The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[bikipatra]

Here's to another day of compliance!

[nickieluv]

I'm hangin' in there!

I'm going to have a L&G today in a few minutes, even though it's only been an hour since my last suppy, because that last one was over an hour late and the one before that was 2 hours late. So I'm catching up - I've been so busy at work I'm forgetting to eat, even though it's only a shake. The good news is I don't feel lots of hunger today. I think that might be my body's way of telling me that it's glad I came to my senses.

I did have a fleeting wish for the Goldfish (I know, I should just throw them out, but now it's a personal challenge to avoid them - and the baby really likes them) but I got my butt right online here and I will be fine.

The Goldfish wish was because I feel so good today. I think I've mentioned before that if I feel good I want to eat - and if I feel bad, I want to eat. Well, I actually spent some time on my hair this morning and straightened it, after lightening the color last night, and I had several compliments (one of the kids today said "I thought we had a new music teacher today." ) and I felt really 'put together' today. I'm thinking, though - I FEEL great - now I want to LOOK great, too. As in thin, you know. Because I gotta tell ya I'm feeling pretty damn sexy lately. But I want my outer appearance to match what I hold on the inside.

How awesome is that? For once in my life I feel like I'm beautiful - like I'm worthwhile - like I deserve to be happy and people are lucky to have me in their lives. And to type it, it probably seems very egotistical. I don't want to get stuck-up - but in these moments when the negative thoughts disappear and I just feel beautiful, and loved, and happy, and lucky - it's pretty amazing.

Well, I'm going to go get my L&G and the baby's dinner started. Have a great night everyone and I'll talk to you tomorrow!

[bikipatra]

So glad you are feeling better and that feeling this sexy you have no desire to call the pizza boy! Good for you!!!

[BiggerInTexas]

Great job pulling yourself back into compliance! And avoiding the goldfish! You are stronger than you thought! I love your positive self-talk, too! When you're happier with you, everyone around gets to share that happiness. I need to practice that more often. Thank you for always being so encouraging and for sharing your struggles!

[Mike]

How awesome is that? For once in my life I feel like I'm beautiful - like I'm worthwhile - like I deserve to be happy and people are lucky to have me in their lives.

Nickie... that is indeed awesome. We (Di and I) are so happy that you are feeling better. We just gotta keep remembering what our goals are. We all make secondary choices on our road to our primary goal. Its all about the course corrections. We get off track, but then correct that and then we are on the road again. Keep at it, and we will get there together.

[dede4wd]

How awesome is that? For once in my life I feel like I'm beautiful - like I'm worthwhile - like I deserve to be happy and people are lucky to have me in their lives. And to type it, it probably seems very egotistical. I don't want to get stuck-up - but in these moments when the negative thoughts disappear and I just feel beautiful, and loved, and happy, and lucky - it's pretty amazing.

Not egotistical at all, we've been trying to tell you those things for months! LOL!

Anyway, I also notice a very distinct change...I suddenly feel really good and I make the outside look like the way I feel inside! I think this is a really really good thing and I'm so happy for you!

BTW, way to go defying the goldfish!

D

[Sojourner]

Pretty, pretty Nickie! :exercise:

[nickieluv]

Still here, still shakin'. EXTREMELY busy, though. Today at work the 1st grade was on a field trip, so I had 3.5 hours of uninterrupted planning time - you'd think I would have been on here nonstop. But no, I was running all over the place getting things done, and I STILL didn't finish everything. I'm only on now for a quick check-in and then it's out the door again. Haven't had a L&G all week, and wanted one today but I just don't want to cook. I don't want to do the complete plan for long, it just seems that I want to avoid 'real' food lately. Maybe it's a rebound from all the carbs, I don't know. I feel good but tired, and I imagine not eating the meat and veggies isn't helping. Maybe I'll try to make something tonight after church choir, even though I don't like to eat my L&G last. I don't want to have any 'issues' though, by waiting too long to have real-life food again.

In the spirit of honesty I can't say I've been compliant all week. Every day for my last supplement I've had two bags of soy crisps instead of an actual supplement. And yesterday I had two bars. It's better than what I was doing but not compliant yet. I'm hoping to be truly compliant today, by all the rules. Still getting in lots of water - I'm down all but 1.4 pounds of my gain - firmly ensconced in the teens again.

Well, ta ta for now - no time!!!!

[Mavesse]

You know what I think is so cool about your occasional non-compliance, Nickie? The way you keep on truckin'!

I have this terrible habit of blowing it--in however a minor way--and then throwing up my hands and saying well, now I might as well eat anything I can get my hands on and start again tomorrow.

