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[Out*With*The*Old]

I refused to set any time-related goals. Seemed like I was just tempting the fates that way. Better to just stick to the program and let your body lose at its own pace. At least you know you'll be CLOSER by the 31st. And in the grand scheme of things, what difference will a week (or even a month) make?

I really like this train of thought! We really can't help how fast/slow we lose unless we aren't being compliant. The way you put it makes so much sense. I was just sitting here realizing I won't reach 50 pounds for this year and for some silly reason I REALLY wanted to lose 50 pounds in 2007 - - but honestly, what does it matter if it is 2007 or 2008? I'm on the right road and I am being compliant - - thanks for putting this into a different perspective for me, Dogma.

T good luck with your compliance!

[Unca_Tim]

Time related goals are fine, as long as they're not related to pounds lost.
I'm sure that's what you meant, Robin.

[Out*With*The*Old]

Time related goals are fine, as long as they're not related to pounds lost.

Huh?!?

[Unca_Tim]

Time related goals are fine, as long as they're not related to pounds lost.

Huh?!?

No comprendo?

Ex: I will weigh x pounds by.... not good.
I will stay OP for x days....good

[DogMa]

Although even that one seems to cause people a lot of trouble.

But yeah, I meant the first one, since that's what we were talking about.

[Out*With*The*Old]

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[ChynnaDoll]

Hey mzzz T! Just poppin'over to say HELLO to'ya:+)..hoping everything is ok. Have a great day today!

Chynna

[bikipatra]

Good Morning T. Hope you have a great day!

[ChynnaDoll]

What'cha up to this morning Mzz T??
I know it's alllll GOOD!

Have a good day today!

Chynna

[Tawanda]

It is funny to check here and see conversations going on without me.

Life has been busy, hectic and the pace continues until the weekend. I am doing great in regards to MF so am hoping to have a new 'lower' number for roll call (finally, ).

Hope everyone is getting every thing done on their lists.....

[Tawanda]

146# this a.m. which is a new 'lowest weight for a bazillion years' personal record for me. I am trying hard to keep the momentum going so that I'll be close to my goal on January 1st (2008--LOL).

While watching television with my DH last night, a commercial came on that caught my attention. It was an actress, who is a spokesperson for a different weight loss program. She was holding back her tears as she talked about her weight loss over the past year (40#). Her tears were caused by the happiness that she felt over not starting the new year off with resolutions and recriminations about being overweight and needing to stick to a wiser/healthier way of eating.

I told my hubby that I've recently been thinking the same thing-----feeling so 'free' and happy over not ending 2007 and beginning 2008 with self-hatred and anger over wishing I hadn't wasted another year of my life by fighting with my desire to get the extra weight off. I already did it. I can go into this new year and every new year for the rest of my life, at a normal weight and NEVER have to make another resolution to 'take the weight off this time'. It is gone.........and it is not ever coming back!

A part of me feels like this weight loss is just a dream and I'll wake up fat, tired, sad, miserable............but it isn't a dream. Medifast was the right choice at the right time for me and I'm so very thankful to have had the opportunity to do the program.

I appreciate those who've been here for me since February. Your encouragement, friendship and the occasional kick in the pants, when warranted and needed, has helped me get where I am.......only 6# from my goal weight.

It is going to be a great day today here........hope it is for you, too.

[aquarianskye]

Wow T! What a great post. You've given this girl a lot to think about. I'm nowhere near where I want to end but you're right about not waiting until the New Year to get started. I'm just going to keep on going in the direction that I'm going and maybe by then end of next year (BETTER BE btw) I'll be at my goal and can start 2009 happy with the body I have!

Great Job to you and all that you've accomplished this year!

[Serendipity]

I appreciate those who've been here for me since February. Your encouragement, friendship and the occasional kick in the pants, when warranted and needed, has helped me get where I am.......only 6# from my goal weight.

I'm so glad you found us, T.

[ChynnaDoll]

BIGGGGGG KUDO'S and CONGRAT's tou Mzzzz T on being at your lowest weight in a bazillion'eth year as you put it...LOL!...that is so WONDERFUL..what a true inspiration you have been to so many here as well as yourself
We're all so PROUD of you!

Keep up the great work!

Chynna

[bikipatra]

I am so happy for you and am so glad you have been here for most of my MF and post MF journey. I feel the same way when I see that commercial. The saddest part for me is that year before last I didn't even make a resolution about my weight because I felt so hopeless and that nothing could help me. You are a winner T!