The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[Kimbob]

I have to say that if "thinner" is healthier (and unless we're talking about anorexics or people who are just a "tad" overweight, it is DEFINITELY true).....

and if "healthier" leads to a new attractiveness (which we ALL know is true - healthy people are more vibrant, etc.,)

then there is DEFINITE truth to the idea that Thin can be Beautiful.

Now it is also true that there are many beautiful overweight people here, but I think we will all find more beauty, inside and out, by becoming healthier individuals.

I think we all may pulling up old defense mechanisms here gecause we're so used to defending ourselves against the prejudice of the thin world.

Those defenses aren't necessary here - everyone here has been overweight and will sympathise with each other more than anyone else on the planet.

So let's try not to get caught up in the meaning of words and let's focus on the intent.

We all want one thing for each other - SUCCESS! We all want each other to be the MOST healthy, MOST beautiful people we can be.

I love this crowd for the safety I feel here as an overweight woman in a thin world. I know that nobody here intends to threaten me or demean me (although many would kick my b*** if required, and I like that).

So defenses down, folks! Don't sweat the small stuff. The enemy is here, and it aint words, heh heh. It's unhealthy fat!

Kimbob the Outspoken

[explorthis]

So defenses down, folks! Don't sweat the small stuff. The enemy is here, and it aint words, heh heh. It's unhealthy fat!

Kim(spoken),

Thanks for bringing up something important I FORGOT to mention...
These posts I pencil up, are strictly my opinion(s). I mean no one any harm, or ill feelings. I do not feel the offensive while posting. I say what is on my mind, and what's in my heart.

Folks, we are in this together for an ultimate goal. Support is a huge driving factor in reaching this goal, or we would not be here.

-Mike

[Jeanette]

Spot on, Kimbob!!

[shineface]

AMEN - AMEN -AMEN TO THIS!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS MIKE

"These posts I pencil up, are strictly my opinion(s). I mean no one any harm, or ill feelings. I do not feel the offensive while posting. I say what is on my mind, and what's in my heart.

Folks, we are in this together for an ultimate goal. Support is a huge driving factor in reaching this goal, or we would not be here."


.....AND FOR ME PERSONNALLY, THIN DOES FEEL BETTER THAN FAT -- I'VE TRYED THEM BOTH ON AND I AM SO LOOKING FORWARD TO DOING ALL OF THE THINGS YOU BRING UP MIKE --- I SAW A FEW REALLY PAINFUL FLASHBACKS TO TIGHT BOOTHS, AND SEATS AND SO ON.... I JUST WANT TO BE THE MOST COMFORTABLE THAT I CAN BE IN MY OWN SKIN FOR MY HEALTH, HEAD & HEART!

THANK ALL ---- PAM

[HD]

Mike,
You said it all and I've printed it out.
I'm the ghost that hid in the background for so long and I must admit that after reading sooooo many of your posts that I found the courage to give medifast a try. I'm only on day 9 but will hang in there! You seem to post when I need it the most......mind reader?
Thank you for the reality check, I needed it and you said it all when you said there are NO excuses!
I will hang in there.
Thank You

[star85]

Hi Everyone,
After reading all the intersesting posts on this topic I guess I have to add my two cents also! (hee hee) I have to state that everyone is different, and before I gained my weight over the past 3 years, I was a size 4 naturally, ate anything I wanted, when I wanted. I didn't have to starve myself to be a size 4 and I loved the way I looked being a size 4 (with and without clothes.) I loved the way I could move freely with ease, I loved the way I was extremely physically fit with tons of energy, I loved the confidence I had with my self body image. I guess beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Well in MY eyes I don't find roles of fat, cellulite, stretch marks, and boobs hanging almost down to the floor attractive, (which most of these things naturally do occur with obesity and dissappear somewhat, when you lose weight or achieve an ideal weight). So ladies for now we all know we have to wear a good "over the shoulder boulder holder!" Right? (Hee Hee) Let's be real here. Everyone here is here because they are over weight and DON'T want to be, otherwise they WOULDN'T be here. Right? If I had to choose the way I looked and felt then, compared to the way I look and feel now, ( with and without clothes) well there is absolutely no competition. I would pick being THIN over OBESE ( the medical definition) any day. But that's just my personal opinion. Everyone here is entitled to there own, and I guess everyone is happiest at a different size. That's why no 2 people in the world are exactly the same! I guess after reading everyone elses opinions tonight, I had to jump on the band wagon and express some of my own. Good luck to everyone here who wants to lose their extra weight and are working so hard to do so. Keep your spirits up and stay on course. You will succeed!

P.S. Mike..... Congratulations once again on accomplishing a very very difficult goal. You are entitled to every ounce of euphoria you are experiencing and every compliment that you receive. I think I speak for MOST of us here when I say we all wish to follow in your footsteps.

Kelyn

[Indigo]

OK, I want to jump in here-

Yes, I am a big, beautiful woman at 235 lbs. I will be MORE beautiful at a healthy, balanced weight, when I'm not fatigued, puffy-eyed, hauling around an extra 100lbs, wearing clothes that fit like burlap sacks, and PRETENDING that wearing lots of black 'hides' it?!?! right.

Come on people, enough of this 'political correctness'. I'm not on Medifast to lower my blood pressure. I want to look good. REALLY good. And being a healthy weight looks good in ANY culture.

[susan]

Hey mike,
I agree with you I am happy when I lose wt. and miserable when I don;t I to will be a new person when I get the rest of this wt.# off and Then I Won;t Hide Any more I will show ever one as Nancy says just because she can.
Susan

[star85]

Laurie,
I love your straight forwardness and "tell it like it is" posts. I 2nd that notion and agree with you completely! I'm going to need people like you and Mike to tell me every so often to "snap out of it" when I get an urge to stray and cheat! You go girl!! We can all do this together!

Kelyn

[TamiL]

We are all going to be HOTTIES!!

life is not measured by the breaths we take in a moment...it is measured by the moments that take our breath away...

Everyone wants to walk into a room and feel confident.
Everyone wants to feel healthy
Everyone wants to take someones breath away!!

Keep shakin my friends....

for all you eastcoasters and cold climates...I had a dutch chocholate shake tonite...heated up in the mircowave...its absolutley warming and delicious!! good treat just before bed time...sooothing and yummy!
Tami

[hecate]

This is really tough for me. I have never, ever been tied down by my weight.
I am confident, proud and good-looking. Because life has been so good, I never found a real reason to work hard to lose my weight. I had no health problems. I always bought stylish clothes, larger sizes of course.
My son was married this past November and I saw the wedding pictures in January. I was floored! I looked good but HUGE. I was the ONLY really overweight person there. It was the slap in the face that I needed.

It's hard to stop eating because food tastes soooo good.

But I have decided I am a better person than that. I am the sort of person who has self-control, ambition and drive.

I am also the type of person who knows she needs support from people who understand. I just can't do it alone.

This forum is a lifesaver every day!

Thank you,
Michele

[TamiL]

Hey Michele
you are not alone...we are all here with you...thru the good and bad days!!

when your having a bad day....refer back to Mikes RESOLVE page..

reading that puts it all into perspective

Im a forum junkie...and proud of it!!

Ive also gotten through my first week of Medifast, honest, no cheating, no wanting too...thats the miracle

Tami