That was a nice way to handle your co-worker. I always believe that you should stand your ground when you feel that you have made the best decision, never let your boat be rocked. That's why you have that job. I saw your updated pictures! They look really good. I am impressed! Make sure to take pics with your new jacket!
Byebye Big Bum!
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jjjay
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Thanks njoyabl! Yeah the pics look good- I was pleased!
Work is odd at teh moment. I called Mr X's colleague yesterday on a work matter and he said that they had all been talking about me in their department meeting this week - I feel kind of uncomfortable about that...and their boss was debating whether to circulate my contact details wider. I'm kind of mad about it actually as I didn't ask Y to ask his boss to send my details round to their other departments to call me - they have their own contacts in my firm to call when they need to and I don't want to appear to be stepped on anyone's toes. I also don't want it to appear to Mr X that I am trying to network my way everywhere.
I think his colleague has got the wrong end of the stick a bit as all I ever said was IF I can help, feel free to call me, not tell everyone I want to be their main point of contact. Its all just a bit of a mess and my natural response is to start feeling a bit embarrissed over what other poeple are thinking of me. Mr X is meant to be setting up this meeting with me, my boss, his boss and his other colleagues but his boss might not agree within the context of what Y has been saying. SIGH. At least, Mr X said he'd would sort it out and get back to me....that was a week ago so I have a feeling that it isn't going to happen but he doesnt know how to tell me. I'm guessing that if it was going to go ahead, they would have decided in that meeting.
Nevermind, I should just step back and stop being an over-analysing woman....and wait for his call. In fact I'm getting to the point of just walking away from the whole thing and only being involved when I need something from a client point of view rather than trying to "work the contacts".
Food:
bagel with small serving of pate - 220+100 = 320
2 skinny lattes - 150 cals
1 toasted teacake - 200 cals
plain salad and ham lunch - 40+90 = 130 cals
1 small banana - 80 cals
3 cups of tea - 30 cals
3 slices of plain ham - 90 cals
Strawberries - 100 cals
raw carrots - 30 cals
grilled chicken with pitta bread and tomatos - 400 cals
1 pack of iced gems - 107 cals
Total = 1637
Not bad for a Friday night...no exercise yesterday though, so I'm saying a 5/10 day.
I was 183lbs on the scale this morning - which is one step closer back to 182 so I am pleased! I have a night out next week that I'd like to be down in the 170s for - just from a mental attitude point of view. Plus, my original aim was to be 175lbs by the end of September so have a bit of shifting to do!
Off sailing today if the weather is ok.
In fact, I'm thinking of registering on a 5 day sailing course - in offshore yacht crewing/racing. I'd been promising myself it for a while if I got promoted and a bonus at work and its now the last chance to do it before summer is truly over - I'd have to wait until next spring otherwise....don't know though...our new holiday year at work starts on the 1st of October so I'll have the holiday time to take after that...hmm...
oh, and here is a measurements update:
Starting measurements (at 238, then at 195, now at 183lbs):
Hips 51"...45....now-43 so 8" lost!
Waist 44"...35.5"....now-34 so 10" lost!
Bust 47"...41.5"....now-40.5 so 6.5" lost!
Thighs 31"...27"....now-26 so 5" lost!
Upper arms 17"...14"....now-13 so 4" lost
I can't believe that I have lost 10 inches around my waist - that is MAD. Just goes to show where all of it went on! I thought my hips would be the worst but thats only 8 inches. I've put on a pair of tight jeans and a man's baggy shirt today with the sleeves rolled up - but its doesn't make me look fat!! WoohOO!! Off to sailing, have a nice day everyone!
Work is odd at teh moment. I called Mr X's colleague yesterday on a work matter and he said that they had all been talking about me in their department meeting this week - I feel kind of uncomfortable about that...and their boss was debating whether to circulate my contact details wider. I'm kind of mad about it actually as I didn't ask Y to ask his boss to send my details round to their other departments to call me - they have their own contacts in my firm to call when they need to and I don't want to appear to be stepped on anyone's toes. I also don't want it to appear to Mr X that I am trying to network my way everywhere.
I think his colleague has got the wrong end of the stick a bit as all I ever said was IF I can help, feel free to call me, not tell everyone I want to be their main point of contact. Its all just a bit of a mess and my natural response is to start feeling a bit embarrissed over what other poeple are thinking of me. Mr X is meant to be setting up this meeting with me, my boss, his boss and his other colleagues but his boss might not agree within the context of what Y has been saying. SIGH. At least, Mr X said he'd would sort it out and get back to me....that was a week ago so I have a feeling that it isn't going to happen but he doesnt know how to tell me. I'm guessing that if it was going to go ahead, they would have decided in that meeting.
