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My question is Has anyone tried the atkins diet/ Medifast Diet? Looking forward for any comment. Second question.. Other topics will be discussed that may not be appropriate for the easily offended.. |
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That's a good question. I'm not sure what is the right answer to your question. I'll do some investigation and get back to you if I find an useful answer. You should email the people at Medifast as they probably could give you help..
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Good Morning MT! Thanks for the coffee again.
I'm at work early this morning unfortunately. I had to get here early enough to where I could take an extended lunch to drive home, feed Olive and give her enough time to digest her food so she'll potty...then back to work I go. I'm going to take her to puppy daycare tomorrow because I won't be able to go home for lunch due to school.. I have some of the cutest videos of her and my dog playing together. I'll have to figure out how to post them somewhere or I'll just upload them onto my facebook and make them public so you guys can see. She is one tough little cookie!. Alright, going to work on school work while no one is here!. Waves and hellos to everyone to follow!.. |
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Morning MT - coffee's fabulous - and it's working!!!! Thank you so much!.
Morning Debra - give Olive a BIG kiss for me, ok? I just adore dogs!. Good Morining everyone to follow - quick post to let everyone know I LOST THREE POUNDS!!!! Wow - life on Medifast IS good!. I have to run to the store before work as I am obsessed with feeding my birds and squirrels, rabbits, ground hog and chipmunk. I'll check in from there!. Hope everyone is well today.. Melissa.. |
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Good morning, Tough Lovelies! Thanks for the extra jolt this morning, MT!.
I had a terrible night last night, trying to sleep while my ankle, calf, and foot wanted to play. Imagine me, all knocked out on 10mg of Flexeril, hobbling around with one eye open holding onto my bed trying to get the cramps to stop. This happened several times. I sure hope to get some relief later. I'm going to come home from my appointnent and probably go to sleep.. Does anyone here know if there are driving restrictions after a steroid injection and an EMG? My husband asked me and I didn't know. They didn't say anything at the doctor's office.. I'm feeling awfully hungry lately, all the time. I need some TL mojo over here. I'll be back in a little bit... |
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I just realized how little sense that last part made! I'm off to the store to buy.
Food. For my critters, and then to work - and will check in from there! Ok, brain, time to start working!. Thank you. Penny. !!!! I'm HAPPY today!!!!.. |
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Nice loss.
Melissa. ! Congrats. Penny. - That sounds like a horrible night. I hope you get some relief soon. I've luckily never had a steroid injection or an EMG...so I can't help ya there. I googled it and it seems there are no side effects other than some possible bruising...but the internet isn't always reliable!.. |
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Good morning all..
Penny. , sorry about your night. I've taken a lot of Flexeril since my back injury and it can make you daffy.. Melissa. , congrats on 3 pounds! We feed a lot of woods critters here too- have a mineral block back in the woods for the deer, several birdfeeders/dastardly squirrel feeders, and I feed a pair of increasingly sassy feral cats. We have a hunters trailcam set up in the yard to see who stops by, we are super-close to an 800+ acre state park, so we see a lot of animals. What do you feed a groundhog?. Hi. MT. , thanks for getting us started and making enough coffee to get me to open at least one eye.. Kittyran. , that's why I get big old dogs, I live too far from home to housebreak a puppy. They won't take bully breeds at any of the doggy daycares around here, the dogracists. I applaud your patience!. Happy hump day! Mine's going to suck, I already know it based on what's on the agenda... |
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Morning TL'ers!.
Claire - Wonderful news about the microwave. Have fun nuking your meals today!. Melissa - AWESOME three pounds!!! Woo HOO! You sound like snow white - with all the critters scurrying around her.. MT - Thanks again for kicking us off. Had some wonderful french roast today. Need to try using the Vanilla pudding as cream like Penny does.. Penny - if you're talking about the epidural type of injection in your back YES there are driving restrictions. Been through that with my grandmother while she was alive and not so long ago with my DH.. Morning Debra, Zoe, and all to follow.. I'm going to have a work related dinner so probably won't be on again today or will be on late. Either way I'm sure I won't be able to catch up on all the posts this evening. Have fun you guys!. HUGGLES.. |
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Good Morning.
