You Better Start Believing in Success Stories, You're in One! Nov. W.I.S.H Challenge

[Dr Gunnie]

Had to stay home with a sick 6 year old yesterday, but she's feeling better and back at school today - so that's a big woohoo.

My weekend weight is starting to come off - another big woohoo.

Feeling rejuvenated this morning... I'm going to make it a great day. Staying positive and choosing to be part of the solution, not part of the problem.

 

[HappyGrape]

My whoohoo - I feel so much more confident in maintaining my weight post holiday compared to few years ago. There is so much flexibility in how I view my healthy & happy eating that being back from vacation doesn't have the same negative impact (as before i was also trying to get back to healthier eating)

I don't feel like lifting this week so I chose to only do yoga and my steps
I didn't feel like salad so I had pasta with veggies for lunch

I am back to work tomorrow, but feel ready for it. It was awesome vacation!

I will try to do some sort of food report when I get chance

 

[Oneanne]

I just can't muster a woohoo this morning. Too much to get my head around. I did take solace on the commute to work that the world at least looks the same... even though it really isn't.

 

[Oneanne]

Had to stay home with a sick 6 year old yesterday, but she's feeling better and back at school today - so that's a big woohoo.

My weekend weight is starting to come off - another big woohoo.

Feeling rejuvenated this morning... I'm going to make it a great day. Staying positive and choosing to be part of the solution, not part of the problem.

Amen... giving a lot of thought to what being part of the solution looks like for me.

 

[Dr Gunnie]

I forgot another big woohoo - college basketball starts this weekend! I love college basketball season.

 

[MommaoffherRocker]

So I guess my main woohoo is that I feel like I am back on track and determined to lose this weight.

Always nice to be back on track, You'll be dropping lbs before you know it!

Had to stay home with a sick 6 year old yesterday, but she's feeling better and back at school today - so that's a big woohoo.

I'm glad your little one is feeling better today!

My whoohoo - I feel so much more confident in maintaining my weight post holiday compared to few years ago

Love that you have confidence for maintaining, I feel like having confidence going in can make all the difference.

I just can't muster a woohoo this morning.

I'm sorry

 

[courtneybeth]

There is no woohoo this morning. I've actually been emotionally eating everything I can find without care (so unlike me) and I don't even want to run my races this weekend (unlike me again).

My work situation hasn't been so great - i feel that my boss is super passive aggressive towards me. After a series of passive aggressive exchanges, he gave me the final nail in the coffin: he declined my request for my December Disney trip. Apparently there's a "no vacations allowed" in December policy, which makes no sense because I am not in a department where my role is impacted by year-end activities and I took off the same week last year. It is not stated anywhere in the employee handbook, so really... I have no idea where this came from. Furthermore I've sunk about $3500-$4000 into this trip and it's non-refundable at this point.

Which leaves me in a quandary as to what to do.

I have never felt so beat up and disappointed. I work hard and am treated terribly. Been trying to apply for new jobs since May and yet haven't landed anywhere good yet (but come in second place many times!). I ... yeah. No happiness today at all and I'm so sad that I can't even take my vacation.

 

[HappyGrape]

are you sure it's not refundable? Often if you explain the situation you can reschedule it? Call and see what is possible

It's a lot of cash to loose. Can you come up with another attempt to get him to change his mind and approve your leave?

Also, can you think of meal you would love, that is hearty and with good size and you love and have it without a care? Instead of eating everything you can find eat one thing you really love

Sorry courneybeth, I hope you get another job soon. it's horrible to work with people that are not nice to work with

 

[Dr Gunnie]

There is no woohoo this morning. I've actually been emotionally eating everything I can find without care (so unlike me) and I don't even want to run my races this weekend (unlike me again).

My work situation hasn't been so great - i feel that my boss is super passive aggressive towards me. After a series of passive aggressive exchanges, he gave me the final nail in the coffin: he declined my request for my December Disney trip. Apparently there's a "no vacations allowed" in December policy, which makes no sense because I am not in a department where my role is impacted by year-end activities and I took off the same week last year. It is not stated anywhere in the employee handbook, so really... I have no idea where this came from. Furthermore I've sunk about $3500-$4000 into this trip and it's non-refundable at this point.

