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I am sorry you are having troubles with a job. I'm sure something will come up for you!! I'm glad to see you back on here!!:)
 
Mal said:
don't worry about what you don't have -and work on selling what you do have... Job descriptions are often wish lists and if the employer can get 50 percent -they're having a good day... And while you might not have the exact experience they are looking for - something you've done in your past might apply.
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I put together a resume that anyone that comments on says is impressive. I have a lot of computer experience and assistant work. But it just doesn't seem enough. I have put out over 50 resumes in the last couple weeks. To just about anything! *laugh* Anything entry-level or "will train" or support or secretarial.
One of the best job search manuals ever written is What Color Is Your Parachute - the author releases a new version every year -but any version after 2000 is extremely helpful... It really should be the bible of any job hunter.. it's got lots of helpful information. the author has a website now -that I honestly haven't looked at so it might just be an advertising pitch for the book - but it's absolutely a must read
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I will look for it tomorrow at the library! Thank you for the rec. The website looks good. I pulled a couple more job search websites from his site.
Mechelle said:
I am sorry you are having troubles with a job. I'm sure something will come up for you!! I'm glad to see you back on here!!
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Thank you for the support. *smile* It's nice to be noticed back. Haha.
Sprite said:
Good luck with the job hunting... something will come along. And congrats on the weight loss! x
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Thank you. *smile* I am hopeful again. I went and did a treadmill workout for 55 minutes. I pulled a few leg muscles but tried to stretch them back out. I just need a go at something. Anything. I'm a hard worker. But I have to have a place to work. ;)

So. My rules. Which. Today doesn't count. Because I sucked.

Calorie Counting – Between 1200 and 1700

Sweets – Chocolates from Hero (box of 8)

Late-Night – No eating after 8 unless intensely justified

5-6 Meals – small and spread out

3-5 Fruits & Veggies – Raisins, apples, carrots, Romaine, celery, fruit smoothies

Varied Work-Out Six Days – TaeBo, TurboJam, Pilates, Weights, Elliptical, Treadmill, Stairclimber

That is what I came up with. I did great today except for late tonight. I gave in to discouragement and ate for the wrong reasons. I started to make myself throw up but figured that would be worse than eating in the first place. I am sick from that but it's okay. I just won't do it.

Andrew will be home soon and he will call and we can be together and then sleep. He had a rough morning so he might need some hugging and love tonight. I love him so much. He sent me the most beautiful roses. Gosh. He's such a sweetie. Now I'm all excited about him calling. :D
 
Bought some carrots, celery and apples today. That is one thing I love shopping for - healthy foods. I wish I was better at eating them but I'm doing okay. I think buying small and few is working well. It's not as daunting.

Lots of job searching today. Made a few super good contacts (or what I think is super good) so maybe something will come up next week. First piano student tomorrow morning...

I am such a quitter. Gosh. I am so close to dying this weight loss thing. I forget why I even want it. But. If I can't be dedicated to this.....?
 
Eating disorders suck. And that's all I have to say about it.

My fiance is helping me a tremendous deal to stay on goal with eating. He asks me about it constantly and makes menus with me. *soft smile* Thursday we started and it's Monday already. I lost 3.5 pounds since then, I think. It was most likely "water" weight or just the 5 I had put on in the previous week. I'm excited to get this whipped.

I think I have a job too. Wow! First day of work on Thursday. I will be an assistant to an engineer consultant. That's the easiest way I know to identify the position. And I can teach piano in the evenings.

It's going to be okay.
 
Thank you for your kind words! I had barely noticed my face - I'm glad you did!

Today I have had
2 bowls of Cheerios (*cringe*)
100 cal crackerthings
turkey,cheddar,wheat sandwich
1 cup carrots with caesar dip
water, water, water, water!
fruit smoothie with protein
gum
Dinner will be celery, chicken and caesar romaine
Snack will be popcorn and egg

I did 30ish minutes of cardio this morning (Yoga Booty Ballet) and 45 minutes of Turbo Sculpting (with 3-pound weights!) tonight.

