Mizzie's Journey to Being Healthy

Mizzie what's the point of living if we can't enjoy ourselves sometimes?! Don't worry about Sunday, it's not a big deal. It's good that you can let yourself go over your food goals on somedays because let's face it. People celebrate and reward themselves with food and company. Being able to do it on occasion takes a lot of discipline and I think you're doing great!
 
Killer weekend Miz! The golfing sounds like a lot of fun, and a really deceptive workout! Thats good to know, because now I can make excuses to go golfing places; for exercise! Sorry about the work thing. Can't imagine the annoyance there. You should really build a case as to why online should be allowed, and perhaps even with restricted access. The good side is that you can brag about reading a ton of books and look super smart to your friends.

CUP HALF FULL!
 
Well, that's one problem solved. My position was eliminated. I'm not too upset, because I saw it coming. I mean, who wants to pay someone to do nothing all day? Of course, they could have handled the phones differently and given me the paperwork stuff they said they would and never did, but who's counting? I'm really struggling with my feelings because, although it's going to suck not having that money (I get very little unemployment because of our caretaking job) and that's money we need(!), I'm also super glad I don't have to go there anymore.

Is it possible to be more stressed and less stressed at the same time? :confused:

Anyway, I have to run because my mom is coming over for a while this afternoon. I'm not sure when she'll get here, so I'd better go get dressed, huh? ^_~ I'll catch up on diaries later, I swear. Oh, and unofficial weighings show that this could be a good week for me weight wise. ^_^
 
So sorry to hear the news. On the upside, it sounds like you are handling it very well! At least you have a little more time to get errands and other stuff done!

On another note have fun with your mom today! You two planning on a brisk walk??
 
:grouphug: Did you get a package like you were hoping? I hope so. I think more stress and less stress is still stress so just try to handle that the best way possible. Exrecise always does it for me or a cup of tea in a warm bath. I know this will bring good things for you - it just might not happen over night. Stay positive Mizzie - it will all work out!
 
Hey Mizzie I am sorry to hear about the job! I know that I am sitting under an axe myself I am just waiting for them to tell me that they no longer require my services each year they keep saying that they will cut the position I think they want me to quit so they don't have to give me a package! You seem to be handling it well at least you didn't really like the job so it's got to hurt a little less.....there is a great job with your name outhere!!!!!!
Work off the stress like Lisa said thing will fall back into place!
 
urgh sorry to hear about your job Mizzie, however it does sound like it wasn't the one for you!!! How boring and frustrating! Everything happens for a reason and something great might just be about to creep up on you and shout B00!

Good going on the weight loss though - bet it feels good to be mid 180s!
 
That sucks :( I hope something else comes along soon and that money isnt too tight :( I know that stressed feeling all too well..Sucks when you are helpless and events just unfold around you with you having no control. Good luck and I'll be thinking of you xx
 
Thanks everyone. On the job front, I have applied for a few jobs. None of them are exactly what I want to be doing, but that's ok. There's one I think I would like better, but then a different one is offering a lot more pay (like twice what I was making!!!), so I don't even know which to hope for. I guess I hope I just get something. There isn't a lot I can even apply for here. I do have a phone interview on Monday, though, so that's good! Wish me luck!

I had a good weigh in today. 182.2 pounds, which is 3.4 pounds lost this week! Woot! Also, that's 37.6 pounds lost and I'm officially over half way there!!! :party: I remember reading Andy's post when he was half way to his goal and being so jealous. ^_^ Oh, and only 2.3 more pounds and I won't be obese anymore, I'll be overweight. I'm pretty excited about all of that. I was so happy to be in the 180's a few weeks ago and now I can't wait to leave them forever. lol

Being home all day has been weird for my weight loss. On one hand, my eating has been good, so I'm very glad about that. I was a little afraid that I'd snack all day because I'm just sitting around by myself. No one would know, you know? But my calories have been spot on, so that's great. It's the exercise that's been weird. I have all day to do it, so much more time than I had before, and yet I can't seem to get it done. I guess I need routine. I am going to go run today though, even if it kills me.
 
Hey Mizzie

Whoo hoo!! Go You!!!!! Your are doing so great!!! I wish you luck on monday and I will be thinking positive thought for you!!!!! In no time you will be joining me in the 170's!!!!!! See you there soon!
 
