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Tawanda · by **Tawanda** » April 9th, 2007, 6:30 am

That has to be discouraging to come across people who cannot be happy and gracious about your weight loss achievement.

I'm feeling a bit down this morning. Not about MF and I won't have any problem staying compliant.....I'm just feeling a bit drained and emotionally empty for some reason. I'll need to think about what I need to recharge my batteries and lift my spirits this morning. I know it isn't food that I want or need....so it must be something emotional. I think I'm a bit lonely, in my 'real and daily' life. I need to figure out how I can change that.

Anyway, I forgot to do the measurements this morning (the ones that I forgot to do on Saturday a.m. to mark the end of week 8 on program). I've drank 2 cups of coffee, but think I'll go do the measurements anyway. Those cups of coffee shouldn't make any difference.

Hope it is a great and successful (on program) day for all here.

Lizabette · by **Lizabette** » April 9th, 2007, 7:17 am

WHEE! Your measurements--I want to know...
Measurements are one thing I haven't been good at recording. I know I've lost many, many inches because of my clothes.
I really need to do that more often! Thanks for the reminder.

Mostly friends and aquaintances have been quite gracious to me about my weight loss and looks.
They now usually comment on it nicely, and then say something about I should not lose any more weight.
Nice to hear.
Yesterday, even my son who we attended 'Easter' services with (and dinner), so enthusiatically said several times how lovely I looked. Sweet boy!
And DH embarrasses me by bragging to other people too much!
I smiled at JO's comments about going into a room and now noticing that I am usually the smallest one there instead of the biggest one!
And those I used to think were thin, don't look all that thin any more.
Yeah, this really does change our way of thinkin'!

MerryMary · by **MerryMary** » April 9th, 2007, 8:33 am

Serendipity wrote: She still hasn't said anything about my weight loss after 146 pounds. Me thinks the acknowledgment would force her to see herself.

Lizabette wrote:I smiled at JO's comments about going into a room and now noticing that I am usually the smallest one there instead of the biggest one!
And those I used to think were thin, don't look all that thin any more.
Yeah, this really does change our way of thinkin'!

Well, the woman who deferred the subject of weight loss to my hair is thin and is always talking about how she is losing weight. She loses 8# then gains it back and then loses it again--over and over! Frankly, she never looks any different. I suspect the visible effects of my weight loss is making her uneasy though.

Jo, I believe there is something to what you've said about someone having to face their own reality. And I think what Lizabette said is also true. Being overweight/obese must certainly make our friends "feel" thinner!! :lol:

Then the tables turn!

I really don't let what others say/do bother me. I've learned not to take projections personally. I am on this program for ME not others. I am on it for my HEALTH and the change in my appearance is a wonderful (and natural) consequence! The only "competition" I have is with the person I was 55# and 5 months ago--and I am winning! :woohoo:

Mary

MerryMary · by **MerryMary** » April 9th, 2007, 8:41 am

Tawanda wrote:I'm feeling a bit down this morning. Not about MF and I won't have any problem staying compliant.....I'm just feeling a bit drained and emotionally empty for some reason. I'll need to think about what I need to recharge my batteries and lift my spirits this morning. I know it isn't food that I want or need....so it must be something emotional. I think I'm a bit lonely, in my 'real and daily' life. I need to figure out how I can change that.

Tawanda, I'm sorry you are feeling down but I think it is good that you are acknowledging those feelings and not resolving them with food. Finding healthy alternatives will certainly be helpful once we reach maintenance!

When I feel that way I usually go to a movie ... a tear-jerker if a need to cry, a comedy if I need to laugh, etc. These days though the smell of :popcorn:

is a killer but I have even been able to meet that challenge!

Hope you are feeling better soon!

Mary

DonicaB · by **DonicaB** » April 9th, 2007, 10:23 am

Aright now, Tawanda! Pick your chin up off the floor and put a smile on your face.

Seriously, I'm sorry to hear you are feeling lonely. Is there a bible study group or a women's group at your church that you could get involved with? It sounds like you just need to spend a little girl time out with some friends. Take a trip to the mall and buy something

That always makes me feel better.......well, at least for a little while. Spend a little time on you.......maybe take a nice long bath or paint your toenails a new color.....pamper yourself a little. You deserve it.

