Imaninjadangit's Weight loss Spectacular!

Its great to see how good you are doing robyn. And i am happy for you that you have found the right man. Have a great day.
 
Hi Robyn! :biggrin:

Just wanted to write a quick note and say how inspiring you are! You're success is so motivating to me and many others on this forum! :hurray:


Your recent album pictures are awesome too! You are SO pretty! :biggrin:


Your new love is certainly a very lucky man and I'm so happy for you!
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Originally Posted by Frogged


Hi Robyn! :biggrin:

Just wanted to write a quick note and say how inspiring you are! You're success is so motivating to me and many others on this forum! :hurray:



Your recent album pictures are awesome too! You are SO pretty! :biggrin:



Your new love is certainly a very lucky man and I'm so happy for you!

Aw...okay...you totally made me blush. Thank you so much!


Today was a long....long day. Long. My apartment complex still denies that they messed up the paperwork. They took me to court this morning, and reamed me. Their lawyer even felt for me. He told them that he could tell I was sincere, and asked them if they would work something out. They said no, and gave me 7 days to vacate. If I pay them $1800, I can stay. I have paid my rent. I did what I was suppose to do, yet...I'm being evicted. I cried until my eyes were dry. My boyfriend begged me to let him send me some money to help, but I refused. He sounded like he was on the verge of tears. He just kept saying that it wasn't right for me to go through this, and that he hated that he couldn't do more to help me, because he is so far away. I told him that it was okay. Everything always works out in the end. If you fight for things, and believe that good things will happen, they will. That's why I have the tattoo on my arm. "All of this has happened before..." It has. All of this has happened before, and all of this has happened again. Because my credit has been tarnished by my ex boyfriends, I can't get an apartment on my own, unless it is from an individual, not a leasing agency. I also can't get a loan. I can get a payday loan, but only $500. That's the cap for our state. I would have to go to a few different places to get the amount I need. So...I took a deep breath. I bought a newspaper to see if I could find any houses or duplexes for rent, but there were none. Then, I went to craigslist. I found a few prospects, but one caught my eye. A 3 bedroom, rent to own house across the river in Indiana. They specifically said that they didn't care about credit, because bad things happen to good people. $550 a month. I called, and the man said that someone else was super interested, but that I could still see it, if I wanted. When I hung up, I briefly thought about not going. Then, I thought that I might as well give it a shot.

The house has a huge side yard. HUGE. The house behind it is blocked by a huge fence, and the one on the left is separated by and alley and a bunch of trees. There is private parking in the back, and the alley itself is only used by tenants of that particular house. There use to be a garage behind it, but it's gone. Cleared out, it would be the perfect place to put some chairs and a fire pit. I met the neighbors across the street, because my 3 year old had to use the bathroom before the landlord got there. They are SUPER nice people. We talked for a really long time, and they told me that they hoped I get the house, because I seem like a really good person. The house on the inside is a bit small, and needs a little TLC, but it has potential. There is brand new carpet, new tile in the kitchen, as well as new cabinets and counter tops. It would be perfect for my daughter and I. The landlord and I talked for a bit. I told him my situation with the apartment, and that I would get paid on Friday. I also told him how I would love to plant a garden and flowers in the front. He said that he had a guy who actually gave him a check dated for 9/5 to keep the house, but the guy didn't seem like the right type of person. He told me to bring the money on Friday and I could sign the lease. :) I am going to have a house. A house! In six months, if I still like it there, I can turn into a contract for deed property. I could own my own house! I am so excited! No more noisy neighbors! I can paint my walls and do whatever I want to it! It will be mine!!


So...everything really does work out, as long as you keep your chin up and you don't give up. You also just can't sit around and hope something falls in your lap. Fight for what you want. Nothing truly worth having is easy.


<3
 
AHang in there...so so sorry you are having a bad go at things right now. You look great and are doing so well I checked out your before and afters!! looking good!! :)
I hope you can get past your renting dilema and focous on you soon!! Stress is not good for this journey of ours!! Hugs to ya :grouphug:
 
AWow! And I thought I had bad trouble with landlords and rent, that really must have been stressful. But it sounds like things are starting to look up. I hope you do get that house. That rent is even cheaper than ours, and we live in a duplex supplied by the city. The cost of living these days is rough.
 
