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[Larissa]

Thanks both! I did go for my walk, I just ended up more wound up afterwards than I was before.

I am focused on being the change that I want to see in the world. I know this job doesn't fit me and I do have a (several) plan/s. The problem is, it's bearable 70% of the time and 30% it's completely disgusting, horrible, unbearable so I lose sight of my goals.

The job also suits my family but not me. I have told my family that I will be leaving the cushty job for a more difficult one that pays less and has unsociable hours because it is what I want and yes, I do feel stupid for giving it up BUT my career is stagnant, like being stuck in a stagnant pond. I have to go back to the river before I can continue my journey. Sadly my family are not all that supportive but they do understand that I will get what I want! (Only child)

 

[Larissa]

Walk this morning was much more productive really. I rationalised a lot of my own feelings and had a chat with hubby about what I am doing with my life. I am definitely at a junction and having the luxury of so many options is overwhelming.

B - Porridge (B) with 120ml coconut milk (1.5 syns) a drop of coconut flavour and a spoon of sweetner. Cup of tea (0.5)
L - Cheesy (A) pasta with bacon
D - Spaghetti Bolognese with cheese (A)
S - Kitkat (5.5) No Kitkats left. Cup of tea (0.5)

Exercise - 2 mile walk, 6000 steps so far
Syns - 2.5

I get to go out in the car!!!! The hype is real!! I'm so excited!!!

 

[Fitatforty1]

Walk this morning was much more productive really. I rationalised a lot of my own feelings and had a chat with hubby about what I am doing with my life. I am definitely at a junction and having the luxury of so many options is overwhelming.

B - Porridge (B) with 120ml coconut milk (A) a drop of coconut flavour and a spoon of sweetner.
L -
D -

Exercise - 2 mile walk, 6000 steps so far
Syns -

I get to go out in the car!!!! The hype is real!! I'm so excited!!!

Who’d thought a car journey would become a highlight for so many of us. It feels so liberating!

You’ll make the right decision for you, it’s just hard taking a leap but absolutely worth it. Sounds like you’re doing all the right things, talking it through etc.

 

[Ravenous]

Thanks both! I did go for my walk, I just ended up more wound up afterwards than I was before.

I am focused on being the change that I want to see in the world. I know this job doesn't fit me and I do have a (several) plan/s. The problem is, it's bearable 70% of the time and 30% it's completely disgusting, horrible, unbearable so I lose sight of my goals.

The job also suits my family but not me. I have told my family that I will be leaving the cushty job for a more difficult one that pays less and has unsociable hours because it is what I want and yes, I do feel stupid for giving it up BUT my career is stagnant, like being stuck in a stagnant pond. I have to go back to the river before I can continue my journey. Sadly my family are not all that supportive but they do understand that I will get what I want! (Only child)

Well done for sticking to your guns and going after what you really want rather than taking a job for the sake of it & the salary.
We spend a lot of time at work so should do what we enjoy rather than being slave to money. I was until all of a sudden got I'll & in the operating table. That really changed my attitude to work & life - I am not a workaholic any longer & enjoy life as much as possible in my own way.
Life is short & doesn't have to revolve things we don't enjoy but do it as it is the norm or pay.
Best of luck with your ideas.

 

[Larissa]

@Fitatforty1 I know! it was everything I dreamt it would be too! Can't wait for the next shopping trip (NOT something I would have looked forward to previously)

Well done for sticking to your guns and going after what you really want rather than taking a job for the sake of it & the salary.
We spend a lot of time at work so should do what we enjoy rather than being slave to money. I was until all of a sudden got I'll & in the operating table. That really changed my attitude to work & life - I am not a workaholic any longer & enjoy life as much as possible in my own way.
Life is short & doesn't have to revolve things we don't enjoy but do it as it is the norm or pay.
Best of luck with your ideas.

I think this is where I'm at. I'm sorry things changed for you and the choice got taken from you. I realise how lucky I am to see this now, while I am still healthy and have a say in what I do. I have realised that I will not get a special award for going above and beyond. I will not be recognised for doing well (by my job) and actually, what is my priority? My family and my health. I've been doing this too long and seen too many people "dedicate" their lives, at the cost of their family and their own lives and I will not follow in their steps. I may lose out on a promotion but I am coming to terms with being okay with that because my family matter more.

 

[Fitatforty1]

@Fitatforty1 I know! it was everything I dreamt it would be too! Can't wait for the next shopping trip (NOT something I would have looked forward to previously)



I think this is where I'm at. I'm sorry things changed for you and the choice got taken from you. I realise how lucky I am to see this now, while I am still healthy and have a say in what I do. I have realised that I will not get a special award for going above and beyond. I will not be recognised for doing well (by my job) and actually, what is my priority? My family and my health. I've been doing this too long and seen too many people "dedicate" their lives, at the cost of their family and their own lives and I will not follow in their steps. I may lose out on a promotion but I am coming to terms with being okay with that because my family matter more.

