When Your Fat Jeans Become Your Skinny Jeans
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Laura F
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It?s been a while? things have been hectic. Got all moved in! Started on Thursday, didn?t do anything move-related on Friday, picked up my bed on Saturday, and had three people help me move the majority of my stuff Sunday afternoon, then made one final trip to the old apartment on Sunday night. Had two guys helping me, and boy was it nice to sit back and watch them work! My other friend and I took care of the little stuff, while they dealt with the bureau, desk and desk chair, etc. I love the new place. I don?t have a couch, a TV, or most essential kitchen supplies. But that will come with time! For now I just want to get the mess that is currently covering the living room put away. I?ll post some pics as I get good ones. I don?t have cable or internet yet, which is slightly annoying, but my own darn fault for not scheduling anything. I had to do everything in little pieces, so I?m a bit behind where I should be. But that?s ok, everything will get done eventually.
And I sort of have a big, giant confession to make. I wasn?t comfortable sharing this information while I still technically lived with the ex, but now that I do not, I would LOVE to tell you all that I met a wonderful man!!! It was soon, yes, we?ve been dating for over a month now, but you can?t help timing sometimes. He is truly incredible, and not a rebound in any sense of the word. If anyone wants to hear more, let me know, I don?t want to bore you with details!
Running has been nonexistent, but maybe now that I?m getting a bit more settled I can get a routine now. Eating has been crazy, partly because I didn?t want to buy groceries while I was in the middle of moving, partly because I?ve been spending a lot of time eating out with New Guy, and partly because I just haven?t cared. That also needs to improve quickly. Here?s what today looks like so far..
Tuesday:
Breakfast:
1/3 cup of coffee with 2% milk
1 cup low sugar apples & cinnamon oatmeal
1 cup of coffee with skim milk
Lunch:
Cajun chicken burrito in a bowl from Boloco
Dinner:
½ order of buffalo chicken mac & cheese (leftovers from Sunday)
Desserts/Snacks:
3 homemade macaroons, two lime, one cranberry choc chip
1 afternoon cup of coffee with skim milk
2.5 servings of cheetos (yes, I know, unnecessary and excessive!)
Exercise:
Planned: 1 hour run at the gym in the new apartment tonight. Actual: None, but it's ok because an impromptu two hour phone call with my mom was a much better use of my time.
And I sort of have a big, giant confession to make. I wasn?t comfortable sharing this information while I still technically lived with the ex, but now that I do not, I would LOVE to tell you all that I met a wonderful man!!! It was soon, yes, we?ve been dating for over a month now, but you can?t help timing sometimes. He is truly incredible, and not a rebound in any sense of the word. If anyone wants to hear more, let me know, I don?t want to bore you with details!
Running has been nonexistent, but maybe now that I?m getting a bit more settled I can get a routine now. Eating has been crazy, partly because I didn?t want to buy groceries while I was in the middle of moving, partly because I?ve been spending a lot of time eating out with New Guy, and partly because I just haven?t cared. That also needs to improve quickly. Here?s what today looks like so far..
Tuesday:
Breakfast:
1/3 cup of coffee with 2% milk
1 cup low sugar apples & cinnamon oatmeal
1 cup of coffee with skim milk
Lunch:
Cajun chicken burrito in a bowl from Boloco
Dinner:
½ order of buffalo chicken mac & cheese (leftovers from Sunday)
Desserts/Snacks:
3 homemade macaroons, two lime, one cranberry choc chip
1 afternoon cup of coffee with skim milk
2.5 servings of cheetos (yes, I know, unnecessary and excessive!)
Exercise:
Planned: 1 hour run at the gym in the new apartment tonight. Actual: None, but it's ok because an impromptu two hour phone call with my mom was a much better use of my time.
Sunflower2
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New man? Tell us more!! What's he like? Does old boyfriend know? Will you tell him? Also, I want to see photos of the new place!