I am a believer in things working out too, if you are doing the right thing. So congratulations for following the right path. Sorry you had to go through such a rough time though.


I think its always a good idea to have a chat to the neighbours when you are looking at a house to rent. They give you a fair bit of insight into the locals and that you can't get by doing the once over during the day. I do hope this all works out for you.
 
Originally Posted by imaninjadangit




Aw...okay...you totally made me blush. Thank you so much!



Today was a long....long day. Long. My apartment complex still denies that they messed up the paperwork. They took me to court this morning, and reamed me. Their lawyer even felt for me. He told them that he could tell I was sincere, and asked them if they would work something out. They said no, and gave me 7 days to vacate. If I pay them $1800, I can stay. I have paid my rent. I did what I was suppose to do, yet...I'm being evicted. I cried until my eyes were dry. My boyfriend begged me to let him send me some money to help, but I refused. He sounded like he was on the verge of tears. He just kept saying that it wasn't right for me to go through this, and that he hated that he couldn't do more to help me, because he is so far away. I told him that it was okay. Everything always works out in the end. If you fight for things, and believe that good things will happen, they will. That's why I have the tattoo on my arm. "All of this has happened before..." It has. All of this has happened before, and all of this has happened again. Because my credit has been tarnished by my ex boyfriends, I can't get an apartment on my own, unless it is from an individual, not a leasing agency. I also can't get a loan. I can get a payday loan, but only $500. That's the cap for our state. I would have to go to a few different places to get the amount I need. So...I took a deep breath. I bought a newspaper to see if I could find any houses or duplexes for rent, but there were none. Then, I went to craigslist. I found a few prospects, but one caught my eye. A 3 bedroom, rent to own house across the river in Indiana. They specifically said that they didn't care about credit, because bad things happen to good people. $550 a month. I called, and the man said that someone else was super interested, but that I could still see it, if I wanted. When I hung up, I briefly thought about not going. Then, I thought that I might as well give it a shot.

The house has a huge side yard. HUGE. The house behind it is blocked by a huge fence, and the one on the left is separated by and alley and a bunch of trees. There is private parking in the back, and the alley itself is only used by tenants of that particular house. There use to be a garage behind it, but it's gone. Cleared out, it would be the perfect place to put some chairs and a fire pit. I met the neighbors across the street, because my 3 year old had to use the bathroom before the landlord got there. They are SUPER nice people. We talked for a really long time, and they told me that they hoped I get the house, because I seem like a really good person. The house on the inside is a bit small, and needs a little TLC, but it has potential. There is brand new carpet, new tile in the kitchen, as well as new cabinets and counter tops. It would be perfect for my daughter and I. The landlord and I talked for a bit. I told him my situation with the apartment, and that I would get paid on Friday. I also told him how I would love to plant a garden and flowers in the front. He said that he had a guy who actually gave him a check dated for 9/5 to keep the house, but the guy didn't seem like the right type of person. He told me to bring the money on Friday and I could sign the lease. :) I am going to have a house. A house! In six months, if I still like it there, I can turn into a contract for deed property. I could own my own house! I am so excited! No more noisy neighbors! I can paint my walls and do whatever I want to it! It will be mine!!



So...everything really does work out, as long as you keep your chin up and you don't give up. You also just can't sit around and hope something falls in your lap. Fight for what you want. Nothing truly worth having is easy.



<3



Hey pretty lady!! My god, i felt for you after reading this! I cant believe they denied that you paid and that you were lying!! FUCKING WANKERS!! you poor thing, and pardon my french!!! Anyways hun besides that you are going so great!! This is a hard time in your life but you WILL GET THROUGH THIS!!


Stay strong lovely xoxo
 
Hey! Your screen name intrigued me! lol... I haven't had a chance to read much of your diary but I noticed you don't feel like you're getting support. I used to come on here years ago and knew tons of people. Now I'm back and there's only one or two people still here! We can support each other! At least there will be that much!


A little about me: I previously lost 60 lbs, stopped and got lazy, started gaining, got depressed about gaining and gained more (horrible cycle), gained most back, got pregnant, had a baby (now almost 7 months old), lost the baby weight and need to lose the rest! My heaviest in the pregnancy was 228.2, now I'm at 191.6 and want to get down to 130-140 (around there).


Good luck to us!
 