I like your sane approach to this program, the way you keep on trying...and looking at your results (You're in the 40# club! Tell them I'm on my way!) it's working

Take care,
Mavesse

[bikipatra]

In the spirit of honesty I can't say I've been compliant all week. Every day for my last supplement I've had two bags of soy crisps instead of an actual supplement. And yesterday I had two bars. It's better than what I was doing but not compliant yet. I'm hoping to be truly compliant today, by all the rules. Still getting in lots of water - I'm down all but 1.4 pounds of my gain - firmly ensconced in the teens again.
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The very reason I haven't ordered a bar in months and have never ordered a soy crisp. If they aren't here I can't eat them or wrestle my husband for one and get chocolate smears all over the sheets. I have enough to deal with already.

[MerryMary]

In the spirit of honesty I can't say I've been compliant all week. Every day for my last supplement I've had two bags of soy crisps instead of an actual supplement. And yesterday I had two bars. It's better than what I was doing but not compliant yet. I'm hoping to be truly compliant today, by all the rules. Still getting in lots of water - I'm down all but 1.4 pounds of my gain - firmly ensconced in the teens again.
!!!!

The very reason I haven't ordered a bar in months and have never ordered a soy crisp. If they aren't here I can't eat them or wrestle my husband for one and get chocolate smears all over the sheets. I have enough to deal with already.

I thank the Lord for my disciplined spirit! If I get a taste for something sweet I will often choose to have about a 1/8-size piece of a bar to satisfy me; or if it's salt I crave I have 4 crisps and close the bag! (There is usually an open bag of crisps or bar in my pantry! ) The book I've often referred to here mentions that our cravings are usually satisfied with the first bites of something--I've learned this is true. So why even eat more???? What's more, those bite-sized tidbits don't upset my daily intake of carbs/calories to any meaningful degree!! I believe learning to discipline myself now will be helpful when I am in maintenance.

[holberry]

Hey Nickie,
Firmy enscounced in the teens, gotta luv that Im thinking, a newbe here, that an extra bar or soy crisps are a hell of lot better than a candy bar or chips and if that is your cheat,it aint too bad. imo.
Ok so on to onederland we march.....
have a super weekend.
hb

[bikipatra]

In the spirit of honesty I can't say I've been compliant all week. Every day for my last supplement I've had two bags of soy crisps instead of an actual supplement. And yesterday I had two bars. It's better than what I was doing but not compliant yet. I'm hoping to be truly compliant today, by all the rules. Still getting in lots of water - I'm down all but 1.4 pounds of my gain - firmly ensconced in the teens again.
!!!!

The very reason I haven't ordered a bar in months and have never ordered a soy crisp. If they aren't here I can't eat them or wrestle my husband for one and get chocolate smears all over the sheets. I have enough to deal with already.

I thank the Lord for my disciplined spirit! If I get a taste for something sweet I will often choose to have about a 1/8-size piece of a bar to satisfy me; or if it's salt I crave I have 4 crisps and close the bag! (There is usually an open bag of crisps or bar in my pantry! ) The book I've often referred to here mentions that our cravings are usually satisfied with the first bites of something--I've learned this is true. So why even eat more???? What's more, those bite-sized tidbits don't upset my daily intake of carbs/calories to any meaningful degree!! I believe learning to discipline myself now will be helpful when I am in maintenance.

Goody for you that you are so disciplined. However many people have proven again and again that they cannot be satisfied with "bite-sized tidbits" like the person whose journal you are writing in.

[MerryMary]

Goody for you that you are so disciplined. However many people have proven again and again that they cannot be satisfied with "bite-sized tidbits" like the person whose journal you are writing in.

Discipline is a learned behavior ... and although it may be difficult it is possible. The way I see it, saying "I can't" is a perscription for failure. At some point--now or in maintenance--we all need to acquire a healthy relationship with food. If we don't we will gorge on cookies or whatever temptation faces us. Of course this is just MHO based upon what works for me (and what I've learned from the book Nancy has recommended)!

[bikipatra]

Goody for you that you are so disciplined. However many people have proven again and again that they cannot be satisfied with "bite-sized tidbits" like the person whose journal you are writing in.

Discipline is a learned behavior ... and although it may be difficult it is possible. The way I see it, saying "I can't" is a perscription for failure. At some point--now or in maintenance--we all need to acquire a healthy relationship with food. If we don't we will gorge on cookies or whatever temptation faces us. Of course this is just MHO based upon what works for me (and what I've learned from the book Nancy has recommended)!

At the same time there are known trigger foods for certain individuals. Even though discipline must be learned, in order to stay compliant, trigger foods should be avoided not test-tried again and again. Compliance is the goal during this phase. That is a form of discipline. Then this discipline can carry on during maintenance. MHO.