Hi,
I was MIA for a few days. Sorry about leaving you all out there!
Yesterday was the worst day I have ever experienced at my job. As much of you know I was trying to make a decison as to if I should take a new job. I really thought I wanted to try the new one, but I have reservations and I talked myself out of it.
So I went in to tell my old job that I was staying. They had made me an offer as well. This was between me and the president of the company. My current Supervisor is someone that I have worked with for over 4 years here and 10 years at another company and I thought I could trust her. I told her that I had been given a job offer and that I had spoke to the President about it and that he made me an offer to stay. Well, she went to him and told him that I had told her. He took back the offer and implied that I was lucky to have my job.
Keep in mind I had already turned down the other job! So, my husband and I prayed about it last night and this morning he asked me if I had really wanted the other job. I said Yes, and that now I really wanted it. He said to call them and see what they had to say.
I called and sent an email to the HR person. He hadn't told anyone that I had declined the offer and he said that he would still like to have me come work for them (TALK ABOUT THE POWER OF PRAYER!). I accepted immediately and I will begin my background check and drug test for them. After those results are in (and I know it will all come back ok..but hey...I'm not about to test the fates here!). Then I will give my notice. I'm not breathing a word of this to anyone that I work with or in the community!
I did well with not overeating. It really surprised me because I'm a stress eater.
I hope everyone is doing well and thanks so much for all your help and support when I was struggling with my decision.
Girlie: What sort of surgery did you have? I'm so glad you are doing ok.
Labchick: A loss! I'm doing a Happy Dance for you girl! Thanks for the nice thing you said about my new job treating me well. My
Hevron: Thanks for the encourgement and the insite into taking a new job.
Holly: I hope DS feels better soon. Glad to hear you got the WATP workout in. How are you feeling on the medication?
Everyone else: I hope to see posts from you soon!
Well, so far I've stuck to the plan. I'm only at 875 calories so far today and will probably finish it off with a bowl of popcorn this evening. Just trying to reach that 229 mark before December 1st. I know I can do this, but it's not going to be easy. I'm really looking forward to "The Biggest Loser" tonight since they will be showing pictures of the people who have been eliminated. I know it sounds stupid but I really look forward to this show each week. Maybe it's because I can relate to some of the contestants, I don't know. Anyway, I have one more day of class and then two weeks off. I'm really looking forward to the time off.
Susie - that's so evil of your supervisor to do something like that. I am so happy that you have an out now. I hope this new job is everything you want it to be. For the drug screen, don't eat any poppyseed (no muffins, bread, etc.). Poppyseeds cross react with opiates in drug tests and it's not easy to explain why you'd have opiates in your system. One more thing, go in to work tomorrow and HOLD YOUR HEAD HIGH! You are a woman of character and even if these people can't recognize it, you will move on to bigger and better things.
Holly - You are right, this thread is enormous, but that's cool. It means it's alive and well.
Heather - I'm glad things are going well for you. You are right about the homeless. It's an awful life. Working in a soup kitchen on one holiday a year is a surefire way to realize just how blessed we all are.
Girlie - I'm the same way over the holidays. The desserts always get me off track. They look so harmless and then BAMMM - it's another 5 lbs. Not this year! I'm determined. I've lost too much to go backwards.
Gotta get dinner started so I can watch some tube tonight.
Whew! I made it. It has been a busy but good couple of days.DS says he wants to go to school tomorrow cause it is boring here.I hope the fever is gone!
Susie, I am doing okay. There are noticable things already. One is the chronic pain around my eyes is completely gone. I was told by a specialist it was allergy related.Apparently it is stress related.You are right about being able to smile again.
I feel a little wonky sometimes but that is supposed to go away.
I am happy with the new kids that started. The baby fusses quite a bit but he was more settled today already, so it will even out.
Food was good today , except that I just baked cookies for hubby and ate 2.I did yoga today as well as WATP, so that feels good.
Susie~ you are handling your work issues so well, you must be proud. I am so glad things worked out the way they did. A fresh start is good for the soul.
Girlei~ I hope you are on the mend.Be sure to take some time for yourself with all you have on the go!
Labchick~good luck with meeting your goal. You sound really focussed.Hope you enjoyed the show.
