164 lbs.

down 33 lbs. from start

24 lbs. to my goal

 

Not much has changed yet, but I have a feeling that it will soon! We went grocery shopping last night and I'm ready to eat right again! I realized it's been about a month since I've lost much, if anything, at all. That is not OK. I've been putting in the time at the gym, but I haven't been eating right. I have to learn to plan my meals out on the weekend as well. That's usually my downfall. In order to win my DietBet, I need to be 160 lbs by July 1st. I would really like to be in the 150s in 2 weeks for vacation. So 2 lbs a week... we'll see!

 

So my job has been kind of sucky lately. We have been super understaffed so I've basically had to fill in as a rep taking calls 40 hours a week. It's such a burnout job. I'm over it. So it inspired me to apply for social service jobs. That's what I went to school for and that's my passion. Problem is, social services doesn't pay crap, and I'll have to start at the bottom and gain some experience to even come close to making a decent wage. I had two interviews in the last week. The first was at Castlewood Treatment Center as a Direct Care staff member. The place is for people with eating disorders. I would love the job. The place is beautiful!!

The downside would be that since it is for eating disorders, I would eat breakfast and lunch with the patients. And I would eat what the cook prepares and am expected to eat 100% of my meal most days. Problem is, I'm SO picky! It would probably be good for me to force myself to eat it. But I honestly don't think I could. I would love the job besides that.

I had another interview at St. Louis Arc which is a place for people with developmental disabilities. I applied to be a Direct Support Professional. Preferably, I would like to work in the Day Program there. I would basically take people to participate in the community. This could mean going to the park, volunteering at an animal shelter, etc. I think I would love it! The other option is to do the same job but in the Residential section which would mean doctor appointments, making sure they get their medicine and then also potentially assisting with showering and other care. Obviously the Day Program will be more rewarding. I would get to help them explore their interests and get involved! My interview went well and I am supposed to meet with two coordinators from two of their locations later this week. The only downside to this job is that it will pay HALF of what I make now... That is really crappy. But if I will be happier and gain the experience I need, I think hope  it will be worth it in the long run.

I'll let ya know how things go as soon as I know! Cross your fingers for me!

See ya!

Melissa