New Year, New Start - Success in 2014!

Thanks Loch! I do like that I'm half way to my goal. It's just frustrating cuz I'm barely making any progress and I should have hit my goal months ago.
130.0 this morning. Not sure if it's accurate though. Went home sick last night. Got to work at 5:30 and shortly after got a headache that got worse and worse and worse until I could barely move and I decide nope, can't do it, and asked to go home. Had eaten cereal, a bite of chocolate, some Coke, and a banana. Got home and A made me cream of chicken soup and some bread and butter which I think helped. Today I woke with a sore throat and still a bit of a headache. Just emailed work saying I would NOT be in tonight so that's that. My stomach is whining and I think it's because it's noon and all I've had are a couple sips of pop. But I'm getting through my work emails and trying to get caught up finally.

I talked to a friend (Old Sales Rep/co-worker out of Ottawa) and he knocked some sense into me somehow. Plan now: Work my ass off to get caught up so my days go easier. Then work my ass off in the mornings to ensure everything is done for the day, and spend the rest of it guilt free planning the wedding and looking for new FT day jobs preferably in payroll. So far so good, I just have to keep telling myself it's for a short time and that I can't lose this job before finding a new one. *sigh*

Topaz: I stole the questions from Loch, feel free to use them yourself as well :) I think they are great! If you do them daily it keeps you properly aware that you are trying to become healthier and lose weight and I think it helps keep you on track each day because of it.

11. Today you will be cooking for your whole family. Find a healthy recipe online that they will also enjoy and show them how tasty healthy food can be!
Unlikely LOL. But maybe...I have no idea what to make though...will think about it and perhaps do it this weekend instead. So I'll do a diff question today.

12. What is your least favorite type of cardio?
Hmm...I dunno, running I guess? Not that it's bad I just feel self conscious about how I look I guess.
 
Forgot to mention, 130 this morning, back to my new low. But I'm not staying happy. I thought I posted but seems my post was lost - I was told they are closing my office. Find out tomorrow what my last day is. Have some leads and hope to find something decent soon. Hoping this is all a blessing in disguise.

But my headache is back and throat is sore so gonna take some meds and drink some tea and try to sleep.
 
128.5 this morning. Likely because I'm getting sick and barely ate anything yesterday, but I'll take it :) Won't mark my ticker just yet though...see what tomorrow brings. Not that I've eaten anything yet today.

So some good news at least: My part time job...I guess I've done really well that my boss doesn't care I'm one of the newer ones, she will train me and give me whatever hours I want pretty much! So that helps. It's not enough, but gives me some time to find something that will work well and not take the first job I'm offered. Also gives me the opportunity to find a part time perfect job and hope it becomes full time. She will work with my schedule, so if I want I could take extra time off certain days for interviews and things. I have made her aware that the FT thing with her is temporary but she will take it because of my work ethic. YAY! If I made 40 hrs/week I would make more than I would on EI, maybe not by much but by enough to make some difference. Debating still applying for EI but have a feeling it won't matter.

I am hoping to get a decent layoff severance package. Looking online to ensure I don't get screwed on it. Calling my boss in a couple hours for a set last day for me so I can move forward with my plans. Also gonna see if I can take the printer home with me, that'd be awesome :)
 
13. What is your favorite type of strength exercise?
For yesterday. I would say anything with dumbbells I guess.

14. What is your least favorite type of strength exercise?
Pullups. And anything with those horrid kettlebells!

Still sick. find out more about my job and last day and all today.
 
Oh and 127.5 this morning. Another new low. Again not marking on ticker because it is possibly due to being sick and I may gain it back. However whatever I see tomorrow will be official since that is my usual weigh in day and I will be adjusting my ticker if it's lower than 130.
 
Sorta good sorta crappy news. I will be paid until April 8th, unless I find a job before that. I must work until April 8th though, so they will know if I find a new job. *sigh* Was hoping to get some paid time off! But nope, no good. Oh well. Maybe I'll find a new job next week, can give my notice and have them just pay me out my last week without working? Meh whatever, either way I have the answer. Need a job to start by April 9th.

Had an interview today, but I think the job would be boring so we will see if I take it if offered. It's a receptionist at a medical office with only 1 doctor who has been there for 40 years, and with one other receptionist. Busy, but repetitive. Had someone reply to my Kijiji ad so sending my resume right now to them, maybe that will work? Have a few others helping me find work as well which is great. Keeping my fingers crossed that whether it be part time or full time I find a good Payroll job for decent pay with good coworkers. It's not too much to ask is it?
 
15. Write your current weight. Have you lost anything in the past week? If not, what are your plans for this week?
127.5 today. That's 4lbs lost since last week. Sweet! I know it's because of me being sick, and hoping when I feel better and start eating properly again that I don't gain it all back, but for now I'll take it.

I've gotten 2 responses on my Kijiji ad, need to reply to one of them still with my resume so that's a good sign. Need to apply to a bunch more places too.

Have massages today, just hoping my nose will be kind for the 1.5 hrs I'll be on the table. Will be taking Tylenol before we leave in hopes of putting my headache at bay for a while. But for now - time to shower.
 
16. Which part of your body do you wish to change the most and why?
Tummy. Can't wait to lose it! always wanted a flat stomach.

128.5 this morning. I think I lost a lot of water weight and am a bit dehydrated, or I lost some muscle with being sick. time will tell once I feel better.
 
Hi Icy, Hope things work out for you work-wise & hope you feel better soon. Fingers crossed the weight lost while you have been sick, stays off mostly. At least something positive would come from something negative. Get well soon, xo Cate
 
Heya! Sounds like the sickness is affecting your weight, but, if you stay on track and don't start eating like a maniac once you're better, you won't see a huge increase! Drink LOTS of water, flush out your system, and get lots of rest!