Which leaves me in a quandary as to what to do.

I have never felt so beat up and disappointed. I work hard and am treated terribly. Been trying to apply for new jobs since May and yet haven't landed anywhere good yet (but come in second place many times!). I ... yeah. No happiness today at all and I'm so sad that I can't even take my vacation.

I had something like this happen about 7 years ago. I had flights to fly back to DC for a wedding, then was told by my principal that I couldn't go because it was a three day weekend and policy stated that you couldn't take a personal day around a three day weekend (a policy that was done by others many times). Long story short. it was basically the worst year of teaching in my life and I was on anti-depression pills by the end of the school year. I don't wish that on anyone. The silver lining was I switched districts that summer and landed where I am today. I am so thankful for the school district I work at now and I couldn't be happier. In hindsight, it was the best thing that ever happened to me. It will get better - hang in there.

 

[Flossbolna]

@courtneybeth sending you a big hug! How sad! Hope you can work out something!

 

[Flossbolna]

Another one not feeling very woohoo today. But I am proud that I went our for my run at 8:20pm and did not cut it short despite it being cold and rainy outside!

November 9 is a strange day in German history as a lot of things have happened on that day. In 1918 the first German republic was declared and it was the start of democracy in Germany. 20 years later, in 1938 it was the night of the November pogrom, also known as Kristallnacht, where the Nazis destroyed lots of synagogues and Jewish businesses and for the first time openly committed atrocities against the Jewish polupation. Them in 1989 November 9 was the day the Berlin Wall fell and with that the progress of German reunification started. I always find the day an important one to reflect on the struggles my country has been through and how lucky I am today to live in a feee country where people are treated equally whoever they are.

 

[JacknSally]

There is no woohoo this morning. I've actually been emotionally eating everything I can find without care (so unlike me) and I don't even want to run my races this weekend (unlike me again).

My work situation hasn't been so great - i feel that my boss is super passive aggressive towards me. After a series of passive aggressive exchanges, he gave me the final nail in the coffin: he declined my request for my December Disney trip. Apparently there's a "no vacations allowed" in December policy, which makes no sense because I am not in a department where my role is impacted by year-end activities and I took off the same week last year. It is not stated anywhere in the employee handbook, so really... I have no idea where this came from. Furthermore I've sunk about $3500-$4000 into this trip and it's non-refundable at this point.

Which leaves me in a quandary as to what to do.

I have never felt so beat up and disappointed. I work hard and am treated terribly. Been trying to apply for new jobs since May and yet haven't landed anywhere good yet (but come in second place many times!). I ... yeah. No happiness today at all and I'm so sad that I can't even take my vacation.

We've already discussed this and I stand by the advice I've given. But don't give up on Disney in December yet. <3

My woohoo is that my dress, crinoline, and sweater for Dapper Day came in today! don't even care that the dress doesn't zip because it's too small haha. It -will- zip by April.

Now that I have these pieces in person, I'm concerned that the Dapper Disney Bound I was going for isn't as obvious. Can you guys tell who I'm representing? If you saw it on Instagram don't give it away! Haha

 

[pjlla]

Woohoo Wednesday!

What are you celebrating today?
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Hmmm.... celebrating that I WILL successfully watch EVERY episode of Gilmore Girls (7 seasons with 21-22 episodes per season) before the big new Netflix episodes later this month! I started watching just a few weeks ago and I am already into season 5 !!

If you are interested, we could do a challenge together! Like both commit to the same exercise schedule to keep each other accountable. But I won't be back from vacation until middle of December...

I could totally get behind that idea!! Let's talk more and maybe come up with a starting date, etc!

No need to be sorry. I am pretty open about my fears. I have a ton of them. You didn't push too hard. I didn't realize this was the question at first.

That's good.... thanks for understanding.