I’ve been there, it was a change in family circumstances that made me reassess where I was work wise and actually I’ve never looked back (6 years on)

 

[Larissa]

Oh yay! I know that I have to come to the realisation myself but the validation is reassuring, thank you! x

 

[Ravenous]

@Fitatforty1 I know! it was everything I dreamt it would be too! Can't wait for the next shopping trip (NOT something I would have looked forward to previously)



I think this is where I'm at. I'm sorry things changed for you and the choice got taken from you.

No that was not a bad thing. It was a wake up call for me to realise that my life is as important as others/work - I dedicated myself to the work given and got on with it despite being unhappy deep down. I don't do anything for sake of doing it and I give it my all. So that unhappiness turned itself to an illness. I am glad that it did and kicked me in the backside to respect and value myself.
Now I take in work that makes me happy & satisfied.
Have a good evening.

 

[Ravenous]

I thought you might appreciate this book along your new journey.
You can get very Chao on eBay. I find it very useful - I read most of this authorise book but find "The link who sold his Ferrari" & this one extremely useful.

 

[Larissa]

No that was not a bad thing. It was a wake up call for me to realise that my life is as important as others/work - I dedicated myself to the work given and got on with it despite being unhappy deep down. I don't do anything for sake of doing it and I give it my all. So that unhappiness turned itself to an illness. I am glad that it did and kicked me in the backside to respect and value myself.
Now I take in work that makes me happy & satisfied.
Have a good evening.

What a wonderful way to flip the situation and an excellent viewpoint on life. You hit the nail on the head with the book recommendations! I have recently finished Full Catastrophe Living so I was on the hunt for something wellbeing-esque! Thank you.
I hope you had a nice day yesterday and today too!

 

[Larissa]

B - Porridge (B) made with 100ml milk (A)
S - Apple
L - Prawn salad (2)
D - Burger with cheese (A) chips and salad. Jelly and cream (2).
S - Kitkat (5.5) I did plan on having a Kitkat Chunky but it is 13 syns! Ouch! - I reviewed, and I only had 2.5 syns yesterday so decided on the CHUNKY!!! Goes with the bod.
2nd S - Ham, pickled onions and an apple

I had a sneaky weigh this morning and I only have 2lb to go until my first weight loss reward

 

[Ravenous]

Looks yummy & well done for the sneaky WI. It all helps.

 

[Strawberry Madness]

Wooooohooo

 

[Larissa]

Unsurprisingly, after that chunky Kitkat, I've "put on" a lb. I don't actually believe that for a second. Given my bodies' propensity to fluctuate dramatically. Today I will try and do an SP day!

Correct me if I am wrong.
I will have (S) and (P) foods along with 2 (A) and 1(B) and 10 syns.

Still in bed so going to make a plan, before I move and eat everything.

 

[Kaysa]

Unsurprisingly, after that chunky Kitkat, I've "put on" a lb. I don't actually believe that for a second. Given my bodies' propensity to fluctuate dramatically. Today I will try and do an SP day!

Correct me if I am wrong.
I will have (S) and (P) foods along with 2 (A) and 1(B) and 10 syns.

Still in bed so going to make a plan, before I move and eat everything.

You’re right, you get the usual healthy extras but syns are reduced to maximum of 10 (my leader always says try not to use more than one or two syns a day on SP days.)

 

[Larissa]

I looked it up and plums are an (S) so -
B - A very autumnal inspired porridge with sweetner, vanilla essence, mixed spice and 2 plums.
L - Bacon, egg, tomato and mushrooms
S - Apple at about 3pm
D - The menu for today is jacket potato and salad but I have cauliflower to use up so I will definitely have cauliflower rice with something. I made a stirfry of sorts. Prawns, onion, garlic, ginger, spinach (which I didn't check), pepper, carrot, mushrooms a chilli pepper and egg fried 'rice', I used soy sauce and oyster sauce for flavour.

I plan on having a half syn jelly as my sweet thing later.
Today is my rest day - probably a bad idea right before weigh in!

 

[Larissa]

You’re right, you get the usual healthy extras but syns are reduced to maximum of 10 (my leader always says try not to use more than one or two syns a day on SP days.)

Thank you @Kaysa OK. I will just aim for none! Have a great day x

 

[Ravenous]

Unsurprisingly, after that chunky Kitkat, I've "put on" a lb. I don't actually believe that for a second.

When did you have the KitKat.
From memory Thursday is not your WI day. Our body is so strange, it gets used to WI day (like body clock) & shows correct weight. On any other day, it fluctuate a lot, hence that is the reason it is recommended to weigh once a week.
I bet on WI day, your loss will show.

 

[Larissa]

It was quite late, about 8pm. I really hope so! I'm so looking forward to my new mug. I will also endeavour to share my objectives today too. I have created a lovely motivational book Have a great day Ravenous x

 

[Ravenous]

It was quite late, about 8pm. I really hope so! I'm so looking forward to my new mug. I will also endeavour to share my objectives today too. I have created a lovely motivational book Have a great day Ravenous x

Looking forward to seeing your objectives (if they are not private).
I am off to take my measurements.