Hi, chickies! Happy Thanksgiving! Just checking in to say hello. Two of my ds are at Grandma's house for the week...It's been nice and quiet, but will be ready to have them back. I'm happy because I've taken off 3 pounds as of Monday. Yea!! We're going to my sister's tomorrow for dinner. It should be fun, many in my family will be there. I love this time of year. I don't know whether I'll go shopping Fri. morning or not. Anyone else going?
Susie-I'm so glad that everything worked out for you concerning your job situation. Sounds like you handled it well. I'm sorry your original company treated you like that. Prayer is a wonderful thing! And it's great that you didn't overeat with the stress. Something like that would usually send me directly to the fridge.
Labchick-I love the Biggest Loser, too. I didn't get to watch it last night. Those folks are doing so well.
Holly-Good job on the yoga and WATP, and for stopping at two cookies. I hope you feel better and that the new kids are good for you!
Girlie-Good luck with your new job. It kills me when I gain and haven't been eating. That is so frustrating but hang in there. It will come off.
hello everyone!
it is great to seeyou are all doing well!
labchick- congrats on the loss, i am glad the site was helpful! it was very hard for me to see how much i "should" be getting in cals vs. what i had been taking in. i also love to watch the biggest looser really good show. it gives me a lot of motivation.
holly glad to hear you are doing well and already noticing improvement. keep up the great work. a new thread is fine with me this one is really super long.
mychoice- good luck with the new job, glad it is working out for you the way it did. it is awful to have someone go behind your back at work! good job not over doing it with food during such a stressful time!
girlie glad you are recovering, the scale will move just keep looking forward!! we can do this!!!
greenlass great job on the loss keep up the great work!!!
hevron- nice to see you checking in!
me well sorry it has been a few days since i posted but i have been ill, i was in the hospital on monday for observation. still not sure what is wrong with me but i am feeling a little better today finally. the choices are appendicitis, gall bladder attack, and cyst on ovary. none of them have been ruled out completely i have not eaten all week with a fever and so much pain i have not had an appetite but will hopefully continue to improve. i wanted to check in and let you all know i was still alive! hope you all have a great day and happy thanksgiving!!
Oh Jodi! That sounds terrible. I hope they figure it out and help you out!! Take good care of yourself and dont over do it for thanksgiving.Hugs and prayers coming your way.
Greenlass~ congrats on the loss. Your hard work is paying off.
I'm glad so many of us are staying the course and posting as often as we are. It definitely makes a difference in my motivation to see how many others are trying to do the same thing. I'm so pumped today it's not funny! I'm down to 230 now! I know I can meet my goal now. I wanted to be below 230 by the end of the month and below 225 by the end of December.
The show last night was really good. During the weigh ins they had pictures of each person from the first episode and you could really tell they had lost alot of weight. That show is starting to become my weekly pep rally. If they can do it, so can I. Ok, ok, so I don't have a trainer and 24/7 to focus on that one goal, but I can do this.
Jill - YOU GO GIRL! 3 lbs is alot! I'm very very happy for you!
Jodi - I'm so sorry about your hospital stay. That's never fun especially since they still aren't exactly sure what's up. Hopefully everything will sort itself out and you'll be feeling great again.
Girlie - This will happen for you! Anyone who works as hard at this as you has to see results eventually! Hang in there!
Well I'm off to pick up my son from school for lunch. It's finals week so they get an hour for lunch. I love being able to pick him up and take him out for lunch so he can unwind between testing.
HAVE A WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING and watching for falling lbs.
Hello Everyone,
I've been so busy at work today. I have a lot to get done and I'm cleaning things up and out so that when I give my notice if they don't want me to stay for 2 weeks I have what I want to go with me. I've been in this field a long time and I don't want to loose those contacts, so I've been gathering phone and address info.
I went to my 3 month checkup today ( I have my thyroid checked every 3 months) The last time I was there I weighed 247, today was 239! I hope that when I weigh in at Tops next week that will be a true weight--or maybe lower.
I can't believe that tomorrow is Thanksgiving for all of us Americans! (I think we have a few Canadian's here?) and for all of us Christmas is just a few weeks away!
I try to count my blessings every day. But thinking about what tomorrow is; well I have a lot on my mind.
I'm thankful for my family and friends and that we are all in good health. Yes, we all struggle with aliments, but we haven't been given a limited time to live, so we are truly in good health.
I'm thankful for my job...any job! Enough said!
I'm thankful that I have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. This has brought me through storms so many times.
