135 Here I Come!!

Thanks girls for stopping by.
The weekend went really well and then I found out some bad news on Monday that turned my week upside down and the emotional eating started - I didn't even realize it was happening at first and then I took a step back. My hubby came home yesterday and then had to leave again this morning - maybe till Christmas :cry: This news really upset me Monday when I found out. I was expecting to spend the weekend with him and I only got one night and we were so busy getting things done we didn't even get to snuggle long. His work told him to pack enough stuff to last till Christmas and I couldn't believe it!! This just came out of no where and it's so hard to turn down because the money is so good and if he stayed there might not be any work here for him. I'm so lonely when he is gone. My parents leave to Arizona in a couple weeks too so that just adds to it. We had planned a big Thanksgiving dinner which I don't even want to have if he's not going to be there. At least I know I can keep up the no drinking and hopefully get back to the gym today and kettle bell tomorrow. I was on a good streak and this news was just a bump in the road - I will continue on once the shock subsides. We have lots to look forward to so I'm going to try and stay positive.
One good thing that came out of yesterday was I bought a new car! My lease is up on my old car and I don't like it so I'm turning it back in. I got a hot red Kia Soul and it has a car starter and sun roof! I wasn't sure about the red but it was one they had in stock and I need one in the next two weeks so it will do.
Not in the best moods today as you can see. I'm sure things will brighten up. Hope everyone is doing good.
 
Keep that chin up. Look at what you have managed to do. I'll put myself in your shoes cause..well I've been there. I lost alot of weight early on then I've hit a wall that kept me in the 350 range for months. I was almost ready to give up but I had to have someone remind me of looking what I have done.

We can do this. I know we can. There will be slips but no one is perfect you know. You are making the lifechanges that really MATTER.

So buck up!
 
Awww Lisa, That isn't the best news at all, I'm so sorry! :grouphug: I have been thinking about you and missing you and the other girls and I am always hoping you are all doing really really well. I understand the delema that hubby must be in, but it sounds like he has made the right decision if he wouldn't be able to work at home. On the upside it gives you a chance to commit yourself to your goals and actually have the time to put in the effort that it will take, you can definitly make it to your goal weight by christmas and really really knock hubby's socks off! Its going to be hard to see the positive side of things right now, but you have a strong relationship and love eachother and will make it through this. You should buy some sexy christmas lingerie for inspiration in a size that you would like to get to :drool5: Keep working hard, your doing really well!
 
Hey Lisa,,


Glad to see the weight loss is going well! I am sorry to hear about your hubbys job. I know it must suck I get to spend a lot of alone time since my hubby works nights every other week so I sort of get it! Try to make plans with friends to keep you busy! I preatty much have to stay home and watch tv since I can't leave the kids alone I got used to it so will you!! Keep your mind on your trips!!!

Wow your half marathon really inspired me!!! I keep wanting to train for one...I am saving money for a threadmill once I do I can attempt training and mabe next may I can register for the nation's capital half marathon or something. After what you just accomplish you should know nothing can stop you!!!!! GO LISA !!!!
 
Just checking in! Sorry to hear you'll be separated from your husband for so long. Not sure how far away he is but I hope you can at least see him some weekends.

I zeroed in on your diary title, as I'm on my way to 135 as well! I am so keen on getting to a healthy weight. I've decided to shake things up and try a boot camp. Normally I exercise alone. I do have a girlfriend in town that I can meet for a (non-alcoholic) drink when I want to sit around and eat b/c I'm sad or lonely. She got a divorce and I lost a friend, so we've been lifting each other's spirits. Maybe a buddy like that can help you while your husband is away.

Great to see you're still working hard on your weight loss journey!! Everyone's persistence and positive attitude on this board is so encouraging. I missed it.
 
Lisa, sorry to hear your husband will be gone for so long. Especially after he had just been got a few weeks. I'm sure that's hard and you will miss him horribly, but don't let that undo all that you've done. You've come so far and you are so close!

From things you've said, you and your hubby have a great relationship. You'll get through this and the new year will be that much better for you. You'll have your hubby back, be at your goal weight and be very close to going on your cruise! Look ahead to all the great things coming and you'll get through this.
 
Awww Lisa :grouphug: I'm so sorry to hear that! I know that right now it is overwhelming to bear with and that you miss him more than life already and it's been so soon! It's okay. :grouphug:

It's going to be good some days. Some days bad. Lonely somedays. Sometimes not. Somedays people will be there for you, and some days they won't. Happiness comes and goes, as does sadness. Just be aware of your emotions and let them pass...and know that better times are right around the corner whenever you get sad, or lonely, or lost.