MT Melissa Debra Tracey Penny and Zoe. , and to all the Other tough Lovelies sure to follow later or post when I am posting.. Thanks for the coffee. MT. So good and so needed today.. Penny. , my poor friend. I hope you get some relief this afternoon. That must be horrible.. I'm picturing. Melissa. In her yard singing to all the animals to get them to eat a la Snow White now!.. |
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Penny. - I'm so sorry you're going through this - I really hope this gets resolved quickly and you can catch up on some wonderful sleep!!!!. Hi. Zoe. ! I have a woodland's feed I put out, and whatever's in there the groundhog seems to like - it's a mix, so I'm not sure. I'll look at the ingredients when I go home and let you know. I am in a fairly suburban area, and yet we get deer as well. One tried to get into my backyard but didn't have enough clearance to jump the 8' fence. Mostly they stay in the wooded areas that are not far from the house which means I have to be careful drving as I always seem to have whole family's decide to cross the road when I'm on it.... Thanks. Debra. !!! Hugs to you for taking care of Olive!!!!. Hi and thanks. Tkd. !!!! Snow white, that's too funny! Though I think my dd would agree. She used to make fun of me until she broke her ankle and was stuck in the house. The first month she could baredly get around and was sitting at the kitchen table looking out over the deck and turns to me and says "mom, what kind of bird is that?" Turned out to my very first and only wild Turkey. A hen - and a very beautiful one at that. From then on she was hooked and I was able to teach her who all the birds were, etc. Now she doesn't make fun of me anymore... Waving hello to all I missed!!!!!!!!!!. Melissa.. |
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Hi KERI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
Yep, that's me singing my heart out. The truth is, I do sing out loud when no one's around - but it's usually for Gigi, not the birds!!!!!. Melissa.. |
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Awesome Melissa...I can't recall if I've ever actually sung to Tillie... But we chat all the time. I love when she talks back. It's funny..
We live in a suburban area too, and let me tell you... wildlife is cr-zazy where we are. I think we need a deer crossing sign in our yard. Every day. And the turkey's... and let me tell you.. Coyote (which I was unhappy to see, this one was so nasty looking too. It looked like it was farted from the azz of h e l l.) A fox here and there, but plenty of squirrels, chipmunks and woodchucks. Woodchucks make me laugh... they are easily spooked, and OMG they look funny running when they do get spooked. We have plenty of hawks too with all these smallish animals around to eat... |
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Good Wednesday morning Lovelies.....
MT. - Thanks for the java. Good and good for us!. Penny. - Sorry you had a tough night. I hope today is better.. Melissa. - Enjoy being Dr. Doolittle. And great loss!!. Zoe. - I hope your day ends up being good. I hate days when the agenda does not look promising.. Good morning. Keri. TKD and Debra. My little one came in and crawled into bed with us this morning all excited. "C'mon wake up everyone , it's 5:32!" Wow, I didn't share his excitement. Thank goodness he is cute... |
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Awwww.
Cheri. - your little one sounds precious - it goes so quickly, enjoy him!. Yeah, I've got lots of red tailed hawks, they go after my pigeons. And I love when the ground hog runs back - he lives under the shed (& he's SO fat!!!) waddle, waddle, waddle - too cute. I just love him! I don't get any coyote but I did get a red fox once- OMG - he didn't stay long, and I wish I'd had a camera - what a beauty!!!. Waving hello to all that follow!!!.. |
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I'm sitting here with a stupid grin on my face because it beats the alternative. I don't mean to dump, but I need to unload. Here I go:.
I get a voicemail that the Groupon I bought for $50 (for $100 worth of services) at my hair salon isn't valid with my stylist because she wasn't there when they signed up with Groupon. She's been there four months. Nowhere on the deal does it say anything about this being restricted. I will go down fighting. The vm said I could use it with another stylist or esthetician. I'm not high maintenance and would never use it if not with my stylist.. Then it's a dark, dreary morning ride and as soon as I shut my car off out in the parking lot, the sky opened up and it started torrentially pouring.. Then I get in and my boss sent me an email, in a snit because I have these appointments and need to leave early today and tomorrow.. Somebody just shoot me now. Oh, and I didn't have my husband arrange to come and get me after my appointment. It should be an interesting day... |
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Popping in solely to rant..
I just went and got old cold coffee at work, and a man in the coffee room looked at me long and hard in the face, and said "You got some sun!". No, no, I didn't. I have sensitive, rosacea-prone skin and I look flaming hot pink often. Bare minerals does a great job covering it, but the more often I wear makeup, the worse my skin gets. So I can't wear it that often. In the morning, after rinsing my face with plain water, it flares deep, dark red for at least 15 minutes. My skin is crazy. Crazy. Skin.). I said "Nope, just my face" and carried on while he talked about how his wife is fair and she gets sunburnt easily too. I know he didn't mean anything by it, but it is just a reminder that my skin is crappy, a reminder I do not need, as I'm well aware of it. Every day when I put on a wig, or heavy makeup, I am well aware of it.. Why do people have to comment on everything? Don't even get me started on the people who say I'm blushing over something. No, I'm not, it is my skin and you suck.. There, that feels better... |
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Zoe, my balding, blushing sister in snark, I love you! Let's just both scowl and bi tch all day. Wanna?..
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Penny and Zoe.
- (((HUGS))) I hope both of your days get collectively better... |
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Oh Penny, I'm sorry today is such a challenge. This too shall pass! But the Sweet Tea is FABULOUS - I happen to be drinking the berry pomegranate as I type - YUM. Bp is my favorite, but Sweet Tea is my 2nd favorite!!!!!.
