How many times do I keep starting over?

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

The answer to the title is I am not sure. But I know I will never give up.

I have been at my new job for two months now and I love it. I don't think there will be a time I don't. Unless maybe I were to get a new boss and hopefully that is not anytime soon.

I am not on any meds but I still feel tired. I know it is all the excess weight I carry around.

I have made a plan for myself that I know I can keep right now and I have had a goal this last two weeks to just lose five pounds by March 22. By golly I think I can do it and am well on my way.

I gained around 7 pounds in the last 6 months. But this is the only time I am going to type that phrase and I am looking for the positives, not the negatives from this point on.

Go me! The answer to the title? As many times as it takes.

  

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KIMBERLEY250 3/13/2013 5:33PM

Yes "as many times as it takes". I have started over for the 3rd time and I think this time is different. Starting over is a victory! Congrats! Report Inappropriate Comment

KARENCRANER 3/13/2013 10:22AM

You are definitely worth the effort it takes to create a healthier you! Report Inappropriate Comment

ARIABOO10 3/12/2013 10:30PM

Agreed with previous comments. Don't give up!!! You got this!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

TKLBRIDGET 3/12/2013 10:25PM

Keep on trying and you will be successful. so glad you have a job you like. That makes life a lot easier. Report Inappropriate Comment

SISTERPRETTY 3/12/2013 10:23PM

If at first you don't succeed try try again Report Inappropriate Comment

Three More Days

Saturday, January 12, 2013

I went three more days before having dessert again. Maybe I will make it four soon. I did manage to go all week without a coke after five o'clock.
This week starting I am going to stop my morning coke I hope. This one will depend on a lot of things. I uses cola like most people use coffee. But I do know with a good night's sleep lately I have managed a few times to replace it with oj.
I took my last neurotin tonight (I hope) It has made a lot of difference not using it as far as not feeling tired the next day.
I would love to tell you that pounds are falling off of me by this far into January, but I can't.
What I can say is I am sleeping 7 to 8 hours, eating more fruits and veggies and doing without some sugar in my life and this all while working this new job. I have worked over 45 hours a week since December the 8th and yesterday my new boss came in and told me to stay home today. It was so nice. A Saturday off!
All these small changes will turn into big changes and I know that for sure this time around.
Have a wonderful Sunday everyone!

  

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KARENCRANER 1/14/2013 10:34AM

Super work, Sparksister! I'm proud of every little change! How are you liking your new job? Report Inappropriate Comment

DAYSPRING-STAR 1/13/2013 11:13AM

What wonderful healthy and positive changes you are making in your life! Sounds like you have begun some SparkStreaks, are celebrating the good feelings of healthy choices, and know that you are on your way to those fabulous big changes that are the accumulation of each small change in the right direction. WooHoo! Keep Sparking! Report Inappropriate Comment

Three Days

Tuesday, January 08, 2013

Three days is as long as my day without sweets lasted. But that's ok that is three more than the past few months. Starting fresh tomorrow. Reaching for more than three this next time around.

I did manange to get on the eliptical for 10 minutes last night. Starting over building back up my strength will not be easy and I don't want to overdo it and undo the the headway I have made getting off the neurotin.

Lots more work to do, but I will get there.

  

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KARENCRANER 1/9/2013 10:32AM

Whoo-hoo! Baby steps work! I got 10 minutes in on my exercise bike last night, too. I can't believe how quickly I tired out. Good job, friend! Report Inappropriate Comment

Just a Note

Sunday, January 06, 2013

Well! I had written my blog and then poof made it disappear. I am getting to bed that is a habit I am making work right now so I don't have time to write it again. But I will tell you that I cleaned off the white board in the kitchen today and wrote our weight on it (DH an mine) and then put the things we are changing and goals on it.
One that we just implemented yesterday is no sweets in the form of candy, cakes, and other goodies. I am still drinking coke but out beside the goal I have pledged to stop drinking it after five o'clock every day this week.
Have a great day tomorrow Sparkers!

  

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KARENCRANER 1/7/2013 10:33AM

Keeping your goals in plain sight will be a great reminder! Good job! Report Inappropriate Comment

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It's a Whirlwind!

Sunday, January 06, 2013

Or maybe I should say my mind is a Whirlwind! Started my new job full time on December 22 and I haven't stopped. It's been great! I am working 6 to 8 hours most days and 1/2 day on Saturday, but it was just what I needed. My husband says I am happier and so does my friend. Didn't know how bad I hated it until I went back one day last week. I worked at a bank and my new job does business there so I will have to go in from time to time. Some people ignored me, some people spoke and then turned their head away not wanting to say anything else and some were just as friendly as ever. After working there 3 years I felt no remorse for leaving. I was so ready to leave there and go back to my new job but I laughed all the way back. It was so refreshing to know I made the right choice.

I know the long hours won't last forever and the extra pay is nice anyway. I have been sleeping better and not feeling so depressed. It has put a little damper on my New Year plans because I am too tired to exercise most nights, but I try to make a few more trips up and down the stairs. I have been eating breakfast and beginning to add more fruits and vegetables to my diet. For the first time I really feel like making some changes, but I am not diving in. Just making a few changes here and there. Unlike some people I cannot afford to just throw food away so as we consume some things we are not replacing them. In the mean time we are eating smaller portions.

Oh and I have been going to bed earlier every night too. I actually want to sleep! Well,except for tonight. I wanted to catch up on spark.

Good night all!

  

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COOKIE_AT_51 1/6/2013 6:08AM

to know you made the right decision! Good job at getting more rest ... it will help you in many ways! Report Inappropriate Comment