03/18/2010 04:53
2 Years Later!
I'm back after 2 years! Decided on a lifestyle change so moved to Australia. A M A Z I N G!! Such a beautiful spot.. and I've managed to get my weight down to 150.6. I really need to make sure I stay on track this time to get down to my target. Have joined the gym and happily won a year's personal training. V exciting. Looking forward to my new life here and hopeful it will be the fresh start I seem constantly to be looking for. Also excited about reading the blogs again. Great motivation and support.
12/30/2007 09:23
Fresh Start
Well - what a mess I've made....
The last 8 months have been a downwards spiral. Work situation didn't pan out quite the way I'd hoped and as my unhappiness increased so did my weight. Now here I am right back to where I started from. I have managed to improve the work situation by finding a new role in the company I'm in - starts Jan 2. YAY!!!
Despite the great news, I am feeling very down. I feel so fat and to top it off, I had my hair cut yesterday and it looks terrible. I just get to a place where I seem to have no respect or care for myself. Then I do something rash like getting my hair cut without really thinking about it.
I just need to get out of this cycle of self destruction. Hopefully this is the lowest I will feel. I don't want to live like this. I want to be slim and fit . There - my resolve is set. I'm going to work out today, eat sensibly, make a new hair appointment . Focus on the new job and thinking posiitively - I've done it before.......Wish me luck!
05/14/2007 21:57
Too much on...
Excuses, excuses.... and I'm up 2 lbs. No big surprise. I've been doing everything without thinking especially eating.
Started my job May 8th - what an upheaval. I do so much better with a routine. Ok - tomorrow I'm back on track.
see the total EP weight loss increasing. That's a lot of weight to shift. Way to go everyone! xx
05/01/2007 08:26
Has it really been that long..?
I can't believe I've been so lazy about keeping up with my blog. Truth is, I've had an ear problem for over a month, and haven't been able to exercise. Gets me down after trying so hard to get into a routine, and waiting around for my work authorization to come. Then suddenly - I got a call from the US office of the company I worked for in London. THEY OFFERED ME A JOB - and are arranging a work visa. Want me to start on May 7th! Not sure that will be possible but am doing everything I can to make it happen. I've also been able to keep the weight off I'd already lost, so bought a new work suit yesterday! It's amazing how much difference 12 pounds makes - I'm really set on losing another 12... There are such pretty outfits and I am determined to be able to wear one! Hope everyone is doing well and happy to see the sun again. Happy days! LOL
04/09/2007 09:23
When is it time to buy new jeans???
It's been awhile since my last post. I've been sick 
No exercise, no energy and I still can't get my right ear to "pop". BUT, I am happy to report that I did not eat my way to recovery! I am now able to leave 1/2 my lunch when we go out and do not feel that I need the same amount of food my DH eats. I still consume too much alcohol for losing weight on weekends, but resist during the week. Ah - something to work on I guess.
I'm down to 153.4 lbs - the lowest I've been in years. My weight redistributes pretty quickly so I find it hard to really see any change because the proportions seem to stay the same. I do notice that my jeans don't stay up! They were a little big to start with, and I don't usually wear a belt. We were out yesterday and they were dragging on the floor! I think I should splurge and get a new pair, but I've still got around 20 lbs to go. So I'm looking for advice here! WHEN IS IT TIME TO BUY NEW JEANS????!!!!
Have a great week everyone!
03/20/2007 08:49
Happy Days!
157.2!!!!! That's down 7.8 pounds!
Confirmation that I am doing what I need to do to lose weight and I feel great! Time to celebrate with some exercise and a good week of eating properly.... and the water...don't forget the water!
I have an appointment for my employment authorization document next Friday so hope to be down 4 more pounds when the job search starts beginning of April. Think it would be a real confidence boost.
Have a great week!
03/13/2007 08:16
Ooops....
Not a banner weekend - (extended weekend even!). ... and my scale is generating random numbers this morning so I have no idea how "off course" I got. Doesn't matter - I shouldn't need confirmation, but I was thinking of giving up so was looking for a significant gain to justifiy it. Happily, I thought I'll just read a few blogs, and what do you know? Had some words of encouragement from Txlss and Bubble Butt so have decided to press on. Thanks guys - I needed you! Have a good week everyone.
03/05/2007 11:49
First Weekend went well
Through the first weekend with some good choices. Indulged a bit with chocolate on Sunday night, but have exercised, stayed away from alcohol and am uping the water. I'm still excited but trying to not obsess too much so that it all becomes second nature. That's my theory for today - now watch as I spend the next 3 hours reading everyone else's blogs! Good luck to you!
03/01/2007 11:10
Progress
Wow - suddenly I'm seeing the scale move!!! YEAH!!!! 
I've been reading all your blogs and absolutely love this whole concept. I really look forward to getting my exercise done in the mornings so I can log on, update my trackers and catch up on everyone's news.
Fun as it is, I do need to start looking for a job soon. My family moved to the US from England awhile ago and although I have enjoyed the "career break" I am looking forward to finding some interesting work. Just waiting for the Employment Authorization Document and hopefully some more confidence as the pounds melt off (fingers crossed).
Just one question - what does LOL mean? (I'm new to blogging....!)
02/26/2007 13:26
Day 1 - It's not just about exercise?
Excited to join today. 
I've been trying to lose weight since the beginning of February by going to the gym. 26 days later and no change on the scale..... I have been unbelievably tired and starving. I know that muscle weighs more than fat, but I am surprised I haven't lost any weight. I must be eating everything I burn off. I hope tracking everything on this site will help...