Laura F
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Back story (feel free to skip if you get bored) – I had met him once before, back in June of 2009. I had spent the day volunteering with my company. I was working in a kitchen, making hamburger patties and putting cereal into bags and Jello into containers. My hair was in a bun, I had been wearing a hair net all day, I was wearing a baggy company-issued t-shirt. My college roommate worked at the same company, and we met up at the company party afterwards, and then decided to meet up with her boyfriend (now fiancé) and some friends at a bar in the city. I looked like a total slob, but went anyway. Met this guy, and honestly, my friend could have left and I would have had no idea. We talked the entire night, he made me feel pretty and special and worth talking to. TOTALLY clicked. But obviously I had a boyfriend at the time, so everything was innocent and then we went our separate ways and I never saw him again, with the exception of one birthday dinner for my roommate, but we didn’t even say hi then. I thought about him every now and then, though, and how great he made me feel. Fast forward to New Year’s Eve this year. I was miserable, didn’t want to go out, it had only been a few days since the break-up, but my old roomie threatened to come drag me out of the apartment if I didn’t go. Turns out that it was going to the be the four of us for the night… her, her fiancé, and this guy from June of ‘09. It was one of those times where I definitely thought I was going to be incredibly disappointed because I had sort of worked him up in my head and figured there was no way he would live up to that. Turns out I was wrong, and he is everything I worked him up to be and then some.
What’s he like? He cooks, is adventurous, has an amazing group of friends (mostly couples) that has made me feel so included in everything we have done, and spoils me rotten. He is this perfect mix of strong and protective, and silly and goofy. He’s a little older (33, I’m 25), no kids or marriages or anything like that. He has already pushed me to get out of my comfort zone in many ways. We’ve been dancing and out to bars, both by ourselves and with others, which is something I never did with the ex. I mentioned that I really want to learn how to swim and was thinking I would take swim lessons somewhere, and a few days later he sent me information that had found about where I could do that. He encouraged me to get a passport that way I would be ready in case any last minute opportunities for travel came up. He is also NOT a business-school kid, which I love, because pretty much every person I know in this state went to business school. It’s refreshing to expand my circle of friends outside of that.
Ex does not know, unless he reads this diary. Which is why I waited to say anything, because I have no idea if he does or not. I don’t have any plans to tell him. At least not soon. We’re not “official” or anything, although multiple people have referred to me as his girlfriend already. I suppose there will come a point and time where I will want to say something to him but I am definitely not there yet.
What’s he like? He cooks, is adventurous, has an amazing group of friends (mostly couples) that has made me feel so included in everything we have done, and spoils me rotten. He is this perfect mix of strong and protective, and silly and goofy. He’s a little older (33, I’m 25), no kids or marriages or anything like that. He has already pushed me to get out of my comfort zone in many ways. We’ve been dancing and out to bars, both by ourselves and with others, which is something I never did with the ex. I mentioned that I really want to learn how to swim and was thinking I would take swim lessons somewhere, and a few days later he sent me information that had found about where I could do that. He encouraged me to get a passport that way I would be ready in case any last minute opportunities for travel came up. He is also NOT a business-school kid, which I love, because pretty much every person I know in this state went to business school. It’s refreshing to expand my circle of friends outside of that.
Ex does not know, unless he reads this diary. Which is why I waited to say anything, because I have no idea if he does or not. I don’t have any plans to tell him. At least not soon. We’re not “official” or anything, although multiple people have referred to me as his girlfriend already. I suppose there will come a point and time where I will want to say something to him but I am definitely not there yet.
Sunflower2
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HE SOUNDS AWESOME! Squeeeee! I'm so excited/pleased for you 
Tigpuppy
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OOooohhhh GOODY!!!! Another new romance on the boards! I LOVE hearing all the nitty gritty details - it's so EXCITING!!! Especially to us old married women. 
If I'm too nosy, just tell me to butt out, ok?
Sounds like you are definately starting a brand new phase to your life. New apartment, new relationship, new slimmer you! How awesome is that???
Best of wishes to you lady...
If I'm too nosy, just tell me to butt out, ok?
Sounds like you are definately starting a brand new phase to your life. New apartment, new relationship, new slimmer you! How awesome is that???
Best of wishes to you lady...
Laura F
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Well everyone seems to be talking about fun and exciting things on these boards lately!! I wish I were on my computer so I could insert the devil icon here, haha. Since I hope to have some fun stories of my own to share soon, I have a question... Bikini wax? Should I be considering this? I never have before, and I am a little scared of the pain, but I think I may give it a go. I don't really talk about these things with my girlfriends, so for all I know everyone gets them but me. In which case I would DEFINITELY do it!!
In other news, 143 on the scale this morning. No surprise there, I haven't been running and I've been pigging out. I have Monday off, and new guy is working, so I hope to get lots of sleep and also get my apartment mostly organized. Then hopefully that can be the start of a healthier routine!
