It's Time For A New Life

[mifsit]

Maybe LA isn't working for you and its time to try something else? How much longer is your contract?

I guess there must be tons of gyms etc near you but you'd be a great trainer in any of them. You've been there, Done that and almost got your biggest loser tshirt.

[Trying4Thin]

Thanks;

LA Weight Loss Centers is not a gym; they are a weight loss center much like Jenny Craig or Weight Watchers. I am also thinking of applying to Jenny Craig; however I have a feeling that my current employer will give me a lousy recomendation just because they are jerks. They wont promote me; so why give me a good recomendation where I could work somewhere else when they can "keep me for cheap?" I guess it is just a matter of talking to the right people in charge there. There are people on the management team who do like me; and who I do respect. Not all of them are losers. But right now I have to get this weight off because I am not going to look like a pudgy hypocrite. But something tells me that they already would have offered to interview me just like my father said. My other option would be to go directly through coorporate and apply. But having a manager to back me up would look better. I am going to get started on a new resume this week.
I got on the scale this morning for the first time in a few days and I am majorly unhappy. But it was the wake up call I needed. Oh it was bad. I now have 3 weeks and 1 day to get my weight back on track before going home. I am going to force myself to go to the gym tonight. This is downright ridiculous. And I do feel better after a good sweat session. I am also going to ignore all the conflicting comments I get from the counselors about what I should and shouldnt eat. If it is in the book; I can eat it. No if's and's or but's. This yes/no business and "who told you that" is a bunch of bs. I am sick of being put in a position where I am supposed to tell on them. I wont do it. From here on out; we are doing things my way. I am sure that none of their previous clients had lost 50+ pounds on their own. Waking up sore again was not in my game plan.

[Trying4Thin]

Cable guy just left. I am hoping that this will be the end of my cable woes. College kids are moving back to town and they are most likely overloading the system; plus there is noise on the line too. They offered me a new modem but I passed since mine seems ok (for now). If I have more problems I will call back. Ahhh technology.

Finale of Rockstar Supernova is on tonight. It is anyone's guess who will win. Everyone was awesome last night. Less than 2 weeks til Loser time. I have seen the promo a zillion times when watching NBC. Should be good. But Jillian's missing presence will suck. I have really gotten to like her. I wish she'd come here and bust my ass. If I hadnt "quit" I'd be in the 130's now instead of back in the 150's. But I accept the blame because I did it to myself. Fear not folks; I am back. I dont think I need a boot camp buddy because I am my own best/worst competition. I am going to punish myself for those 3 weeks off. It aint going to be pretty.

[Trying4Thin]

Ok so I have good news and not so good news. The good news is I dragged myself back to LA Weight Loss for my weigh in. I gained but it wasnt as bad as I thought it was going to be. I owned up to the fact that I had been not so good and vowed to get my ass back on track. Tomorrow I am going to be juicing for sure. That should help get rid of the excess (or some of it). It seemed to go straight to my stomach, chest and face. I know I can get back on track before going home on the 6th. Accidently overate today on fruits. I forgot I had already eaten raisins. Oops. I was also one half a protein over. No biggie. It's not like I ate a Whopper with mayo and cheese and said I was good. Hence the importance of journaling to avoid phantom eating. I have no reason to be stressed out now. My apartment is 95% clean (I have some nitpicking to do still), and I found out that the LA manager has no say in the interview process. (From what the phlebotomist said). Soooo, I am going to update my resume, write a kick ass cover letter, and work myself down to 134 pounds. That will put me at an even 80 pound loss. Then I am going to march my "bad self" to the post office and mail it to corporate and then cross my fingers, toes, eyes and anything else crossable in hopes that I hear from them. I think if I can secure an interview; I can get them to hire me. But you know what happens when you assume something....It makes an ass out of u and me! (Ok a little nervous humor). I am looking to turn the application in NO LATER than December 31st.

[Trying4Thin]

Well I decided to call corporate to see what the deal was with the LA position and what is involved. I left a message saying that I was interested and that I wanted to start around December and that I was currently a client. The woman called back but I was at work. She seemed very nice and said to call back 2-3 weeks before I could start so she could check for openings. They seemed interested in talking with me. I was brainstorming a cover letter during work so by the time Nov/Dec rolls around; I will be good and ready to wow them.

Going to juice tomorrow since I came home from work starving and I wasnt going to blow an expensive bottle of cleanser. I will stick to plan today and start the "starvation plan" tomorrow. Now I have two goals to shoot for. 1) The job 2) going home next month...I really need to haul tail so I can look good when I go home.

I need a nap!

