Disneyland Divas working out, getting healthy, and looking fine in '09!!

[sahbushka]

So my BL thread posted the top losers of the week. I try to stay in the top ten but this week they only posted the people who lost at least 1% which was 7 people so I don't know if I would have made top ten or not. Bummer. Oh well, hopefully next week.

Sarah

 

[grizbuzz]

Ran 5.5 miles today. Had hoped to do more to make up for the weekend long run missed, but I'll take it!

We're going to have to make a decision soon on Switzerland. DH said today that he's prepared to go without me having a job and that I could get our home set up and then start looking for something once we're over there. We'll see if he still feels this way tomorrow... Oh, I don't know WHAT to do. I'd feel bad getting out of the job market, as I don't know how easy it will be to get back in, but would we regret it more if we pass up this opportunity??

I'm still trying to get a position with HP over there. Pixie dust much appreciated. I got ahold of my bosses boss (who is now on vacation in Greece) and he agreed to call me in a couple of days to discuss. Also, I've put in a couple applications for other jobs. If I could score a position over there, then we could go. Trying to make it happen!

Sorry to share this roller coaster. I guess I should just stay mum until we figure it out. We're very flip floppy right now. Well, at least it isn't boring...

 

[sahbushka]

Please don't feel that you need to keep quite about this. We are here for you! A sounding board of types...and what ever you decide we will support you. Now personally I think you should go and that you will regret it if you let the opportunity pass you by, but that is my opinion and you need to make sure to do what is right for you! Best of luck!

Sarah

 

[disney-inspired]

Jenn, PLEASE share with us!
We are hear to support each other!
I think this would be a great opportunity for you and you family, but just as Sarah said you need to do what's right for YOU.

It sure will make getting to DL a bit harder

 

[kelmac284]

Jen I agree with the others. It sounds to me like your dh really wants this and I think deep down so do you! It is DEF an opportunity of a lifetime and I say GO for it! I think you will always regret it if you don't! I am sure you can probably find something over there and even if you don't if your dh thinks you can get by on just his salary then that would be a great opportunity to explore and spend time with your boys!

Good luck I am sure it is tough but I think you should do it!

 

[mommaU4]

Hello ladies!!

I'm still hanging in there. I haven't left ya'll totally. It's been a rough week food wise and when I'm not eating the way I know I should, I feel guilty and tend to shy away from this thread.

But I just wanted to say I am cheering you all on!!!!


And Jen, I'm sending lots of pixie dust your way. I really hope it works out. I think it would be too great of a chance to miss out on.

Hang in there ladies. It's a struggle to be healthy, but one we can't ever give up on.

 

[sahbushka]

Be strong Beth! I know you don't want to go back where you were before and I also know you want to kick it out of the "decade" you're currently in and get down to the next one! This is going to happen by making good food choices and investing in yourself! Do you want to eat something fabulous or do you want to BE fabulous? You can do it Beth! We all can!

Sarah

 

[sahbushka]

Went to my WW wi tonight and had a great loss! Very excited since I didn't get to work out at all last week and was at work constantly.

Have a great op day
Sarah

 

[grizbuzz]

Hello ladies!!

I'm still hanging in there. I haven't left ya'll totally. It's been a rough week food wise and when I'm not eating the way I know I should, I feel guilty and tend to shy away from this thread.
And Jen, I'm sending lots of pixie dust your way. I really hope it works out. I think it would be too great of a chance to miss out on.

Hang on Beth!! It is SO worth it. Unhealthy eating is so NOT worth it. And you are SO capable of reaching your goals. Don't sell yourself short, my friend. As soon as you are ready to grab it, I see one hot mama in one hot bikini in your future. GO FOR IT!! It's so worth the sacrifice -- to be healthy and to know that you are truly reaching your potential. That gorgeous fit model inside of you wants to come out Beth and put on her smokin' hot swimsuit! Take care of her! She doesn't want all those extra calories and she wants to get out and move. Let all those extra pounds melt away so she can be free!

Be strong Beth! I know you don't want to go back where you were before and I also know you want to kick it out of the "decade" you're currently in and get down to the next one! This is going to happen by making good food choices and investing in yourself! Do you want to eat something fabulous or do you want to BE fabulous? You can do it Beth! We all can!

Sarah

YES, let's BE FABULOUS!

Went to my WW wi tonight and had a great loss! Very excited since I didn't get to work out at all last week and was at work constantly.

Have a great op day
Sarah

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

I did a 20 minute tempo run yesterday. My lower back started really acting up so I skipped the weights. Hopefully will get those in plus a run today.

Update on the SCALE. I stepped on yesterday and I was down two pounds. I didn't believe it (cause my scale does act up...still the same old one that's been pee'd on numerous times by my young boys who are still learning to aim), so I tried today and I"m still down. Could it be true? Won't celebrate yet, but wow, that would be nice if the scale is actually budging.

