Steph's journal (Posters Welcome)

[honeymo78]

Hi Erin, Doreen, Lisa and Sharon. Well I think the decision about the job has been made, I just don't know what it is yet. I called this afternoon to see what was going on and she told me they hadn't decided. Well I get home from working at the mall and there's a message from about 5pm from her saying to give her a call. Now I just have to wait to hear back from her - hopefully this weekend.

I finally did pilates for the week. I'm not sure why I always put it off because it definitely is refreshing and I feel good afterwards. I guess walking is just easier for me to be motivated to do.

I peeked a look at the scale this morning. I was happy to see it showing a loss of 2lbs. I really hope that loss will stick around until weigh in on Sunday.

Lunch - pasta 10pts
Dinner -

Total
Exercise - pilates

 

[marsh0013]

hey steph, i have the same sort of relationship with my pilates dvd. seems like such an effort to do the video, i'd much rather just do my running, like you'd rather walk. weird how that works. because i know the pilates is a good workout too, and it feels good afterward. who knows

ooh, the peek at the scale, well, at least it was a good peek . hope that loss stick with you! er, or sticks away? hehe. something like that . good luck with weigh in tomorrow!!!

 

[lulu201]

Hey, Steph, good luck with tomorrow's weigh-in! I'll be hoping that those two pounds know you don't want 'em back around!

Erin

 

[sharoncity]

Steph is a peeker! Steph is a peeker! There seems to be a bit of that around this board this week?!
I hope the scale was good to you this morning! I'm sure it was, because you had a very good week! Keep up the good work!
I hope you have a wonderful day today! I hope you see lots of !
TTFN-
Sharon

 

[honeymo78]

Thanks for stopping in everyone. I have been really busy this weekend with work at the mall and we are going out of town tonight. I ended up losing 2.5lbs this week and earning my 60lb clippie. It feels so great to have come so far. Thanks for all your support.

 

[lulu201]

STEPH, YOU ARE AMAZING!

Congratulations on your 60 Pound Clippie! I'm so happy for you!

,
Erin

 

[sharoncity]

That is So AWESOME Steph!!! WTG!!! WOO-HOO!!! ( I won't try to outdo Erin! )
I love a new clippee party! But a 60lb clippee is REALLY cause to celebrate!
Steph, you are such an inspiration to me. I see how far you've come and then I think, I too can do this! Thanks for that Steph!
Hope your day was wonderful! I bet your still dancing!
TTFN-
Sharon

 

[lulu201]

Yeah, Sharon, I can't really control myself when it comes to those little green bouncy guys!

 

[DoeWDW]

60 LB CLIPPIE!!!!

Steph, how amazing!! You are truly an inspiration to me!! You've done an awesome job and learned so much!! I'm so proud of you, but more importantly, I hope YOU are extra proud of you!!

I got sick of my Pilates DVD (Winsor Pilates 20 minute workout) but I like the exercises. I wrote the exercises and the number of repetitions on a piece of paper and I do them without the DVD now. It goes faster and I think I focus more on my body without the distracting chatter of the DVD. It's so much more relaxing!! Don't know if this would work for you, but I thought I'd mention it.

Hope you get good news today about the potential job!!

 

[sharoncity]

Hi Steph! How is your week going? Good I hope!
Hey if you have a minute, I could sure use your advice. I am having a really tuff time with my weight loss. Maybe you could offer a suggestion for me? I'm doing WW like you and here I am at the beginning and already stalled out........ Any suggestions would be welcome.
Take good care of you Steph and let us know how your week is!
TTFN-
Sharon

 

[honeymo78]

Okay I'm finally back to the boards. I've made the journal rounds and now on to mine. Thanks for all the good vibes for the job but unfortunately I didn't get it. However, she does want me to contact her after I take the bar b/c there might be an opportunity for me then. Oh well, I'll just get to work on my tan while working at the orchard this summer.

I'm not counting points this week. I was out of town Sun and Mon and didn't count them so I'm just taking the week off. I do plan on exercising and getting my water in but not counting points. I doubt I'll lose this week but I"ll be happy with maintaining. So far I walked half mile monday, about a mile tuesday and 2 miles today.

I got a new kitten on monday. We named him Roo. I'll post some pictures of him later tonight or tomorrow. He's only 3 months old and so cute. The other cats aren't excited about him yet but they don't hate him either.

Sharon - I posted in your journal but I also just thought that sometimes you need to eat all or almost all your flex to lose so definitely try eating more to see if that helps.

 

[DoeWDW]

A new kitty!!! I bet he's adorable!! Those furbabies of ours really are amazing, aren't they??

Steph, good for you for knowing you need a week off. I like that you've decided on a week off - not "I'll get back OP when I feel like it" - it's like a vacation from point-counting with a definite end date and you're prepared for the potential consequences with the scale. I just know that you'll be right back on plan next week! I did the same thing a month ago and I really think it helped my attitude!

Sorry about the job - it sounded so perfect. However, you never know when something better may come along! I'll keep you in my prayers.

 

[honeymo78]

Doreen - thanks for keeping me in your prayers. I know that something else is out there for me and I just have to be patient. Dan also told me that I should be getting a free swim club membership from the orchard since it will be my second summer there. I love to swim.

