I shouldn't be allowed to post things in public.
sandralina
Posts: 126 Member
Hi. I'm Sandra Lina. I have no idea what the point of introducing myself is, as a few sentences in I just turn into a bumbling idiot and make a complete fool of myself and then anything I say just turns into a rambling run-on sentence. Or many fragmented ones. Because run-ons and fragments go together like apples and pizza. I should probably proofread, but what's the fun in that? So.
Life history in one word: Boring. Moving on.
I've lost weight before through lifestyle changes. You know how it goes -- eating healthier, cooking healthier, doing things healthier, smelling healthier, reading healthier; whatever I did, it was healthier, even if it was only healthier in my head. Except the one time I smoked a cigarette. And then the week or two I went to the bar every night to celebrating birthdays and promotions. And the pizza. Oh, man, the pizza.
Then, I got the bright idea to jump states with my parents. I found the idea of moving quite appealing when faced with the possibility of homelessness. Other people seem to think otherwise. I can't figure this out, but it has something to do with the fact that I was moving from California, Land of Awesome Things, to Missouri, Land of Something, But We're Not Sure What.
Now, when moving, you pack things up and take them with you. Some things you throw out. You'd think that lifestyle changes would be one of those precious things packed into a box and tossed into the back of the truck to make its happy way to Missouri, but no. It doesn't. It gets thrown out, probably to the curb, and maybe even gets picked up by some other well-meaning person who decides a change is necessary. Maybe it even finds a whole family, and they have warm, cozy Christmas dinners together. Regardless, the point is that it disappears. Personally, I think blackmail was involved. Never could say no to cookies.
This is what happens after you move and the lifestyle changes are bribed away by cookies: You nibble at chips at the new job in order to stay awake because you've gone from day shifts to night shifts. You saunter to the vending machine 4 out of 5 days of the week because you forgot your lunch and are too cheap to spend more than 85 cents on a "meal". Maybe you'll even spend $1.35 and toss in a can of soda. Not diet, of course, because when you're spending that much on a meal, you can't do diet. Oh, and don't forget; you're buying huge meals every payday because all the other ladies do it and it's yummy too. (No wonder you can't afford more than $1.35 for lunch, Sandra.)
Then, 2 years later, you've gained 25 pounds on top of the 10 pounds you temporarily gained during the move. Yes, we're talking about those pesky 10 pounds that moved in for a week and then never bothered moving out. Or paid rent. And now you're only 5 pounds from your last high weight. Ouch.
You know, it was so much easier to lose that 40 pounds a few years ago...
So. Now I'm here. I'm trying to eat better (maybe). I'm working on changing things around again. And it's surprisingly harder to bribe yourself out of those cookies with a tempting celery stick the second time around.
But you know what? So far, I think I'm right on track.
Well.
Maybe.
If any of you need advice, I'd gladly give you some. I just can't promise it to be relevant, much less helpful.
Life history in one word: Boring. Moving on.
I've lost weight before through lifestyle changes. You know how it goes -- eating healthier, cooking healthier, doing things healthier, smelling healthier, reading healthier; whatever I did, it was healthier, even if it was only healthier in my head. Except the one time I smoked a cigarette. And then the week or two I went to the bar every night to celebrating birthdays and promotions. And the pizza. Oh, man, the pizza.
Then, I got the bright idea to jump states with my parents. I found the idea of moving quite appealing when faced with the possibility of homelessness. Other people seem to think otherwise. I can't figure this out, but it has something to do with the fact that I was moving from California, Land of Awesome Things, to Missouri, Land of Something, But We're Not Sure What.
Now, when moving, you pack things up and take them with you. Some things you throw out. You'd think that lifestyle changes would be one of those precious things packed into a box and tossed into the back of the truck to make its happy way to Missouri, but no. It doesn't. It gets thrown out, probably to the curb, and maybe even gets picked up by some other well-meaning person who decides a change is necessary. Maybe it even finds a whole family, and they have warm, cozy Christmas dinners together. Regardless, the point is that it disappears. Personally, I think blackmail was involved. Never could say no to cookies.