Nevermind, I should just step back and stop being an over-analysing woman....and wait for his call. In fact I'm getting to the point of just walking away from the whole thing and only being involved when I need something from a client point of view rather than trying to "work the contacts".
Food:
bagel with small serving of pate - 220+100 = 320
2 skinny lattes - 150 cals
1 toasted teacake - 200 cals
plain salad and ham lunch - 40+90 = 130 cals
1 small banana - 80 cals
3 cups of tea - 30 cals
3 slices of plain ham - 90 cals
Strawberries - 100 cals
raw carrots - 30 cals
grilled chicken with pitta bread and tomatos - 400 cals
1 pack of iced gems - 107 cals
Total = 1637
Not bad for a Friday night...no exercise yesterday though, so I'm saying a 5/10 day.
I was 183lbs on the scale this morning - which is one step closer back to 182 so I am pleased! I have a night out next week that I'd like to be down in the 170s for - just from a mental attitude point of view. Plus, my original aim was to be 175lbs by the end of September so have a bit of shifting to do!
Off sailing today if the weather is ok.
In fact, I'm thinking of registering on a 5 day sailing course - in offshore yacht crewing/racing. I'd been promising myself it for a while if I got promoted and a bonus at work and its now the last chance to do it before summer is truly over - I'd have to wait until next spring otherwise....don't know though...our new holiday year at work starts on the 1st of October so I'll have the holiday time to take after that...hmm...
oh, and here is a measurements update:
Starting measurements (at 238, then at 195, now at 183lbs):
Hips 51"...45....now-43 so 8" lost!
Waist 44"...35.5"....now-34 so 10" lost!
Bust 47"...41.5"....now-40.5 so 6.5" lost!
Thighs 31"...27"....now-26 so 5" lost!
Upper arms 17"...14"....now-13 so 4" lost
I can't believe that I have lost 10 inches around my waist - that is MAD. Just goes to show where all of it went on! I thought my hips would be the worst but thats only 8 inches. I've put on a pair of tight jeans and a man's baggy shirt today with the sleeves rolled up - but its doesn't make me look fat!! WoohOO!! Off to sailing, have a nice day everyone!
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laureelee07
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i just have to say, looking at your measurements, you lost ALOT in your waist! i hope you and your S.O. if you have one, enjoys that hourglass figure!!
i HOPE to lose the most in my waist!
good luck reaching 175 by the end of september!!
i HOPE to lose the most in my waist!
good luck reaching 175 by the end of september!!
hey jjjay,
i commented on your thread back in june i think, anyway i've been reading it on and off since - i'm SO impressed by your inch-loss, that's what matters at the end of the day (also brilliant pound-loss too). just wanted to check in and say big congratulations and keep going! you're an inspiration
i think i'll have to start my own diary soon... oh and i loved your description of feeling tighter like when you have your arms above your head!
i commented on your thread back in june i think, anyway i've been reading it on and off since - i'm SO impressed by your inch-loss, that's what matters at the end of the day (also brilliant pound-loss too). just wanted to check in and say big congratulations and keep going! you're an inspiration
i think i'll have to start my own diary soon... oh and i loved your description of feeling tighter like when you have your arms above your head!Wow Jay those measurements are amazing. We've lost about the same amount of weight but your measurements are a lot more impressive. You must have tightened up a lot more than me. Although I didn't measure until I'd lost about 10 lbs so that would make up for it a bit.
I hope that you reach the 170s by the time you have your night out as it will give your confidence that extra boost.
I hope that you reach the 170s by the time you have your night out as it will give your confidence that extra boost.
Shinsplint
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Hey there jjjay, your progress is inspirational! 10 inches, WOW. Sorry to hear about the hassles at work. Some men have serious insecurity Alpha male testosterone issues! I bet you're as much a force in the office as you are on the water! Kudos
jjjay
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hey guys, sorry for not being around for a few days - I wish it was because I've been busy but I've actually been really ill. The cough that I couldn't shift suddenly upped a gear and unbeknownst to me, turned into a bad chest infection. First I knew of it was when I found out I was running a high fever and halloucinating with the worst aches and shivers I can remember having all night long! Bless them, my parents dashed right over in the morning when I phoned them and drove me up to the doctors and I've been languishing in bed taking antibiotics and pain killers since then!