Originally Posted by Risty


Hey! Your screen name intrigued me! lol... I haven't had a chance to read much of your diary but I noticed you don't feel like you're getting support. I used to come on here years ago and knew tons of people. Now I'm back and there's only one or two people still here! We can support each other! At least there will be that much!



A little about me: I previously lost 60 lbs, stopped and got lazy, started gaining, got depressed about gaining and gained more (horrible cycle), gained most back, got pregnant, had a baby (now almost 7 months old), lost the baby weight and need to lose the rest! My heaviest in the pregnancy was 228.2, now I'm at 191.6 and want to get down to 130-140 (around there).



Good luck to us!


Oh, no....that was a while ago, and a different me. I felt completely lost in my personal life, due to a really terrible relationship. He had me brain washed into thinking I was a terrible person, and that I didn't deserve anyone's support. To quote Monty Python...."I got better."

I'm pretty happy with my life, honestly. Yeah, this whole moving thing totally blows....but it's okay. I'm getting a house, and moving away from my ghetto neighbors. I will get to decorate my house for holidays, and play music as loudly as I want. So....it's okay. :)

My weight loss hasn't really suffered. I splurged and got a gas station hot dog on the day I found out I was being evicted. That was the extent of my pity eating. lol Other than that, it's fine. I've dropped the weight from my trip to Illinois, and I'm sitting right at 238. I usually lose weight during my work week, due to super strict eating and walking at work. I never really pay attention to my weight on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.


Bleh. I'm sleepy, and I still need to sign my lease. Hope everyone has a wonderful day!!!


<3


Thank you all for writing me! :)
 
AOh my goodness....you're getting a house?! That's awesome...it sounds great. :)

"Gas station hot dog" That makes it sound soooo appealing... ...hahaha. :p
 
I am just so frustrated right now. I am so angry that I have to move. I work really hard to make sure that my daughter has a good home, and now I have to uproot her again because of other people's mistakes. I have no one here to help me, and no one I can talk to for support. My ex, who still babysits for free internet and food, lets my daughter trash the place, so it makes it even harder to pack. He makes a mess himself, then says he'll clean it up later. I'm just so exhausted. I work midnights, then come home to this. He can't see that any of it is his responsibility. He's the one that lost the receipt for the May rent check. If I had that receipt, or some way to track it, I wouldn't have to move.

I'm tired of this sort of thing always happening. I understand that problems pop up, and I will never be completely stress free. This is so drastic, though. I want a normal life. I want a house, and more kids. I want to be able to come home from work and not have to pick up the entire house every single day. I want to be able to sit and play my Xbox or WoW. I'd love to sit and watch TV. I can't do that. Ever. I have no down time. I come home, I clean, I go to sleep, I go to work. Rinse and repeat. I barely get to see my daughter. I generally only have one day off a week, now, because I'm working so much over time. I just need a break.

I feel so extremely guilty that all of this is happening right at the start of my relationship. Yes, I've known him for 20 years, but I feel so ashamed. I'm 30 years old, and have nothing established. My exes have ruined my credit, so I couldn't get a nice house or apartment. I had to take what I could get. It's not completely run down, but there are some major things that need to be done to it. I don't want him to be uncomfortable when he comes to stay, or look at me like I'm a failure. To make it worse, he works a very physically demanding job. It's the peak season there, so he's very busy. He doesn't text me as often anymore, because of being busy, or just falling asleep. My super ex, the pathological liar, use to start phasing me out each time he wanted to dump me. He would say he was busy, or just make up excuses as to why we couldn't see each other....while we lived together, even. He did that for 5 years. In my mind, that's what is happening now. My boyfriend tells me he loves me everyday. He tells me he misses me, and can't wait to come visit in a couple of weeks. Yet, I can't stop the sick feeling that he is just going to phase me out, because my situation is too stressful right now. Up until now, I have been confident about our relationship. We have had no stress, and no problems. We still don't have any problems, relationship wise. Just, the last week or so, I've been very needy. I'll ask him if my situation is too much, or if he wants to take a break. He says no and that he loves me...but something isn't clicking in my mind. It's like there's something I want to hear, or need to hear, but I don't know what it is. It's so frustrating, because he is so kind. He's not doing anything wrong. I know it's all in my head. I just can't get it to stop.


