Hey guys!! I hope everyone out there is doing well. Like my title says, I need a little pick me up, inspiration... something. It doesn't have anything to do with my diet/exercise or anything like that, actually I have been using my exercise as a release ( what you know, it does help with stress). However I can't exercise all day long!!
It's my job is getting to me. It's not the job that I am frustrated with, it's the people (or person) I work with. I am the type of person that goes to work, does her job, and does not get caught up in office gossip. I keep pretty much to myself, and I am nice to everyone. But this one person, always has drama in her life, is constantly complaining, hardly ever does her part of the work, and stays hopped up on pills,and because she knows I work circles around her,and she has been there 4 years versus my 10 months, she is trying to find fault with anything I do, which there is none because I do a very complete job, and all of my I's are dotted and T's are crossed. The office manager doesn't really care, I don't feel, though I know she is happy with the work I do. I really can't take much more of this, and have started looking another job. I can't tell my boss this, because he is married to the office manager, and he doesn't really care anyway, as long as the money is coming in.
All in all, my weeks are long, hopefully something will come open soon for me, or she will quit one!!!! I just wanted to find some comfort, my husband hates the drama and really doesn't want to hear about it, which I understand.
It really makes me happy to hear from all of my friends at EP, I know none of has ever met, and probably never will, but to know that there are people out there who know little about you, but are willing to lend that word of kindness, makes the day seem brighter. For all of you who have commented to me in the past, I thank you, and I could sure use some of that inspiration now.
Hello everyone!! I am back from the beach, and I can surely say that the weekend went by way too fast. Last week was not the greatest week for me, even though I did lose. I cheated a little due to my son's b-day, which may me feel invincible so I cheated a little more this weekend, nothing too bad to where I felt like a total a**, but to where I knew that I couldn't let it happen again. It's amazing when you have a eating problem, how easy it would be to just slip back into the old ways, BUT, don't worry, that's NOT going to happen. So anyways.....
back to the grind, and the treadmill and morning workouts!!! I also noticed that I am not drinking as much water as I should, so also getting back to that this week.
This is the last week of summer vacation for my little boy, he starts 4th grade this year. He really struggled last year, until we put him on meds. for his ADHD,he is doing better, but I hope 4th is a little easier for him.
Anyway, better get going and get ready for the dreaded work place :(. I will try to catch up on some of your blogs tonight and see how everyone is doing!!!
Well today was my weekly weigh in. I am down 1.7 pounds! Yeah! It could have been a little more, BUUUTTT I had to indulge in my sons birthday cake, and it was sooooo good. It was worth it. Plus I did not exercise 2 days this week, but all in all I am happy. So that is 49 pounds down, and 82 left to go.
I will have to step it up a notch this coming week since I would really love to hit that 245 mark. The closer I get from 250, the happier I will be!!!!
Anyways, not much time to blog, on lunch. I hope you all have a wonderful, safe, and healthy weekend. I am off to the beach, so I will check back in on Sunday.
Well, today is my son's 10th birthday. I can't believe it, only feels like yesterday he was born... don't get me started, it makes me sad to think about it. We aren't doing much, I just took off of work and we are going to hang out together today, but the husband had to work. We are going to take him to the beach this weekend for his birthday though.
Just a few odds and ends to do today, but one of them is to pick up the 10 LAYERED CHOC. CAKE, which just happens to be my favorite in the world. Question is... can I resist the urge to eat the whole thing? What is it in our minds that flips that switch as to where, we have to have it. Oh don't worry, i am gonna treat myself and have a piece. I just don't want the chocolate monster in me to take over and swallow the whole thing!!!
Maybe it will not be so bad, I know in the back of my mind, that if I eat alot of it my stomach will pay me back later, then I will send some home with everybody. Yep that's what I will do.
Anyways, I did my walking and weights this morning, so I feel pretty good. I hope you all are doing well, and having a great week.
Well today was my 3 month weigh in. I have worked really hard all week to make it a good weigh in, however since the ever so wonderful TOM will be visiting again soon, it looked like I would have my first gain which was so discouraging. However I stuck it out and worked harder, and I can proudly say that I have now come under the 250 mark and I am at a little over 247. I can't believe it...and I am still in shock.
I have had several people in the last week acknowledge how much better I look, that really makes me feel so good. However I know it's weird, but I never thought I would say that my clothes being too big is annoying. Nothing I have fits, it's so big and baggy. I just really don't want to buy anything new right now, because the weight is still coming off at a fast pace, but eventually I know I will have to break bad, or it will surely be embarrassing when my pants fall around my ankles. I should look into having the lady I work with take them in for me.
As for the next goal, it falls on November 9th. My first 3 month goal was to be at 263, well, I can put a big check on that. My six months goal was to be at 230, as it stand I am only about 17 pounds from that. Hopefully I will make it to about 225, but I am not pushing it.