Zoe, they do suck, I know. I have very light skin and when I put on a certain type of cream I wear I get bright red. It goes away after a while, but I get those comments all the time. I'm sorry they are being so stupid. People do that just to "make conversation" they don't know what else to do!. Melissa.. |
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Aloha TLers,.
Just passing through. Am at work at the moment. Will be back to catch up shortly.. MT. - Thanks for Coffee. Was definitely needed. See ya'll in a bit.. Much Love,. ~Elita bka Ducati~.. |
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Wonderful Wednesday Wackies to all the TLers today..
Melissa - WTG. Penny & Anony - Rant, vent, laugh, cry...............Whatever keeps you sane and OnPlan!. So sorry that you gals are having a hard morning. Sure hope dear De got a better night's sleep on her couch. She said John is doing pretty well.. Tkd - enjoy the work/dinner, etc. Show 'em how it's done, sweetie!. As for moi' I'm finally able to get my dance shoes back on my feet after the trip and the terrible swelling I experienced. So..................I'm hitting the studio in a bit. Thankfully I had a few friends who could cover my classes. I tend to really retain water after flights and I figured this might happen. The few days home to get caught up from jet lag, unpack and do all the laundry, as well as spend time working on my lecture for this week was actually a Godsend.. Thanks for the yummy coffee MT and I'm going to put some in the blender, add some ice and an Medifast cappa and head out soon... |
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Good Morning Ladies!!.
MT. - Thanks so much for the coffee!!. Melissa. - Congrats on your amazing loss! 3lbs I'm so jealous!. Zoe. - People need to learn to mind their own bees wax. They always have to comment on SOMETHING. Remember, those who mind don't matter and those who matter, don't mind.. Penny. - You are having a tough go around, kiddo. Sorry you're in pain and I wish I could help you. Fight through the hunger and drink your water. As for the Groupon... that's BULLSHIT!! SERIOUSLY! I'd be ****** and would fight it tooth and nail! So what she wasn't there - it's a coupon for the company not for individual stylists! Honestly now!. And waving hello to. Debra. (love the puppies),. Tkd. ,. Keri. And anyone else I may have missed!!. Also, the critters that roam my backyard are deer and bear. I'm not looking forward to them coming out of hibernation and trying to break into the garbage. Eek!. You guys may appreciate this, my best friend who lives in Canada gained a lot of weight and she noticibly had a hard time seeing me having lost weight. She would make rude, snarky comments to me about paying for Medifast and always questioning me and the program, etc. I realized that it was more her issue than mine, and her feeling badly about letting herself get so overweight. So I always tried to skirt around the issue for months... treading lightly. Well yesterday it came up in a roundabout way and I flat out told her I felt like she resented me and that I crossed over to the "skinny bi-a-tch" club. She did at first but it was more that she was upset with herself than me, and she realized she needed to be happy for me and support me. I feel so much better now that we've cleared the air and that I get to mentor her (as best I can) while she tries to lose the weight.. Cheers,. Lisa.. |
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Good morning tough lovelies!.
Zoe and Penny, I really hope your days get better. Lisa, congrats on becoming a skinny biatch!. I'm friggin up 0.8 pound. I think it was too much exercise this week so I'm going to cut back this week. Grrr!.. |
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Lisa.
- Why is it that family and friends can be the toughest with this stuff?. Of course the 'green-eyed' monster is at the root. Jealousy is an ugly thing.. Good for you for finally being able to clear the air. I'm sure she is grateful, too. True friends really hate that stuff between them and every relationship needs a hero. Someone to step up and make that first move.. Kuddos to you and I just know your friendship will be stronger because of it, and if she listens to you, it will be healthier too. (wink wink).. |
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Sassy.
That happens to me too. I have learned that the scale is not the ONLY way to gauge success.. It is the whole mass vs volume stuff.. I actually weigh about 15 pounds more today than my old normal healthy weight. But I am smaller. Woo Hoo for toning and muscle... |
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Sign me up. I'm in..
(Also, thanks guys, this is a good place to vent!).. |
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Sassy.
- I'm right there with you and Chatty. When I exercise, I ALWAYS gain weight. And I'm up for the entire week. It's SO not fair hahaa. But Chatty is right, toning is important and for me, personally, I'd rather tone up and weigh more looking fab than weigh less and be flabby. I like the idea of cutting it back a bit! And you're a good reminder that I need to drag out the light weights and get moving. Chatty. - It's so true! I've been lucky that actually my skinnier friends are extremely supportive and so is my family. With Stacey (Canada friend) we were always fat together, losing together, etc. When she had lost weight and I gained I was always supportive, but when the role reversal happened, she had a VERY hard time with it. Every conversation we had revolved around weight... my weight... and her weight how she would "diet" and she was immune to losing weight. But she says she's accepted it and seeing me was a huge eye opener, and it did bring out the envy/jealousy. I'm glad that's she's moved past that and trying to lose the weight herself. I told her she needs to see me as a mentor because while I may have lost the weight, I still know what it's like and still have the emotional brain of being fat. I still see myself as fat and that's my own schtick, but I can help her. And I want to. Best,. Lisa.. |
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Penny and Zoe.