I like the effect this new guy has on me... He has encouraged me to get my passport, and also take swim lessons. Yes, I managed to make it through 25 years without learning how to swim. I am registering today and will hopefully start in a few weeks. I am terrified. Not of swimming, but of doing something like that by myself. Social anxiety, you know. But I need to do it! So I will. Combine that with my passport (which I hope to get my picture taken for today) and I am REALLY looking forward to summer!! Especially with the weather we have right now, it almost hit sixty degrees (Fahrenheit) yesterday!!
In other news, 143 on the scale this morning. No surprise there, I haven't been running and I've been pigging out. I have Monday off, and new guy is working, so I hope to get lots of sleep and also get my apartment mostly organized. Then hopefully that can be the start of a healthier routine!
I like the effect this new guy has on me... He has encouraged me to get my passport, and also take swim lessons. Yes, I managed to make it through 25 years without learning how to swim. I am registering today and will hopefully start in a few weeks. I am terrified. Not of swimming, but of doing something like that by myself. Social anxiety, you know. But I need to do it! So I will. Combine that with my passport (which I hope to get my picture taken for today) and I am REALLY looking forward to summer!! Especially with the weather we have right now, it almost hit sixty degrees (Fahrenheit) yesterday!!
I would say go for the bikini wax girl! It's really not that painful. I get a brazilian done all the time. Just do your research and go to a good place! Especially if its your first time, its worth the extra money to get someone who knows what they are doing. If they know what they are doing, then it doesn't really hurt.
Tigpuppy
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I'm too scared of the pain of waxing. I tried it at home myself once years ago - OUCHIES!!! And what a MESS!!! Especially if you chicken out part way thru. I've heard that if you go have it done it's much better though. Maybe someday I'll woman up and get a brazillian done, since that's the 'style' I prefer. I just shave everything from the neck down, but that can be a huge pain too, and doesn't look nearly as nice, nor last as long.
I used to always use a depilitory cream, but all those chemicals on my skin all the time worries me - especially since I was putting the stuff on such 'tender parts'.
Good luck with what ever you decide!
I used to always use a depilitory cream, but all those chemicals on my skin all the time worries me - especially since I was putting the stuff on such 'tender parts'.
Good luck with what ever you decide!
Laura F
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Thanks for the feedback, ladies! I think I will definitely go for it, maybe soon. Too bad I don't have the Internet at home yet, don't want to do too much bikini wax research at work, haha. My phone will have to do. I haven't had great luck with the depilatory creams. Never really does a good job. Maybe I just haven't found the right stuff, or maybe i just have ridiculous hair! Any recommendations, Tig? But shaving definitely is a pain. I didn't really have to worry about it very often before, but that has since changed Yay for new relationships!
Gosh I really hope ex doesn't read this! I would feel awful.
Anyway. Got out of work a couple of hours early, going to head to the new gym for the first time as soon as I get home and eat something. Will hopefully get my five miles in.
Yay for new relationships!Gosh I really hope ex doesn't read this! I would feel awful.
Anyway. Got out of work a couple of hours early, going to head to the new gym for the first time as soon as I get home and eat something. Will hopefully get my five miles in.
AngelWings
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Go Pro Laura with the wax stuff...
I tried a home kit (okay it was the cheapest one) and it killed! Excruciating pain, blood and tears and still didn't get it all (Ok, I quit before I started) Wax residue is so hard to get off.. lol.
But, millions of women wax all the time and they get through it. Possibly I had no clue what I was doing and cheeped out on something that should not be cheeped out on.
That guy sounds awesome... I always figure one of the dangers of romances is if they make the real world stop spinning then one day you wake up, break up to find a few years of your life gone, and that you haven't made any goals or accomplished anything that you wanted to accomplish except alot of fun and kissing.
Its awesome to find someone that is pushing you to do things that improve you or move you forward! Sweeto!
I tried a home kit (okay it was the cheapest one) and it killed! Excruciating pain, blood and tears and still didn't get it all (Ok, I quit before I started) Wax residue is so hard to get off.. lol.
But, millions of women wax all the time and they get through it. Possibly I had no clue what I was doing and cheeped out on something that should not be cheeped out on.
That guy sounds awesome... I always figure one of the dangers of romances is if they make the real world stop spinning then one day you wake up, break up to find a few years of your life gone, and that you haven't made any goals or accomplished anything that you wanted to accomplish except alot of fun and kissing.
