Finally Rested...Sorta...

After my long ramblings of not being able to sleep on my last post, I finally got some rest in the last week. Kinda. Things have been kinda crazy lately. Between work & nonstop on and off bad weather, it's been hard to find the time to just do anything. I've been getting in my workouts and still eating right. I'm definitely seeing a flatter stomach on me (when I step on the scale, I can look straight down and see the numbers!!), but my weight seems to be going up! I'm hoping it's just muscle for I can see some strengthening throughout my body.

Currently, I'm experiencing everyone's favorite monthly visitor. It's been tough since I haven't been "regular" in a few years & I am definitely feeling the pain. That could be another big reason for seeing a gain in the past week, but I'm staying positive and just focusing on what I'm noticing in my body changes rather than just the number on the scale.

I'm not quite ready to start tracking my weekly weigh-ins on here yet. I don't know why this time...but it just doesn't feel right just yet... Maybe in a few weeks, I'll feel confident in it again, but I think for right now, it just feels like I'm gonna send myself in spiral of depression if I start losing, but then gaining. I think I want to see a consistent loss before I start posting. Is that crazy? It seems like it makes sense...but it also feels kind of cowardly.

I'm still exhausted, so I think I'm gonna take a nap. I already went for a short run/walk with Chesney this morning and am planning to hit the gym later this afternoon. For now, I think I'm gonna cuddle up with a good book and just enjoy my day off (oh yeah...did I mention I'm off today? Haha). In fact, Chesney is already asleep!!

Hope everyone is having a great day :-) Thanks for being patient with my commenting (or lack thereof). I promise I've been reading though!!

xoxo

Promotion

Sorry I've lost track of schedule. I actually was just given a promotion & raise at work!! That being said, my hours have increased & I am reconfiguring my schedule in the process.

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It's a great promotion that will give me more responsibilities and opportunities for growth within the company. This is my second promotion in two years & I feel good that the company keeps showing the initiative and response towards my hard work and loyalty.

Hopefully, things will calm down in a week or so & I will be able to get back to regular programming. In the meantime, I hope ya'll are doing fabulous & look forward to catching up on your blogs!!

xoxo

Thoughtful Thursday - Quotes of the Week

The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.
-Vince Lombardi

All things are difficult before they are easy.
-Thomas Fuller

Nothing will work unless you do.
-Maya Angelou

xoxo 

 

 

Flu

Good news is...I've lost 5 pounds in the past 3 days.

Bad news it...it's because I've been CRAZY sick with the flu. And having to work through it. It SUCKS. I love my job, don't get me wrong...but being around a bunch of people & having to be nice to people that don't always deserve it becomes a MILLION times harder when you're trying not to throw up on the floor.

Hoping to be better by Wednesday for my BIRTHDAY!!

xoxo

Weigh-Ins Moved to Fridays!

So...I finally went ahead and moved my weigh-ins to Friday. My biggest problem is that I typically allow myself a freebie day on the weekends, and it's hard to recover from that when weigh-in is on Wednesday. So this way, I give myself all week to focus on my body & health...then the weekend, I can let loose a little when I go out with friends and fully recover before I have to step on the scale again...make sense??

Now I'm off to a new day at work!! Working 40 hours a week at a retail job is crazy tiring...but, luckily, I love it and retail is definitely where I'm meant to be. I'm happy there :-) Yay! Workouts have been slack lately due to my hours & lack of sleep...but I really am trying. Even if it just means taking a walk around the mall on my break...at least it's something!!

Hope everyone is ready for what I hope is a fantastic week for all!!

xoxo

Mike & Molly

I don't know if ya'll have seen this show, but I've been watching it online lately and it's REALLY funny. It's about two larger people that meet at an Overeaters Anonymous meeting and end up falling in love. It's so sweet to watch their relationship progress.

The reason I wanted to post about the show is the thought of the OA meetings they go to. Whenever they show one of the scenes during the "share" time at the OA meeting, it really gets me thinking. Could I be classified as an overeater?? I visited the OA website and read through the questions that you should ask yourself to see if you are in fact an overeater. Based on what they're asking, I would be classified as one...but at the same time, I felt like some of the questions were kinda based on situations. I don't know...I just found it all interesting and it really got me thinking.

