The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[Tawanda]

I'm always enjoying Biki's gratitude pics and have been dealing with being very sad and stressed for a few weeks -- I thought it was time to stop and reassess my journey into taking back the control over my life. It seems that I've been spinning my wheels, making little to no progress and, in fact, allowing my mental hunger to take control of my life again......I needed to remind myself how far I've come and that I can, have and will continue to decide what is best for my body when it comes to food & amounts. It isn't easy.......but it is worthwhile--but I do get tired of the darn mental battle at times.

This photo was taken back in June of 2006, I weighed over 210, but don't know exactly how much...



and this was taken yesterday. 26.5 weeks after beginning MF, 55# lost and 157#.



I'm grateful to have had such success and appreciate the support I've received from many of you..... Thank you.

I only have 17.5# until goal. I can regain control and I am winning the mental (and physical) battle....the photos show the change, just wish the mental stuff would catch up with the reality.

Babies are whimpering during their nap, so they'll be waking soon....my break time is over.

T.

[Lizabette]

Oh, TEE, Great appreciation pics.
You've come so far, and not really a long way to goal!
Things will get even better for you as you begin to feel better.
Hope little babies are feeling better, too.
I'm so proud of you, my dear TEE.

[bikipatra]

Wow! You are so skinny!!! But have you noticed that you are virtually wearing the same outfit in both pics? I'm not asking for a different dress every few days but let's see some joy and gratitude in your clothes too! I realize you are babysitting but I hope you have several cute items in your size you could have hopped into before the picture was taken! And I am officially requesting some pictures in the Studio of a brighter Tawanda to match her beauty!

[Mickeyz]

What a change in those pictures, almost can't even tell it is you!

Hope you are feeling better and babies too!

[DogMa]

I was thinking the same thing, Biki!! I want to see color and a figure in there!!!!

[nickieluv]

I hope those pictures startled you into reality, Tawanda. You have NOT been standing still and making no progress - you look amazing! Get out that grammie-cam more often so you can appreciate your hard work!

[Tawanda]

I never noticed that I was wearing similiar styles in both pictures. The only difference is the size of the clothes pretty much. I wear a lot of dark blue and black. Not because I think it is/was slimming but because I didn't want to draw any attention to myself. Dark blue & black allow me to fade into the background of whatever is going on.

Babies finally fell asleep again. Poor little ones. What a flippin' long day this is going to be.

[queenielou]

WOW! Tawanda, you do look completely different! 55# has made a huge difference for you. Only 17.5 pounds to goal - that's fantastic. You really do look great!

[Tawanda]

'morning.

157#

I need my second cuppa coffee....

[Lasi]

Wow, the pictures are great. There is a wonderful difference. You should be very proud.

How old are your babies?

[holberry]

you look 20 years younger, no kidding t.
You know, I would not have recognized you from before.
It's all worth it eh?
Hope those bebes are doing better, especially in the heart. Poor kids.
h

[Tawanda]

Bad news: 157.5
Good news: The babies (Lasi, my grandbabies--1 year old twins) are starting to feel better. The morning wasn't bad but the afternoon was tough. I did have to give them Tylenol and use the numbing ear drops.

Today I have the day 'off'. I have errands to run, groceries to buy and will also need to go pick up a 15 month old beagle (high energy and not trained well 15 month old beagle) that belongs to one of my kids....the beagle will be staying here until Monday night while the family goes away for the weekend camping. Oh joy.....

Yesterday, all day, I wore my new size 8 jeans. They were tight (too tight for public wear) but since they are stretch denim, they 'grew' during the day. I only wore them because my bigger jeans were in the washer. I'm going through another weight stall/mini plateau it appears and also feeling 'heavy'. I am marveling over the difference in the two photos above, why doesn't my mind wrap around the facts that are shown in the photos? I am so much thinner.................but some days I feel that the weight loss, and the change in body size, is much smaller than reality of the photos shows.

Anyway.......I should get the day moving along......

[Mickeyz]

Good Morning!

I am so glad to hear the babies are doing better.

Size 8! Tight or not that is amazing. I know what you mean about having days you feel heavy. Sometimes I look in the mirror and all I see is what's left, not what's gone. I have always heard it takes a while for our minds to catch up to our bodies, but it doesn't make it any easier. Just keep looking at those pictures. Take a picture of yourself in something a little more sassy that really shows off the new body and then look at that on the days you feel a little down.

You look great and your weight loss is sure something to be proud of. I'm close on your heels. Speaking of heels, always feel better when I put on a nice pair of spunky sandles with a fresh pedicure! Just a thought!

[bikipatra]

Tawanda-You have lost the right to whine about anything. I am sitting here, the same height, weighing slightly less and in slightly lose 16 jeans.

[katieb920]

8 OMG GIRL. The last time I was in a 8 <img src="http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_12_12.gif" alt="SmileyCentral.com" border="0"><img border="0" src="http://plugin.smileycentral.com/http%253A%252F%252Fimgfarm%252Ecom%252Fimages%252Fnocache%252Ftr%252Ffw%252Fsmiley%252Fsocial%252Egif%253Fi%253D4%252F4_12_12/image.gif"> Gosh maybe when i was 10.. That is fabulous T keep up the great work