My woohoo. Yesterday my weight was back down but today it is back up but still lower then on Monday. I have gotten 35-40 of water for 2 days now. I am really trying to stick with this. I didn't get to workout yesterday but I did do 60 squats throughout the day. I had about 1300 calories yesterday. More then I wanted but it was all healthy food except for a chicken sandwich at lunch. I dropped my lunch on the floor yesterday so i had to buy something. I was so mad. My husband is being super supportive right now. He was shocked that I was trying to get 20 oz in before bed. This is really unlike me. I told him that gaining those 2 pounds really rattled me. I worked too hard to lose the 10 pounds. I maintained over the summer and have been slowly creeping back up. That 2 pounds was a lot and I am determined not to gain that 10 back. He said he was very proud of me and is working with me on a work out schedule.

So I guess my main woohoo is that I feel like I am back on track and determined to lose this weight.

GREAT job on getting a handle on it while it is still just 2 pounds!!

There is no woohoo this morning. I've actually been emotionally eating everything I can find without care (so unlike me) and I don't even want to run my races this weekend (unlike me again).

My work situation hasn't been so great - i feel that my boss is super passive aggressive towards me. After a series of passive aggressive exchanges, he gave me the final nail in the coffin: he declined my request for my December Disney trip. Apparently there's a "no vacations allowed" in December policy, which makes no sense because I am not in a department where my role is impacted by year-end activities and I took off the same week last year. It is not stated anywhere in the employee handbook, so really... I have no idea where this came from. Furthermore I've sunk about $3500-$4000 into this trip and it's non-refundable at this point.

Which leaves me in a quandary as to what to do.

I have never felt so beat up and disappointed. I work hard and am treated terribly. Been trying to apply for new jobs since May and yet haven't landed anywhere good yet (but come in second place many times!). I ... yeah. No happiness today at all and I'm so sad that I can't even take my vacation.

Nothing to say but ......

Another one not feeling very woohoo today. But I am proud that I went our for my run at 8:20pm and did not cut it short despite it being cold and rainy outside!

November 9 is a strange day in German history as a lot of things have happened on that day. In 1918 the first German republic was declared and it was the start of democracy in Germany. 20 years later, in 1938 it was the night of the November pogrom, also known as Kristallnacht, where the Nazis destroyed lots of synagogues and Jewish businesses and for the first time openly committed atrocities against the Jewish polupation. Them in 1989 November 9 was the day the Berlin Wall fell and with that the progress of German reunification started. I always find the day an important one to reflect on the struggles my country has been through and how lucky I am today to live in a feee country where people are treated equally whoever they are.

I had heard about the Berlin Wall anniversary today and thought of you, but I didn't know all of those other details. Thanks for sharing. I am kind of hoping that there will be a Berlin Wall anniversary show on the History Channel tonight.

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Hey friends..... I am taking an hour of "chill time" (aka ME time) before I have to get some dinner on the table and work online from 6-8 tonight (and then Survivor, of course). Worked in Kindergarten and preschool today.... fun but tiring.

TTY in the morning!.................P

 

[Flossbolna]

@pjlla: I have 30 Day Shred, Ripped in 30 and Body Revolution. I have also noted that quite a few are on YouTube (well 30'day shred is at least). Realistically, if I intend to run 3 times a week, more than three other workouts would be hard to do. But if you come up with a schedule of three workouts per week, I am all for joining you! Maybe other want to join in as well? I found with how I am doing it currently that I do see benefits from the program even when I do it less often than the program wants you to do it. I still do every set as often as she says though.

 

[LindseyJo22]

Today I am thankful for my knitting group. I'm about to head to the coffee shop, and I am looking forward to it. I have also been eating more than I should as emotions are taking their toll - trying to get a grip tomorrow. Breakfast was all right, my running has been great, and I'm getting my steps, so I will not be derailed by a bump in the road.

 

[4Mickeys]

What about the people in your life are they a mutinous crew when it comes to your journey or are they always right there ready to help when you need it?

Question for fun-
What is the craziest weight loss thing you have tried that didn't really work?