If you haven't checked this show out...do it! It's SO good & very funny. I thoroughly enjoy each episode :-)

xoxo

P.S. I know I haven't posted in about a week...but I got some exciting news last Wednesday. I got promoted to the management team at work...plus a nice raise which is PERFECT right now since I just moved into my own place. Very excited!!!

Weigh-In Wednesday

So...I ended up with a loss of 4 pounds this week at 269. Yay!! That's 5% of my weight so far & I'm very excited. PLUS, my pointsplus values dropped again!

Definitely a successful week & lots of motivation for next week!!

I'm super sore today...not from the gym, but from moving shipment at the store for four hours yesterday. Talk about a workout!! I'm totally counting it for WW, because it's so much climbing up and down ladders, moving heavy boxes...just so much more intense than a person would think.

Well, I gotta run...I'm already running late today! YIKES!!

xoxo

P.S. C25K stars in TWO days!!

Saladworks

So...today, I would like to highlight the most amazing salad I have ever had...

Yesterday, I went to the newest addition to our food court at work...Saladworks. I ordered the cobb salad...and OH MY GOSHHHHHHHHHHHHH...it was seriously an orgasm in my mouth (excuse my language...haha).

They make it SO fresh & SO just...wow!! I can't even begin to describe it. And here's the real kicker...ONLY SEVEN POINTS!! For a meal, especially a salad where you think the dressing and cheese would jack it up to 15, seven points sounds absolutely wonderful to me. It was just so filling & hours later, I could still taste it in my mouth.

I now crave one forever...and ever...and ever.

Man...I want one right now. Haha...YUM!!

xoxo

Work Work Work

So...it's been a few days, but I've been super busy at work, so I just haven't had the time to post. My eating has been spectacular lately though. I've NEVER felt so good about my choices!!

That being said...tomorrow is going to be day 1 of food pictures. I love seeing ya'll post everything you eat & it makes me feel like it would help so much in keeping me in check...so look out for those!!

My menu is already set for the day...so I'm hoping this will be easy :-) Dinner will be at Saladworks...the newest addition to our mall. AMAZING!! Their salads are HUGE and so delicious...and only 6-7 points!! My total meal there the other day was 10 points (they give you a roll too...but for 4 points with a salad, so worth it!). Tomorrow, I think I'm going for the cobb!!

Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!!
xoxo

Update

Just wanted to post a quick update...I've been super busy lately with work & school, so I haven't been able to update. Unfortunately, this means I haven't been able to workout really either. I get up, study, go to work, come home, study, and then it's bedtime.

Luckily, I have been sticking to my plan for eating and feel like I'll at least see a maintain this week rather than a gain. I mean, OF COURSE I would love to see a loss...but I guess I'll take what I can get. Next week, I can definitely get back to working out daily...and I look forward to that greatly!!

I'm sure this sounds like an excuse to some people...but honestly, school HAS to be my top priority right now...and if that means giving up the gym for a few days to study, then that's what has to be done.

By the way...is anybody watching The Oscars right now?? I'm quite disappointed this year...I've felt very bored the whole show. Nothing exciting is really happening and James Franco & Anne Hathaway are just annoying me. Thank goodness James Franco is GORGEOUS!! Haha

xoxo

Weigh-In

So...I know I haven't posted in awhile. I've been super super busy with work & school. Plus a lack of sleep...not a combination that leads to a blog post in the end.

But, I weighed in yesterday, and if you haven't noticed from my tracker yet...I lost 2 pounds :-) The pounds that I gained last week. So I'm at 6 pounds in 3 weeks...which sounds perfect to me.

I also got to the gym for the first time in a week yesterday...super sore today as a result. I'm trying to go everyday again...it's just very tough with work right now. Things should calm down in a few weeks, but until then...I might as well get used to these endless hours.

Anyways...just wanted to post something real quick to let ya'll know what's going on. Sorry if I sound so depressing in this post...just super tired.

Hope everyone is having a great week!!

xoxo

One More Week

So, I know I've really been slacking on posting. I'm working on it...just dealing with a lot right now. I had a breakdown last Monday and realized that school just isn't working for me anymore. The level of stress that I constantly feel isn't normal at any point in time, let alone 24/7.

