Jericho Diary

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I am so jealous about you going to Disney! I love Disney!!!! I have been to Paris and LA, my mom says she is saving Florida for when I have kids. So in about 20 years time I will go there ;)! Went to Paris last 3 years ago with my boyfriend and we had the best time, even though we barely ate because it was so expensive! Also a good weight loss method, too poor to eat ;)!

Anyhow, work people sound like a jealous bunch, I had a similar experience in Ghana, I knew more than they did but was younger and since seniority trumps anything they kept yelling at me throughout my stay. Part of why it was not such a great experience actually.
I wish you the most wonderful weekend (and we both know it will be magical!), and don't eat too bad, Camy
 
Yeah, the eating bad is the minefield. I know I have to have what is known as a Dole Whip (pineapple soft serve in pineapple juice) but I'm balancing it with other things in the day.
 
Jericho said:
Midweek and things are looking good at work. I've had some stress, mainly from a job review where they said I was working too fast and they didn't trust my work (even though I didn't have any errors they could point to). It was a matter of trust. I'm the new guy who has about 5 years more experience in the field than any of them. I have worked for another company for 10 years so they think I keep doing things my way instead of their way. I was scared for my job. I came up with a 'sniper' mentality..no not shooting people..but the aspects of a military sniper. Stay quiet, follow orders directly, and more importantly, take the time cause you have one shot at the target. It seems to be helping. It also pissed me off and I have stopped holding some things back when it comes to my leadership. It 'seems' to be working. There is a large team meeting later so we will see.

Anyways, on the home front, 2 days till we are on our way to Disney World! Yeah! I'll take pictures to share. It is going to be fun. It always is. Weight wise, seem I'm about 1 pound lighter but it's ok. I have started to force myself not to look at the scale as often.
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Keep up the good work. These people might feel threatened because they don't know who you are or what your aspirations are. I mean, can they really be upset about you finishing your work too fast? and error proof at that?

Maybe open the lines of communication a bit, and find out what they would like you to do better, and do it. That way, there isn't any disconnect on either end.


Have fun in disneyworld! I expect a new profile picture with mickey mouse-ears!
 
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Midweek and things are looking good at work. I've had some stress, mainly from a job review where they said I was working too fast and they didn't trust my work (even though I didn't have any errors they could point to). It was a matter of trust. I'm the new guy who has about 5 years more experience in the field than any of them. I have worked for another company for 10 years so they think I keep doing things my way instead of their way. I was scared for my job. I came up with a 'sniper' mentality..no not shooting people..but the aspects of a military sniper. Stay quiet, follow orders directly, and more importantly, take the time cause you have one shot at the target. It seems to be helping. It also pissed me off and I have stopped holding some things back when it comes to my leadership. It 'seems' to be working. There is a large team meeting later so we will see.

Anyways, on the home front, 2 days till we are on our way to Disney World! Yeah! I'll take pictures to share. It is going to be fun. It always is. Weight wise, seem I'm about 1 pound lighter but it's ok. I have started to force myself not to look at the scale as often.
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Hey Jericho,
Havent been on for a while, but I thought I would stop in. So excited for you, Disney World .. I so want to go sometime, but I need to save money for it. First the ceremony, than the trip ..u know ..but anyway ... congrat on your losses and you seem to be doing awesome! I am happy you are making it through. Im sorry work is being a pain in the rear, we all go through that. Hopefully things get better, which I am sure they will.

I put up the "Spring for April" Challenge a few minutes ago. If you feel like joining whoever decides to join, yea! I love your positive attitude. You are the man! Keep it up hun. You are going to go far!!

ttylater
always
Natalie jo :party:
 
I want to encourage everyone who is able to give blood to do so. I did so today. I've been over in Iraq. I've seen first hand the need for blood. It won't cost you anything but to give a piece of yourself to someone who needs it.
 
Ken,

I just took the time to read your intro in the newcomers thread and now your diary. We have alot in common. I'm 35 as well...and have alot of the same struggles.

I once started dieting and exercising at 320lbs and got down to 272lbs....said I would never let myself get back in the 300's again...I did. My weight got up to 341lbs...got some bad news from the doctor...began eating right and exercising...got down to 290lbs within a few months...said I'd never let myself get back in the 300's again...I did. I'm now almost 350lbs....and tired of treating the symptoms.

Fast food is one of my biggest struggles too...every day on the way home from work is a battle. Have you ever stopped on the way home and got something...and then be so ashamed when you got home that you didn't want your wife/fiancee to know that you then ate supper with her again....just so she wouldn't find out? That's only the start for me...

