The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[BoPeep1]

This is a great thread!

Things I am thankful for:

1. My family
2. That I have found my spiritual path
3. My counselor for putting me on the right medications to get me thinking clearly.
4. The sunshine
5. That in only a year I paid off my car and my house and graduated from college.
6. The Medifast ad that led me to try Medifast.
7. Myself for finding the $$ to do Medifast and make the committment.
8. The opportunity to work from home and stay home with my daughter.
9. That I have found the perfect place in the United States for me and I will be moving back there in a year.
10. Roller coasters. I will be able to ride one this year!

[MusicalMomma]

I LOVE this thread!!! How uplifiting!!! OK...here goes....

Thankful for:

1. My salvation and relationship with the Lord
2. My wonderful Husband
3. My healthy beautiful daughters (4)
4. My lovely home
5. My wonderful parents
6. My husband earns a good living so I can stay at home with the kids
7. Hubby and I are doing Medifast together
8. Friends
9. My health
10. My new moped scooter (ok I know that's superficial, but I am having the time of my life on that thing!!!!

Postitive things about myself:

1. I have an excellent sense of humor
2. I have a good head on my shoulders
3. I am musically gifted
4. I am respectful and polite
5. I can tell it like it is when need be
6. I am generous
7. I am insightful
8. I am good with Teenagers and work with our church youth group
9. I am a leader
10. I am a good friend

Wow, I feel better about myself now Never realized I had so many wonderful attributes!!!

[dede4wd]

Okay, okay, if Nancy tells me to do it, I HAVE to do it!

Things I like about myself...
1. I have a good sense of color and can select appropriate nail polish hues to compliment my skin coloring...or I keep my nails well-groomed...
2. I like my hair. It's weird and crazy...just like me.
3. I like the fact that I put others first and do everything I can to help people (and dogs).
4. I like the fact that the Colorado Avalanche are doing well (so far) in the playoffs and that I am a rabid (I mean supportive) fan with unwavering loyalty.
5. I LOVE being tall! Even though short men try to make me slouch!
6. I love my taste in shoes.
7. I love that I don't let little things bother me anymore, I'm rolling with the punches much better.
8. I like the fact that I am good with money and finances.
9. I think it's funny that people ask ME for personal, people and relationship advice. I guess that means I'm getting wise in my old age. I like it though!
10. I like the fact that my body is changing into the body it should be!

Things I'm thankful for...
1. I'm thankful for my health...without that I'm nothing.
2. I'm thankful for the amazing family, friends, dogs and online friends that have decided to make my world a better place.
3. I'm thankful for the opportunites that have been presented to me because of my job.
4. I'm thankful that the Avalanche just might make it through the first round of the NHL playoffs.
5. I'm really thankful to whomever invented Tivo.
6. I'm thankful that I was graced with a sense of humor (twisted and strange as it may be!)
7. I'm thankful for the opportunity to help others. It fulfills me in a way I never dreamed of.
8. I'm thankful for My life, and for finally taking it back!
9. I'm thankful for the ability to travel, see the world (U.S. mostly)
10. I'm most thankful for you guys...walking this journey with me as I blossom into the person I was supposed to be the whole time.

Okay, Nancy, did I do good?

DeDe

[Nancy]

Yup, ya done good, Kid.
Now study your list and read it out loud 'til ya automatically think highly of yourself because we sure do!

P.S. I'm sending this via my telephone as we cross the Delaware River, headed to Times Square to meet Lauren. I cannot wait to see her in The Thin!

[Tiolazz]

Here goes.....

Thankful for

(1) I am thankful that God gave him only son for my sins <img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/17/17_1_10.gif' border=0>
(2)I am thankful for my husband, he is the best thing since sliced bread, <img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/12/12_4_58.gif' border=0>(oh my, I shouldn't be talking about bread anymore, should I?)
(3) I am thankful for my two beautiful children, Nichole and Jeremy

(4) I am every more thankful that my two beautiful children are grown and out of my house... (LOL) <img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_34.gif' border=0>

(5) I am thankful for the fact that I live in the United States and by doing so can be considered to be luckier than 98% of the population of this vaste planet that we live on <img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_15_55.gif' border=0>

(6) I am thankful for my wonderful granddaughter, Emily, who is absolutely the second love of my life <img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_3_13.gif' border=0>

(7) I am thankful for the fact that both of my parents are still alive and well and able to continue to give me life lessons that I find invaluable

( 8 ) I am thankful for having a job that I love

(9) I am thankful for having the ability to travel and see this wonderful world that we live in <img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/26/26_9_16.gif' border=0>

(10) I am thankful for finding the ad for Medifast, doing the research and taking the step to change my life in a positive way

(11) And I am especially thankful for the wonderful inspiration I have gotten from my new online friends on this wonderful forum... Thanks Nancy and Terry for making this invaluable tool available to me. <img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_67.gif' border=0>

Things I Like about myself:

(1) I am a good and trustworthy friend
(2) I am a great listener
(3) I have pretty eyes, (My husband tells me that almost every week!)
(4) I am an individual, I travel by the beat of my own drum and quit worrying about what other people thought of me along time ago.
(5) I like that I am very protective of my family, (don't mess with them, LOL) <img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/16/16_12_7.gif' border=0>
(6) I work hard, and play harder
(7) I like that I am always trying to be a better person, human, mother, sister, daughter, friend and wife.
( 8 ) I love animals
(9) that I have taken on my bad habits one by one, and so far, have successfully beaten them one at a time
(10) I love that I am computer literate, and can figure all this techno stuff out... LOL <img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/11/11_9_10.gif' border=0>

That's it, Dang, that felt good, I am ready to take this week by storm....