As of right now, I'm going to finish out this semester (only one more week of classes) and then see where I'm at with grades. I know some of them are going to be bad. Not because I didn't try, but because something really just isn't working anymore with my brain. Honestly...I'm depressed and I need to get help. So after this semester is over, we're going to go from there. Probably go to part-time next semester or even take the time off to focus on working and getting the help I need. After that, I'll come back in the fall and finish out what I started. Graduate by December.

It feels like it's taking forever...but at this point, it's not about when I graduate...it's just about being sure that I DO graduate. And hopefully I will be able to accomplish that goal.

Of course, this has all messed around with my weight loss like crazy. I just can't focus on anything right now, but am forcing myself to with school and work. Hopefully, after this week, I can get things together enough to refocus myself on exercise and eating right...although, I have to admit, the stress makes it so I'm not super hungry all the time now.

I gotta go get ready to finish this day out...it's going to be a rough one. I can feel it already.

xoxo

I'm Back!

I know I haven't posted in over a week...I've just been so busy. Homework on top of work on top of everything else in my life. Not to mention...MY LAPTOP BROKE!! That definitely set me back quite a few stops on the homework train. But I'm pretty much caught up on all my assignments now :-)

I've decided that I'm going to start afresh on the weight front. I haven't been weighing in or even tracking what I'm doing. So, from this point on, the weight loss journey starts at 275.5 while still weighing in on Wednesdays. So, I'm down 11 pounds from where I originally started back in July, so that's still great!! I just need to REALLY focus this time and I'm sure I can lose more.

I just want to post my facebook profile picture real quick because looking at it this morning, I realized how good I used to look!! This was only 4 years ago & I can't believe how quickly I've changed. I want THIS back...I want to feel good in whatever I'm wearing & have a look that can turn heads.

I miss looking like this!! So, this picture here is my biggest inspriation right now. I know it doesn't show my whole body...but I can just look at my face and see the difference.

Well, I just wanted to post real quick. Let everyone know what was going on. I'm on my roommates laptop right now and a battery should be here for my BACKUP laptop on Tuesday. Then, I have to send my REGULAR laptop in to get fixed. Wayyyy too complicated.

Hope everyone has a good Monday!!

xoxo

Weigh-In

This is going to be a quick post...

I weighed in this morning at 276. That's great that I lost a pound, but only one pound after 2 weeks is not the greatest thing to hear. This is all taking a lot longer than I thought. I think I might go see a doctor and ask what's going on and what I'm doing wrong.

It could honestly be because I'm under so much pressure right now. I haven't posted because I haven't had time. Between projects, tests, and work, it's hard to find the time to work out. I'm doing what I can, but I feel like my eating isn't BAD, but it isn't great right now either. I need to find the balance.

Hopefully next week I'll be posting more of a loss. I'm off to study for some more tests before class, but I'll post again (probably tomorrow) once all this work is done with.

NCSU VS. CINCI TOMORROW!! 7:30 PM!! CAN'T WAIT!!

xoxo

I Can Do This!

Time to get back to work. I feel like I let myself take this week off from focusing, and although I wasn't eating completely as bad as I used to, I wasn't eating crazy well either.

I am DYING to be at 276 by Wednesday, so I'm going to up the workouts & watching what I eat like crazy for the next few days. Right now, I'm definitely on track to be at 276...so I just really need to make it happen!!

It's gonna be tough. School & work are slowly starting to get busier...and it's just gonna get worse as the semester goes on. But I can do this--I just know it. I've never been so determined to figure out how to balance everything in my life. I feel like this is the time to learn to juggle things because in a year, I'm not really sure where I'll be...but I could be doing things that are a lot more stressful than what I'm doing now.

I'm determined to graduate in May. There IS no other option at this point. I won't allow it. I need to continue working hard at work to show that I can do this & hope that I can get promoted within the company after graduation. And then the weight just has to happen now because I can't deal with feeling like everyone is judging me on my weight when I walk outside.