Awesome work Mizzie!! Even with all the stress of losing your job you still had a great loss! You are a machine woman! I'm so happy for you! I'm sure one of those jobs will work out - stay positive. I'm also sure that once you get into a routine you will begin exercising more at home - I'm sure your not sitting all day either so that must be burning more calories - house work is hard work too! Have an amazing weekend and good luck on that interview Monday!
 
Verobc - Thanks! I can't wait to be in the 170's.

Lisa - Lol, well, I'm stressed and not. It has been very nice to be home all day. :p And you are right, I'm not just sitting at a desk all day like I was at work. Our apartment has never been so clean three days running. lol

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Just got back from the exercise room! Well, ok, just got out of the shower after getting back from the exercise room. lol Did the Cto5K again first. I couldn't quite finish it though, had to stop at about 18 minutes. I know, I know, I only had a couple of minutes left, but my legs felt like jello. I mean, I literally felt like my knees were going to give out on me, so I felt it was best to stop there. I did really push myself though, it was tough. I wanted to stop about 5 minutes in! LOL Then, after that, I went around to the various equipment and worked on my arms for a while. Pretty much 2 reps of every arm machine, plus a little free weight work. I didn't do anything with my legs though, since they were still jello.

Felt great when I was done though! Got to love that post-workout high. Although I ran into the apartment manager when I left the exercise room. I'm sure that was lovely, I was all red faced and literally dripping with sweat. Charmed, I'm sure. LOL And I bet I smelled just lovely too. Oh well, I don't really care. I find it funny more than anything.

Oh, and just because I love to see it, here's my weight chart from ticker factory:



Talk about your steady progression. :D Ok, I'm proud of myself today. Can you tell?
 
I love the post workout high too! It's been helping with my snacking to go to the gym after dinner rather than before because that momentum lasts longer into the night. That chart of yours is amazing - you deserve to be soo proud!! I would post that on the fridge if I were you! Congrats Mizzie your doing great!!
 
mizzie said:
Thanks everyone. On the job front, I have applied for a few jobs. None of them are exactly what I want to be doing, but that's ok. There's one I think I would like better, but then a different one is offering a lot more pay (like twice what I was making!!!), so I don't even know which to hope for. I guess I hope I just get something. There isn't a lot I can even apply for here. I do have a phone interview on Monday, though, so that's good! Wish me luck!

I had a good weigh in today. 182.2 pounds, which is 3.4 pounds lost this week! Woot! Also, that's 37.6 pounds lost and I'm officially over half way there!!! :party: I remember reading Andy's post when he was half way to his goal and being so jealous. ^_^ Oh, and only 2.3 more pounds and I won't be obese anymore, I'll be overweight. I'm pretty excited about all of that. I was so happy to be in the 180's a few weeks ago and now I can't wait to leave them forever. lol

Being home all day has been weird for my weight loss. On one hand, my eating has been good, so I'm very glad about that. I was a little afraid that I'd snack all day because I'm just sitting around by myself. No one would know, you know? But my calories have been spot on, so that's great. It's the exercise that's been weird. I have all day to do it, so much more time than I had before, and yet I can't seem to get it done. I guess I need routine. I am going to go run today though, even if it kills me.
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DAAANG. You are on FIYAH MIZ. So proud of you! That's just incredible how short your stay has been in the 180 tier. I'm happy you didn't get to comfortable in there! I need to follow your lead and GET OUT of my own tier too! Thats SO AWESOME you are over 50% done with your goal! Its all downhill now! Its funny what that benchmark does to motivation. The whole journey develops this mantra of "Well, we've come too far to just stop now, may as well keep on pushing" :p Great work!

I LOVE it when people brag about FINALLY being overweight! Sounds so weird, but its such a huge accomplishment! And I totally TOTALLY agree on the need of a routine. Its really hard to justify not hitting the gym on the weekend, when I spent ALL morning sleeping in, and the rest of the afternoon moping around the house doing nothing productive. Whereas on the weekdays, its SHOWER/WORK/HOME/DINNER/GYM/SLEEP at specific times. Anyways, sounds like you have a really firm grasp on it, so I'm not too worried :p

Keep up the great work! I love the graph. You are TOTALLY doing it the right way. Kudos!
 
Mizzie good luck with your interviews. I hope that whichever job you wind up getting it's a job that you'll like! I was kind of in the same situation as far as job happiness and salary goes. I wound up picking the job I knew I'd be happier working at.