This is what happens after you move and the lifestyle changes are bribed away by cookies: You nibble at chips at the new job in order to stay awake because you've gone from day shifts to night shifts. You saunter to the vending machine 4 out of 5 days of the week because you forgot your lunch and are too cheap to spend more than 85 cents on a "meal". Maybe you'll even spend $1.35 and toss in a can of soda. Not diet, of course, because when you're spending that much on a meal, you can't do diet. Oh, and don't forget; you're buying huge meals every payday because all the other ladies do it and it's yummy too. (No wonder you can't afford more than $1.35 for lunch, Sandra.)
Then, 2 years later, you've gained 25 pounds on top of the 10 pounds you temporarily gained during the move. Yes, we're talking about those pesky 10 pounds that moved in for a week and then never bothered moving out. Or paid rent. And now you're only 5 pounds from your last high weight. Ouch.
You know, it was so much easier to lose that 40 pounds a few years ago...
So. Now I'm here. I'm trying to eat better (maybe). I'm working on changing things around again. And it's surprisingly harder to bribe yourself out of those cookies with a tempting celery stick the second time around.
But you know what? So far, I think I'm right on track.
Well.
Maybe.
If any of you need advice, I'd gladly give you some. I just can't promise it to be relevant, much less helpful.
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LOL....thank you for the post. You are super funny....! And good luck to you!0
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*snarf* I love this intro. You should ALWAYS post things in public. Without proofreading.0
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Missouri? I'd say "That sucks", but I'm in Wisconsin.0
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haha you should deffinately blog
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lol. . . . I so love your post. . .. made my day. Gave me cause to smile! Feel free to join my friends list~!:bigsmile:0
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good luck!0
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welcome~!0
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Awesome, definately post in public. Thanks for the chuckles.0
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Haha Well... Good Luck with convining yourself to eat that celery. 0
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Great post! you should be a writer! seriouly! 0
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That was the best post I have read in a while :-) Welcome to MFP I sent you a friend request!0
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"Smelling healthier" caught my attention.. Haha. Welcome to MFP. An online land of chaotic harmony where posts are subject to trolls, flames, mods, love, support, sarcasm, blasphemy, grammar corrections, and lack of proofreading. You're in a good place.0
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Love it! Best of luck on your journey (vending machines and all lol)0
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Welcome and Good luck to you! I loved you intro!0
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Great post! you should be a writer! seriouly!
I agree! Awesome post - welcome to the "club"
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Thank you all, even though I'm vaguely sure you're all on crack and possibly going to come murder me in my sleep. My only request: Take the fat and leave the rest of my body. I'll even send you a thank you card. Please remember that dead people cannot send thank-you cards.
Hearts to all.
P.S. I need someone to take these donuts off my desk. The temptation is killing me.0 -
Oh Lordy...ROTFLMAO !!!!0
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OH..we're neighbors..Arkansas-not much better:yawn:0
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haaa! too funny!
I'm def adding you! woot!0 -
haha you should deffinately blog
My thoughts exactly! 0 -
haha you should deffinately blog
My thoughts exactly! 0 -
That's what I call an intro! Welcome aboard!0
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HELLO IAM NEW AS WELL HOPE TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS0
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Hahaha...loved the intro...welcome...."I can haz friend request" ...lol0
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I'll make you feel better about your move. Your parents could have moved you to Alabama instead. That was the trick my parents pulled on me.... So, there's that. Maybe you will not still be there 30 years later like I am!
Welcome!0 -
Great intro.0
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Great post! you should be a writer! seriouly!
My thoughts exactly! You should definitely be a writer!0 -
Kinda hoping you start a blog on here. Best read I've had in a while! Look into the whole writing as a career thing... you got something going there! : )0
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post in public! you're ramblings are great!! so real!0
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LMAO...that was the best intro I have ever read! Thanks and Good luck0
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