New Year, New Start - Success in 2014!

41. Where are you from? Is your country’s diet healthy or unhealthy in general?
Born and raised in Canada. Country can be unhealthy with all the fast food, but it is also easy enough to eat healthy.

127.5 yesterday morning(Thursday)

So first I want to apologize for not replying to anyone's diaries. I will catch up eventually I swear.

Also I need advice. So I had an interview today for a Payroll/Admin position. It sounds like a great opportunity and I would be doing many things depending on what they need. Pay is good enough and within the range I wanted. It is a 3 month contract (they always do this) and if all goes well hope to hire me after that. If all goes well I know I will be hired because they have 2 people going on mat leave and they hope I will take over for at least one (Reception/Admin). It doesn't start until May 13th but that could be OK because it gives me time to relax and plan my wedding and train more with Staples and possibly even get some EI while working less hours at Staples for a week or two before starting the new job.

My dilemma is I have an interview tomorrow for an Admin position at a company that was a huge client at my last job. I was highly recommend by one of the higher up employees because of my working with him previously and how great I was. BUT...there is no payroll involved which means yet another position without using my education. It would be a 5 min drive from my house (compared to a good 30min+ since I have to get to the other side of downtown at the other place) and it is a huge company but I don't think payroll is done out of Calgary so I don't think that will ever be a possibility.

So...do I still go for the interview? Do I tell them I have another offer and see if they make me an offer the same day? Or do I cancel the interview saying I was offered and accepted another position but will keep them in mind in the future? The guy who recommended me told me that I should keep an eye on the site now and in the future should I ever be looking for a job again. I don't know which would really be better for me to be honest...
 
I'm probably too late, but my advice is to go where the stability is. If the admin job is more than a 3 month contract, good pay, and hours, and something to live off of I would take it. I myself don't like the idea of losing my job after 3 months, even if it's a small chance. Sometimes we have to do something we didn't go to school for, until the right job comes up and we can take it.

I hope whatever happens, you're happy, and I think that both jobs do sound good :).

Sorry I haven't replied in ages, been away, but I'm glad to see you're still using the questions and sticking to it!
 
Been a busy weekend. Sat was 127.5 I think, and then 129 this morning AAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

42. How many meals do you usually have a day?
Usually 2-3 and maybe some snacks or munching throughout.
43. Write your current weight. Have you lost anything in the past week? If not, what are your plans for this week?
127.5 yesterday, was 127 week before. Not a good trend.

Loch: Thank you for the advise. The thing is all jobs here have 3-6 month probationary periods where you can be let go for no reason and usually you do not have benefits. The pure admin position may have been slightly more secure, but maybe not. It was a higher end position with much more responsibility and work than any position I have held. This did scare me, and also if I ever had a chance of getting into payroll it would likely take many years. The other position was payroll immediately, admin duties, and with 2 people going on mat leave this summer I would likely have the job for at least a year if for no other reason than to assist with those.

In the end I was offered the Payroll job at 11:40pm on Thursday night, I did go for the interview the next day and realized I didn't think the position was right for me at that time. I send my acceptance email at about 3pm and have not heard back as of yet, but I believe they were going away for the weekend so I will call tomorrow morning some time to ensure they received my email and finalize the details. It would be a 3 month contract, and they want me to start May 13th which I think is great because it means I have a month to get trained more at Staples and be more useful after, and also I have mornings off so I can do wedding planning stuff for the next month. And they agreed to give me time off for my wedding/honeymoon so I'm just waiting to confirm how much time off they can give me. After the contract I get hired properly and likely with a raise, and benefits at that time.

Was a busy week and weekend and I have not replied to diaries in ages. Hoping this week sometime I will have a chance to catch up. For now it's 2AM and I need to get to bed!
 
Well this obviously isn't working. I weighed in the other day at 130 (or was it today?). Lowest I hit was 125.5. I haven't been eating great, I have been stressing over many things.

I did accept the payroll job - which isn't really payroll but it's a great opportunity so we will see how things go and where it takes me. Started on Apr 28th and things are good.

Wedding planning is OK - still lots to do regarding decorations and also looking into a DJ again because I'm thinking a DJ would be worth the money after all.

But since the weight loss has been on the back burner I don't know what to do. I have been so busy that I haven't come online to read or post. I have been eating chocolate and chips and popcorn made with oil on the stove and tossed in sea salt. Also not been drinking nearly enough water (many days maybe a glass).

*sigh* I know I will be pissed if I don't look the way I want for my wedding, but at this point I don't see it happening and that is just the honest truth. I'm not putting the effort needed to get there, and working 2 jobs is not helping the situation even when I don't work both every day. I will be re-checking my budget and may try to quit the part time job - also going to run numbers in a tax return sample (since I know work for an accounting firm and can do that) to see what difference it would make keep or quitting the second job. If I quit and give enough notice I'm sure I would be able to go back in the future without an issue and that is something I want to keep as an opportunity.

Anyways, for now I will get back to work. Tonight I will get records for current YTD earnings for A and myself and tomorrow I shall try to plug things in and see what I get for taxes, and for our budget situation as well. It may mean paying less on debts but it may end up being worth it.

I hope everyone else is doing well. I will try to check in once in a while but no guarantees at this point.

Good luck to you all on your weight loss journey!!
 