My store at work is also closing, but thankfully I still have a job (as far as I know) but I totally want to make more money. I'm hoping to someday go to school and get a desk job, like in a medical office :).

Good luck with work, and keep focus on losing those lbs!
 
Thanks Cate and Loch!

129 this morning. A wanted Chinese so we ordered last night, and of course there is enough to feed an army *sigh*. I ate a little more than I should have but also didn't eat much during the day. I need to drink lots of water though for sure, and take cough/cold meds too. I just don't want to see 130 again!

17. Do you have a special event/date you want to lose the weight for?
Yes. First: my brother's engagement on Apr 13th. Then my friends wedding May 31st, and then my wedding June 28th. I am hoping I lose enough by the end of this month, but ideally this week because I still need to figure out what I'm wearing for bro's engagement and get a new blouse made.

Have some things to deal with today for work, like getting them to re-write the termination letter with a few changes, and then hopefully I can get more interviews. Have a bunch of replies for my resume that I need to send off this morning. Hopefully lots of interviews this week!
 
128.5 this morning.

18. Try to use as little salt as possible today or maybe even none! Don’t buy microwave meals and don’t eat foods high in sodium.
Have left over boneless wings and cinnaparts from Pizza Hut for lunch. Planning on cereal for breakfast, and probably chicken sandwich for dinner since I work tonight.

Have a sore throat this morning which sucks. Worked last night and work tonight, tomorrow and Thursday as well. Really hoping I find a decent paying full time job really soon. Would love to be able to give my notice here and just move on. I almost wish they had only given me 2 weeks notice and said to leave and not work it, that's what happened to the lady in Montreal. She sees it as a bad thing, but I'd honestly have preferred that. *sigh*

Hoping they have a game plan to have the office cleared out by the end of next week at the latest. Need to try gathering all my personal belongings today and clean up the office just a bit so I can take pictures and send them to HO. That way they can decide how long it will take to go through everything and ship everything out. Once I finish a couple more things in terms of actual work, I shall be spending most of my time here applying for new jobs. But honestly, I wish I was at home in bed.
 
Personal, non-weight loss advice needed please!
So as you may no I am being laid off. My last official day is April 8th, however if I find something sooner I do not have to give notice, I simply won't be paid for anything I do not work.

So here is my dilemma. I was hoping for a better position, something in Payroll, or in a company where I could move into that position. However I may have an opportunity to work in a small medical clinic. The doctor has been there for about 40 years, there would be 1 other receptionist as well as myself. It is a very busy clinic but I would not need to do any medical sort of work. He is an older gentleman but isn't planning on retiring any time soon. It would be very boring work, and while busy, it would be repetitive and tedious. Basically answering phone calls, dealing with walk ins, and filing/paperwork. But where I am right now, I'd almost welcome the boring, almost mindless work. But would I be hurting myself by doing that rather than going after something else? It would pay enough to pay the bills, at least with my second job, not as easy with the second job.

Some background: I have an accounting degree (not a designation) that I do not want to use. I've done some accounting jobs and I don't like it. I just got my Payroll certification in Sept 2013 and wouldn't mind trying for that, but I think part of me is scared I'm not going to be good at it and will fail. Feeling like I'd rather do a job with less challenge and responsibility that I know I can do, rather than try and possibly fail at another more challenge position.

Suggestions? Advice? Pointers? What should I do?
 
The receptionist position sounds like a nice job, easy and laid back even though it will be busy, a good change of pace I think. But I don't know if it's the right move or a step backwards. The doctor is concerned it will be too boring for me even though it's busy. For me if I'm busy I'm happy, even if it's easy work. And if it's easy work, and pays enough, even if it's repetitive I think I'd be fine as long as I get along with the other lady there.
 
19. Are you losing weight the healthy (<2lbs/week) or the unhealthy (>2lbs/week) way?
Other than the last week, healthily. Not losing fast enough though :( deadline has come and gone and I'm still not where I want/need to be.

129 this morning. Got lots to do in the office, hopefully if I actually get it done I will burn a bunch of calories, and also working tonight again.

Still really not wanting to be here. Told myself I need to be productive. Once I get a couple work stuff done, and clean up the office enough for pictures to be decent I have told myself I can work from home until they send someone over, or unless I'm expecting a shipment or someone to stop by.
 
Interesting...Today's horoscope:
Career matters are at the forefront of your concerns today, Aquarius. Opportunities for advancement may suddenly appear that you weren't aware of yesterday, and you'll need to make snap decisions and go for what you want right away. Don't be surprised if someone you'd nearly forgotten about is of great help today. The presence of people dear to you is going to be significant.

The first part is true, hopefully the rest becomes true and I have a new job by the end of the day!
 
20. Who is your biggest weight loss inspiration and why?
I can't say I have one to be honest.

127.5 this morning, that's a good number, but hoping I keep dropping. Sick of the up and down and up and ever so slightly down.
 
If I were in your position I would take the medical job. Any job is a good job, and if you decide that it's not right for you, you can stick with it while looking for a different job. I prefer to have a safety net while looking. But then, that job sounds like heaven to me xD I'm great at office work and dealing with people. It probably pays better than retail.

I hope that you're happy with whatever decision you make :).
 
I had decided I would take the reception job. If it didn't work I'm move on, simple. But sadly he already filled it so I guess I wasn't a contender, or he really thought I'd be too bored and was over qualified so he moved past me :(

And I agree, the job did sound better and better every time I thought about it. Busy but not hard work? I think that would be good, as long as it pays enough.

So still applying everywhere, have an interview tomorrow and another on Monday and hope something comes up soon. Preferably something that's not too too challenging right now, but I'll take anything really.
 
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