- I hope your days pick up! Go in your office, close the door and turn on some nice calming music. That's what I do. Of course having a fifth of vodka stashed in my desk drawer helps too. Just kidding. Really. Honest. Sassy. - the exercise weight gain kind of sucks, doesn't it? We went for a 8 mile bike ride on Sunday. Today I am finally back down in weight. Sheesh.. A nice little NSV for me. When I lost enough weight to buy over the calf boots, I jumped at the chance. I hadn't had a pair since I think I was 12 or something. Well when I bought them, I had to suck in the calf fat (if that's possible), but they got zipped up and they looked pretty darn good. Well today I am wearing them OVER my leggings. Yes, OVER my leggings. I am a happy girl... |
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Thank you.
Chatty. ! Glad you got some time in there to get it back togther after your trip... very smart woman, you!. Thank you. Lisa. ! And did you say BEAR???? OMG - that's definitely more than I can deal with! And I'm glad you took the high road with your friend, it makes a big difference when you can do that! We share the same fat head though - I've always had this problem - I get down to goal and I can't see it. My head says I'm FAT and a part of me always believes it. That why I think I will work with a health coach when I get down to T&M - it's not a good neighborhood for me or my fat brain and I'm going to need all the help I can get.. Hey. Sassy. !!!!!!!!!! Hope all is well in your world! :-) Someday I will exercise, but not until I'm really ready to.. Waving hello to all I missed! Where's Carolyn? Did we lose her? Hope Ella is doing well on her T&M journey with her soon to be #8.. Love to all,. Melissa.. |
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Cheri.
-. People who have never been fat do not know what a huge deal this is.. Wearing boots, tucking IN a shirt, showing off a cute belt.. Many take these for granted, but we know what an accomplishment it is.. I bet you look HAWT in those leggings and boots.. But also don't let. Freya. See them, cause she loves BOOTS, ya know... |
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WHAT????? Over your.
LEGGINGS. ??????? I am so impressed I want to fall OVER! GREAT JOB!!! Oh Heavenly Higher Power - that's all I want - when I get to goal, can I please wear boots over my leggings? PLEEEEEASE!!!!!!!. Melissa.. |
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Thanks everyone.
I kinda over did it because I bought a new road bike (wahoo!!) last week. I biked both Sun and Mon and I was retaining water on Tuesday from it. We Portlanders get all of 3 weeks of sunshine a year (I'm exaggerating.... sort of) so unless I stall out for awhile I'll take the ups and downs in stride and try not to complain. On the upside, after biking twice all of a sudden my legs are shapely! It's amazing what a little exercise will do to my shape now that a lot of fat is gone. I'm going to try doing the 4 & 2 this week but if I stay in a stall I'll just cut back on the biking.. Cheri, congrats on the boots!! That is a huge NSV.. Good morning Melissa!. Chatty, you are so right about the importance of toning... |
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Melissa.
- Thought I might mention it for you or anyone else who might be contemplating this.. I did very little exercising while I was on 5&1, except for walking. I also did a 20 minute NO impact stretching exercise, too. That was it.. When I got to goal and started adding back in the foods, that is when I added exercise. As I worked thru each phase, I'd up my exercise to match.. Just wanted you to know it is perfectly fine, to not do too much while on 5&1 and the plan will work beautifully... |
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Did I mention my boss is on vacation until next Thursday? Ha! You're all stuck with me!!!!.
Melissa.. |
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When the cat's away the mice will play..
Woo Hoo now you can play with us!.. |
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Yep! I think the common belief among everyone is that we need to exercise to lose weight. Medifast proves that wrong! I work out because I love it, because I'm a violinist and I get injured if I don't, and also because it helps my emotional state. I don't have depression issues but I have had a tough couple of years watching all my friends get married and then now I feel isolated and alone. Exercise really helps with that. Biking is a hobby of mine and I love it!!.
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Thanks for the props on the boots. Maybe I'll take a picture to post..
Sassy. - I was shaving my legs the other day and found a bump on my calf. I thought that maybe I hit it on something and it was swollen or something. No, it was definition. Yes, calf definition. Perhaps the beginning of a muscle shining through. I don't know. So I understand how you feel. And yay for a new bike!!!. Melissa. - I was pretty excited to get the boots. They were a goal of mine. And you're right Chatty, if you've never been too fat to wear boots, you just don't get it.. Melissa, enjoy your boss-free time. You lucky duck!. By the way, three weeks from now I will be waking up in Maui... |
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Good morning, everyone. I need some of the good mojo in here, because I just woke up to a rejection from a job that I was really excited about and it wasn't even a specific job, but a myriad of jobs that I would consider if they accepted me. I'm super-bummed, and my idea that I did horrible on the interview is reinforced. Why doesn't anyone love me?.