One small ray of sunshine, though, is that I'm not breaking my eating habits. My appetite has spiked, due to being so sad lately, but I'm not filling it with bad stuff. Just reworking my meals so I can eat more often. I've lost another pound, bringing my total lost since May to 54lbs. 234 is very nice. Just wish I could calm my head down. I wish I had someone to completely cry to, without fear of rejection. Bleh.


~R
 
Hi Robyn
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I'm sorry you're having such a difficult time :) Been there (and still there sorta), done that.


I can relate to how you feel with coming home to a mess and feeling like things are spiraling out of control. My roommate has been unemployed ever since we moved in together in my new house. I own the house and basically pay for everything while he looks for work. In between his casual looks online for employment, he just sits around playing PS3, eating, and very occasionally will wash a dish. I spend the majority of my time (when I'm not at work) cleaning up, organizing things that are just slopped around, or washing dishes.


I pay for everything; mortgage, groceries, internet, electric, etc etc. It's frustrating, but he's been my friend since 1st grade, so I'm helping him with during a tough situation. The economy sucks, and hopefully when he does find work (he's working on passing his RN boards), then he'll be making more money than I and hopefully I can count on him if I ever get in a tough spot.


The main thing is that you don't stop your healthy lifestyle. It really does help relieve stress! Sometimes I feel like screaming when I come home, but I know if I just get on the treadmill and run my ass off, suddenly the world seems to slow down a bit and nothing is as aggravating as it once seemed
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As for your relationship, true love doesn't notice the small things like that. If he really cares for you (which it sounds like he does), he will always accept you as you are, regardless of what's going on around you. Any outside influences don't matter. I wouldn't over think anything, because that will make you crazy in the end. Trust me on that!


Just hang in there and keep doing what you're doing
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It'll get easier with time, as everything does.


Oh, and I used to play WoW too! I see you mentioned that in your post :biggrin: I had to stop though because it was one of the big reasons I gained so much weight. I was in a pretty high-end raiding guild and it was soooo difficult to maintain any kind of balance with food and sleep (forget exercising!).


Horde all the way! :biggrin: I had several characters, but my main was an 85 Tauren Druid on Bleeding Hollow
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Here's his profile if you're curious: http://us.battle.net/wow/en/character/bleeding-hollow/Frogy/simple


I also had an 85 BE Paladin. I haven't really played in a long time though.


Congrats on your recent loss too btw! :hurray:
 
ANo way!! I played on Bleeding Hollow for a year! I still have a few toons on there.
Thank you so much for your kind words. I know that true love should accept everything. I'm just still in a mindset that I'm not good enough for true love. I have always wanted to find it. I've always wanted someone I can laugh with, and share hard times with. The idea of being in love with a man who is my best friend....that's what I've wanted. I just don't think it is suppose to happen for me.

"Plaudite, amici, comedia finita est."
 
Oh wow, that sounds like a horrible situation and I'm glad you're out of it now! Congrats on the house, I'm jealous! I feel like I'll never own a house, they're so bloody expensive where we live it's not even funny.
 
Robyn,


Always remember that when one door closes, another (better one) opens!!! I have been sitting here the past 45 mins (when I should be doing homework) reading your posts and am truly inspired! You are an amazing young woman and showing your daughter that you are #1 and your health matters! YOU GO GIRL!!!


As for your boyfriend, try not to sweat the things you cannot control. He is far away and you can't change that right now, but know that if he loves you, he will be there always. And it sounds like he does! You are moving in positive directions and handling it yourself...which most men would love. When you feel you are getting "needy" try taking a walk or doing some quick exercises. This will help you feel more confident!


Just remember all the people you are inspiring!!!


I am currently 181 and kind of stuck after losing 14 pounds from baby weight (my youngest of three is 7)....trying to get down to 140-145!


Good luck to you!

Katie
 
Originally Posted by imaninjadangit

No way!! I played on Bleeding Hollow for a year! I still have a few toons on there.
Thank you so much for your kind words. I know that true love should accept everything. I'm just still in a mindset that I'm not good enough for true love. I have always wanted to find it. I've always wanted someone I can laugh with, and share hard times with. The idea of being in love with a man who is my best friend....that's what I've wanted. I just don't think it is suppose to happen for me.

"Plaudite, amici, comedia finita est."