[starlightbright]

What kind of work do you do?
And congrats on all the success so far in your weightloss journey. I tried LA weightloss and I only managed 15 pounds. I just figured what they were doing and I can not stand thier food so I have been drinking slim fast and having a fruit in the morning, then slim fast and some veggies in the afternoon, and for dinner something light and healthy with veggies. And then a fruit for a snack before bed. Sometime I have juice!
I manage to keep under the 1730 calories I am allowed. Problem with me lately is my exercise, I have been doing it but for some reason I am gaining muscle weight and not losing fat weight so frustrating.

[Joysieangel]

Hi Carrie,

What is juicing? Ive seen you talk about it before, but what does it do for you? I think that even though you have had setbacks you are still an awesome person and have been doing a great job with your weight loss. Ive said it before and Ill say it again,you are a motivation to me. Someday I hope to be as succesful as you have been. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!!!!!

[Trying4Thin]

Hi everyone,

Ok question and answer time....

1) What do I do?

I am in public transit. I drive city buses and wheelchair vans. I also have driven tour buses before. Very rewarding work for the most part.

2) I topped out on LA Weight Loss at around 17 pounds. I have since slid backwards (my own fault). But I will beat it. I dont have a problem with the food. What food didnt you like? My issue is the scale messing with my head. I have lost the majority of my weight doing it on my own. I joined LA Weight Loss because I quit seeing progress. Right now I just have to climb out of the hole I have gotten myself into before it turns into a crater. Anything is possible if you can dream it.

3) Muscle vs fat. What are you doing for exercise? Muscle does weigh more than fat; but it is leaner so your clothes will fit better, but you will be "heavier" on the scale. Cardio runs off the fat, resistance training speeds up the metabolism and burns calories. Stick with it; eventually your body will cooperate. Unfortunately, until that time the scale will play mind games with you....dont let it win.

4) What is juicing?

Juice cleanse is supposed to (in theory) clean your body of excess toxins that slow down weight loss. It primes your body for weight loss by ridding it of sodium etc. I am supposed to drink 32 oz over 2 days of the juice mixed with water, 8 glasses of water, 6 oz of protein and 2 cups veggies. It really sucks; but it works. You just have to be careful how you eat after the cleanse or the weight will come back. You also spend a lot of time in the bathroom. I am still on the fence about cleansing; but I am not against it.

Thanks for the comments!

[Trying4Thin]

Ok after sitting on my butt for over 3 weeks and a day (aakkk) I am forcing myself to go to the gym tonight. I need to get back my title, "Cardio Sweat Queen." I really dont know what set me off when I was doing so well. I really was starting to like how I looked at 145.2 pounds. Cheekbones!! I have had fast food cravings something awful this week and thankfully I didnt give in or I'd most likely weigh 165 by now, or worse. I have plenty of time to hit 145 before October 6th. I just cant cut any corners. Nobody will know about this setback. So I did a few things to ensure my success in the next few weeks...

1) I began my own paper journal instead of using the LA Weight Loss one. Mine is more beneficial because it is more detailed. I needed to start fresh instead of being reminded of my past "indiscressions."

2) I am making a huge effort to keep my environment clean so I dont raise my stress levels freaking out over it; and add to high cortisol levels. No more belly fat here. Hey; it will never be perfect enough for me, but it will look nice.

3) I am going to keep going to the gym fun by constantly challenging myself. I am going to go there 100% focused and not give a rat's azz about who may or may not be looking at me. When it comes down to it; I really dont care what they think anyway. They dont know me, or what I am capeable of. As far as I am concerned; let 'em stare. Some of them might actually learn something. They never saw me at 214 so they have no idea how far I have come.

4) I am going to get all my water in. No explanation needed.

5) I renewed my faith in myself that I can do this and that I do deserve it. I worked hard these past few years and I shouldnt give that up for anything. What a shame that would be.

6) The diet didnt let me down; I let me down (briefly) by buying into the scale's BS numbers. It wont happen again. Accept the blame; and move on. Accountability is everything.

7) I promised myself I couldnt see Eric again until I am 139.9 pounds. I really need to get it in gear to meet that goal. I want to blow his socks off. He will see that I have not only changed my insides, but my outsides as well. I hope the poor boy doesnt have a heart attack from the shock!

[Trying4Thin]

Finally got my butt back in the gym again. Did 7 miles on the elliptical stepper with incline. 752 calories burned and 40% fat. I am not too happy with the fat percentage; but it is better than sitting on the couch doing nothing. Didnt really lose any endurance (yet), but I am sure my running will have suffered during my absence. Hey, at least I did something tonight. It felt good to have sweat literally flying off me. Gross, but very effective!