Like Mary said......at least you are acknowledging your feelings and not drowning your sorrows with food. As we have all learned......that doesn't really help anyway.

I hope you have a great day!!!!

DonicaB

bikipatra · by **bikipatra** » April 9th, 2007, 11:42 am

Tawanda I am sending good thoughts your way. Yesterday I had one of those days and today totally turned around!

Lizabette · by **Lizabette** » April 9th, 2007, 4:13 pm

Tawanda wrote:I'm feeling a bit down this morning. Not about MF and I won't have any problem staying compliant.....I'm just feeling a bit drained and emotionally empty for some reason. I'll need to think about what I need to recharge my batteries and lift my spirits this morning.

This too shall pass!

Tawanda · by **Tawanda** » April 9th, 2007, 8:09 pm

Well, another day almost finished. I need to have my last supplement (almost forgot about it!) and drink a bit more water (I didn't do so well on the water consumption today).

Tomorrow I've got to be away from the house for the majority of the day so will have to think ahead for what will be easiest to take along (supplement wise). I wish I had thought to order some of the RTDs! I was just reading Jody's journal (goodtaste) and she mentioned buying 5 cases of the RTDs......I'd love to have a stash like that built up.

Thanks for the kind words today. I've found myself more emotional today, impatient and short tempered. I'd better give myself a good shake (or slap upside the head) and just get over it!

Anyway.......better go have that supplement and say good-bye to day 58 on program.....

bikipatra · by **bikipatra** » April 9th, 2007, 9:06 pm

Tawanda wrote:

Anyway.......better go have that supplement and say good-bye to day 58 on program.....

Heehee, you count days too. A few minutes ago it became 140 for me and I can't believe I have stuck with it this long and really accomplished something sometimes.

Tawanda · by **Tawanda** » April 10th, 2007, 5:45 am

Oh yeah, I count the days on program so I know how many pounds in how many weeks, etc.

I also know that today is day 3 of weighing 187.......LOL . I need to work on water consumption today. I didn't get my minimum 8 glasses drank yesterday (made it to 6) and I do believe the water makes a difference.

Day 140 and 52.5# gone for you......Awesome!!

Donica, I forgot to mention that your post made me laugh--thank you. All of the other posts warmed my heart and made me a bit :oops:

over broadcasting that I was feeling in the dumps. Don't know what it was all about, just knew I wasn't feeling that I needed to soothe myself with food---just was sad.

Anyway.......today will be a good day. I'm going to take along some water & shake packets and also write down RTDs on my 'order next time' list.

KeleeGrl · by **KeleeGrl** » April 10th, 2007, 6:10 am

Tawanda..haven't been on in a few days.....I see the scaled moved for you finally...good for you!!! Mary must have done good praying for you! I hope you have a better day today. I know there are days I just feel so down and I can cry at the drop of a hat...I hate hormones! Hang in there and your doing great.

Tawanda · by **Tawanda** » April 10th, 2007, 6:50 am

Thanks Kelli.

bikipatra · by **bikipatra** » April 10th, 2007, 7:20 am

Tawanda wrote:Oh yeah, I count the days on program so I know how many pounds in how many weeks, etc. I also know that today is day 3 of weighing 187.......LOL . I need to work on water consumption today. I didn't get my minimum 8 glasses drank yesterday (made it to 6) and I do believe the water makes a difference.

I am on day three of weighing 180.5 so I know how you are feeling. I remember those days when almost every day or so I lost a pound or even 2 pounds overnight. It can still happen for us. Patience, schmatience.

DonicaB · by **DonicaB** » April 10th, 2007, 7:28 am

Tawanda~ Maybe you and I have the same sad bug. :sadblue:

Let's just make today a new day and brighter one while we're at it. Speaking of brighter......maybe it's the weather?????? I am so ready for warmer temperatures and FLOWERS!!! :rose:

That would make me smile.

DonicaB

Lizabette · by **Lizabette** » April 10th, 2007, 4:44 pm

TAWANDA, DONI, BIKI, KELEE, MARY and whoever else...
Here are some flowers for you all!
Our azaleas which line our driveway are so pretty this year...
Hope it cheers everybody up!

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