Its not great timing work-wise as I've had to drop a lot of things that needed doing, plus I'm meant to be going out tomorrow night for my friend's 40th birthday and we have all been looking forward to her party for MONTHS. Its not like I have a choice though - I literally struggle to walk to the bathroom from the bedroom at the moment. This is the first day I've been able to sit at the computer! So I'm going to do my best to respond to everyone:
Thanks for the lovely comments Laureelee - I'm very pleased with the size of my waist now compared to before!! Although trousers now go baggy on the waist ages before they do on the thighs so size-wise I'm a bit of a mismatch at the moment...not complaining though!
Redrose - great to see you back around - you shoudl definitely start your own diary. It really helps you focus and think through what you are doing...as well as somewhere to splurge if you've had a bad day!
Eycky, its funny isn't it? Comparing lbs to inches lost between people - you never know where the weight is going to come off fastest. I think I must have just got to a far worser shape than you orginally!!
Shinsplint - I think you are right...some men just have to try and exert control over stuff...I guess I must intimidate him
Anyhows, I've not been eating that much over the last few days so have come down to 182.4lbs - not far to go to the 170s now!! But not been doing any exercise obviously....I am dreading how useless I'm going to be at running when I do get back on my feet...I'd be suprised if I can still run 5km! I'll have to build up again from the start!
Still nothing from Mr X. Nevermind. Busy time of year for them.
I'm shattered now so going to go to bed for a bit and will try and get back to read a few peoples diaries over the course of the day and catch up...
Its not great timing work-wise as I've had to drop a lot of things that needed doing, plus I'm meant to be going out tomorrow night for my friend's 40th birthday and we have all been looking forward to her party for MONTHS. Its not like I have a choice though - I literally struggle to walk to the bathroom from the bedroom at the moment. This is the first day I've been able to sit at the computer! So I'm going to do my best to respond to everyone:
Thanks for the lovely comments Laureelee - I'm very pleased with the size of my waist now compared to before!! Although trousers now go baggy on the waist ages before they do on the thighs so size-wise I'm a bit of a mismatch at the moment...not complaining though!
Redrose - great to see you back around - you shoudl definitely start your own diary. It really helps you focus and think through what you are doing...as well as somewhere to splurge if you've had a bad day!
Eycky, its funny isn't it? Comparing lbs to inches lost between people - you never know where the weight is going to come off fastest. I think I must have just got to a far worser shape than you orginally!!
Shinsplint - I think you are right...some men just have to try and exert control over stuff...I guess I must intimidate him
Anyhows, I've not been eating that much over the last few days so have come down to 182.4lbs - not far to go to the 170s now!! But not been doing any exercise obviously....I am dreading how useless I'm going to be at running when I do get back on my feet...I'd be suprised if I can still run 5km! I'll have to build up again from the start!
Still nothing from Mr X. Nevermind. Busy time of year for them.
I'm shattered now so going to go to bed for a bit and will try and get back to read a few peoples diaries over the course of the day and catch up...
Sorry to hear that your illness has taken a turn for the worse. You really didn't rest enough but now you have no choice about it
I've got the same problem about the running. Because of different things going on I haven't ran for a week and a half and I know I am going to have problems the minute I hit the gym and I really want to do the 8 kms that I said I would do. I've still got nearly 2 weeks so it isn't impossible.
Look after yourself and don't start rushing about too much once you are out of bed.
I've got the same problem about the running. Because of different things going on I haven't ran for a week and a half and I know I am going to have problems the minute I hit the gym and I really want to do the 8 kms that I said I would do. I've still got nearly 2 weeks so it isn't impossible.
Look after yourself and don't start rushing about too much once you are out of bed.
jjjay
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Hey guys. Sorry I haven't been around much. Been feeling quite down actually and frustrated. I went back to work this week as I am immensely busy and don't want to let my clients down but am still not well. I've been having breathing problems - like asthma-kind of attacks but I've never been asthmatic before in my life.
Anyhow, I went back to the doctors this afternoon as I walked up 3 flights of stairs at work and virtually collapsed at the top and couldn't breathe. From running 6 miles to not being able to do 3 flights of stairs....that's mad. The doctor did loads of tests and thinks that I haven't got as far as pneumonia but wants me to watch it over the weekend. He has stuck me on another week of stronger antibiotics and a months worth of steriods for the breathing problems. I can be fine for a couple of hours then get stuck coughing or wheezing and not able to get a proper breath for maybe 20 or 30 mins which is a bit frightening. I feel like I have the lung capacity of a malnourished victorian pauper!!
