I need a new job!!

Tuesday, March 09, 2010

Not really. I like my job.... I just don't like the hours. I don't even mind the ride... It's just the looooong days that prevent me from talking to you guys every day, and keep me from actually going to a gym (my first day was awesome, btw) on a regular schedule instead of once a week, maybe twice.

My advice to all. If you want lots of personal time: stay out of the food/restaurant buisnees!!

I'm thinking in a day or two I will reach my mini goal.... UNDER 300!!

Watch my ticker for the BIG MOMENT!!

I think I'll exercise extra tomorrow --- just to push that needle down the 1 lb left to go!!!

  

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-FEMALE- 3/10/2010 3:57PM

I feel the same way about my job. (The one I'm about to go back to) I hate the hours more then anything. It's overnight, and I find I miss out on everything during the day. On my days off, nothing is open when I'm awake. And for most family gatherings, I'm to tried to really be there. The only good thing about my job, is all the lifting and walking involved. It's a fitness class in its own. And congratulations on being close to that milestone! Amazing accomplishment! Report Inappropriate Comment

MOCUEVAS 3/10/2010 12:14AM

Yes, you are amazing... Look at you go! Even to the gym. Who would've guessed that just a few short weeks ago, right? Aren't you proud of how far you've come. AMAZING... what a superstar! You inspire me. Thanks for that. Smiles, Mo Report Inappropriate Comment

2BEHEALTHYAGAIN 3/9/2010 10:33PM

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FLAMINGOLESLIE 3/9/2010 10:23PM

You can do this and it would be so hard for me to work in food service if I was trying to lose weight! I don't see how you do it! Good luck and I hope that you find a job that you LOVE!!!-Leslie Report Inappropriate Comment

CHAOTIC-KITTY 3/9/2010 10:15PM

... you are amazing girl. :) fantastic job.. i will be celebrating with you when your tracker goes down that mini goal of yours... :) ... i *love* that part in the blog where you say that it keeps u from going to the gym! that is so amazing that you are going. :) i'm so proud of you and what you've done.... you really are an inspiration. keep it up. :) Comment edited on: 3/9/2010 10:18:24 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

I hate mondays....

Monday, March 08, 2010

so much that I don't even want to discuss it.

today was a loooooooooong day. nothing went right and my body just didn't want to move!! It had a mind of it's own - i am blaming yesterday's trip to the gym. don't worry, that won't stop me from going back.... not a chance.

i don't have much time... gotta go to bed, i have a big week this week at work. hope you all are doing great, will catch up tomorrow...

hugs to all !!!

  

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-FEMALE- 3/9/2010 12:11PM

I know exactly how you feel! Report Inappropriate Comment

MOCUEVAS 3/9/2010 1:57AM

Glad you are going to bed and taking care of yourself. Hope Tuesday is a better day. Thinking of you! Smiles, Mo Report Inappropriate Comment

KENMAC116 3/8/2010 10:34PM

Have a great Tuesday!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

MARIGOLDWISH 3/8/2010 10:25PM

Hopefully, by the time you read this it will be Tuesday ... and things will seem a bit brighter!!! Hang in there. Report Inappropriate Comment

And the winner is......

Sunday, March 07, 2010

TO GO!!!

Had my first trip to the gym today!

I did 30 minutes on the treadmill --- 1.2 miles (I have no idea where that fits with someone who is already healthy)

I did squats on the leg press machine. 3 reps

I did leg extensions on another machine. 2 reps

I did reverse leg extensions on another.... 2 reps

and ended with 10 minutes on the eliptical trainer.

I am glad I went!!! I lived through it. I didn't melt away. And no one seemed to even notice I was there. Then again.... I went when there were only 8 people in the cardio section. So, I now have a Sunday date with hubby for the gym... If we get home early from work during the week, we will go then too. Our trial membership is for 30 days. We'll see how it goes.

Hope you all have had a wonderful week end!

  

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CHAOTIC-KITTY 3/9/2010 5:03PM

!!! that is soooo amazing. you have come a long way. it is really great to hear about your adventure at the gym. sounds like a fantastic workout. my gym had one *free* week.. but, my hubby and i didn't use it at all.. we just signed up right away. :) you're lucky that your gym offers a free 30 days... that's great. :) keep up the great work girl. Report Inappropriate Comment

FABN50S 3/7/2010 10:26PM

Keep up the good work. You can do it! Report Inappropriate Comment

SOLSTICECHILD 3/7/2010 10:24PM

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MOCUEVAS 3/7/2010 7:20PM

You are AWESOME! Glad you went and accomplished so much while you were there! What a woman! You inspire me! Woo Hoo! Smiles, Mo Report Inappropriate Comment

KAELIE 3/7/2010 6:37PM

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To go or NOT to go?..... THAT is the question!

Saturday, March 06, 2010

Ok.. so last week hubby and I were discussing going to the gym together.... he didn't seem that excited since I told him we could go every Sunday (weekdays are hectic and busy for the both of us). He didn't think it would be smart to pay for a membership only to use it once a week.

My buddy Kim has been a real inspiration in this area --- THANKS KIM!!

Well, the dear boy went to the gym today and got all the info for memberships and stuff AND he got 2 -- 30 day free passes. Now he wants to go to the gym tomorrow.

In a way I am excited and in another way I am so scared it is not even funny! I don't really have a shirt that would be good for that (I just run around in a sports bra at home, but that would not be kosher at the gym - trust me!)

I only have my 1 pair of sneakers that I use regularly - I thought gyms required you to have sneakers that were not used outside?

Hubby did ask the guy who gave him the grand tour at what times were they not really busy on Sundays -- after 12 noon is pretty darn slow ----- so then hubby asked about Wednesdays (my weekday off of work) and the guy told him between noon time and 4pm were nearly dead!

