Congratulations on the new job!! Way to go! Its totally normal to be so nervous, but after just a couple of weeks in the new job, you will feel better.
I'm all about having a "work uniform". I am a paralegal at a big law firm, so we have to dress business casual. I think slacks & nice button down shirts, blouses and cardigan sets always look appropriate and are comfortable. As far as shoes, you might look at getting some good flats from Clarks, as they are very comfy & have good support for your feet and legs. With slacks, they work just fine.
That salad sounds yummy! Great way to get veggies in!
Thanks!!! I went through all my clothes this weekend and found NINE pairs of pants that fit! They seem to be all 14s and a few 16s which don't seem too big (yet). My 16s in jeans are starting to be too big. I also have a few pairs of 12 and 10s (not counted in the 9 that fit) that hopefully I can fit into soon. But I have no tops.
I went to in laws for a 'cookout' Sunday and they talked me into going shopping. During which I learned a 'trick'! I never wore button downs before (besides under blazers) because the buttons always gaped. Not necessarily pulling across but front and back, so like you get side b**b. lol Anyway after trying on several I had the idea to try a tank under it. I had a sales person recommend that but she recommended that but with leaving buttons undone which I was NOT going to do. However I put a tank under it and amazingly the buttons stayed flat against the tank and didn't gap! So now I can wear button downs as long as I have a tank under! Yay! I ended up only getting one that day because my mother in law was insisting on buying whatever I picked out and I didn't want to have her buy me a lot of stuff. I mean that would be nice, but no, I'd feel bad. So i got one button down and a tank.
I hope to find some blouses too. I will probably go shopping this weekend...maybe.
Thanks for the shoe rec. I will check out some Clarks.
Looking good!! I hope to be 194 next weigh in, right there with ya! I found a mention of something called a fit bit...it may help us count our steps each day, I know if I up my steps the weight will come off steadily...
Ready to see 180s again, i did not maintain when I went off for 6 months, really put on 10+ pounds...when I hit 188 I will be back where I started before our cruise...going to shoot for it over the next weeks...I am in crazy focused losing mode, might even say doggedly determined with a splash of anger for not maintaining! Simply not exercising and portion control...
Congrats on new job!
Thanks! I didn't weigh in officially this past weekend but I did weigh myself and it was 194.something all weekend which isn't bad considering i was on my period. I hope I have lost something next weigh in. I don't remember the last time I was in 180s. I think it was 2006 when I met DH. My weight quickly skyrocked from 170s to 200 after we met because we ate out for EVERY dinner EVERY DAY. Not a good idea. Good luck hitting 180 for your cruise!
Oh when I was cleaning out my closet and 'room of clothes' I found a BIKINI! What the heck? I don't remember when I ever wore that. Its a size 10 and is a simple black bikini with halter top and bikini bottoms. I think I do remember wearing it but was really self conscious in college. I wonder if it will fit this summer!
As for exercise I've added a 2nd morning plank. Basically I was having issues getting much past 60 seconds on the plank. I dont know if its just that I am so tired when i do it first thing in the morning or I'm just weak sauce but I wasn't getting much further along. So I do 60 seconds, then stretch cobra yoga style, then a do a second plank and I can do that one for about 30 seconds before dropping. lol Then I do my arm exercises. Fun fun. Still walking the dog daily. Even though it was 90 earlier this week (hot!) and is now in the 30s (cold!). Stupid weather. I realized I walk faster when its colder though...lol
DH is going to see Ironman 3 at midnight tonight. I don't go to midnight shows because a. I have work in the morning and b. I don't like to sit next to strangers in a crowded theater. Not my idea of fun. I will probably go see it later this month. I am taking Memorial Day week off (cleared it with new boss too even though it was approved back in January by current boss) just to do stuff around the house and I plan on doing some fun stuff like see movies Ironman 3 and the new Star Trek. And then do some not so fun things like paint inside my house.
Some rooms need touch ups then we never did the upstairs because we were thinking we would have to later anyway to prepare a nursery that never happened so we are just going to do it now. I am not looking forward it but I'd rather do it when i have several days off than trying to get it done on a weekend.
Oh I am so excited that the
MVMCP dates have been announced! Yay! DH and I are thinking of going to the Tuesday one the first week in December (we hope) but then on one of the december threads I follow someone said they always wait until they get there because they wouldn't want to go to a sold out party anyway and they wouldn't want to go if its raining. Its only 5 dollars more to buy at the park so we might do that. I don't know. I plan on using our weight loss disney gift cards. We have 200 so far and I still owe DH one and I am 2 lbs to another card and DH is like 4 lbs to another card. So we are doing really well!
I can't believe I am a mere 22 lbs from my goal and DH is 14 lbs to his goal! Oh yeah he weighed in at 314 the other day.
We can do this!!!
I had someone at work notice today...or at least comment. She asked if I was losing weight and I said yes, she said i was looking good not that I don't always look good and to be careful or i will blow away. Um...yeah right. I just said thank you and moved on. It was definitely great having someone notice and say something besides the hubby...and the inlaws they noticed too i guess...
Okay I guess I had better go get dinner ready. Taco salad tonight. I just use lettuce, salsa, seasoned chicken, a little cheese and a little ranch dressing and I'm good. DH adds jalepenos and sour cream and olives if we have any. I usually like to have a few chips to but we don't have any so we won't do that.
Have a great night everyone!
You're almost there!
But assuming prices don't change too much as long as we get a decent room discount of at least 30% and then eat out of pocket instead of dining plan I think we could swing the contemporary. NEXT time not this time. If dining isn't free we will probably eat out of pocket regardless. DH wants a few of 2 TS credit meals (CRT and the CCP dining package) and I know those aren't worth it dining plan wise. also I do not need dessert every meal. Even when I am not on a diet I can't eat that much. I doubt either of us could anymore. If anything I can see getting one dessert and sharing rather than 2 desserts. 
i just know I want a mickey bar and mickey pretzel and cupcakes and lots of snacks that i didn't have last time! 