Okay, now I'm going to go make my oatmeal and coffee and feel somewhat sorry for myself until I have to go to class... |
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I hear you Chatty - I actually heard from another very successful MFer who told me the same thing. Before I started Medifast I had a very painful right knee that was buckling and causing me all sort of horrible grief. I think 2 or 3 weeks into Medifast - ALL that pain went away - completely. So I thought maybe I should start working out and sort of put that out there here on TL. This anonymous MFer PM'd me with the same thought - let Medifast do the heavy lifting and wait until I'm at goal to really work out. I do like to walk, so I will do a bit of it as I can - but I won't over do it!.
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My day is beginning to shape up. Only because I was able to help a coworker in need and because it's T-minus 14 until I leave..
Cheri, big congrats on the boots! That's such a great feeling!. Claire, one door closes, another one opens. Lots of opportunities out there for a smart young lady like you. Chin up, Dolly!. Melissa, I'm boss-less, too, but that brings boredom since no one else is over here with me. I am NOT complaning... |
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Melissa.
Yay for 3 pounds!. Penny. Ive got you in my cross-hairs. You sure about this?. Chatty. Yay for dancing shoes! That has to feel good again, eh?. Cheri. I love your NSV! I was so excited when I wore my barely-zip boots over JEANS a few months later.. Chatty. Again I have enough boots. I do not need to steal hers. I did not spend last night in class looking at combat boots on Ebay. I did NOT. I have enough boots.. I also want to agree with the no-exercise point made by Chatty. I didnt do any formal exercise routine and I lost great. I started walking more, for things like shopping for hours, but I let the diet do the heavy lifting. (Ha! Just saw Melissa preserving my anonymity but I guess Ill blow that if I use the same darn phrasing to make the same point. What to do, what to do).. |
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Good morning.
Just popping in to say hi. It's day #6 for me and every day has been OP.. I have not had this kind of self-discipline in the past. 47 weeks. I've always known that once I get my head in the game, I'm set. With MF, I'm actually finding it to be no problem at all staying OP every day. The food is great and I look forward to my next Medifast meal. Have a great OP day!.. |
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Freya,.
I wish I knew you were doing your shoot - I'd have designed something fabulous for you! In return for a small. "Jewelry by The Ginger Tabby.".. |
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I need to vent quickly. Work sucks today. I would like to strangle people. And stab them in the eye with my pen. Penny, can I borrow your rusty fork?.
I have a dinner seminar for work tonight that I forgot about. I don't get paid to go, and the dinner is a choice of chicken with sludge, salmon in sludge, or beef in sludge. I chose the chicken and will try to separate it. If not, I'll eat a bar and my salad.. Thanks for listening to me. I'm just disgusted. Blah.. Hope everyone else is having a much better day than the craptastic one I'm currently having!. Tara.. |
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Morning all. Thanks for the coffee MT. I know I'm late, so nice that you guys saved me a cup..
Penny. , I don't remember having to be driven home after that. There was no sedation involved. However, mine was a long long time ago, so maybe we shouldn't trust my memory.. Melissa. , congrats for the big loss.. Lisa. , I love your skinny ***** story and love that you were able to clear the air. As I was reading it, I thought "uh oh..there goes that friendship", but that's the thing with best friends..with some honesty and mindfulness, you can solve those bumps in the road. Nice job.. Hi Chatters!!. Okay, off to read page two... |
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So I'm placing myself on 4&2 while on steroids. I'm already finding my pants getting snug from the bloat. I can't stand it. (This is why you buy fitted clothes at goal kids!). I got most of my clothes tailored too to keep me honest and I'm not like the muffins popping up over my pants and the rolls in my shirts. Grrr.
This is war!. Claire, Zoe and Penny, big hugs darlings.. Kris on the bathing suit and Cheri on the boots, woot! Congrats!.. |
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Woot Kris! You go!.
Here's my boots today. I did a Freya and took a bathroom picture..... |
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Cheri - Another hottie! Love the boots..
Tara - You can't borrow Penny's fork, because I need it! ARRGGGHHH!!!!.. |
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Good morning!.
DD stayed the night at a friend's house, DH is at work... first time in over a year I had a morning with the house alllllll to myself. Ahhhhhhh... enjoying the silence, drinking my coffee, watching what I want to watch on tv... It's so refreshing. This 1 morning will keep me going for a long time!. Anywhoooo, down 1.6 this week. After last weekend and feeling like a puffer fish for the last few days, I'll take it!. No chopped tofu this morning. Except congrats on the losses, hugs for all the vents, and hi to everyone!. Have a great day!.. |
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Cheri.