They all have great points above, and it really will be a great time in the end. Let's think of all the reasons this can benefit the both of you in some ways:

1) You will both appreciate the heck out of each other more!
2) You will constantly remember the "little things"about each other that sometimes slip by the cracks after a while of being in a relationship that you REALLY love about each other and may have forgotten.
3) You will have time to focus on reaching your ultimate goal once and for all.
4) You will have the time to create discipline in your life that you can continue even once your hubby gets back.
5) You will be more overwhelmed with LOVEEEE for your husband than you can image!
6) You will both be more grateful than LIFE that you are both now MARRIED and solidified to each other, knowing you both come out TOGETHER at the end!
7) The finances will ease up and even create a little more luxary in your lifestyle.
8) He is staying employed. Like you said.
9) It will give you time to re evaluate yourself and find the truth within you.
10) It will give you a chance to not be derailed by added snacks in the kitchen when you are avoiding them.
11) You will be more of a HOTTTTERRR woman when your husband gets back! He won't even be able to recognize you!
12) You might get a BABY from all the HOT SEX you will be having after he gets back! :D!
13) You will reconnect your "phone conversations".
14) You will be able to find a really supportive friend and partner within each other, to enhance the support you already have.
15) You will both be able to reconnect and learn to "listen" intently to each other and to tap into your "Couple intuition".
16) You will be able to CRAM more workout sessions in!
17) You will be able to ACCOMPLISH something SO ENORMOUS that you will not only be more bouyant and happy, but it will enhance the relationship because you will LOVE the PRIDE that you will have for yourself and your journey. Starting NOW. Starting everyday.
18) You will be able to send more PHONE PICS!
19) You will IGNITE HOT PASSIONATE PHONE SEX!!! :drool5:!
20) ........ and I mean......after that......do you need me to go on??????????? LOL!

Girl, you will be JUST FINE!!! I can't wait to meet you in VEGAS and we can have shots and laugh it up! Focus my dear. Take it day by day. Moment by moment. Rememer at all times and tell yourself "THIS TOO SHALL PASS". Smile. And focus your energy on the gratitude of the situation and life will shower you with unexpected gifts! You are in the perfect place at the perfect time for you and your goals, whether you realize it or not! xxxoxoxoxoxo
 
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Love the list Alta!! Thanks guys and you are all right! Took me a couple days to realize sitting at home watching tv all night stuffing my face is NOT going to help anyone in this situation! I have started back to healthy eating today and putting the effort in and I plan to make it to kettle bell tonight! I love the idea of being smaller when hubby gets back and that's exactly what I need to do! Janvier cute idea about the sexy outfit - I actually have something I got for my bachelorette that I've never been able to wear because it's too small and that's a great incentive to try and get into it!
I ate a whole bag of chips last night and I haven't done that in so long but I feel so awful today because of it. I can't wait to start to feel better just from eating better and moving more - I never understand why I stop knowing that feeling great feeling will stop too. I think it has a lot to do with putting the effort in and planning a schedule and that's exactly how I'm going to move forward! No weigh-in for me tomorrow. Today is the start to a new week for me! I feel better about everything so thanks for the support! You guys are great!
Two weeks to push really hard till Vegas Alta!
 
So sorry to hear about hubby :-( That really blows. But I'm happy to hear you're feeling at least a little better now. Get excited for Vegas and for that lovely bachelorette party gift that WILL fit you soon!!! It's nice you have the running to help not only just lose those last few pesky pounds but to use as a stress-reliever. Run your anger at hubby's job off and watch the pounds melt away!
 
Keep your chin up and keep working, Lisa--Sucks about your husband but everyone is right, you'll be fine! (I was *very* long distance with my boyfriend for about a year. Phone sex can be AWESOME!)
 
Awwww... HUBBY DON'T LEAVE!!!! :( But Alta has a good point, this could be a great time for you to focus on YOU and make changes for yourself... and use it as motivation so when he gets back he won't believe his eyes! :p I myself had a bad week with eating as well but I am back on track, did some grocery shopping and stocked up on all sorts of healthy food so I think it's going to be a great week! Vegas is coming up quick! Do you have a goal weight you would like to be before you leave? I haven't been thinking much about weight goals but i finally did a week by week outline of my goals to help me as Halloween draws near... it's crunch time now! "GET FIT OR DIE TRYIN!"

Happy Monday :waving:
 
Sorry that you have to be seperated from your husband for so long. Alta has made just about every good point that can be made on the subject :D
 
Thank you for all the support!! Great news! Hubby came home Monday! There was more important work for him in town so they brought him home! Not sure how long he will be home but I have realized I can make it with or without him so I just need to stay focused and concentrate on myself and not get side tracked every time his work schedule changes.
I had an ok weekend - really not the greatest. Saturday night I drove to the store and picked up butter tarts and chocolate milk and went to bed with a tummy ache. I think I was just bored and should have put in a movie or something.
Still haven't had any alcohol since Sept.11th but I think that will be changing this weekend. Don't have any plans to party but I will want to enjoy some wine with my thanksgiving dinner. We have two dinners planned for Saturday and Monday so I will try to keep really active this weekend.
I made it to kettle bell Tuesday night and last night I did 30 min on the treadmill and 30 min on my Wii Fit. I only played a couple balance games and did 10 min hola hooping and the rest Yoga. I haven't been on there in so long - 266 days actually it said. In that amount of time I gained .6kg it said so that wasn't bad but I would have liked it to tell me I lost.
I think I'm still around the 152-155 mark and trying to keep the salt low today to hopefully have a good weigh in tomorrow. Only a week till Vegas and I'm pretty disappointed in myself for not doing better and trying harder but everyday is a new day and I'm going to continue to try harder for the next week. Tonight I have kettle bell and I'm looking forward to a good butt kicking! At Tuesday's class I used the 26lb bell again and I'm still feeling it today!
Hope everyone is doing good. I've made it through the first rounds of the re-org at work but things are still really unsettled so I still need to stay away for a while longer. Looking forward to being back full time and catching up on everyone - hope you are all good! miss you lots!
 