Basically, my goals at the moment aren't just about weight--but life too. But, for the first time in a long time, I'm sure of myself. I've never had a mindset like this before and it all just seems so clear to me now. I CAN set my mind to anything I want to do, it just takes some hard work. Nothing comes easy--but the rewards can be wonderful!

xoxo

Weigh-In Date Moved (EDIT ON 07/28/2010)

So, I made the decision today that I need to move my weigh-in days to Fridays. I don't have as much time to work out on the weekends since I work longer hours...so I wanna give myself enough time to get a good weeks workout and eating to weigh in.

Today was a good day. I ate well and felt full pretty much all day. I love when that happens :-) Working probably helped, since that keeps me distracted...but we'll see tomorrow if that's really the case or if it's because I'm finally eating foods to keep me full.

I feel lighter. Like, I just don't feel as bloated anymore, I guess. Plus, I just feel more confident in myself. Regardless if the weight is gone or not, I just feel confident knowing that I'm working to lose it. Does that make sense?? Haha

Well, I'm gonna hit the sack. I'm exhausted...hope everyone had a good day!!

xoxo

EDIT: So I woke up this morning and thought that changing my weigh-in date was just a way of cheating myself. It was probably just because I felt nervous about weighing in today. So, I"m sticking to Wednesdays. By moving to Fridays, I'm just making an excuse for myself to have "more time." But more time for what exactly?? Everyday should be a healthier day...that's what this is about. A lifestyle change...not just a "diet."
 

New Shoes!!

So...I went ahead and bought some new shoes at work today. I realized that every time someone was checking out, I would get nervous that they were buying MY shoes. I figured that meant that I HAD to get them!!

Guava Plush: Woven to perfection. Strips and straps meet in the middle to create a woven detail in this up to the minute style. 3" covered wedge; buckle entry and sueded cushioned foot beds finish off this lofty style. ($29.99)







Now...I tried these on weeks ago & they were CRAZY comfortable!! Like, you can't even tell you're wearing a wedge in them. I LOVE them!!

As for the rest of today, it was super hectic at the store. Just very busy, but lots of good sales!! We've started getting our boots in & I can't wait to buy some!! I love boots!! And there's nothing better than a super comfortable boot that's cute.

I'm trying to focus on eating fruits this week because I feel like I don't eat them enough. Salads as well, although I already eat those all the time. Plus, this is the start of my true workout plan. So, hopefully it goes well and we see a nice change in weight in the upcoming weeks.

Hope everyone had a lovely weekend!! Good luck this week!!

xoxo

Quick Update

Hey everyone!!

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!! Mine is just busy busy busy with work. But, I like that work keeps me super distracted from working & actually keeps me from feeling hungry. So, it all evens out in the end!!

I feel like I've lost some weight since this last weigh in. I just feel lighter. Maybe I'm doing something different & just don't realize it?? But, however, I do feel better about myself, which just makes me want to do even better.

Well, I'm going to crash because I'm ridiculously tired, but I'll try to post more tomorrow!!

xoxo

Dinner Ideas

Hey everyone!!

Back to another week and I gotta say, I've been having a LOT of trouble figuring out what to eat during or after work. Sometimes I do bring stuff, but I feel so bored with what I bring all the time. I've never been much of a cook, but I'd love to learn.

Anybody have any tips on what to cook for dinner when you've been at work all day?? Or what to bring for lunch??

I wish I had more to say today, but I'm so tired. How was everyones weekend??

xoxo

Another Day at Work...

Hey everyone!!

Sorry I didn't get a chance to post yesterday. I was at work ALL day and then went straight to see Toy Story 3 with my friend. CUTE MOVIE!! And yes...I cried. You just can't but to cry! It's just soo sweet!!

So far, it's been a good weekend. I love my job, so I never really mind working, although I must admit, after the rush we had yesterday, my feet are SWOLLEN from being on them for so long!! But, somebody needs to sell these shoes :-)

Back to work today for a full day shift--open to close. Exciting, I know!? Hehe...then probably just crashing early. Gonna try to get a workout in before passing out. I've been so so tired lately and I don't know what's wrong with me. It's definitely made it harder to work out & get through the day in general. Any ideas on how to perk up??

Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend!!

xoxo