My husband is doing well also, he has lost from 223 to 204, and I am really proud of him, but wow it would be great to weigh less than him again. I know I will get it soon.
Anyways, I will check in on some of the blogs tomorrow, but it's late, and I am ready for bed, gotta go back to school shopping tomorrow. I hope you all are doing well.
Hello all... I need some advice. I have done really well with my weight loss, but there is that one particular time of the month, that I am sure we ALL have trouble with, and that TOM is a real pain. Well TOM is about to visit me soon, and I wanted to see if any of you had any advice that helps with the extra cravings/hunger, water retention that does make that weeks WI so good, etc.
If you do, could you help a fellow chuncky chick out?!!! I want to be ready for TOM, and happily send him on his way without seeing the effects that he over stayed his welcome.
I just came back from seeing Batman "The Dark Knight". It was so good, but so sad to know that such a talented actor like Heath Ledger will no longer be entertaining us.
But not to depress everyone, you know when you visit a place like the movies that have small chairs and such, you really dread it. Everytime I have ever gone to the movies since gaining all my weight, I have basically had to squeeze myself into those seats. It's uncomfortable, embarassing, and confining. So I really wanted to see this movie since it came out, and I took my son and we went. I of course had to sneek in my healthy snacks, but I had a little popcorn too! We were all ready and chose our seats. As I was sitting, I was dreading preparing to squeeze into the seat. However my rear end hit the seat, no problems, no squeezing, nothing. I couldn't believe it, I slid right in the chair, and since I was not stuffed into the chair I had room to move and did not feel like I was also sitting on top of my kid. That was a great feeling. It's been a long time since I had the chance to enjoy a movie with out looking like a pig in a blanket.
Anyways, just wanted to let that out, I am sure that some of you know exactly what I am talking about. Can't wait till my next movie!!!
Hey everyone, I have been off the EP scene for a while. This week has really done a number on me. My house is finally finished, my furniture is here and in, my best friend had the most beautiful baby in the world yesterday, my yard sale is over, and I am beat. I have just waken up from a nap where I had a terrible migrane. Tomorrow is nothing but a rest day for me.
I did really well this week though, and resisted several lovely temptations. I exercised almost everyday this week, but Wednesday and yesterday. I am now down to 251. It is so exciting. Next Saturday is my 3 month weigh in. My goal for my weigh in was 263, and so far I am 12 pounds under that. I have had 3 different people tell me this week how good I looked. That makes you feel good, but at the same time I keep thinking " did I look so terrible before".
My goal for next weeks weigh in will be to say good bye to the 250s, I have wanted to be on the low side of the 250's for a long time, and finally I am almost there. I hope to reach 248 by next Saturday. Gosh, to be in the 240's again, ( for a little while) would be nice. I haven't been this weight in about 4 or 5 years. I guess I will plan my goal for the next 3 months next Saturday. I think my original goal for Nov. was 230, so we will see.
Anyways, I hope all of you are doing well. I will try to check out some of your latest blogs later tonight.
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Mine was great, though it went a little too fast, and I am a little burned. We enjoyed the beach, it was very relaxing. I did well with my eating, I didn't cheat. However I have something for you guys to try if you haven't already. Fig newton makes them. They are apple cinnamon bars. They taste just like a McDonalds apple turnover!!!! The good thing is..., there are only 3 grams of fat, and 100 calories!!!!! They have a great crunch to them, and they make a great snack!!!
I have a lot to do this coming week so I will be a little stressed. My painters should be done with the house by Wednesday, and my furniture comes Tuesday. Hopefully sometime this week I will get my house back in order. My best friend is having her baby Friday, and I have to keep her twin girls Saturday, plus have my yard sale!! UGGGGHHH!
I am definitley going to try to get my exercise in this week. I am shooting for everyday/ or should I say morning. I need to step it up a bit, and try to get into a routine with my exercise. I'd like to hit 252 or lower this week. Lately I have been just doing exercise here and there. I am afraid if I don't get into the routine, I will end up FLABBY!!!!!
Anyways, got go do some laundry and try to get to bed before 10 tonight.
I hope you all have a great week and good luck hitting those weekly goals.
Todays weigh in, was a success!!!! I had a goal to get to 255 this week. I barely made it, but the key words.... I made it!!!!!! Still feeling good and motivated. I have worked out the last 3 mornings. It's not been so bad, I usually don't work out in the morning though. I just might have to switch my work out time!!
Anyway, so what does this weight loss mean this Friday,
well I am down 52.2 pounds from my highest weight of 308, and I am down a nice 40.2 pounds since May 9th!!!! Which also means only 90 more pounds to go .
Anyways, I am off to work and then I am headed for the beach this weekend. I hope you all have a lovely weekend, and stay on track!!!!
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