Its just really really frustrating as I want to be out there running and sailing and doing all the stuff I usually do. The lacrosse season has started here as well but the u16 goalie is having to play for the team rather than me at the moment.
Food wise, I'm not doing too well as I am alternating between not wanting to eat at all and then eating rubbish stuff like McDonalds or chocolate. I'm up at around 186lbs at the moment (although TOM so I usually go up a bit then anyway).
So. A really cheerful update from me then!! Nothing upbeat to report at all apart from that I am waiting until I get better so that I can then get back to doing all the good stuff that I was doing before. Oh and its been 3 weeks and nothing from Mr X either.
I will try and get in a more positive frame of mind so I can read through people's journals and be all encouraging and bouncy!
Missed you all though!
Anyhow, I went back to the doctors this afternoon as I walked up 3 flights of stairs at work and virtually collapsed at the top and couldn't breathe. From running 6 miles to not being able to do 3 flights of stairs....that's mad. The doctor did loads of tests and thinks that I haven't got as far as pneumonia but wants me to watch it over the weekend. He has stuck me on another week of stronger antibiotics and a months worth of steriods for the breathing problems. I can be fine for a couple of hours then get stuck coughing or wheezing and not able to get a proper breath for maybe 20 or 30 mins which is a bit frightening. I feel like I have the lung capacity of a malnourished victorian pauper!!
Its just really really frustrating as I want to be out there running and sailing and doing all the stuff I usually do. The lacrosse season has started here as well but the u16 goalie is having to play for the team rather than me at the moment.
Food wise, I'm not doing too well as I am alternating between not wanting to eat at all and then eating rubbish stuff like McDonalds or chocolate. I'm up at around 186lbs at the moment (although TOM so I usually go up a bit then anyway).
So. A really cheerful update from me then!! Nothing upbeat to report at all apart from that I am waiting until I get better so that I can then get back to doing all the good stuff that I was doing before. Oh and its been 3 weeks and nothing from Mr X either.
I will try and get in a more positive frame of mind so I can read through people's journals and be all encouraging and bouncy!
Missed you all though!
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Tigpuppy
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She lives!!!! We missed you!!!
So sorry to hear that you're not getting well as fast as you'd like. I had plursey (not sure how that's spelled) when I was a teen and it took FOREVER to get well and be able to breathe again.
Hope to see you around some more as you get to feeling better and better.
So sorry to hear that you're not getting well as fast as you'd like. I had plursey (not sure how that's spelled) when I was a teen and it took FOREVER to get well and be able to breathe again.
Hope to see you around some more as you get to feeling better and better.
Yes you've definitely been missed, I was starting to get worried.
Sorry to hear that your illness has got so complicated. One thing to think about is how much more difficult it would have been if you hadn't got fitter and slimmer before getting ill.
Don't stress yourself about your diet or exercise regime at the moment but concentrate on getting yourself better.
Not sure about the steroids that you're taking but some can make you increase weight so don't worry if that happens as it will go as soon as you stop taking them.
Get well soon and don't overdo it. xx
Sorry to hear that your illness has got so complicated. One thing to think about is how much more difficult it would have been if you hadn't got fitter and slimmer before getting ill.
Don't stress yourself about your diet or exercise regime at the moment but concentrate on getting yourself better.
Not sure about the steroids that you're taking but some can make you increase weight so don't worry if that happens as it will go as soon as you stop taking them.
Get well soon and don't overdo it. xx
Xenon1
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jjjay, I just read this and am so sorry to hear it! This same thing happened to me about five years back, and it started happening again this year. When it happened five years back the attacks were very violent and because I had no history of asthma and all the chest x-rays came back normal, the doctors said I was having an anxiety attack, which to me was pure rubbish because I was not feeling anxious about a thing. They assured me I am having anxiety attacks and sent me on my way. A week later I met with a pulmonologist, and he told me that I have allergy induced asthma, acute rhinitis etc. I did not even know! I was also having terrible sinus headaches. He put me on a regimen and my internal medicine doctor prescribed allegra and I was doing much better. I moved and was fine for years, and now I moved again and am having problems again.
I hope you find out what it is in your case and I really hope you feel better, having breathing problems is a very awful and emotionally disturbing thing!
