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dmv_2

Hi everyone. Going through a lot and not posting has resulted in my previously roomy black trousers feeling a little tight yesterday, although for some reason I was bloated so hopefully that accounted for some of it. I havent adjusted to my life changes at all, I should be throwing myself into work and yet I cant get my head straight enough to do it so feel like I am drowing and getting behind all the time (have something in tomorrow and cant even understand the big words to start let alone finish but dont have any choice, refuse to ask for an extension). Instead I have a tight knot in my chest all the time and when I let myself think about things I just cry till Im sick. Im trying not to go all feeling ridiculously sorry for myself but I just wish one part of my life so far had been normal, I know everyone goes through tough times and Im not saying none of my life has good, but all the good stuff has been different from normal and involved far more compromise than most people I know, and definitely everyone I know who is my age. Still, life is tough right? Just have to keep trying.

Im having chilli and rice tonight, so not particularly healthy but I cant eat a lot because of all the chillis in it so my mouth gives up when its on fire, maybe thats why they say people who eat chillis once a week lose more weight than those who dont?!

Good luck, congrats and comiserations on jobs where appropriate. Well done BB on making progress with your OH, things with mine werent financial but it is only after i broke both our hearts that he is now saying he will change if we can go back to how we were. Typical lol. So yes, fantastic that you are sorting things out xxx

Right I better get back to my work. No weigh in result from me this week, but tomorrow I am going all military on myself because when i weight in (and post) next week I want to hopefully be the same as my last weigh in, and not about 3lbs heavier (at least...) as I think I am now. Personally I blame morrisons for their making the HUGE galaxy chocolate bars (on offer) cheaper than the medium sized ones! Actually I blame myself, but its about all I have been able to do to keep myself going so I refuse to beat myself up about it. Instead I shall just try a bit harder...

Wonder how many times thats said on this thread in a month?!

victory

Hezzawithkids wrote: »

Well the recruitment consultant called me this morning, he has been trying to arrange my next meeting but as the key people are either off sick or on holiday he's having trouble pinning anyone down. He did seem anxious that I was still interested though which I'm taking as a good sign. OH reckons that it's not going to happen but I'm choosing a more positive attitude than that, this is a key position in a big company and I think they are just taking their time making a decision :cool: Onwards!!!

Tell your OH to.... then surround yourself with positive vibes,energy,feel good stuff and only think positive at all times;) the job is yours, I keep telling you that:D

victory

bb fine thanks just do not have anything to say:D

dmv I don't know where to start or what to say, they always say when the overwhelming feeling happens to write a list of all the ideas/problems/worries/stress and make a point of putting at the top the very important ones that need sorting out right now and leave the niggly, non important ones at the bottom, they say for every question there is an answer and for every problem there is a solution it is just a question of finding it and that needs patience, time, planning, understanding, being reasonable with yourself, you can't take on the world and make it all fine and dandy within a day, no one can, it takes time and discipline, don't feel as if you are drowning, there are people out there to talk to , to get an answer from, to bounce ideas off, google if you just don't want to talk to anyone human, every single problem in the world is on the internet with how a person dealt with it, how to cope with it, how to find the elusive answer, open up let the help in.

Lois_Lane

Hola :wave:

I'm not reporting in with good news on the weight loss front this week for either of us! I've been suffering with a bad cough and cold and as a result haven't been able to do keep-fit, and it shows as I've gained 2lbs and Superman hasn't done very well either with a gain of 1lb (not sure what his excuse is, specially when he's been waiting on me hand and foot!). The keep fit teacher is going on holiday this week, and then we'll be back in the UK for a week, so it's going to be another 2 weeks before we can go again. Until then we'll just have to get out on our bikes more often.

Hope everyone else has had a good week - haven't got time to catch up with all the posts, but well done to everyone for trying.

Catch you again soon.

LL

sarymclary

Very wise words there Victory, and I hope you found some comfort and useful tips there dmv. Who's to say what is 'normal' when it comes to childhood, upbringing, relationships? Some people are truly lucky, and grow up in a well-balanced, nurturing environment. Others aren't so lucky, but that's not to say it wasn't 'our normal'. You'd be surprised how many people may share similar stories to you. I often read, and contribute on other sections of this forum, and am humbled by others' experiences, but am also able to share my own too, which I hope offers a little reassurance that no matter how awful life can seem, and how abnormal your circumstances may have been, it doesn't have to define who you are, and how you will be in the future. Life offers us a variety of things. Some good, some not so good, and some absolutely fantastic! Be grateful for what you do have, be hopeful for what you want to have, and try to be philosophical about the rest is my only tip. Oh, and another tip is: know that you are your greatest asset.