- yay for bathroom pics! I didn't invent it, I copied it from Adele in Texas. Remember her? I miss the frantic posts from Eastern Europe.. MT. - good luck with that war, dear. I know you'll kick the crap out of it... |
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Okay, I am in shock, but not ready to believe it. I felt "thin" so I just jumped on the scale. Official WI is tomorrow. According to my scale at this moment..I am at frickin' GOAL. Is it possible? Is it a figment of my imagination? Holy moly...
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SUSAN OMG SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so thrilled for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
*jumping up and down* Hell yes it's possible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.. |
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MT.
, first..I love your little animated icons. I look forward to them every day.. Second..you will win this war General MT.. Cheri. , I love the boots and the pic. You look SO happy... |
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Freya.
, I feel like I'm dreaming. I'm even .2 below goal. I feel like I want to hold my breath and not move until real WI tomorrow. Did you feel surreal when you hit goal? Crappola... |
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Claire.
, it just means the job you are meant for and that is meant for you is around the next corner. I swear it's worked that way for me since I was 16 and didn't get the job at a pizza place, but did get the job at Baskin Robbins as the sludge lady and met the love of my life who was the scuba diving instructor at the shop next door.. True story... |
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Just so you all know..since you are all having bad days at work and passing the fork around, I have decided to NOT go to work...
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Yes, totally surreal. In fact, it's still surreal. At Nordstrom's last night I asked the sales girl if the dressing room mirrors were "skinny mirrors" and tilted a little. She looked at me like I was insane. I was having a moment where I was actually seeing myself as thin, instead of the fat person I usually see in the mirror, and it weirded me out. I needed a reality check..
So yeah. It'll stay weird... |
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YAY SUSAN!!!!.
Congratulations!. And I agree about the not going to work thing. Except I'm already here. Damn... |
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Good morning ladies.
Melissa - grats on the loss.. Penny - sorry you had a rough night. I hope you feel better soon.. Lisa - whoa, tough convo. i'm impressed.. Cheri - great nsv!. Kris - hot momma!. Claire -. Keep your chin up - just keep getting out there.. Susan - WOOOOOOOOT!. Silly day at work today - ugh i'm just not into doing anything. need to kick myself out of this funk.. Have a good day all.. Teri.. |
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Susan-.
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLL!!!. Kris. - looking good, I can't believe you were gonna give up you silly woman!.. |
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Yay Susan!! So happy for you and for all the Tough Lovers who have scale and non-scale victories..
I had a boot victory of my own recently. I have jeggings tucked into mine!. I'm sending positive vibes to those of you who are being mistreated by rude and insensitive people, or have physical issues that have to be faced. Penny, I have had the steriod injections and the EMG and was able to drive myself after resting a bit. Good luck I'll be thinking about you.. Claire, don't lose faith in yourself. A better opportunity is coming. Keep going for it.. Chatty I hope your DD is resting, I hope you are resting up. You're gonna be a busy gal when they get here!. I'm doing some spring cleaning today, if I can't get new stuff, I feel the need to rearrange furniture. So, I'll check back with you gals later. Have a wonderful day... |
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Tara.
!!!! NOT THE RUSTY FORK, OK????? Anything but that, ok? OMG - DO NOT want to have to visit you (or. YOU. De in prison! Their food sucks and they are not at all open minded about MF. So put down the rusty forks and just walk away!!!!. Hi. Susan. !!!! Wow, can you imagine, goal? Really? Amazing - what a fabulous, wonderful thought!. Cheri. !!!! Mad jealous of the boots - I can't wait to take a picture of me in boots over leggings!!!! That is AMAZING - keep up the great work!. Mt. - good luck with that war!. Hi. Deidra. My favorite time - in the kitchen in the morning with the house to myself! Ahhhhhh.... Hi. Frey. !!!! Yeah, that was me trying to preserve your anonimity! :-) BUT the good news is I've absolutely taken your advice. I noticed I can walk faster now, so I do that while I'm going to the ladies room EVERY 15 MINUTES!!!! I swear, the cleaning lady must think I have a bladder problem!. So Sarge is walked, exercised and happy. I had my maple pancake cake for lunch YUM and a co-worker gave me an azalea plant for Easter - I'm good!!!!. Melissa.. |
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SOOOO much going on on her today..
First, Susan - CONGRATULATIONS ON GOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL LLLL!!!! So proud of you!. Second, Kris, how smoking HOT are you? You are totally working that bikini and that color is fabulous on you. I can't imagine ever taking a near-nekkid pic of myself and posting it without a gun to my head. Jealous!. Third, Penny and Zoe, I'm sending you cyber hugs, but since that isn't really my style, I'm also sending you virtual, pretend drinks and some good sex wishes. I hope your days get better. Love ya!. Fourthly, love the boots! They are (literally) kick-azz boots!. To be funny, I think I'm going to just post a picture of me in the bathroom. Not modeling anything, just sitting there on the toilet. Tee hee. Sorry, my sense of humor is very warped.. To everyone I missed, as always, hello and I hope everyone kicks some a.s.s. today in some way!.. |
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Connor.
