I have to share

[mickeyfan1]

First - I got on the scale this AM, and after doing the ALex Challenge since monday, I am down 3.5 pounds and I still have a couple of days left on the challenge. I was stuck at 10 pounds off since week 2. I read in the book that some people can't loose at 20 carbs, I must be one of them.

Second - In 60 days I will no longer be employed at AT&T. I will be retiring after 32 years and 2 days, and getting a severance package, because technically, I am being laid off! THis is a good thing!!!


Onward and downward, I am so glad to be in this company of friends and losers!

 

[CarolMN]

Congratulations on the weight loss! Way to go!

And a great big congratulations on your pending "retirement"! As an early escapee (oops! I mean retiree, LOL), from QWEST, I can tell you from personal experience that life after the telephone company is GOOD, very good!

 

[lmhall2000]

Retirement and losing 3.5 pounds- doesn't get sweeter than that!! That goofy old Alex has done it again! His challenges are going to get us all in such great shape that he probably wouldn't be able to tolerate our muscle-y hugs!! Great job for sticking with it!!

Tara

 

[TigH]

Yaaaaay on getting unstuck! That Alex is a clever guy!

And congratulations on your "retirement"!

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

Congratulations on both counts! Way to go!

 

[dizneenut]

WOO HOO!! Congrats on the weight loss and the early retirement!!

 

[perfectmatch300]

Congratulations on the weight loss breakthrough, Marsha!

Also on your early "retirement"! Barry (my DH) just took an early retirement after 36 yrs working for the state & he is LOVING IT!!!! It's also allowed me to cut way back on my hrs. I'm already finding myself wondering how we ever found the time to work!!!!!!

 

[Debbie]

Here's to you, Marsha! Congratulations. You must be very excited!

 

[Luvinit]

Oh Happy Day!!!...Good for you...enjoy both of your successes!!

Tracy

 

[glo]

Wow how cool is that. Loosing some pounds AND retiring. Let me see I only have a mere 20 more years to go... I am so happy for you!! Now you can spend more time concentrating on your ealth and well being, because this is what it is all about!!! Hugs I am proud of you!!!!!

 

[nativetxn]

Alex has certainly helped some of us give our weight loss a jump start, huh?

How great that you lost 3 pounds in less than a week, that certainly makes you smile, doesn't it?

So you will soon be a woman of leisure and be able to lay out by your pool with a zero carb drink and a laptop, huh?

You sound very pleased about it, I'm happy for you

I'm really, really glad that you are here on WISH with me, too.

 

[Meriweather]

Congatulations!!

Both sound GOOD!!

 

[believe]

Congratulations on both !!!!!!!!

As of June...I have 25yrs to go till retirement.

 

[mickeyfan1]

I am so looking forward to having some time off to take care of all the things I can't get to now. And I can't think of a nicer group of people to help me enjoy my news.

I come to the WISH often, I am always inspired by the positive words, all the encouragement people give here. Katholyn and GLo, such teriffic people, always something nice and kind to say to all. I am always amazed that reading these posts lifts my spirits. And talk about keeping on track, wow. We will be mere shadows of our former selves by the time we see each other again. I think I cna get a trip in for December, now! But Kath, we will meet up in August. GLo, I haven't looked into the cape for your Labor Day fun, but since I may have some spare time on my hands, I may start looking into airfare, etc. Perfectmatch, we will have to do RnR again, and since you will be living there (am I jealous or what) it shold be easier to meet up!

All you others, thanks so much. It means a lot to me to have "friends" on the internet. Now lets all go out and lose, lose, lose!

PS
Amanda, have a blast in WDW, keep Todd in line (yeah, like that can happen) and take lots of pictures of those girls. They are so cute, and the perfect age for the magic. Drive very safely.

 

[tiggerlover]

Congrats Mickeyfan, that is wonderful news. Enjoy your success and your retirement.

 

[anniet]

Weight Loss and Retirement- the two things I DREAM of!!!! Congratulations on both!!!!

 

[Beanie]

Congratulations on both counts!! Way to go!!