Its awesome to find someone that is pushing you to do things that improve you or move you forward! Sweeto!
Tigpuppy
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The creams I've tried were a couple of versions of Nair (roll on creamy stuff, spray on stuff), and a couple of versions of Lady Hanson (lotion like stuff, one was fast acting 3 minute stuff, the other was regular). I liked the Lady Hanson (regular - even though it took a little longer) the best because it gave me the best results. BUT... Holy cow does it STINK to high heaven!!! PHEW!
healthyjess
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Hi Laura - sorry I haven't been in for a while - have been so busy
WOW I have missed so much!
I'm so happy you're in and getting settled in your new flat, you must be so relieved. How was that leasing agent? What a retard!
That's FANTASTIC new about the new guy I agree that timing is not everything. I met my hubby at the wrongest of times, and we are going to have out 10th year anniversary this August so who knows!
If he makes you feel like that then he's a keeper! I'm so glad to hear you're happy Laura.
OMG now to the shoes lol I love your grey boots. So cute, and the other pair is so classy. I think the shoe fetish comes with weight loss hey... I've become really into shoes too - I've bought 4 pairs of Dr Martens within the last 6 months!!!
Good luck with the waxing lol - I am definitely a home 'maintainance' woman. I could never go to a salon for that, am way too shy/prudish!
WOW I have missed so much!
I'm so happy you're in and getting settled in your new flat, you must be so relieved. How was that leasing agent? What a retard!
That's FANTASTIC new about the new guy
I agree that timing is not everything. I met my hubby at the wrongest of times, and we are going to have out 10th year anniversary this August so who knows! If he makes you feel like that then he's a keeper! I'm so glad to hear you're happy Laura.
OMG now to the shoes lol I love your grey boots. So cute, and the other pair is so classy. I think the shoe fetish comes with weight loss hey... I've become really into shoes too - I've bought 4 pairs of Dr Martens within the last 6 months!!!
Good luck with the waxing lol - I am definitely a home 'maintainance' woman. I could never go to a salon for that, am way too shy/prudish!
Island Girl
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OMG!! i feel like i have been away forever. Laura, the new guy sounds GREAT!!! new relationships are always exciting. I love romance stories of how ppl met. . Hope it works out. Loving the shoes also. That boot is really nice. Since i am still losing weight, I decided to buy shoes at the end of the month as an incentive instead of clothes. But i am over my shoe limit for the year it seems..and i still haven't gotten a boot. These are just perfect. you have good taste in shoes. Feel free to post anymore u buy.
. Hope it works out. Loving the shoes also. That boot is really nice. Since i am still losing weight, I decided to buy shoes at the end of the month as an incentive instead of clothes. But i am over my shoe limit for the year it seems..and i still haven't gotten a boot. These are just perfect. you have good taste in shoes. Feel free to post anymore u buy. 
chubbygirl
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I agree with the others! The new boy sounds amazing and exactly what you need! Did you manage to get the 5 miles in?? You are in training Laura, lol!! Keep it up! Loving the stories lately, keep em coming!!
Laura F
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Apparently forcing myself to get into bed at 10:15 is good for me, because I had definitely finished a 5 mile run by 6am this morning. I walked two minutes total, one right after 4 mins and one prettttty close to the end of the run.
Angel – I thought briefly a long time ago about waxing at home… but decided quickly against it!!! If I do decide to get it done it will DEFINITELY be by a professional!!! And yes, new guy is awesome He’s already had this calming influence on me. I’ve mentioned my anxiety issues many times before, and even when he’s not around he has a way of helping me get over things. It’s weird, it’s like if he says I’ll be fine trying something new, I believe him, but everyone has ALWAYS said I’ll be fine, and why did I never believe them? I don’t get it, but I know it’s a good thing!
Tig – I don’t think I’ve tried Lady Hanson, just Nair and Veet. Maybe I’ll give that a shot, I have a feeling it will be a while before I get up the nerve to go for a wax!
Jess – You do NOT need to apologize for not being around much! I’ve been totally MIA with everyone else’s threads, too!! And I know you’ve just started a new job, so you, my friend, are totally justified. I haven’t worn those gray shoes again… I’m afraid to get them wet! Maybe this weekend I will bust them out. Glad you like them, too, I was proud of the purchase. And yes, I AM happy, and it’s a wonderful feeling! I was sitting by myself in my apartment last night, eating leftover Italian food and drinking a glass of wine I had picked out at a liquor store all by myself (I don’t think I’d ever been to a liquor store by myself before) just thinking that life was good. Really good. I don’t have a couch or a TV or internet at home, but life is good.
