200+ Haulin' Off The Weight

Good morning! I'll catch up with you all a bit later, but really quickly, here's my weigh in for the week: 218.8

Can I just say how frustrating it is to gain during TOM and then have to lose that TOM weight back before you can work on losing actual weight? It happens to me every month so I should be used to it by now, but it still stinks. Ah well.

Quick-BAD-weigh in-218! Blah! I has been a bad girl this past week!

this group is so hard for me to keep up with. so many new posts per day! i'm going to weigh in this friday. i had a crazy weekend this weekend and my body needs to readjust.

Okay, all caught up!

Rain, as for sneakers, I wear Nike check + running shoes that are super light and airy. I wish I knew the model number and all that because they feel like I'm wearing nothing. That master cleanse stuff is a joke. How can it possibly be healthy to not eat anything? Last year my company did a $10 per pound lost incentive, but of course, I didn't get my *kitten* in gear last year.

Pam, I have a friend at the office who has a terrible towel at his desk! I thought it was just a silly thing till you explained. Congrats on the 9 minute jog! That's totally awesome. I can only do 1 minute before I want to keel over and die and the machine says my heart rate is in the 180s, so I figure that's not very safe. I dunno!

Amy, those fireworks sound awesome! I haven't had a chance to watch the vids on FB yet. But it's funny that you said that about Germans and fireworks. When I lived in the Netherlands, it's like they did fireworks any chance they got! Friday at the beach? Fireworks... fireworks nuts, those people. And congrats on weighing less than the hubbs!!! Also, loving the boots. I have the same calf-related problem you do. It even impacts the jeans I can wear. For example: Old Navy's jeans are oddly tight in the calves of all places, but Gap jeans are fine.

Sarah (WnT), your kids sound so friggin' cute! Also, I read through some of your blog, and it inspired me to want to pick up a Sunday paper at the store yesterday, but they were out! I may have to subscribe.

Lacey, LOVE those dresses! The cream one is adorable, and I LOVE that green one. I'm totally envious that you can wear dresses like that. Every time I see a cute dress in that shape, I try it on and it looks like a total potato sack. Grr. Also totally jealous that some of you gals can go without A/C. Houston has hit a record for most consecutive days on 100+. Ugh...

Hosanna, I was SO sad when I read your first post about you and Isaac, then SO happy when I read your follow ups! It sounds like you guys are on the right track to an open an honest marriage, and I hope everything works out!

Megan, step away from the phone! No ex texts. I have an ex whose head I want to rip off so badly, and it's something that's probably going to be under my skin forever (the whole time we were together, I thought he was interested in one of my friends... he constantly denied it. Fast forward... now they're living together...) but it's totally not worth it. Stupid boys will never see your point of view!

Let's see... as for me, I had to go to a wedding on Saturday. I managed to stuff myself into one of my old 14s. It's a black one-shoulder just below the knee job with kinda an empire waist. I got lots of compliments! It felt pretty good, despite the fact that I was a wholly uncomfortable stuffed sausage. As soon as I got back to the apartment (Joe didn't come with, and was still awake waiting for me at midnight despite having to be up at 4 for work) I was like "get up and get me out of this thing!" It's extra impressive that I could fit into it given all the TOM weight I'm carrying. UGH!

Other sorta exciting news that I can't share with anyone except Joe, so I've gotta share it here... I've been offered a possible transfer to London for work! :happy: I'm trying not to be excited about it as the same opportunity came up for me a year and a half ago, and my *kitten* managers at the time prevented me from going after I'd already accepted. This time, the verbal offer came up again, I accepted, but I was warned that it hinges on a few approvals and finding someone to back-fill my position. So, I'm not getting all giddy like last time, because I was seriously broken-hearted.

That being said, I think everything happens for a reason (sometimes! haha) and I met Joe three months after the whole thing fell through. And of course, before accepting, I wanted to talk to him about it. I had to hold it in the whole day because I wanted to tell him to his face, and as soon as I told him, I started crying my eyes out, because this move only works if he comes with me or we work some way to stay together. We'd talked about it before, but now the scenario is almost reality. So I cried the whole night because he looked shocked and was totally nonresponsive... I made him tell me that if this goes through I'm not going to lose him... cried myself to sleep. The next morning, I got a text message while in a meeting that said "Accept the job, let's go to England." We haven't quite worked out the logistics, but we'll figure it out if it happens... even talked about getting hitched at some point as the company will double my living allowance, arrange his visa to come over, etc.

And I haven't told anyone else around me and it's killing me! I don't want to say anything till it's an actual reality as in, I have the paper offer letter in my hand. Last time I got too excited and told everyone. My best friend was crying for days, my mom was sad... UGH. At lunch the other day, my best friend even said something like "well, there was a point that you wanted to get out of the US... even wanted that job in england..." It was all I could do to keep from telling her it was happening again. Instead I said "first of all, I didn't just want to get out of the US, I was offered a job in England, which I love. And by the way, my company profile still says I'm fully internationally mobile, so it may happen again..." She was all sad and said "I know..." :sad: That's going to be hard.

Anyway. I feel better to have spilled that info out! I'll keep y'all posted on whether or not it's happening.

Long post... done now!

No time to read - in laws arrive in 90 minutes - house has had some sort of monster inside throwing things everywhere and creating dust and bits on the floor, no food prepared and mountains of washing around (just back from camping) and what am I doing - I'm on here making sure I can find you lovely ladies again (priorities eh!!!!!!!).