Granny, I'm doing my best to keep OH busy elsewhere at he moment. He had a day out with his son yesterday. Our radio controlled alarm clock went haywire yesterday morning, and went off at what appeared to be 7.20am, but it was pitch dark. We went and checked the clocks downstairs and it was 3.20am! I was about to go wake all the children up for school too. We were then wide awake, and struggled to get back to sleep. Felt shattered all day.

We've been sorting out finances, and admin stuff today. All a bit of a pain in the bum to get organised, and people don't do their jobs very well it seems. Looks like money will be super tight until possibly after Christmas, when we'll be 'properly in the system'. No fun in the meantime. Anyhoo, we won't dwell on that, as it won't help sort it out by getting fed up about it. We'll manage, because we have to. Simples! (in the words of the Meerkat).

I had an odd email yesterday from a guy who bought my car 6 months ago, claiming I owe him compensation because he's had to pay for some repairs to it! I got some great help from the MSE guys over on the motoring section. 6 month though, I ask you????:rotfl:

I can't say I've been super good, but I have tried to keep portion sizes smaller, and bulking out meals with veg. I've asked my group of girlfriends for a food processor for my birthday in a couple of weeks, and it has lots of attachments, and a blender, so I'll be making soups a plenty after that.

Grateful to report a -1lb loss this week though. I feel very bloated as TOTM is imminently due.

Vix - bad luck about the job. I felt the same way about a job working in archives at my local NHS. It was ideally suited to my admin/HR background, and I did lots of research before the interview (I even knew about the new system being introduced that I'd found out about from an online document that the interviewer wasn't aware of - put my foot in it by asking a question about it's impact). I probably didn't get it because I was a smart @rse! Never heard back from them actually... bumheads! but I'm not bitter!! lol :rotfl::rotfl:

BB - glad you're making progress. I'm still in the process of moving in here, after 6 months, with boxes and bags still in rooms. No idea where to put them. The furniture we have isn't necessarily suitable, but needs must.... We'll get there in the end. Keep up the good work, and well done for sticking with it.

Hezzawithkids

victory wrote: »

Tell your OH to.... then surround yourself with positive vibes,energy,feel good stuff and only think positive at all times;) the job is yours, I keep telling you that:D

Victory - totally! After 20+ years with OH I've got used to his perpetual gloom & doom so tend not to take any notice any more; if things always turned out the way he predicts then we may as well give up now and never get out of bed again! (tho I've a sneaking suspicion he'd quite like that.....;)) To be fair to him tho he wants it to happen as badly as I do so maybe it's his way of preparing the way and cushioning the blow should it not turn out the way we want it to.

dmv - anything I say will sound like a platitude so I wont try, other MSE'rs have much better ways with words than I do. Stay strong, we are all rooting for you <<hugs>>

Vixstar

All I can add to those who need it is hugs and best wishes.

STS for me this week (forgot to post on Sunday).

And forgot to post yesterday. Managed to stick to my plan for the month in the no chips or chocolate area, and did drink 500ml of water on top of copious cups of tea whilst at work but still could do better. Also managed another run and felt happier about it.

Was supposed to be out bellydancing tonight but just been invited out for a meal with my course, which means I should have had a cup a soup for lunch rather than walked to the dining hall in the rain and eaten a cheesy hammy eggy and chips! But it was very nice and I can't predict a last minute invite. Just need to be sensible with food and drink tonight - I can do it I've done it before etc

katiepoppycat

keeping em crossed for you hezza. dmv, take care ofyourself, sounds like you're having a hard time. We all really value your contributions on here!

honeyD

Its my weigh in tomorrow. Hoping to have lost something though its TOTM so not sure how that will affect it

grannynise

Dmv - I couldn't add anything to what Victory said. Hugs to you.

Hezza that sounds great. Again - Victory has said all the wise words.

You're doing well Sary -- early mornings and losing a pound.