Island Girl – Glad to see you around! I’ll definitely keep posting my shoe purchases, although hopefully I’ll take a little break for now. I’ve got more important things to buy (like aforementioned couch and TV, haha).
Lisa – Ahhhh, I did NOT do my 5 miles on Friday… new gym really threw me off. I HATED it! It’s got the personal TVs right in front, and I haven’t ever run with anything so close to my face before. I don’t even watch TV at all when I run, so the screen staying still while I was bobbing up and down absolutely killed me. What makes it worse is that there’s a big window right in front of the treadmills, looking out onto the parking lot, which is lined on the opposite side with pretty trees and rock and whatnot. But I couldn’t see that without seeing the TV screen and getting myself dizzy. Plus the sooner I got done running the sooner I got to go out and enjoy my Friday night, haha, so I’m sure that didn’t help either. I ended up only doing 2.5. Today was much better though! I realized there was nothing I could do about the screen, and since I could see my reflection I just hyper-focused on a spot on my shirt.
Angel – I thought briefly a long time ago about waxing at home… but decided quickly against it!!! If I do decide to get it done it will DEFINITELY be by a professional!!! And yes, new guy is awesome
He’s already had this calming influence on me. I’ve mentioned my anxiety issues many times before, and even when he’s not around he has a way of helping me get over things. It’s weird, it’s like if he says I’ll be fine trying something new, I believe him, but everyone has ALWAYS said I’ll be fine, and why did I never believe them? I don’t get it, but I know it’s a good thing! Tig – I don’t think I’ve tried Lady Hanson, just Nair and Veet. Maybe I’ll give that a shot, I have a feeling it will be a while before I get up the nerve to go for a wax!
Jess – You do NOT need to apologize for not being around much! I’ve been totally MIA with everyone else’s threads, too!! And I know you’ve just started a new job, so you, my friend, are totally justified. I haven’t worn those gray shoes again… I’m afraid to get them wet! Maybe this weekend I will bust them out. Glad you like them, too, I was proud of the purchase. And yes, I AM happy, and it’s a wonderful feeling! I was sitting by myself in my apartment last night, eating leftover Italian food and drinking a glass of wine I had picked out at a liquor store all by myself (I don’t think I’d ever been to a liquor store by myself before) just thinking that life was good. Really good. I don’t have a couch or a TV or internet at home, but life is good.
Island Girl – Glad to see you around! I’ll definitely keep posting my shoe purchases, although hopefully I’ll take a little break for now
. I’ve got more important things to buy (like aforementioned couch and TV, haha).Lisa – Ahhhh, I did NOT do my 5 miles on Friday… new gym really threw me off. I HATED it! It’s got the personal TVs right in front, and I haven’t ever run with anything so close to my face before. I don’t even watch TV at all when I run, so the screen staying still while I was bobbing up and down absolutely killed me. What makes it worse is that there’s a big window right in front of the treadmills, looking out onto the parking lot, which is lined on the opposite side with pretty trees and rock and whatnot. But I couldn’t see that without seeing the TV screen and getting myself dizzy. Plus the sooner I got done running the sooner I got to go out and enjoy my Friday night, haha, so I’m sure that didn’t help either. I ended up only doing 2.5. Today was much better though! I realized there was nothing I could do about the screen, and since I could see my reflection I just hyper-focused on a spot on my shirt.
Yes waxing at home is horrible especially if you've never gotten it done before! DEFINITELY go to to a professional for your first time.
Your new guy sounds great <3 . I'm so glad you are feeling happy with life!
I run on the elliptical with the personal tv pretty often, it doesn't bother me! Guess its just a personal preference thing
Your new guy sounds great <3 . I'm so glad you are feeling happy with life!
I run on the elliptical with the personal tv pretty often, it doesn't bother me! Guess its just a personal preference thing
flame_retardant
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Oh wow Laura - you're doing awesome on reaching the GW - I'm 26, just a little over 5'7 & I'm trying to lose about 10-15lbs right now. I love the stories on your life too XD - glad to see the new dude is treating you so good.