WIll catch up with reading later - hope you all well

Annette

oh - all my plans re shred - didn't account for DVD player giving up the ghost - ugh

Nava, that is an amazing opportunity, and I wish u the best!! Just remember that while it may not have worked out (and may not still) u are obviously an asset to ur company fOr having been chosen in the first place...that means u rock! I can understand ur friend's perspective, but like I told my daughter, who hopes to one day live in Japan, that just gives me somewhere else to visit without having to pay for a hotel. You have to talk her into the benefits ;-)

Good luck!!

I'm on the phone with my Dr's office to get an appt with a new OB for hormone testing, annual exam, etc...they are booked up until freaking October. Good grief.

Annette - I have a monster that makes my house look like crap too. I was going to clean up after it this weekend but decided not to.

Kerry - the zombie race looks like fun!!

Nava - I'm SO glad to hear the the boyfriend is all about going with you to London, that makes your decision so much easier right?! I'm totally jealous of that opportunity. I'd love to do something like that.

Karen - new work out toys totally help me stay motivated, so I don't blame you for that one bit. I like that you've got exercise stuff planned for the whole of a month..and am glad to hear that the girls buttcheeks are fairing better than they were.

rain - I totally understand you on the cleanses. I have a cousin who is always doing a cleanse or something similar. Her hair is brittle and dull, her skin is sallow and grey and she has no energy. Its not a good look.

Hailie - it depends on what kind of college you are attending. Community Colleges will often allow people with a BA going to school for their MA to teach. Then there are grad students at Universitys who often do more teaching than the Professors, so the Professors can do their research.

Amy- I will have to take a look at the protein donuts...my dad loves donuts and can't eat them anymore because he is nearly diabetic and I am always looking for things I can put in my kitchen for Gracie The Constant Snacker who is always hungry and always needs something to eat.

Sarahwnt - One day off is not a big deal, hope you enjoy it!

megan - yeay for having fun golfing...uh oh the drunk texting. LOL.


So I am trying to get back on the WL Train today. And out of this funk I am in. Got my lunch packed with a ton of extra food so I have adequate snacks for the day. And I brought my work out clothes, I think I am going to be brave and hit up a bike path on the way home so I can walk/run this afternoon. The goal is 3.25 miles and to beat the 55 minute timeline I did Saturday.

My husband turns 36 Wednesday. And I need to plan my daughters Sept 10th birthday party..so need to hit up target for card for Jeffy and invitations for G's party this afternoon. Oh and dog food.

Amy, that blows. can you and the kid come to the states for a month or something?

Thanks, ladies!

Amy, our office is actually near Gatwick Airport (like a 10 minute walk from the Gatwick train station/terminals), but most expats that work there live in or around London. I've already been amusing myself at work trying to guesstimate what my housing allowance would be, and playing with apartment locator sites in London. I googled which areas of London are best for American expats, and you wouldn't believe what it suggested: Notting Hill, South Kensington... all the REALLY EXPENSIVE areas to live in that no normal person could dream of affording. I think I'd like to shoot for something in Greenwich. Mostly because I'm a nerd and I love that the Prime Meridian runs through there and they have an awesome observatory and all that. (yes, I've been there)

Also, I'd go nuts too in your situation. Like Lacey said... any way you could go over with the hubbs for a while?

Lacey, having Joe say he's up for it is what made me accept the job. I seriously don't know what I would do if I had to choose between him and an amazing opportunity like that. Hopefully it all works out. I have these fears that he's going to back out if it actually happens... but he keeps saying "when are we going already?!" haha

Anvy ~ (((hugs))) It's totally not whining! I have gone through many deployments with my husband and the voluntary stuff is much harder. I know he has to do things to make himself better and able to promotem but I just feel like it should be done during all of the manditory time. Winder is def harder because of snow. I HATE snow! I'm sure though you are one tough cookie and you can do it. I / we are here to help you.



Let me just say: I WANT CHOCOLATE......NOW! But I am going to try some water, and gum first. Then I may have my chocoate protein bar if that doesnt do the trick. This also means that TOM is right around the corner and I smell a big fat water gain! Damnit, men have it so easy.

My son started soccer this weekend, his kindergarten orientation is tomorrow, then he starts school next Wednesday.... I'm a hot mess. Why do they have to grow up so fast? I feel like I just brought him home. He told me the other day, "mom, when I grow up I'm not going to live wit you anymore." WHAT! Um no you are living with me forever. Bless his heart though, he said I'll stay with you mommy if you need me to. Love my little man soooooo much!

Completely off topic, but as I stare at my nuked weight watchers chicken parm, I can't help but notice that the pile of spaghetti is way bigger than the tiny little piece of chicken. Something feels terribly off about that.

Hi Jen.

Nava-London just sounds so cool! And awesome that the B/F is willing to just go with you! :happy:

Amy-totally reasonable feelings. I'm sure he's not doing it on purpose, but yeah, can it not wait til he's been deployed somewhere a little more Amy/G friendly? ) And I you too! I got on the exercise bike thingy (it's one of those that has you half laying down, so my abs kinda hurt along with my legs) so I feel like I'm back on track! Though I had cake. And M&M's. But a SMALL piece & just a few!! ) And I WILL run tonight darn it! Don't want the whip hitting me! ) :noway:

I think part of my issue was just a lot of the stress from Mellie/House stuff. Now that all of that is gone, I'm struggling to get my motivation back. Esp knowing I'll have to start packing up my whole house! I know that's going to be a workout in and of itself! But I'll do it! Really! You'll all keep me going! :drinker:

Kendal-you can't quit! If I can't, you can't, so you can't! :bigsmile: Did that make any sense?! Hee hee!

Welcome Jen!! Even if you don't make it into the challenge, stick around til we flip over to the next one!! Tell us more about you! Goals, story, kids?, job, etc! We love new friends! :flowerforyou: