoughts---sending you strength (to stay on program as best as can be done in this restaurant) and good wishes that you'll do excellent!

You can do this!!

[MerryMary]

But the last time I was at 200, that was when I tried Nutrisystem and lost 5 pounds and then quit because someone complimented me about it.

So I actually remember a specific day in my life - what I weighed, what I was wearing, where I was, even what I was doing (I weighed 195 and was wearing a burgundy jumper and matching heels that I hadn't worn in months, standing in the faculty room making copies, when the art teacher commented that I must be losing weight - and although I'm not sure if it was that same night, very shortly thereafter I quit). So anyway, it's like an even bigger deal than just being in onederland - getting there, and then getting past there, will represent for me not being afraid to reach my goals. I know, I should have proven that to myself already - I've stayed on track for longer than ever and I've lost more weight than ever before in my life on any diet. I've not quit completely just because people are noticing the changes. But still, hitting that 195 - and then 194 - will be very symbolic for me.

Nickie, I can relate to your feelings. The last time I was losing weight I got to 199.5 .... and quit! Similar circumstance. My loses had begun to show, I got a compliment, it was confirmed by the scale and my weight loss efforts were curtailed.

This time as I was approaching onederland I felt some fear--fear that I might do the same thing. So I thought about it. Why did I sabotage myself? My answer was my habit of emotional eating. I not only ate to make myself feel good when I was sad, lonely or upset ... I ate in celebration of good feelings too! In fact, I celebrated my way back to the 200's!! Knowing why I failed before helped me to avoid the same mistake this time. I was able to celebrate my success (without food) and stay focused on my goal.

Self-examination can be frightful but knowing the truth will set you free of past patterns. You are doing so well ... hang in there. I will be watching for you to cross over into onederland! Good luck!

Mary

[nickieluv]

We did go to that restaurant. There were a lot of last minute changes this morning so it was possible we wouldn't, but we did. I packed 64oz of water, a bar, a RTD, and the food scale - to be prepared for all possibilities!

The restaurant didn't charge me for a dinner, so I had a bar and water. And it was a VERY good thing I had brought food, because we ended up going to lunch and not to dinner - so the buffet did not have any meat except for cheese-laden hamburgers and breaded stuff. I could have scraped off the cheese and also had a salad - but honestly, we've been to this place before and it's never as good as you imagine it will be, even when I wasn't on a diet and ate whatever I wanted. The only thing that got to me was the dessert selection - my MIL had one of everything chocolate-y I think, and my stepson had soft serve. I actually felt good not eating any of it, though. My FIL did say something about me not eating - and said they had things like fruit and that's good for you. And my MIL mentioned a pie she was making for tomorrow that was healthy (whatever) but I just said I couldn't eat ANYTHING extra until I reached my goal. They may think it's crazy but my in-laws are actually the ones I worried about telling the most - and now it's all out there.

So - it's possible I can find L&G at Easter dinner tomorrow, but I'm planning on the same thing - bringing water, RTD, and bar - so that I'm prepared. I would have been so upset if I had planned to eat out today and discovered there was nothing I could legally have, and I hadn't brought any supplements.

I am probably going to skip the L&G altogether today - my throat is KILLING me. It hurt yesterday morning when I woke up, and it's just getting worse. It feels raw and it's throbbing and every time I swallow - even water - it is so painful I want to just spit instead of swallow for the rest of my life. It doesn't really hurt to talk, but it dries out my throat which makes it worse - if that's possible. We have some cold medicine I could take that says it's good for sore throat, but this is really bad and I don't know if it would even do anything. I think I'm going to go take some, though - I tried sugar-free Chloraseptic-type stuff and that did nothing, but I have nothing to lose by swallowing a couple of pills - and if it helps, hallelujah!! But I'm thankful this is a liquid diet - imagine if I had to swallow bacon or toast or something like that.

Happy Easter everyone - in advance. I know tomorrow is roll call but I'm not positive I can be here - I have not heard back from my pastor as to whether or not I'm supposed to attend sunrise service, which means I have to go anyway just in case - tomorrow is supposed to be a holy day but it just becomes a lot of stress for me because it's such a big music day for the church. The good news is that after today it eases up a LOT until the fall, when we start rehearsing for Christmas services. I rented 'The Passion of the Christ' to watch tonight. I've never seen it, but this Easter the whole story of the crucifixion has hit me harder - I can imagine it all and the thought of that kind of love and sacrifice strips me bare. Maybe it's because I'm a mother now - although I was last year, too, and it wasn't like this. Or maybe it was, and I just ate to numb it. I feel like I didn't know what love was until I became a mother. I'm still learning.

OK, I'm going to take my raw throbbing throat and go swallow some pills.

[JonnaD]

Hope your throat feels better soon. Have you tried gargling with warm salt water? Old remedy but can help.

[nickieluv]

Thanks for the idea, Jonna. The cold meds did help for a bit, so I'm going to take some before church tomorrow if I'm not feeling any better. I've done the warm salt water gargle in the past and I know if it works, I should do it - but I remember it being really icky. So I guess I must not be in that much pain if I'm not willing to try it - but I'll keep it in mind!

[BiggerInTexas]

Awesome job eating out, Niki! You're my hero! I'll take my own water and supplements with me on Thursday, too. You did so great not giving in!!

I hope your throat feels better soon! Did you have it checked out by your doc? He could rule out strep throat for ya.

[katieb920]

Nickie,
Awesome job on being compliant with the eating out. You are doing it girl. I am so proud of you. You can do it Nickie we are going to do it together.

Sorry to hear about your throat. When my throat starts hurting I take Zinc. Not the losenges. Pure zinc. I take about 3 at night, The next morning I feel great. You can usually get them in the vitamin section. And it is very cheap. Nobody believes me but when they do this for 2 days poof it is all gone.
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[nickieluv]

Happy Easter!

Sunrise service was short and sweet - now on to the big one, regular morning service today. It will be over soon, it will be over soon....

My throat feels better when I take the cold meds - not perfect, but not like swallowing razor blades either - more like trying to swallow peanuts whole. I keep hoping it will go away but I'm calling the doctor tomorrow if it still hurts. What's odd is that I have no other symptoms - no fever, headache, stuffy nose, nothing. It's as if I bruised or cut it or something - and it only hurts on one side now - but I can't think of anything I've eaten that would have hurt it. The plan for today is to keep taking the meds - then we'll see how it is in the morning.

Well, TTFN. I'm not looking forward to this dinner today but that's just because I don't like big family events. My eating will be fine, although I do hope I can find something L&G-ish - but if I can't, I'll be prepared.

Have a happy healthy Easter!

[bikipatra]

What meds are you taking for it? Have you used chloraseptic to numb it and ibuprofen for the pain?

[Tawanda]

Nickie, try not to be too bummed by the small loss shown on the scale this morning....the sore throat and the meds may have you retaining a bit of water or something simple like that, you'll probably see a nice loss at next week's roll call.

It sounds like you did a great job of showing strength and sticking to program! I'm not sure how well I could do if put in similiar circumstances so I admire you that you did so well! Keep it up......you're doing very well.

Hope your sore throat eases soon.