, So funny. I had thought of the very same thing and totally would have made my daughter snap one of me on the can, but then I remembered, it isn't just this room who would see it. Oh, I was SO tempted just to give everyone a huge laugh... |
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Melissa - As long as we're in jail together and have the Tough Lovelies to bail us out, it's definitely worth it..
FINALLY, after a month, got word back on my thyroid labs. I was starting to get worried, because if she tried to change my dosage again, I think I would probably do worse than use a rusty fork on her, but she says all is well in thyroid-land. <heavy sigh of relief> My calcium is low (DUH! My body doesn't absorb calcium anymore), but that's it. I really wish she would stop obsessing over my damned calcium levels. I have been dealing with this for 18 years now. I can tell physically when I'm seriously low and I have been having none of those symptoms lately. Got a good night's sleep last night and so did the hubs. He's doing much better this morning and I am hoping that on Monday he gets the all clear to drive again. I am NOT liking this commute in at 8:30!!!! There are reasons I come in between 6 and 6:30!!!. OK. Break is over. Back to the endless pile on my desk... |
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OMGosh.
SUSAN. !!!!! THAT'S AMAZING. If you don't say, we all will shout it here:. GOOOOOAAAAALLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!. WAHOO!! If I knew how to insert jumping up and down smiley's splattering glitter all over this board I totally would!!. And Kris... hello hotstuff! And whomever posted those boots... VERY NICE! I think I'm on a hunt for some blazers (fashionable ones). I have WAY too many shoes (I know, one would think it's not possible)... so blazers are my new shoes lol... |
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Totally agree!!!!!!!!!!!!.
Susan. - I am so very happy and proud of you! What a great job you've done - 100% does work, and you ARE the proof! Thank you.. Hi. Teri. - My boss is on vacation and I'm only doing the work I can't get away without doing. Otherwise - forget it!!!. Well my company did a 'celebration' of a new system and gave everyone sludge for lunch, accompanied by more slude and then more sludge on top of that. I wouldn't even go downstairs... I would normally have been salavating at this stuff, but today I wasn't even interested. I love that. I make a brownie in 15 minutes, I'm good!. , Melissa.. |
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Lisa.
, as much as I love shoes, I also love blazers and jackets. In fact, I just celebrated the day by taking down a box of old stuff and discovered many size small jackets and blazers. Plus another box of size 6 pants for work. I'm so glad I didn't get rid of this stuff. As much fun as new things are, I do love not having to hit my pocketbook so hard. Luckily, I mostly buy classic non trendy clothes (with a couple trendy things thrown in each season), they are all still cute.. Now staring at small clothing because I really don't think I will fit into them. I will wait my required week before making any decisions, but I may go 5 lbs lower. Appt with my doc today for yearly check up and so I will bring her into the decision too... |
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Susan - This is an order.....
Stop staring and start trying on. You may be surprised....... |
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Hmmm -.
Susan. , take a deep breath. It's ok. I'm glad you're bringing your dr into the discussion. Whatever is best for you.... I've already gotten hit with the idea that my goal weight is too low. This from my dd who is struggling on WW. I'm pretty sure I can figure this out when I get closer in - I got to my goal 20 years ago post dd (mind you I was only at goal for five minutes), so I don't see why I can't go back.. Melissa.. |
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De.
, tried on the jackets. They fit perfectly.. I will do the pants and the jeans that have been hanging on my door since 9/22/11 right after I shower. Eeeeekkkk.. Notice first post with ticker showing goal. I was going to wait until tomorrow, but screw that... |
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Hey, all. Thanks for the support. My interview for another job went well (though it was quite short I think I talked REALLY fast), and I'm picking myself up off the ground. I did email the interviewer for the job I got rejected from just to see if she had feedback on my interview skills, but otherwise, Claire is looking to the future!.
Susan. , congratulations on making goal! That's huge (and you're not. )! Let us know how the jeans fit... and TAKE PICTURES, girl!.. |
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Claire.
, as someone who has a huge part of my job description interviewing people, do slow down when you are talking if you decide you really are speaking fast. It can be unsettling in a weird way to the interviewer. Now, if you are simply enthusiastic, then no worries. That is a great quality. Along with doing a ton of research about the company before the interview and asking what made the last person who held the position successful in that position. That's a favorite of mine.. You will get really good at this and land something perfect for you soon. I'm magic so I know.. Melissa. , I was at the perfect weight for me 4 years ago, so I do think it's attainable and manageable. However, I don't know what that weight was because I was scale shy. How things change. I now blab my numbers to anyone who will listen... |
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Susan.
- I hear you! But blab away - you have earned the right. And the badge. And all the balloons you can manage!!!!!!!. Melissa.. |
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Susan, listen to De. Put the tiny clothes on your tiny body. Stat..
