We have been having an incredible amount of difficulty getting an order placed, and shipped, due the incompetency levels of the people at the Texas headquarters. I was able to receive food that was donated to me by my employer and fellow employees. I also was able to trade food with my friend and Client "M"... I knew I was going to get items that I liked such as the mac n cheese, but I also got items that I had never tried before, namely mashed potatoes. I was so very excited to try these, as I have heard rave reviews of them. I immediately tried these things, and immediately felt the need to throw it right back up. They were gross.... and I couldn't send them to Texas for an exchange since I was not the original buyer. So I posted on our facebook support group site that I had 4 packets of this crap to exchange... Someone had chocolate pudding they couldn't palate... I thought I would have to exchange via snail mail, but nope, this girl lives in my neighborhood. On Saturday, we met up at our local Walmart (where the shooting spree occurred) and exchanged food. I got rid of the nasty spuds while I received chocolate pudding! Steal of a deal for me!
I submitted an order, through my own account on Friday. It should be shipped out today. If it doesn't, I am no longer going to continue to shrinking using Medifast. I am within an arms reach of reaching my goal, and reaching that is doable on my own accord. I just really want to finish what I started. The battle with the stupid arses in Texas, must come to end sooner or later. Oh, but when I submitted my order, I found out, that I am my own health coach! That means I should be receiving commission checks off of my own order! That's good news! And because I had previously cancelled my BeSlim membership (how clients get free shipping, and 28 free meals on their first two orders) I was eleigble to receive the 28 free meals again! Yeah! That is very helpful! Update regarding my own order: I received an email early this morning stating that my order has been shipped, and that my health coach really isn't me, it's my mentor coach. Who knows what is truthful and what isn't. Its is possible that my current, very minimal amount of food will last me until they day my new order arrives. That will be a blessing if it does, no doubt!
Recap: There is dry instant coffee in the beloved brownie. I called my dad (who is a chef) and asked if this baked out, like alcohol cooks out. He told me about some sort of chemical combustion or something that occurs with alcohol, long story short, it does not. Once it is in, it is in. I told him that I found out it was in one of my diet foods, and he said "...but if it was up to me, I would screw it, eat the food and still lose the weight. That is important to do. Just don't tell anyone." But after careful consideration, I have chosen not to purchase these. I respect myself, and my church enough to follow the guidelines that are in place, by not consuming harmful substances. I still feel guilty about air-headedly consuming this product in October, but oh well, there is not much I can do about that.
Since I am closing in on my goal weight (145-150ish) I have been thinking about, and researching the transition phase of this.... Because I have lost so much weight, my transition program is supposed to be for 12 weeks! Yowzers, that basically puts me into transition, until the end of the year. Yowzers. That sounds expensive and exhausting.
Tuesday, my car broke down... This means Dean and I are being forced to share the truck, until further notice. Dean's new work sits adjacent to a Ross. When I get to his work early (as I have been known to do) I don't really have a desire to sit in a 150 degree car and wait, so I browse the racks in Ross. This week, I decided to try on a couple of dresses at Ross. I present to you the results. I apologize for the selfies, but you only have so many options of how to take photos in a fitting room.
Yes, you read that correctly... A SIZE 8 dress!!!
Of course I did not purchase it. But we went to Dillards at our local mall for date night on Friday night. They are the only carriers of a specific brand that I have been dreaming of fitting in, since the line was introduced several years ago. Yes, we went to the local mall specifically to try on an outrageously expensive brand, just to see if I can fit it! Here are the photos from that escapade.
The Reba Line of Clothing I wanted to try on for fun.
Me...in a size 6 dress!
Yes, I do know that all clothing lines have different sizes, and yes, that is a photo of me in a size 6 dress.... I started out in a size 24Wide!
There have been a few people who have issued comments and questions of concerns. Both of which relate to my facial make-up. One person stated that because I will have lost 100 pounds when I cross my finish line, my face, will basically become wrinkly and ugly, that I need to start utilizing some type of firmer to prevent wrinkles and to attempt to become pretty. Yes, I know she was trying to sell me a product, but I have chosen not to employ make-up on my face except for rare, special occasions. I hate the texture, I hate the smells, I hate the idea of applying poison to my face. Also, my dad stated that if I get to my goal weight, my face will become too thin. My response was "So What. Who cares? No one has ever died from a face that is too thin. But people die everyday from complications of obesity."
Today, I weighed in at a large lump sum of 167. No matter how much I weigh in, I still think I am fat. Dean said he was going to send me to a psychologist. I told him that I see a psychologist every last Tuesday of the month... I do.... My entire company convenes on this day each month. And we have our fair share of therapists, psychologists, etc. I really wish I could control which parts of my body shrink. I do. That would be nice!
It's so exciting to see you doing so well. You feeling like you're fat, no matter how much weight you lose is very common especially among women. It can easily lead to eating disorders so just be aware of it so you can prevent problems from arising. And I think seeing a psychologist would be a good idea.
ReplyDeleteI personally would just recommend using a good moisturizer with vitamins in it for your face. The skin elasticity is amazing when properly taken care of. Firming cream is overrated in my opinion.
I'm not sure what the exercise allowances are with your current diet plan... But that will help you to tone up areas that feel like problem areas. Consider investing in weights for your arms, squats for thighs & glutes, and building core strength along with your nutrition for your abs