Okay do any of you have those days where you just want to exercise a whole lot? Today is one of those for me. I walked 2 miles this morning and I just finished walking another 2. The shipment today at work was light so I didn't get tired out like I usually do. I guess it helps that I have a good book to read.

Oh my, I just saw a commercial for Rainbow Brite dolls. It really isn't the 80's again is it? I just loved her when I was younger. I had dolls and sheets for my canopy bed and curtains and all sorts of Rainbow Brite stuff.

As promised here are some pictures of my new little furbaby Roo. He has helped me write this message as well but he's not so good with the typing and spelling. These were taken last night with Dan's camera phone so they aren't too great. The next roll of film I get developed will have plenty of great pics though to put in my kitty scrapbook.

 

[marsh0013]

first off, i know i'm late, but congrats on that new clippie

and also, i'm sorry about the job. but you really seem to have a positive attitude about it! i'm very glad about that . the orchard sounds like a lot of fun, plus tanning and free pool...definitely nice

and yes, i think we are returning to the 80s!! all this stuff definitely reminds me of my childhood! not only rainbow brite (who i also loooooved ), but how bout the resurgence of care bears??? kinda weird, but kinda cool at the same time

looks like we both took the same week off from counting points. i'm trying to make good decision, i hope you are too . it really is like a mini vacation, but i think i'm really looking forward to getting back into my normal groove.

the new kitty is adorable! hope the other kitties learn to love him as much as you do

 

[Castillo Mom]

Hi Steph, sorry to hear about the job, but I know there will be more opportunities for you.

I was supposed to check in with you on Monday, but as always things have been hectic. Congratulations on your 60 lb. clippie, wow!

Your cat looks adorable, what a nice addition to your family. Take care and have a good weekend if I don't talk to you again before next week.

 

[Desiree]

I'm sorry to read about your job. The orchard does sound wonderful though!

Your kitty is so cute!

I just wanted to pop in and tell you to have a great weekend and keep up the good work! 2 extra miles is wonderful!

 

[honeymo78]

Little Roo has a cold so I've been tending to a sick kitty. Hopefully his medicine will make him feel better.

Yesterday I walked 1 mile and today I walked another mile.

I hope everyone has a great weekend!

 

[lulu201]

First of all, let me say "Congratulations, on Kitty Roo!" Then let me say, "Poor Baby Roo," since the little guy is sick. Hopefully he'll get over his cold soon.

I also have to say that I'm sorry about your job, BUT this could be leading to something good there. . .who knows where life could lead you after the bar? I really believe that all things work toward good--we might not always understand it at the time--but if we're patient and keep open to possibilities, good things turn up. "Keep the faith, baby" as my 79 1/2 yr. old mom would say.

Boy, do I respect your need for a vacation from the point routine, Steph. Sometimes I feel like I'm just plain SICK of this continuous counting and record-keeping! I like the plan and I like the results, but sometimes I feel overly focused on it all. I think the vacation is a good thing--it'll clear your mind and then you can come back fresh and motivated.

I hope you and Dan and Roo and the kitties all have a good weekend.

,
Erin

 

[sharoncity]

Roo is adorable! I just love new kittens! I hope the other kitties start getting along with him very soon!
And I agree, you could probably use a week off from counting poits. You've been doing this a long time. I think with all the exercise you've been doing this week, you should be fine. Relax and enjoy what's left of your week off!
I hope you have a nice weekend Steph! Hopefully, you'll see lots of !
TTFN-
Sharon

Oh, by the way, thank you for all your suggestions and help. I REALLY appreciate it!!! to you my WISH buddy, for being there when I needed you!!

 

[honeymo78]

Little Roo is feeling a bit better today - he's been running around and talking up a storm, still lots of sneezing but the meds must be working.

Only one more day until I get back to counting points. I agree Erin, sometimes I feel like by counting points I'm putting too much emphasis on food and obsessing over it too much but I do like the results. I'll just have to wait and see and eventually decide what I want to do. Last summer I just watched what I ate and exercised everyday and still lost 20lbs.

Well I did make some bad food choices this week and ate a bunch of the stuff I had been avoiding while on plan. I'm definitely not expecting a loss this week. RIght now I'm just hoping I didn't gain too much. As for my other goals I think I did fine with water and I'm getting better on the vitamins (at least half the week I've taken them). I've done my walking but I wimped out on my arm exercises - I really need to do those so I don't look too jiggly in my sleeveless shirts this summer. I also made a deal with myself for getting in my pilates today. I have to do my routine before I walk which I really want to do so I can finish my book. That is what I'll be doing as soon as I finish this message.

I went and bought some more summer clothes at Aero. Now I just have to get my legs looking a little better in those shorts. anyone have some toning tips?

Oh I also was recommended for a promotion at bath and body. I'd still have to interview for it. I really don't think I'll go for it. It would be full time and pay a little more but no benefits. I really don't want a career in retail and that's what the promotion will lead to. Plus that would leave almost no time to study for the bar. I'd much rather work parttime at the mall and orchard this summer unless I had a legal job. Plus the orchard is so slow that I have time to study while I am there.

UPDATE - I'm doine with my exercise today. I did my pilates then walked 3 miles.