You're doing amazing! I'm so excited for you! So close to being out of the obese category, it's gonna feel great when you get there I bet!
 
Mizzie! I miss your updates with my morning coffee!

Hope everything is going well for you! Have a nice weekend!
 
Hi all! Sorry I haven't been around as much lately. It's been a bit stressful with job searching and all. Plus, while I do have internet at home, I don't want to sit at the computer all day, you know?

Anyway, to catch you all up, I lost 1.4 pounds last week bringing me down to 180.8 and exactly 39 pounds lost. That's pretty good and I'm proud of that. Although, I was frustrated all last week because I weighed the exact same amount from the last weigh in (182.2) right up through last Thursday. Friday I step on the scale expecting the same number and it's 1.4 pounds down. o_O Weight loss is weird.

Plus, this morning, it's back up to 181.4... *sigh*

Although, I suppose I should expect that, I've been bad about exercising. Why is it when you have so much more time, it's so much harder to get things done? Of course, I've been cleaning and job hunting, so that takes up time. And now my daughter is home because there is no reason to pay for day care if I'm at home, so I'll have to work around her too.

Anyway, on the positive side, I have a job interview at 2 o'clock today! Wish me luck! I'm hoping it goes well, but I'm so nervous I feel like I want to be sick. >_< I really hate interviews.

Gah, I had the hardest time finding something to wear to the interview though! I absolutely had to buy something new because all my old clothes are so baggy, they really do look bad. But yet, I'm still a fat girl and it's hard to shop. First I had to find something that looked nice, then it had to come in my size, then it had to fit right... *sigh* The first shirt I found looked really nice and was the right size and even wasn't too expensive, but the sleeves were so small that I couldn't hardly move my arms. Why don't clothing companies get that if I'm fat, so are my arms?

I did finally find something, but I had to drive to the nearest large town/small city and then it took hours once I got there. In this day and age, where so many Americans are overweight, why do SO MANY stores only carry clothes up to a size 12??? Although, this has lead me to make a new goal:

- I want to be thin enough where I don't have to worry about whether the store carries my size or not.

On the plus side though, I used to wear a size 22 jeans and now I wear a 16. I was excited about that. Oh! And I got a XL shirt when I used to have to find something in XXL or even XXXL depending on the shirt.

Anyway, I wish I had time to post more and check your journals, but I really have a ton of things to do before my interview. I miss you all and hope everyone is doing well!
 
its really awesome you dropped from a 22 to a 16. thats great news. Its also great news about the XL shirts. Good luck at your interview I hope all goes well :waving:
 
I'm really going to try to get on here more. Sorry I've been AWOL. Yesterday went fine food wise, right on track. I even made some cookies and still stayed under calories! lol Cookies aren't one of my weaknesses really, but the hubby loves them, so I made them mostly for him. I just love baking. I made chocolate crinkles, which are very yummy. At first they don't seem so bad because they are only about 70 calories a cookie, but the cookies are pretty tiny.

Anyway, I was so busy Monday and yesterday that I still haven't really been exercising. I'm really going to try to get some in today. I have to get back on that!!! I've fallen off the exercise wagon, big time!

I've been sneaking peeks at the scale (I know, I know... ) and I think this will be a decent week. Here's hoping anyway.
 
Well, I didn't get any formal exercise in yesterday, but I did take my daughter to the Y to work on her swimming, so that counts right? She's taking swimming lessons and I wanted to work with her on a few things they are doing in lessons. The teacher doesn't push her to much to try things she is nervous about, but I knew she'd try them for me and then she'd know she could do them in class too. Anyway, we also just swam around and played, so "slow freestyle swimming" for 1 1/2 hours = 850 calories burned!!! Yea!

I SO wish I had a pool, I'd be in there for like 6 hours a day. I love swimming that much!

I don't know if I'll get a good workout in today either, but I might take my daughter to the park this afternoon and chase her around for a while. lol That counts too.

I can't wait for my weigh in tomorrow! I'm so close to a new milestone. If I'm under 179.8, I'll have reached a new tier (the 170's), lost 40 pounds AND I'll be "overweight" instead of obese! Talk about your milestone numbers.

ETA: I just noticed that I still have my 30 pound mini goal up. Hmm, I really need to think of a new mini goal.
 
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