De - so glad to hear the thyroid meds get to stop being a moving target for 5 minutes. That has to be a relief... |
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Afternoon Again TLers,.
Sorry haven't been on much today. Work has me swamped. Will try an catch up with all that's going on with everyone today. Congrats to all the losers. Keep it going. TTYL.. Much Love & Success,. ~Elita bka Ducati~.. |
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Cheri, love the boots!.
Susan, Congratulations! Thats wonderful!. Connor, after the harpoon I just had plunged into my spine, I dont think Mr. Pennosh is gonna be getting much action any time soon, despite your well wishes! Thanks!. MT, me, too. Couldnt stand it anymore.. De, glad you were both able to get a good nights rest.. Well, it's over for today. I was fine driving home, even stopped for gas. The doctor said, Youre going to feel some pressure I was waiting to feel it and then she said, Thats it youre done! I was like, OMG youre kidding, right? Seriously, it wasnt bad at all. I go back for my second of three in two weeks. Then I went upstairs for my EMG which was less enjoyable. The main idea of this test is to irritate a nerve enough to make it jump. Many times. And then they do it again with a needle in your muscle to record muscle contraction sounds. Lovely.. So now I am home and ready to go upstairs and drool on my pillow... |
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That's a great question to ask if I get through to the next interview round, I will be sure to ask it! Particularly since the interviewer made a point to bring up how successful the previous woman was at the job. I'm sure she's sad to see her go, and wants someone to fill the position who has that same potential for success..
I feel that I was VERY enthusiastic and cheery, though my voice is somewhat monotone, so that doesn't always come through. So... I've been trying to grin and be totally happy throughout the interview so that my enthusiasm carries over the phone.. Penny. : Hope you feel better! Feel free to drool as much as you want, though you might want to put a towel down on the pillow first... |
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By the way, Groupon is awesome. I emailed them about the offer that wasn't really an offer, and they promptly refunded my money! That was fast!..
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Penny - HATE the EMG!!! Went through that nightmare when they were trying to diagnose my carpal tunnel. Poor technician was almost in tears by the time I was done. I had been on 800 MG Ibuprofin 2-3 times a day for MONTHS to control the pain and my blood was like water. I bled from every single place he put the tiny little needle from my neck to my elbow, which is highly uncommon, and it looked like he had tried to murder me by the time he was done. I was just lucky they had me remove my blouse and put on a gown before they started. I am and have always been a doctor's worst nightmare! <snicker>.
Hope you get some relief now that you've had the injection. And maybe this will help.... 144/3/38!.. |
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Wow, De. I don't quite know how to handle the image of you as a pincushion. That sounds horrible, and grimly hilarious as well. I love that it was the technician in tears, and not you...
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Penny.
Feel better dear... and yes, I think Groupon is having some PR issues right now and they don't need more, so good on them for refunding your money promptly!. The entire office is jealous of my brownies. I just love the sick smile I give everyone as they eat the super sludge the company provided today (neener, neener neener!!!!). Melissa.. |
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I honestly couldn't feel the needles. The never jump part of it was pretty annoying though. hehe. I really did feel sorry for this poor kid. He was just beyond horrified! Guess they should have told me to stay off the blood thinners for a while before the test...
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Hi melissa!.
Who has the rusty fork? I need it badly.. Just had to sit through a 1.5 hour meeting for a project that has no money to pay for all the stuff they want and my director brought his wife in to "produce" so I wouldn't have to. she hasn't produced a thing in her life. I mean i've always said a monkey could do my job - as long as said monkey is organized and fairly fabulous - but really? Now I have to work with the bosses wife. sounds like a recipe for disaster. betting books are open on who actually will have to do all the work... |
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I'm sick of the notion that just because you have been fat, you should aim for a higher than average goal. Aim for where you know you feel sexy and fabulous. I'm planning on being a size 2/4..
And. Connor. , you made me laugh even in the midst of this crummy workday... |
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Oh.
Teri. - roll up your sleeves and smile!!! What fun for you. However, I have banned ALL rusty forks!!!!! We will have to come up with a somewhat cleaner what of doing people in, ok??? Thank you.. Melissa.. |
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Look what I just bought along with a pair of khaki capris and khaki slim ankle pants..
Goal present. Free shipping and 40% off. Bethco just told me about the sale.. Http://www.anntaylor.com/catalog/pro...zeType=Regular.. |
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Thank you.
Zoe. , I couldn't agree more. My dd thinks that 145 will work for her and somehow in her mind should be right for me. Except it's not. And if she makes 145 in a year or two on WW we can talk about it then, because I will leave her in the dust with MF. I'm not working this hard just to settle - that's not happening over here! :-). Susan. - that top is to drool for - I LOVE it!!!! Enjoy my dear, you earned it!!!!!. And I have to agree,. Connor. , you're a riot, and the laugh was just wonderful, thanks!!!. Melissa.. |
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Two days in a row! Coffee is on, double strength, double the amount...
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