I'm thankful for this board and all of you gals that I have come to know and love. I really feel that you are my friends.
Nan: Oh Wow!!! 230..girl...I'm right behind you. I'm so glad you are leading the way; it makes the journey easier for those of us behind you to follow! The "picture show" they do at your meetings sound great. What type of meeting are you going to and tell me more about it. It might be a good thing for us to start at our TOPS meetings.
Jodi: I hope you feel better soon. I've had my gallbladder out (when I was 22!) I remember the pain from the attacks. I've also had problems with cysts...none of this is fun...take it easy ok?
Jill: Great job on the 3 lbs!
Holly: How are you doing today? Did you do you WATP?
Everyone else: Thanks for posting each day. It makes it so much more pleasant on this "Race" to talk to each other along the way and have friends running beside you!
I was down 2, I was down 2, I was down 2.This is my lowest weight in over a year!
It was another good day. The baby didn't fuss at all. The other kids palyed well. DS went to school. I am agood tired right now.
I am going to watch some skating on the tube and head to bed.
Happy Thanksgivng to my south of the border friends!!!
hello everyone,
thank you all for your well wishes, i am feeling a little better today still very nauseated though. the pain in my right side is down to a dull ache most of the time now as long as i don't stay in one position for too long it is ok. i was supposed to have our thanksgiving dinner today but i am in no shape to cook so my sister came over early and got everything prepared. DH is looking after the turkey and everyone else is bringing something. today i am thankful for my family. i'm not sure i will be able to eat much wghich is probabally a good thing but it will be nice to have everyone around for a visit. i hope you all have a great day!!
holly you totally ROCK!!!!! great job on the 2 lbs!! i knew that scale had to move sooner or later!!! keep up the great work!!!!
mychoice- good thinking keeping all of us in mind as you plan your day sending you good vibes to make great choices all day long!! have a happy thanksgiving!!
labchick that goal is just within your reach!! keep up the motivation you will see 220's in no time at all heck i better step up my pace you are about to catch me! that wouldn't be so bad though, we could walk across the 199 line together. that goes for all of you!! as soon as we make it we need to start a new thread together the "been there done that race to our goal" ROFL
My good friend came by last night late, unexpectedly. She had been out shopping for christmas gifts for her 2 sons. Her husband dies last April.She was devastated.She was soooo sad for all that will never be for her and her boys. My heart breaks for them.
I held her.
Dh and I held each other all night.
I am thankful that my goals are always within reach as long as I believe enough in them!
I am thankful for people who root for me in pursuit of my dreams (this board included)!
I am thankful for the functional members of my family who don't get ugly because they don't like themselves. I am also thankful that I can tell the difference between the functional members and the dysfunctional members of my family
I am thankful for a good paying job that allows me to work two days per week and still make ends meet (of course this would NEVER be possible without the support of my husband)!
I am thankful for my tiny post war cracker box we call a house (it's actually smaller than any of my old apartments ever were), where I can paint the walls purple if I want to (unless my hubby has a problem with it !)
I hope all of you have a wonderful, cheerful, thankful and fun Thanksgiving Day!
Hi chicks! Hope everyone is doing great! We had a very nice Thanksgiving.
I am SO thankful for my wonderful husband and sons, warm and loving relationships with sister, nieces, and friends. And for the kind support of you great ladies on this board. God has blessed me so much!
I did pretty well with the eating, yesterday. Turkey is my downfall. I did not eat much dessert. Yea!!!
Well, gotta go rake and mow the yard since it has stopped raining for a day or two.
Time to get down to business on the Christmas challenge!
It is so nice to give thanks and remember all the good stuff!
This week has flown by for me and it has been mostly positive. Nice change.
I went to bed early last night because I had been up way too late 3 night in a row. I am looking forward to sleeping in tomorrow.
I didn't eat enough breakfast and was out with 5 preschoolers all morning. I whipped up hotdogs and wolfed down 2.I was way too hungry. Now I feel kinda gross.
I will have an apple and some celery in a few minutes and plan better the rest of the day. I will go to Sam's club for groceries tonight and to look for a border for the back hall. I am planning on painting it tomorrow.
Hello All
I know I can meet my goal now. I wanted to be below 230 by the end of the month and below 225 by the end of December. 
YOU GO GIRL! 3 lbs is alot! I'm very very happy for you!
