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04-17-2006, 06:26 PM
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Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 430
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I've made a decision
Thank you everyone for your comments, advice, suggestions, and insights into my issue/decision/journey (whatever you wanna call it LOL)
I have decided to do Optifast with my dad.
I had a session with my personal counselor about this decision and we talked about everything that it entailed - she also noted that in the 8 months that I've gone to her, I have NEVER addressed my weight with her.... She said that if I do this, I would have to get all the resources and support I could. She was glad to hear about this discussion board too! In addition to the counseling that Optifast provides, I am going to be seeing my counselor probably once a week to work on my self-image and identity issues.... It was good to hear that I wasn't crazy to be scared to be thin! That for most people who have grown up fat, being the "fat kid" is a huge part of identity and there is alot of work to do to create a new self-image/identity about oneself.
I feel like I am truly ready to live my life without blinders on...I am ready to prioritize my weight issues (I couldn't have done this a year ago because I was living too much in denial).
I think this is going to be an interesting summer, but I am looking forward to finally seeing progress and really putting all the tools I have together in a way that fits well and works well.
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04-17-2006, 07:27 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: San Diego, CA, USA
Posts: 704
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I wish you all the luck in the world. It sounds like you have a serious support system on your side, and you're going into this experience with your eyes open. Keep coming here, we'll be here whenever you need us!
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04-17-2006, 07:37 PM
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Ob-la-di, ob-la-da
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 396
Height: 5'2"
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Awesome post, awesome decision! I'm so happy for you!!!! You are worth it, your health is worth it, and you won't regret making this decision! I feel so much better mentally and physically since I have lost weight (I still have more to lose). It's been a long road, but I just think of it as a lifelong journey to improved health and wellness! Sometimes the first step is the hardest, and it sounds like you've made that first step. Good for you and congratulations!!! Keep posting and letting everyone know your progress: the good and the not so good. We all have our ups and downs, but you'll be surprised that your ups will most likely for outnumber your downs. Best wishes!!!!
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04-17-2006, 08:27 PM
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Bringing SexyBack ;)
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Delaware
Posts: 963
S/C/G: 346/271/150
Height: 5'5"
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Congrats on your decision, and the way you made it! I wish you all the luck in the world.
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04-17-2006, 09:27 PM
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9.95 + S & H
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 174
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Good luck!
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04-17-2006, 09:32 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: In The Prior
Posts: 1,238
S/C/G: 283/253/190
Height: 5'9"
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Good luck!!! I did optifast through the hospital here 5 years ago. Unfortunately I wasn't 100% ready & didn't take advantage of all aspects of the program fully. I was also a LOT younger than anyone else in my group & didn't really connect.
I wish you all the best - I know it will not be easy but with the terrific support system you've put in place you'll be able to do it!
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04-17-2006, 10:01 PM
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Shairing her ESH...
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Space Coast, Florida
Posts: 3,421
S/C/G: 350/321/TBD
Height: 5'6"
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Congratulations! You've got my support!
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04-18-2006, 08:06 AM
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Downsizing Dee!
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Canada
Posts: 909
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Sounds like you're going into this with your eyes wide open. I wish you every success with it. Keep us posted on how it's going. Good luck!
~Dee
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04-18-2006, 09:21 AM
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Long Time Member
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: USA
Posts: 6,125
Height: 5'6
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Good Luck!! I can't wait to hear how it goes!! 
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04-18-2006, 10:38 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 2,589
Height: 5'3"
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Congrats! I think you are doing this in such a smart and healthful way especially in that you are seeing a counsellor who can help you cope along the way and afterwards. Please keep up updated on how it goes!
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04-18-2006, 10:51 AM
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Aleecia
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 687
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Wishing you the best of luck. Sounds like you have a lot of support around you which will definitly help. I hope you and your dad do really well. Keep us all updated.
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04-18-2006, 02:03 PM
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One pound at a time...
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 1,216
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All the best to you!
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04-18-2006, 02:34 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Idaho
Posts: 4,735
S/C/G: 261/158/below 160
Height: 5'8" (Dang, I shrank an inch!)
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Wishing you every success! It sounds like you've put a lot of thought in your decision.
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