My crew is pretty supportive - its me that is mutinous! lol

I have done many stupid thing to lose weight but the craziest thing I have tried to loss weight was a soup diet. I had nothing but soup for days. I was always starving and it did not last long!

Haha you stole my answer - soup diet as well!

I am slowly getting over the fear of flying. I have talked about flying to Disney and I really want to do to Disneyland.

I just can't muster a woohoo this morning. Too much to get my head around. I did take solace on the commute to work that the world at least looks the same... even though it really isn't.

I have never felt so beat up and disappointed. I work hard and am treated terribly. Been trying to apply for new jobs since May and yet haven't landed anywhere good yet (but come in second place many times!). I ... yeah. No happiness today at all and I'm so sad that I can't even take my vacation.

I hope things work out for you soon

November 9 is a strange day in German history as a lot of things have happened on that day. In 1918 the first German republic was declared and it was the start of democracy in Germany. 20 years later, in 1938 it was the night of the November pogrom, also known as Kristallnacht, where the Nazis destroyed lots of synagogues and Jewish businesses and for the first time openly committed atrocities against the Jewish polupation. Them in 1989 November 9 was the day the Berlin Wall fell and with that the progress of German reunification started. I always find the day an important one to reflect on the struggles my country has been through and how lucky I am today to live in a feee country where people are treated equally whoever they are.

Wow that certainly is a day of mixed historic events ... but as you say look how far your country and its people have come and a big belated ....




you share a Birthday with my sister!

 

[MommaoffherRocker]

There is no woohoo this morning. I've actually been emotionally eating everything I can find without care (so unlike me) and I don't even want to run my races this weekend (unlike me again).

My work situation hasn't been so great - i feel that my boss is super passive aggressive towards me. After a series of passive aggressive exchanges, he gave me the final nail in the coffin: he declined my request for my December Disney trip. Apparently there's a "no vacations allowed" in December policy, which makes no sense because I am not in a department where my role is impacted by year-end activities and I took off the same week last year. It is not stated anywhere in the employee handbook, so really... I have no idea where this came from. Furthermore I've sunk about $3500-$4000 into this trip and it's non-refundable at this point.

Which leaves me in a quandary as to what to do.

I have never felt so beat up and disappointed. I work hard and am treated terribly. Been trying to apply for new jobs since May and yet haven't landed anywhere good yet (but come in second place many times!). I ... yeah. No happiness today at all and I'm so sad that I can't even take my vacation.

I'm so sorry this is happening!

 

[MommaoffherRocker]

We've already discussed this and I stand by the advice I've given. But don't give up on Disney in December yet. <3

My woohoo is that my dress, crinoline, and sweater for Dapper Day came in today! don't even care that the dress doesn't zip because it's too small haha. It -will- zip by April.

Now that I have these pieces in person, I'm concerned that the Dapper Disney Bound I was going for isn't as obvious. Can you guys tell who I'm representing? If you saw it on Instagram don't give it away! HahaView attachment 205854View attachment 205855

Is it figment?

 

[MommaoffherRocker]

Thanks to Elizabeth's clever thinking her and Jack are rescued by the Royal Navy. They are about to head back to Port Royale when Elizabeth convinces them to rescue Will. The crew of the Black Pearl had taken Will back to the Isle de Muerta to break the curse once and for all.

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As always the quick talking Jack tricks Captain Barbossa into carrying out his plan. The final battle ensues. The ghost pirates attack the Royal Navy and appear to be winning. But then Will breaks the curse making the ghost pirates vulnerable. Jack shoots and kills Barbossa and the pirates surrender to the navy.

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The pirates were desperate to break the curse so they could enjoy their lives again. What convinced you to lift the curse of unhealthy living?

 

[MommaoffherRocker]

I struggled with unhealthy living for awhile I just never had the motivation to be healthy even though I was very unhappy with myself. Running changed that, I was so slow and ashamed of it. I knew losing weight would improve my time so I started eating better and lost 15 lbs. I still have a ways to go but I am definitely on the right track now.