Awww Lisa!! That's great about the hubby!!!

I hope that I can still see you in Vegas!! :D! I'm still going and excited!!

Me too, I haven't lost shit either. At least the scale says that. :( But I feel slimmer at least. My jeans button again! :)

I would have wished to look much better too, but FUCK it. We are trying! ;)!

Keep me posted!!! I definitely want to touch base with you!!! One week!!!
 
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I hope that I can still see you in Vegas!! :D! I'm still going and excited!!

Me too, I haven't lost shit either. At least the scale says that. :( But I feel slimmer at least. My jeans button again! :)

I would have wished to look much better too, but FUCK it. We are trying! ;)!

Keep me posted!!! I definitely want to touch base with you!!! One week!!!
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Sounds good Alta and I for sure what to meet up too!! We'll just have to pick a time and place and make sure we are there! I don't have a cell phone that works in the US so I'm not sure how else I would contact you.

Ok so this week I had three great days which is a good start. Even if I could go back to being really, really good during the week and not so great on the weekend I know I would see results again. I made it to kettle bell last night even though the girl I have been meeting ditched out on me. It was a tough class too but I felt so good when I was done. I came home and made a protein smoothy for me and hubby and then went to bed!
I have been feeling down lately and I think getting back to regular workouts is really what I need. I always feel so good after a workout and the next day too so I really just need to keep them up - daily or at least never take two days off in a row. Whenever I am exercising I just want to eat better too. I just need to make the effort to go when I don't feel like it or get on the treadmill for even a mile when I'm bored and looking for something to snack on.
I don't expect to lose any weight this weekend with two Thanksgiving dinners to go to and a lunch buffet at lunch today. We are doing the lunch buffet today because we can't get together with hubby's family because everyone is busy so we had the idea to meet for lunch today. I'm going to try to fill up on salad and just have a taste of the meatballs & perogies.
One thing I have been thinking about lately is it's been a long time since I've given up completely and an even longer time since I've been in the 170's or 180's. Usually I lose 20 or 30 pounds and then I give up and gain it all back. Well this time I really think I've made serious changes in my life and think it will only get better as time goes on. I'm constantly trying to better myself where before I didn't care and wouldn't step on the scale for months. Even though I've given myself weeks off here and there I really feel I will keep pushing forward until I reach my goal and then push forward until I learn to maintain. I think that's why it's important to buy clothes as you go instead of waiting till you get to your goal because if I was still wearing the size 14's and 16's I was when I started I wouldn't have noticed the weight gain as much and wouldn't have started trying again as hard. Not being able to fit into my 8's and 10's now is motivation to get back on board! I am going to be at my goal for my honeymoon! I know it and feel it and will work hard to get there - I am promising myself!
Ok so although I have been feeling a little down in the dumps I am ready to change my actions and turn that frown upside down. I'm looking forward to feeling strong and confident again - last night's workout has reminded me I can do anything I set my mind to! I control my moods and I want to be happy!
Have a great healthy weekend everyone!!
Sarah - good luck at your run this weekend! I know you will kick butt!!!
 
Good for you for getting back on track!!!

As far as contacting each other... I will give you my cell phone number and then you can contact me. As of right now, my hotel reservations are changing around. I'm still going but it's between the Hilton off the strip one block and Treasure Island on the strip.

If you know where you are staying and the the name of the reservation, I'm sure I can find you as well. We can choose meet in your hotel if you like down at the place where you check in to make it easy, since you might already be there!

You can always ask the hotel registration to be able to make a call from their phone to get to me too!! No worries, we will meet and have a BLAST!!! :cheers2: Can't wait doll face!!
 
Good for you for turning that frown upside down, lol. It's so important to remember how great it feels to be done with a solid run. Is it harder now to get motivated with the half marathon being over?
 
Good to hear from you! I am doing sort of the same thing right now... trying to get back into my jeans! I haven't stepped on a scale in a while because I know I haven't been losing anything. I bought a new pair of size 6 skinny jeans that I can just squeeze into so I'm using them as motivation!

Just wanted to say have a great time in Vegas this weekend! I hope you and Alta do meet up and you better take pics together for us to see!! :)

OH and happy Thanksgiving :D take care!
 
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