Oh wow! Small world! :biggrin:


Were you Alliance or Horde? What name and guild did you play under if you don't mind my asking I knew a lot of people from that realm, as did my roommate. We used to operate a pretty successful PvP guild a few years ago called <Please AFK I Need Honor>, lol. People would actually pay gold to be in our AV raids sometimes! hah


And you'll find the love you deserve someday, Robyn Just keep an open mind and heart :biggrin:


Life always has a way of surprising us, so you never know what tomorrow could bring
 
Originally Posted by Frogged






Oh wow! Small world! :biggrin:



Were you Alliance or Horde? What name and guild did you play under if you don't mind my asking I knew a lot of people from that realm, as did my roommate. We used to operate a pretty successful PvP guild a few years ago called <Please AFK I Need Honor>, lol. People would actually pay gold to be in our AV raids sometimes! hah



And you'll find the love you deserve someday, Robyn Just keep an open mind and heart :biggrin:



Life always has a way of surprising us, so you never know what tomorrow could bring




You are such an incredible sweetheart. I'm glad you're on this forum. :)


I was in a small guild named Redux for a while. Before that, it was SUMA...Super Ultra Mega Awesome. lol That was my favorite. We had a lot of fun. I remember the name of your guild. I always giggled when I saw that name. I love to PvP on my mage, just because I love torching people. lol My favorite, though is my BE Priest. I'm a healer at heart. While my mage was my first, and my main from vanilla to BC, when I started my priest, I fell in love. There's something about keeping a raid up and bringing people up from 1% health at the last minute that totally gets me revved up. lol! I would love the chance to play again, if there was ever enough time in the day for it.
 
I took this the other night. My face has gotten so much thinner. I'm really happy that I lost the weight there, first. I know so many women who fret because they lose a ton of weight, but their faces are still chubby. I can see my chin! I only have one of them! lololol
 
Originally Posted by imaninjadangit


You are such an incredible sweetheart. I'm glad you're on this forum. :)



I was in a small guild named Redux for a while. Before that, it was SUMA...Super Ultra Mega Awesome. lol That was my favorite. We had a lot of fun. I remember the name of your guild. I always giggled when I saw that name. I love to PvP on my mage, just because I love torching people. lol My favorite, though is my BE Priest. I'm a healer at heart. While my mage was my first, and my main from vanilla to BC, when I started my priest, I fell in love. There's something about keeping a raid up and bringing people up from 1% health at the last minute that totally gets me revved up. lol! I would love the chance to play again, if there was ever enough time in the day for it.


Thanks Robyn! You're a wonderful person too and I'm glad you utilize these forums as well :biggrin: It really makes it nice to visit here every day knowing the lovely kind of people that frequent this website on a regular basis


Oh yes, and I do remember seeing <Redux> running around a lot during my play time And SUMA also! I remember sitting by the Battlemasters in Thunder Bluff dueling someone from that guild while waiting for a BG to open. For the life of me though, I can't recall his/her name - I just remember the guild tag :)


Yeah, I'm not sure about playing it again though :biggrin: Although it was a lot of fun running around with a good PvP team and pretty much being unstoppable if your DPS was good enough to keep you alive as you healed :p Gotta love it when you come to a point where your enemy gets so frustrated that they just spam the /spit and /golfclap emote on you as you're spamming heals, lol! :jump:


Before they nerfed Lifebloom, I used to cramp my finger constantly keeping it refreshed on everyone within range :p


edit: Just saw your new pic above (it didn't load earlier for some reason) - beautiful! You're looking so fabulous!! :biggrin:
 
AFor the Horde!

Erm, haha ^^.

Your recent rant really reminded me of myself. You and I have similar worries. I always feel like a failure, especially in relationships. I always worry that when my guy is distant...he's phasing me out. It's not like that, but it's so hard to break those feelings.

You're a wonderful person, and you got a house! I know moving sucks, and uprooting your daughter will be hard, but think of the positives. She'll have more room to grow, right? And you can do all those things you wanted, such as playing music loud (jealous!).

I just saw you and I have the same weight. We also have the same "cheat" xD I bought a hot dog from the gas station the other day, too. I was so grumpy and hungry, I caved.

You sound like a strong woman, you take care of your daughter, you do what you have to (I work 6 days a week too, I know how crappy it is to only get one day). I think you're setting a good example for her. Chin up, you're going to make great changes and be the best mother, and the best person to that man of yours. Have faith in yourself :).
 
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