Weighed in at 130.5 this morning. NOT HAPPY!

With my FBIL moving out this coming weekend, and the wedding less than 5 weeks away, I have decided to try again. I figure since I quit my second job...oh I don't think I mentioned that did I? Decided last week it wasn't worth the extra money as it was taking a toll on me and meant I had little time for A and Winter and life itself. Yes it means it will take a little longer to pay off debts, but we will make it work somehow, we always do and always will as long as we work together.

So since this week is my last week working a second job, next Monday will be a fresh start. Will start by cleaning the entire house from top to bottom (literally - starting from the top in the bedrooms and working down to the basement). I want every room to be cleaned and looking/smelling good for when A's parents get here in about 4 weeks. The backyard may be crap, but at least the inside can be nice! I also hope to start working out properly again. That means walking the dog EVERY DAY even just for 5 minutes (she needs to be leash trained better anyways) and also starting to kick A out of the basement DAILY so I can get some form of a workout in. Whether it's the Wii Fitness stuff, Xbox dance games, or just a workout DVD or youtube videos, but I need to do something. I'm sick of not looking the way I want and being self conscious of my body and hating how clothes look on me. Bought a new bikini on the weekend with A and I want my back fat to be gone so I can wear it on our honeymoon and not feel super embarrassed or self conscious about how I look and wanting to cover up.

Area: I want to get rid of my belly, tone my arms (which shouldn't be too hard), and get rid of/tone my back fat. I don't care for my legs either but I've come to terms with that, and I'd like to tone my butt too but that's not my main focus at this point. So I figure a mix of cardio and some weights should do the trick. I just need to be diligent and get into a good routine for it. Likely go home, do the workout, then deal with everything else. I know if I go home and relax I won't want to do anything after, so I need to ensure I keep going once I get home until workout is done and dinner is ready and some bit of cleaning is done as well.

So that's my new plan! Figure 10 lbs might be a stretch but that is the goal, 10 lbs (120 lb goal weight) and better looking body in 5 weeks.
 
128.5 this morning, thankfully! Going to start back up on those questions again.

44. Do you have a boyfriend/girlfriend? Does (s)he know about you losing weight? Does (s)he support you?
I have a fiance and he knew about me wanting to lose weight and that I was trying to work out and eat better. He does support me, though sometimes he did sweet but hurtful things like bring home Cinnzeo. A nice gesture, but not good when I'm trying to lose weight and eat better. I think he knows I essentially quit trying and gave up, but haven't actually come out and said I'm wanting to start the journey up again. I'm hoping to hit 120, be happier with 115 but I would be shocked and concerned if that happened. But reality: if I hit 124.5 in 5 weeks (4 lbs as of today) I will be happy. Especially if it results in my stomach being flatter and my back fat being gone so I'm more comfortable in a bikini. I do have 2 nights - my friends wedding this weekend and my bachelorette party next weekend - where I know I will not eat so well and will be drinking. Also the same for my wedding. BUT I am as of next week trying to cut down on the pop again and eating home cooked meals since we will have time to cook and it will be just the two of us again (plus our fur baby of course). Also means I will be able to workout without fear of his brother coming home/downstairs, and since I won't work evenings any more and the weather is much nicer we can go on nice long walks with Winter.

Super happy to see the 128.5 this morning though. Didn't eat much yesterday but still it means yesterday's weigh in was just a random bad #, not reality.
 
126.5 this morning...perhaps my diet of tea with sugar and crossaints for breakfast, Mr. Noodles and 1 can coke for lunch, and bread and butter for dinner working! :confused:
I like the result (2lbs/day WOOT!) but I know the method is not good or sustainable. And not intentional either. Need to drink more water today - skin is super dry and itchy.

45. Do you have a rest day when you don’t work out? Which day is it?
Currently all days are rest days. Not really working out as such, but plan to change that next week. As of next week I may leave Sat/Sun as rest days but will try to do SOMETHING even on those days.

Still waiting to hit 125, and then 124.5. May start a "Last 10 lbs" new diary once I hit 125. or possibly just next week to start fresh.
 
128 this morning. Ugh.

46. Try changing your routine today. Don’t do the same exercises as the week before, learn a new move to cinch that waist or to tone those thighs!
Not exercising today but will try to research a few things.

Icky and raining outside today. Last day at Staples which is nice. Hopefully the day is productive and the night as well. Did a load of laundry last night so we could change the sheets this morning on the bed. Hasn't been done in a while and there was way too much dog hair everywhere. If you sat down or even just rubbed against the bed you'd be covered in dog hair and I was tired of it. Must shake the old sheets really well before sticking them in the wash, get rid of as much dog hair as I can.
 
128.5 this morning. Not a good trend...

47. Have you forbidden yourself any type of food?
No. I don't want to "forbid" myself because it makes me want it more. I do try to limit the bad foods, like chips and pop and coke, but I don't completely forbid myself.

Stomach is bugging me today, not sure why but hoping it's better for tomorrow. Lots to do today! Hoping for a very productive morning and leaving early to get my nails done. Hoping that doesn't take too long because then I want to go home and clean before the rehearsal at 6pm. Nails are at 3:30 so I MIGHT have an hour at home to rapid clean stuff. If I can clean up the clutter at least A can do some more thorough cleaning while I'm out for the night.
 
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