Carol's Countdown to the DVC Member Cruise!

[wilderness01]

Thin mints are evil! It is a love/hate kind of thing. Hope everything is going well with you.

 

[geetey]

Hi Carol!
I am just getting the time to check up on journals. Congrats on selling your house!! That's exciting news! I hope you find something you like between all of your business trips.
Take care,

 

[toystoryduo]

Way to go Carol! Your house is sold!!! Woohoo! That is great news!

I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday!

 

[CarolA]

Sorry I dropped off the face of the earth! The last two weeks have just been crazy, but the house is sold and as soon as I fax the signatures to my realtor in Atlanta I have a new place to live

WHEW! Now I have to get back on track! Let myself slide a lot over the past few weeks, but today is a new day. I think there is a lose 5 lbs in March challenge and I am joining and I will do it!

Hope everyone has a great day!

 

[CarolA]

Yesterday went very well. Stayed OP with food and went for a 30 minute walk. I was hoping to walk this evening, but it looks like rain so I will do a video instead.

I am actually in my office today and since it is so boring I am tempted to eat. I am trying to restrain myself by forcing myself to clean out a desk drawer every time I get too bored LOL!

 

[DoeWDW]

Carol, I don't know how you do it!! Staying on track with food and exercise while on the road is amazing, not to mention the added stress of selling your house, finding a place to live in Atlanta, car trouble, etc.

Bravo!!

Keep up the good work!!

 

[CarolA]

Doreen,
I wish I had stayed on track. There have been a few major slips LOL! However, I am really trying to get back on track and stay there.

Things are a little calmer. I have house, I have a mortgage, I just need the moving quote.

 

[Strings]

Carol,

You are doing great. I remember how stressed I was when moving. You are doing an amazing job keeping it together during all this stress.

kaeep up the great work,
beth

 

[wilderness01]

Things are so hectic when you move that if you stay OP even 50% during the transition you are doing awesome. Glad to hear you have found a home and sold your home already. It sounds like everything is falling into place nicely. Have a nice day.

 

[CarolA]

Hello all

I have not been doing good about checking in. Life has been just crazy, plus last week we worked until about 10 every night!

This week I am at home and have gone back to Phase I on the SBD. Breakfast was egg beaters with lowfat cheese, onions and peppers. Lunch was chicken salad and dinner will be grilled chicken and broccoli. (My meals are being driven by the desire to clean out the frig and freezer over the next month LOL!)

Of course I am sitting here watching the Travel Channel Disney special. It is making me hungry... They are at Victoria and Alberts!

 

[Strings]

Hi Carol,

I was flipping through the channels and saw the same program. I had to change the channel, or i would have ended up in a binge. Yummy!

Keep up the great work.
Beth

 

[CarolA]

Hello all

This week I am at home and have gone back to Phase I on the SBD. Breakfast was egg beaters with lowfat cheese, onions and peppers. Lunch was chicken salad and dinner will be grilled chicken and broccoli. (My meals are being driven by the desire to clean out the frig and freezer over the next month LOL!)

So I thought being at home would be easier. I forgot that I work for idiots LOL! Last week was a nightmare. Lack of planning and oversight by the team managing the project I am working on meant that the worker bees were abused last week. LOL! I just ate what I wanted to live thur it. (But I didn't tell off any of the idiots so that gives me some bonus points)

Got back on track this weekend. Have been walking and watching my food and today I am down to 171.5 Proof that stress causes you to lose weight (I wake up every night thinking of things I have not done LOL) That means that since I started this year I am down 10.5 lbs!

I am not setting any speed records for weight loss, but at least the overall trend is down.

My original goal was 1 pound a week. If I can just do some type of down between now and late April when the move will be over I will consider that a victory! I am joining the Y in Atlanta so that should help!

Thanks everyone!

 

[Strings]

Hi Carol,

I am sorry things have been so stressful.

Congrats on the loss! That is awesome. You will love the Y after the move.
Take care,
Beth

 

[CarolA]

I moved and I think I lived!

However, Sunday morning I discovered that my shower drains into my kitchen light. NOT GOOD! LOL! So today I am waiting on the plumber.... He was suppose to be here between 8 and 1.... It's 3:30 and now they are saying after 5 today!

The cable guy came to move the cable (the first wire is on the front of the condo, homeowners association was NOT happy about that LOL!) and his drill died. He promised to be back first thing tomorrow....we'll see!

On a good note, I restarted SBD Phase I today. I really need to go to the grocery, but don't know if I can ever get out of here between waiting on contractors.

 

[CarolA]

Well I did good yesterday.

I have decided to make one modification to SBD and that is breakfast! I am letting myself have some strawberries and cottage cheese for breakfast. I just don't have time for the egg stuff!

Today I am going to see about running by the Y on my way to work (after Cable guy gets done!) and signing up.

On a good note, the plumber did come and it was no near as horrid as I expected. Now the electrician has to come fix the light! The prior owner of this home had purchased a home warranty and I am making use of it. (My agent also gave me one, but the agent one does not seem to be as good!)

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Carol!

It sounds like things will be settling down for you soon in your new house. I'm sorry for the problems that you have had with the house. What a blessing to have a home warranty though!

Best WISHes as you head to the "beach". You can do it, Carol!!!

Have a great day today!

 

[CarolA]

Yesterday was good food, water and excerise wise. (Walked for 45 minutes)

I packed my lunch for work today to keep me on track.

However, last night I came downstairs and water was coming thru the kitchen light again.

So I cancelled the electrician and the plumber returns Saturday. I think we have it figured out... it's the overflow drain on the guest bath tub. Wonder how you fix that? The warranty folks have been great. There is no "service fee" on this visit. I just hope that everything is covered!

I have always had brand new houses so this is a learning adventure!

 

[CarolA]

Did good yesterday on food and water, but didn't do any excersise. Instead I went to Lowes and bought a new facuet for the master bath for the plumbers to install Saturday while they are fixing the leak!

However, on a bright note... nothing else broke yesterday LOL!

 

[CarolA]

Yesterday was another good day for food and water, but "Bad" on the excersise.

On a good note, my boyfriend got me signed up at the Y. (We are on the family plan. No, we are not married, but we have been dating for almost 15 years so we might as well be.) Got to go this weekend and get my pass and sign up for thier orientation.

However, now I will be out of town the next few weeks where it is harder to resist temptation.

Even if I don't post, I do read lots of your journals and you guys are so inspiring!

 

[CarolA]

Well, I fell off the wagon a little yesterday. We had a lunch for my Boss's Birthday. Lunch wasn't too bad, but then the cake! OMG!!!! This cake was SO worth the fall! It was by far the BEST cake I have ever eaten......So I really don't regret it. I think I could have passed it up if it had been basic sheet cake, but.....

The rest of the day was good and I did a 55 minute walk last night!

Today I "hope" to go to the Y. A lot depends on what time the plumber shows up!