Terri

[Lizabette]

LAURA started this thread... to write the 10 things we are thankful for, and listing the 10 positive things we like about ourselves.

One can't read them without appreciating what you are. You are real. You are sensitive. You are genuine. You are gorgeous inside and out!

Our beloved NANCY wisely suggests that we repeat these positive things about ourselves over and over to reinforce our self esteem and self-confidence. And no more putting ourselves down!

We'd love it if more medifasters will come on this thread and tell us about yourselves. A few guys chipping in would be nice. You will inspire us and encourage yourselves.

You know what else I'm thankful for?...I am thankful that I am thankful!

Thank you again LAURA for inspiring us to write...and NANCY for caring so much for us...and all of you for sharing your selves with us. :heart::heart:

Lizabette

[dede4wd]

Mostly, I'm just thankful that Lizabette's back!

DeDe

[DntCryLilEmoGrl]

10 things i am thankful for

1-my family (especially those 2 taking this MF journey with me)
2-Having a good job and finally having health and dental insurance so i can better take care of myself (got my teeth cleaned today lol woohoo)
3-my ferret (and my cousin's ferret) and the shenanigans they pull that amuse me for hours..and the fact that mine will walk on a leash
4-being younger and be more enabled to get this weight off sooner rather than later
5-my friends
6-everyday that i wake up and am able to enjoy life
7-the hard times i have been through because they make me appreciate what i have now a lot more
8-music (all different kinds, i am always listening to music, whatever will match my mood)
9-being able to pay my own bills (lol i wouldnt mind someone else doing it but the fact that i can take care of myself is nice hehe)
10- my kitty cat soco (whom the ferrets chase) and his cuddly ways (he is pretty fat too...MF for cats a possibility? lol)

10 things i like about myself

1- my eyes
2- my hair
3-my quick wittedness ( I love to make people laugh)
4- my sense of adventure (unplanned road trips are the best )
5-my photography skills (i may not be the best but for someone with very little training i am pretty darn good :P)
6-the fact that i am a people person and not afraid to talk to strangers and meet new friends
7-all my body modifications hehe
8-my ability to imitate people pretty well (something i got from my dad)
9- my ability to write pretty good stories ( if i wasnt lazy i would try and get something published but ah..one step at a time right?)
10-my boobs...granted they will get tinier but they are like my trademark lol.. i still want to be the short girl with the big jugs hahaha


hehe there is my list... tada! [/list]

[Lizabette]

Mostly, I'm just thankful that Lizabette's back! DeDe

Thank you, DEDE. I have been missing my ONDERWOMAN very much too! Are you doing okay?

We are going to be away for about five days, leaving Thursday, for several events in OKC. Mainly our granddaughter's high school graduation.

What do you know, I am out of my baggy dress clothes and need to get 'something' to wear tomorrow, or else!
Maybe I will get a few compliments from friends and family who haven't seen me for some time.

Also, having a family reunion in mid-June, but thankfully it will be here in Hot Springs, Yeah!

You take care and stay , my friend.



Lizabette

[Nancy]

DntCryLilEmoGrl ~ re: #10...be careful ya don't tip over...

[DntCryLilEmoGrl]

DntCryLilEmoGrl ~ re: #10...be careful ya don't tip over...

lol hopefully ill lose enough weight there that things will be evened out...though i dont have much of a butt to even things out

[SharonR]

I just have to say I am Thankful that you all share your faith the way you do! Its all about Jesus....AMEN?

This was very encouraging, thanks for sharing.

[Diana]

I feel a little late in joining the party, but God's timing is always perfect, right?

10 things I'm grateful for:

1. The peace I have in the knowledge of my salvation through Christ
2. A husband who loves and serves God, and who inspires me to love and respect him more each day
3. A new-found career with Take Shape for Life that will allow me to not only capitalize on my strengths but will also challenge me to grow in the company of folks I really like and admire
4. Godly guidance from an array of mentors in so many areas of my life
5. The hope (not to be confused with wishfulness) I have that I will be at a healthy weight for the rest of my life
6. The joy of taking this journey with so many people I love and meeting so many other really cool folks along the way
7. The many comforts I enjoy as an American
8. Improving health which allows me to do more in a day
9. The weather in the Bay Area -- not too hot, not too cold...
10. The humor that 12-year-olds provide in my life on a daily basis

10 positive things about myself:
1. I'm a decent artist/photographer
2. My listening skills are improving
3. I love learning
4. I like being organized (notice I didn't say I AM organized! I just really like it when I am.)
5. I'm brave
6. intelligent
7. compassionate
8. devoted
9. I endeavor to be positive in all circumstances
10. I like new adventures

Wow! I had no idea how difficult this second list would be to put out there! As I wrote each one, there's a grimlin that brings up someone or some situation that could easily negate any of these.

I suppose the best action, of course, is to DECIDE who I am and BE that. And kick the nasty little grimlin to the curb...continually 'til he gets the message.

Yep, Nancy, positive self talk! Gotta practice.

[Nancy]

Diana ~

Print it. Keep a copy in your car, in your desk and on the BR mirror - you rock!

When you're feeling puny in your spirit, read it out loud and chase away the negatory thoughts.

You are becoming the person you were always meant to be! You are hand-fashioned, created for great things!

I can hardly wait to see you in Park City - your pants must be getting really baggy and saggy by now!

[Diana]

quite baggy! Had to retire the aqua outfit!

As for printing this out and refering to it regularly -- you bet! And I intend for it to become a living document. Thanks for the encouragement and affirmation.

And I found a pic that REALLY shows the beginning of my weight loss journey! My m-i-l took it the month before I started. (I may post it if I can clean it up a little -- I think her camera has a light leak.) It's truly amazing. I look forward to showing it to you in Park City.