But there is hope. Today is a new day. We cant' change yesterday...so we must carry on. I am not alone in this...nor are you. Everything we do today is a CHOICE. Let's make the best of it!

Fit
 
Glad you're joining the BL club challenge. Its been my favorite so far. Good to have you on board :D
 
I could use that little kick in the butt. I've been 'ok' but hovering around 377-380. There is no reason that I can't break that 20ish pound barrier for good. I'm more looking forward to March where I plan to make a major push.
 
MONTHLY REPORT
Start: 380
End: 374

OVERALL: 26 pounds

Hey guys, ok I didn't post numbers last week because after my birthday Disney trip, my number was 380-381. I didn't want to post that number with the end of the month coming and feel discouraged. After a week of really focusing, that number went to 374! That is a 6 pound drop. I didn't starve myself (honest!!). I just was making better choices for the week. It's a good feeling to see it lose some. The month overall wasn't brilliant but I shattered the 25 pound mark so I'm good.

And DMR should be happy to see a 6 pound different with 2 days to go in the BL Challenge.

So, next month's goals. The weather is starting to change some so Amy and I will be walking some at night. I'll continue to focus on diet with avoiding the pitfalls that caused me to slip around this month.

March goal weight is 367. That is a modest 7 pound goal. I think I can beat it but I want to keep things in balance. (It would also pass the 30 pound lost mark).

Also, as you see with my ticker, I've changed it not to overall but to something more short term for focus. Currently it is set for 350 pounds.
 
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Yey for the biggest loser challenge, I am so excited to be in it that this morning even though I have chocolate in my fridge I did not touch it thinking of the loss I want to achieve and of not letting Andy (my orange partner) down. Man, maybe that was all I needed some more accountability. I hope it works wonders for you too!
I think 7 pounds is totally doable for March for you, hell you can lose a lot more than that but setting a smaller goal assures that you will be better than you thought you'd be rather than the opposite and then you can have a lovely easter egg in celebration of breaking the 30 pound mark! My goal for march is to be 132ish pounds (under 60 kg), when I am under I will reward myself with some more dancing stuff... I am excited.

Have a lovely sunday, Camy
 
Well, I've been sick with a harsh Upper Resitory Infection. Just got back to work today. Not sure what my numbers are at this moment but I'm feeling alot better now.
 
Hate to hear you've been sick...I will pray for you a speedy recovery!

When we feel bad we tend to not eat/drink right...make sure you stay hydrated.

Fit
 
Jericho said:
Well, I've been sick with a harsh Upper Resitory Infection. Just got back to work today. Not sure what my numbers are at this moment but I'm feeling alot better now.
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Seems like everybody is getting sick this season. Pretty crazy!

Hope you have a quick recovery Jer!
 
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Hate to hear you've been sick...I will pray for you a speedy recovery!

When we feel bad we tend to not eat/drink right...make sure you stay hydrated.

Fit
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thanks, Amy has made sure I have been well taken care of. She was always asking if I had something to drink. She hates to see me sick, I love her so much lol.

I'm doing alot better now and thanks for all the well wishes.
 
Well, things are going pretty well overall. Unofficially, I'm down another 2 pounds to 372 but I'll use Tuesday's number cause of the BL challenge. I've mostly over being sick, still some coughing and stuff.

Emotionally, it's been..interesting. It seems a certain poster believes I am very negative and a mod kissup. I'm not sure how to take it. I really don't have any stock in this person's opinion but opinions like that still sting. Part of me feel like maybe I'm too blunt and I should soften up. The other part of me feel like this is who I am. Yeah, I attack misinformation and fraud, but have I lessened on the actual support? As far as a mod kissup..not sure how to take that either. I guess I've always been one to follow the rules.

Oh well, inner strength right? this is the internet. Those who want to know me will, those who don't will just make opinions. Can I change them? Do I have to try? Should it even bother me? WHY does it bother me? Is it all a desire to be liked?

I actually wore two shirts the last few days that I haven't worn in 2 years. I think that was more of a wakeup call that I am on the right path. This forum is part of that. Some of it is the support and some is the support and info I give. I loved these shirts so it was so great that they fit again. When I went to work with one Friday, I got alot of comments of how nice it looked.

Yeah, rambling but it's my diary :)

And what was with this forum thread where it was assumed I would cause problems breathing fire and brimstone soon as I commented. Is that how people see me?


Ugh.
 
A little personal modivation for myself. A picture of me when I was working in Iraq about 4 years ago. I was about 330.
 
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