He did this because I am sooooooo self-conscious it is not even funny. I am literally fearful of this event. I read in someone's blog that they went into the gym and realized that the world does NOT revolve around them... meaning to say that no one paid her any attention and everything was fine --- that was the best comment I could have read EVER for this endeavor.

So, I have not quite decided what tomorrow will hold for me.

I have a breakfast date with my brothers and one of my sisters (there are 7 of us total --- just your average run of the mill dysfunctional family -- albeit on the large side). I need to make a trip to the fruit stand for my weekly needs (it's about 35 minutes away, but it is my FAV!!) I also need to run to the grocery store AND staples.

This is supposed to me a day off!! How do I end up doing all this other stuff. (I can't wait for breakfast with the sibs, they are always fun -- and yes, I plan to behave at breakfast and make GREAT decisions!)

Anyway -- feel free to weigh in on my dilemma. Any motivation or butt kicking you can provide will certainly go a long long long way.

So, as I said.. the question is.....

To go? or NOT to go?

  

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CHAOTIC-KITTY 3/9/2010 4:57PM

on going to the gym to get all the info! :) that is FANTASTIC. and, it's even great that your husband got into the entire 'gym' experience too by asking for a tour! :) wow. i'm so happy for you. you have come a long way. keep it up.. you are doing great girl. :) Kim Comment edited on: 3/9/2010 4:58:50 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

.DUSTY. 3/6/2010 10:33PM

I totally understand being self conscious about going public at a gym. It might make you not want to go and you'll end up quitting, or make you start feeling bad about yourself. Plus if you have other things you need to get done you'll end up resenting having to go. Are you exercising at home on a regular basis? If you are keep it up until you feel more comfortable. If you're not, start, LOL! You can get the same benefits from working out at home. This is something you have to do on your own. It's nice to have support but in the end it's up to you:) Comment edited on: 3/6/2010 10:35:00 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

MOCUEVAS 3/6/2010 10:04PM

Nope, it has to be your decision, not getting an opinion from me. I have to say since he went and got the info, I would say that is a pretty impressive gift he is giving you since he wasn't too excited about it before. And a very sweet thing for him to do. I would not be caught in a gym, way too self-conscious still, so I feel for you, I would be having the same dilemma. Good luck with that, can't wait to hear what you decide! and you know what, whichever you choose is the right choice. So respect whatever choice feels right for tomorrow. Smiles, Mo Report Inappropriate Comment

I remember when...

Friday, March 05, 2010

I got out of bed tired, had coffee and was still tired driving to work!

I ate on the way to work, at work breakfast and lunch, on the way home and when I got home... and then I would snack -- never considered tracking calories (What a shock it was when I started!)

Even before I finished one meal I was planning my next one!

I was tired alllllllllll day

I couldn't get up in the morning because I was so tired from doing NOTHING!

I had to keep buying bigger cloths!

I could only buy cloths that fit at specialty stores or over the internet

I never thought I could exercise. Let alone do it every day.

I never thought I could limit my favs or do without them for a while (pizza and chinese!)

I stopped on the way home from work and bought 2 diet sodas for the ride home, water was not always my beverage of choice

I had to lean on the railing all the way up my front steps

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Alas, my friends, the tides have turned.

I drink water when I get up! I wait to have coffee until I get to work and I am down to 1 cup a day!

I get up out of bed a little tired (everyone is when they first wake up) and hit the exercise and after a minute or two I am rocking!

I get up early to MAKE SURE that I can exercise

I eat a healthy breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, dinner --- All for under 1300 calories a day and I am NEVER hungry or thinking about my next meal. I have to make myself eat lunch sometimes because I know I need to to get healthy.

Even without my coffee, I am rocking and rolling on the way to work. Don't remember the last time I was so tired my car refused to stay in the correct lane.

I am fitting into smaller cloths that I had tucked away

I bought some exercise capris at WALMART! Not a specialty store!!

I exercise, I look forward to it AND I do it 2x a day for a total of 60 minutes MINIMUM!

I don't even crave my favs anymore because I am so satisfied with all my fruits and veggies!

I drink water, water and more water all day long. Usually I drink about 12 cups a day - easily

I can get up the stairs just using the railing like a normal person!!


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Yes, I have made many positive changes and accomplished things I never thought I could accomplish. I get depressed when I think about how far I still have to go to 'love' my body, but I am motivated! I am determined! And most of all.... I AM NOT ALONE!!

I have let others in! I have let all of you in. I have let my hubby in! I have let my son in! I have let my sister and my best friend in! I am NOT ALONE in the journey this time and that, my friends, is an incredible motivator!

Peace and friendship to all of you! Your the best!

  

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-FEMALE- 3/6/2010 12:27AM

Amazing blog! You motivate me every day. Couldn't have done this without you!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

JANNIEWANNIE 3/5/2010 9:08PM

You have come a long way. I love your gratitude for the progress you have made. Thank you for sharing. Hugs from Janet in central Illinois. Report Inappropriate Comment

MOCUEVAS 3/5/2010 9:00PM

You are so awesome, you are an inspiration to me daily. You have accomplished so much and I aam so happy for you. Great to be able to look back and see all the changes and to remember how different everything felt "back then." You are doing this girl, you are rocking and rolling right along, and you're right, you are NOT alone. Thanks for letting us all share this fantastic journey with you. I'm glad you took the time to appreciate it all and to realize how far you have come! Smiles and peace, Mo Report Inappropriate Comment

FOREVERBT 3/5/2010 9:00PM

what a wonderful blog!! Great job and keep it up! Report Inappropriate Comment