Still flip flopping on Europe. Waiting patiently for manager to call me this morning. So far nothing. Send pixie dust.

 

[grizbuzz]

OMG! OMG! OMG!

Just talked to the head of our group and answer has gone from NO relocation to "tentative yes." I'm shaking. Still have some logistical, cost stuff to get through, but things are looking up ladies!

Keep the pixie dust flowing.
It's working!

 

[sahbushka]

OMG! OMG! OMG!

Just talked to the head of our group and answer has gone from NO relocation to "tentative yes." I'm shaking. Still have some logistical, cost stuff to get through, but things are looking up ladies!

Keep the pixie dust flowing.
It's working!

OMG is right!!!! Wow, good luck and lots of pixie dust!

Sarah

 

[sahbushka]

Ok, so a couple of things:

1) It's my birthday!
2) I am wearing the next size down in work pants today!
3) My belt buckle is on the next smaller hole today!
4) I had pizza for lunch and where I would normally have 4-5 I only had 2 and I am STUFFED!

Overall it has been a great day so far! My dd is getting her 1 year shots in about 1.5 hours so I hope it goes well for her!

Sarah

 

[grizbuzz]

Ok, so a couple of things:

1) It's my birthday!
2) I am wearing the next size down in work pants today!
3) My belt buckle is on the next smaller hole today!
4) I had pizza for lunch and where I would normally have 4-5 I only had 2 and I am STUFFED!

Overall it has been a great day so far! My dd is getting her 1 year shots in about 1.5 hours so I hope it goes well for her!

Sarah

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!


And CONGRATULATIONS!!!


I weighed myself this morning and I'm down 2 lbs.

Running went well this week. Strength training not so well. The program made me so sore last week, I think I've been afraid to go do the routine again. Must get myself to the weight room.

Later...

 

[kelmac284]

Congrats Sara and Jen. I am thoroughly disgusted. I am seriously thinking my medication is affecting my weight even though I am not eating more. I just keep going up and I have been working out almost EVERY day and have majorly cut back on my eating and have been trying to eat BETTER when I do eat. With EVERYTHING I am doing now the last time I did this I lost or at minimum stayed the same but I keep going up like DAILY! Something is just NOT right! If it gets any worse I am going to have to talk to my doctor cuz this is getting ridiculous. And SO frustrating!

I was staying the same when I did NOTHING! I was NOT working out and was eating bad and stayed at the same weight for months. NOW I am doing every thing RIGHT and gaining. I just don't get it.

 

[mommaU4]

Hello ladies!!

Congrats to all those who lost or maintained. Everyone else keep at it!!!

Jen, that's wonderful news that it's a tentative yes!! Wow.

Sarah, Happy Birthday and way to go girl!!!!!

 

[grizbuzz]

So my DH accepted the job in Switzerland today. Not as drastic as it seems, as he hasn't given notice on his current job. I haven't heard anything re. my job. Talked to my direct boss this morning who had heard no news that the head of the department gave me a tentative yes. So there are still hurdles to meet. Plus we have to figure out the kids school. Right now we are going forward with both living in the US and in Switzerland. This can only go on so long.

Did strength training today. It was hard. My legs hurt.

Hope to get a 6-8 mile run in tomorrow or next day.

 

[CaliforniaDreamer]

Hi you exercising divas! I just got home from my trip. I am happy to say I've lost at least a pound (I will know for sure tomorrow morning). I made a point to use the hotel gym once (early in the morning!) and the rest of the time I had some walking every day. Drank a lot of water and ate pretty well.

Wow, Jen, this is exciting. When I left, Switzerland seemed like it wasn't happening!!!

Sarah, I'm late but happy belated birthday!

I've only read this page so far, but hi to Beth and Kelly, the main thing is that you are doing the right things. Hang in there.

 

[mommaU4]

Donna! Welcome back!

Jen, I hope things continue to come together for you and your family.


Hope everyone else had a great weekend.

 

[grizbuzz]

This weekend was a lot of fun. Not. Spent Saturday planting front yard and redoing the bark to give some "curb appeal" to the house just in case we are going to rent it. Then went to my Mom's retirement party and had to defend myself to all of her friends. How I could possibly take away the grandkids from the grandparents for two years?! I was like, I'm not even going yet. Hold on!

Today went through the home office packing boxes. After working all day, everything looks worse than when I started. If we don't end up going to Switzerland, at least we will have a cleaned up house.

We are planning a garage sale next weekend. And then painting the interior walls and recarpeting the downstairs. All per property managers' instructions. Not fun. If anyone wants to come to SF Bay Area and help with cleaning and packing, let me know! I'm drowning in junk over here.

Hopefully will learn more about my job tomorrow. Wish me luck!

Oh, didn't get my run in today. My legs hurt so much on Friday and Saturday, I decided just to give them a break. Long run tomorrow!

'nite ladies...Jen

 

[kelmac284]

Good luck again Jen! I hope it all works out!!