162 lbs.

down 35 lbs. from start

22 lbs. to my goal

 

So I have been trying to cut out carbs lately. Obviously some sneak in, because there are carbs in everything. But I haven't been having bread or potatoes in quite a few days. Hopefully this will help me jump start some weight loss. Jeff says it will. I have started eating sweet potatoes! They are supposed to be really good for you. I actually sort of like them so that is a good thing! I'm hoping that I can hit 159 lbs by Monday! I'm not so sure it will happen, but I'm going to try. I'm going to try to go shopping today and go to zumba. I skipped my workout yesterday. I have to go today. I'll have to convince Phil to go workout with me on Friday too since we will be on a float trip the rest of the weekend.

 

So I start my new job on July 8th. I already put my two weeks in at MetLife so I will get a little time off. That's good though. I need to get some things done. I have to get my car door/window fixed. I have to use my own car for this job and it's not going to work out if one of my rear doors isn't working. Then, I want to get my car all cleaned out! I want it spotless! I love having a clean car but it rarely ever is.

 

Oh, something else happened! I got called back for a 2nd interview with Castlewood Treatment Center. I'm very honored that they called me back. I wish the food thing wasn't an issue. If that wasn't a factor, I would pursue it for sure. But I honestly don't think I can force myself to eat foods that I don't like 40 hours a week. It makes me kind of sad. I sense that I probably could have made a little more money at this place. And I think I would have enjoyed it too. But I'm happy to work with St. Louis Arc. I think it will be a good starting point and perhaps in a year or so, I can try to move elsewhere and get some different experience.

 

So over the last week, I have had at least two people notice my weight loss. And when I say that, I mean these are people that I don't see or talk to often that didn't even know I was trying to lose weight. Those are the ones that make me happy. Because at least half of the time, if people know you are trying to lose weight, they are like "are you losing weight? you can tell." No, you can't. I'm trying, but I haven't lost anything yet, ya doofus. lol. I just feel like a lot of the time people are just trying to be nice by telling you that they can tell. But I had two people say something that did not know I had been trying. That's a horray for me! I feel like I'm just now starting to notice myself that I am actually smaller. I don't feel at all where I want to be, but I feel better. I fit very comfortably into medium size t-shirts now. I'm honestly tempted to try on a small, because my new medium ones are almost big. I want to fit in smaller size pants too! That has yet to really happen yet. Some day... lol.

 

Well, I'm gonna get to work. Only 3 days left at MetLife! 6 more days till vacation!

 

See ya!

Melissa