someone always puts you down

[mrspunkysmom]

Keep up the good work!

[catnapper]

Thanks.... this friend is on some crazy diet that the whole town is talking about. Its through a doctor, to the tune of $90 a week. For that $90 you get a weekly doctor visit and weigh in, protein powder, and whole list of food you can't eat.

This is a glimpse in her day:
Breakfast: protein powder in your coffee or tea.
Lunch: protein bar and raw spinach or lettuce. You can add as many mushrooms to your pre-approved greens as your heart desires (since I HATE mushrooms, it'd be none )
Dinner: 7 ounces of chicken and lettuce. (thats a LOT of chicken = I'd rather that split between lunch and dinner)
Snack: all the cucumber slices you desire.

NO fruit, red meat, pork products, salad dressing, carrots, beans, potatoes. There's more to the NO list. Actually, its much easier to look at the approved list.

No wonder she is cranky and resenting my success. I have no idea how this EVER got a doctor's approval. Its been prooven that slow and steady is what takes weight off.

I want this to be permanent. Since I was 19, I've gained and lost the same 70 pounds over and over again. Thats 20 years of yo-yo-ing. I hit my highest weight ever this year and decided enough was enough and to take control of my eating and habits. I own my behavior. I admit I was out of control, and I am taking the time to retrain myself on how to eat. It hurts to have people knock me down. You know what? My mom hurt me most this weekend. She never noticed I lost 30 pounds. Its so obvious in my face and stomach. And she didn't notice hubby finally had enough and mentioned it 3 times... and she never picked up on it.

Hmmm.... let me find a photo of me just as I started and one from now. I'll be back.

[catnapper]

Ok, here's one from early January - my heaviest weight


and me last week


Apart from complete dorkitude, I think the weight loss is readily apparent

[mrspunkysmom]

Ok, here's one from early January - my heaviest weight


and me last week


Apart from complete dorkitude, I think the weight loss is readily apparent

Yes it is. Nothing wrong with being a dork. You have lots of wonderful company!

[Scooter's Mom]

You're doing GREAT! Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

As Karen and others have said, every person loses weight differently. Just keep going!

[MalteseChihuahua]

WOW! Congratulations girl!

Not sure what you mean by "Dork" though. You are a beautiful woman! For you to see it, maybe a few wardrobe changes might help or a new hair style. People will be more apt to positively reinforce you when it shows you are proud of yourself. You have a right to be proud of yourself.

As for your "so called" friend... Well, some friends come into our lives for a while and then they move on having served their purpose/destiny. In some cases, we move on. That's as it should be. We should all grow in our lives and have a right to seek the same positive reinforcement we ourselves offer to others. Some "friends" wear out their welcome. You can understand them and even love them. It does not mean you have to let them detract from your joy. Keep doing what is good for you... you are the only person in all your life you will be able to depend on forever; treat her the best of all! There are those forever and for always friends too...stick with those.

Sincerely,
Trish

[moosmom]

WOW!!! You look fabulous, Kim!!! Keep up the great work.

Diets like one your friend is on don't work. You're hungry and cranky cuz you're hungry. I've always believed in Weight Watchers. It shows people how to eat right. There's no deprivation. You can eat what you want, just keep track of it.

I think you're doing a fabulous job, Kim. Don't let her attitude get you down.