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[Tawanda]

We had a nice couple of days visiting with family. Not sure what we are going to be doing today.

155#

[Tawanda]

155# again this morning. That was a 3# loss this week! YES! I wasn't expecting to see such a nice loss since I am nearing my goal weight (once again, LOL).

I've lost 30# since September 20th (14 weeks). I wish that I had not messed around, wishing to get on program, instead of just doing it...I could have been at 147# right now, if I had started earlier. I am thankful that I did find the right mindset (finally!) on September 20th and that I've stayed on program since then. I am so thankful to be within 8# of my goal weight.....so thankful! Without those extra 30# I move so much easier/better and I feel so much better about myself. I pray I do not forget how wonderful thin feels this time.....I did forget it last time.

I hope everyone had an enjoyable time with family & friends. I'm not sure what to say to others on the forum right now, how to best encourage them. I do believe that we all have to power to get ourselves on program when we truly want to lose weight more than we want to eat. It is simple (just do it) but it was not easy. I'm not sure what the magic is that makes us strong enough to chose health over food....but I wish I did, so I could offer it to others (and to pull it out for my own use when I need it).

I am, once again, considering whether 147 is the goal weight I will be happy at....and then I tell myself, shuddup and get to 147#.....maintain that weight (forever!) and then worry about whether or not that is an appropriate weight or if I should take off some more weight (139.5# is the exact mid-range of the BMI healthy weights for my height).

Anyway, enough from me. Hope it is a nice weekend for all.

[Tawanda]

Bad night with abdominal pain, feeling a bit 'ick' this morning, hopefully the feeling passes soon. Weight 155.5# (up .5) and I don't care right now.

Hi to all! I hope you have a nice New Year's eve and day!

[oksoonergirl26]

Hope you get to feeling better! Congratulations on your continued success! I admire you so much and appreciate you keeping us updated on your progress.

[Tawanda]

Thanks Oksoonergal. I'm feeling a bit better, still having the abdominal pains, just not as severe (this is a good thing, LOL).

155.5# this morning. I feel like my weight loss is in slow motion, which confuses me - I lost 3# last week...but it sure seems like the scale is moving incredibly slow. I think it may be that I'm getting so eager to hit goal, that it is just at the end of my fingertips, doable, graspable.....almost. I want it! LOL (and I want it NOW! ).

I have 2 days to get 8.5# off.. (in order to meet the challenge I set for myself -- be at my goal weight on January 1st, 2010). Well, obviously not going to happen....but I am pleased to be this close.

Hope everyone has a nice day planned.

[bikipatra]

Tawanda!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm back. Fat but back. I am healthier than I have been in a long time. So good to see a friendly face here!!! You are so close to getting back to goal. Congrats! Happy New Year!!

[Tawanda]

Hello Biki! As I've been working on getting myself back to my goal weight, I've thought of you, Jo, Sojo, Dona, Katie (Hi Katie!!!!! she is still popping in, which makes me very happy) and some others that were active on this forum back in 2007-- all of you have been on my mind as I have been working to get back to my goal weight.

I've been hoping that you were winning all the hard battles that life has handed you.

I'm sorry that you have to shed the weight again, but you were very successful before and know how to get it done.



154.5# this morning. 7.5# to goal. According to FitDay, at the rate I've lost this weight (2.09# a week), it will be the end of January 2010 before I'm at 147. Oh well.....it does not matter what day it is, it only matters that it happens ---- although sooner would be better than later............I'm just saying.......

Have a happy and safe New Year's eve everyone!

[bikipatra]

Lets ignore fitday!!! lol. I bet you will get there sooner! Do you know how to get a hold of Jo?

[Joy]

I am glad you are so close, I keep telling myself that I can do like you and inspire. I could have been lower, but I keep messing up and like you said when you are ready, you will find your resolve!

I think if you want to lower your goal - then go for it because you can do it!

Happy New Year and all the blessing of a skinning you!
warm regards,
joy

[bikipatra]

Good Morning T! Happy New Year. As I type this I am drinking my first Medifast shake in a long time and it feels GREAT!!! Like taking the power back. This board is so dead. It used to be a rollicking thing! Maybe with the New Year we will get some more new people or some old friends! You're about to reach goal again but I'll be here to support you through maintenance because I need you to support me is losing around 88 lbs! I missed you!

[katieb920]

Happy New Year Ms T...... 2010 is going to be your year.
Hope you have a great day. Keep Chugging

[Tawanda]

I did it again! I wrote, previewed and then closed the window thinking that I had posted! UGH! When will I learn?! It was a longish post and doggone it, I don't remember what I wrote. Pfft!

I couldn't sleep so have been up since 1:45. My weight today is 155#.

Biki, I believe that Jo uses the same email address, so you should be able to contact her that way.

Dang me....don't remember what else I wrote...oh well......

[Tawanda]

Just another thought.......

To anyone who is just beginning or is working on returning to the program.....my only suggestion as you go through these first days on program is just to remind yourself that we do what we most want to do. If the food or eating is more important to you than losing the weight, that is what you will put as a priority in your life. We find a way, daily, to make ourselves do all kinds of things that we don't want to do. Sticking to Medifast is no different from anything else....if you truly want to change how you eat and get to a healthy weight then you can and will do it.

Period......the end.... (I hope this does NOT come across as harsh or unfeeling! Following Medifast/denying ourselves off program foods is not easy.....but it is worth-while and simple).

[bikipatra]

T how long have you been dealing with this insomnia issue? I used to suffer from early waking too...some people would say I still do....I get up at 4:30 or so. But there was a time I woke up at 1:30 or 2am every day. It was so annoying. I hope it clears up soon.

[oksoonergirl26]

Thanks for the wake-up call and words of advice. You are totally right, we have to want to be healthy and thin more than we want to put that cookie, cake, chip, or whatever your vice is in your mouth. I agree about ignoring FitDay, because when you are on Medifast many times you are losing more weight than recommended by any guidelines.