I am super super pleased with myself today. I fought this afternoon with binging desires and finally decided I would be happier if I didn't eat than if I did. It worked!

My new job starts tomorrow.....!
 
Only we're getting married on October 6th now. *smile*

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Andrew suggested that for all the "lists" I make I never make active changes in my life. I conform actions and never my thoughts or desires or life. What a constant struggle.

Since June 1st I have been running 5 mornings a week and working out to Turbo Jam or TaeBo once or twice a day. I have been attempting to eat right but yeah. My self control has been through so much abuse it seems next to futile. I don't know that I have lost anything in three weeks but....it's worth it. I'm building good habits. I love running. I even have my eye on a 5K the first weekend in August.

I just want to be healthy.
 
I haven't Been on here is SOOOO long.
You are doing amazing. I am so happy for you (getting married!!!).
You still going strong with your weightloss.
I changed my email a while ago...and I logged into my old email and I saw all the email notifications about Journal updates.. and I thought I would look at yours..
WAY TO GO GIRL!!! YOU ROCK!
Married!! The wedding will be awesome!
 
Hey, Jeepy! I haven't talked to you in ages. *smile*

I'm doing fairly well, I think. I ran this morning for the first time in a week or so. I keep injuring my knees or ankle. *sad* My joints aren't very strong and 175 pounds is a lot to keep on them during an activity.

I've been thinking a lot about foods lately. I'm losing tiny bits of weight because I'm not eating so much and I'm not having sugars (again, I know!) but my stomach gets so terribly nauseous. I've been sick all day today. *pouting* A lot of that is probably because of stress this week but still...I think I can do a heck of a lot better with foods. I need to do better.

Stress is my fiance's father having bypass surgery and me not being able to be with me. It's been a really rough several days.
 
You area very strong person to have stuck with this healthy life style change. Give yourself a break. You will do better with foods. Moderation is the key.

I am sorry to hear that your fiance's father is having bypass surgery.
One of my good friends has had triple bypass (I was really worried bout him)
and he did just fine. Everything will be ok. (I am sending you a hug)

I went on L.A. Weightloss for 10 weeks and lost 17lbs. Their diet plan basically cuts out every fried food and most evrything I liked. LOL I learned that eating right is really easy and it becomes a habit. I know you can do it..If I can anyone can..lol

It was great to talk to you again. I know you will continue to do amazing with your weightloss. :)
 
Wow. I've tried running and I just don't have the fitness levels or willpower to keep it up... gym is definately a better option for me. I'd love to be able to jog or run though.

Looks like you're doing so well with it!

I hope ya fiances Dad is better soon. x
 
Hi. :) I haven't been here in forever. I was browsing last night looking for some motivation and found it! I'm doing the January - February 14th challenge...my goal is 15 pounds. Eek!

My darling husband is trying to encourage me. He's working out at the gym a lot and we're eating pretty healthy and drinking a lot of water. He also said if I can be 150/145 by the end of February we'll go the mountains for the weekend!!! That is awesome. He's seen me waste an entire year of working out haphazardly and wants this to be done. Gosh, I do too.

Thank you, Sprite! His dad is doing really well. He had open heart surgery and is recovering nicely and doing a lot of healthy lifestyle changes. He's working out and walking every day and eating perfectly. (Seriously - perfectly.) He's not a bit overweight and has always been healthy though...it's a genetic problem for him. :(

Anyhow. I am married! That's new since I last posted. I'm no longer 500 miles away from my Hero. :) :)

I worked out. *yay* I did 40 minutes Turbo Sculpt. Yesterday I did Ab Jam and Fat Blaster. Tonight I will either run, bike or Tae Bo it up.

I will lose this weight. I am 169.6. Fifteen pounds less is 154.6. To be 150 by the end of February I have 19.6 pounds to lose. I don't know if that is possible. Gah.

Also....is it possible to lose that much when I'm so near my goal? I'm 5"10" so I think 145 is about as low as I should get. Is that true? I've always heard it's harder to lose when you're near your goal too. Hrm.
 
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