*jenjen*
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I can't wait to see your new pic with your 7 balloon. I've been trying to think of something similar for myself but I can't yet. Hope you are having a lovely Easter
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I can't wait to see your new pic with your 7 balloon. I've been trying to think of something similar for myself but I can't yet. Hope you are having a lovely Easter
xLittle-Miss-Perfect
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I'm getting there
only 2 pounds till I'm just overweight and only 26 pounds to goal happy days lol xx
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Well, it's lovely having time off to laze about the house. Friday we had another BBQ and I cooked again It was a novelty the last time, this time I could have quite easily eaten but I didn't. Yesterday I found difficult too. People eating kebabs and fritters from the chip shop with loads of brown sauce... Oh I nearly broke but I just managed to keep myself on track and no more. Clinging by my finger tips!lol
Well, I have exciting news - I've known about it for a wee bit but I've got an interview. It's for a completely different career - I will be training to start with so will drop massively in income but its only for a few years and then I will be trained up in something that I've always wanted to do and with a qualification too. I got the news at the same time as my OH was told that he would need to go in for another review with surgeons... it was all a bit bittersweet really because we both realised that he will probably require further surgery and that's more time off work - quite extensive time off, down to statutory sick pay and a giant drop in wages if I get this job... It made for a difficult few days really.
Everything all seems to happen all at once doesn't it? I must sound like a walking drama... and I think that that is a bit accurate when it comes to whats happening just now Ah well!
So I was in two minds as to whether I should go for the job interview. But I've decided to go for it.
The reason that I've never went for that type of role is because of my weight. I need to project the right image in this industry and the long term aim of it is to be able to branch out into other sectors which require me to be at a healthy weight level. So I've never been able to do this at my size however its always been a wish and now that I've lost weight and am continuing to loose so much weight, well, the sky is the limit really. I need to start doing things for me and this would be something most definitely for me. I don't want to sound all, woe is me, and everything I've done has been my own choice but I've spent most of my life caring for people - I don't regret it but I want to start living my life in the way that I want, with my aspirations.
Who knows whether or not I get it. But time will tell. And I'm going to focus on the interview.
Which is where I have found another issue lol. Interview clothes. Ah, its quite tricky! I went to a few shops on Saturday and I tried some clothes on - smaller sizes YAY, but they didn't look right. So I have been searching the internet looking for ideas and I can't seem to see any. I think I will need to go shopping tomorrow. I literally have so little clothes now that actually fit - its very weird lol.
Happy Easter to you all xxxxx
It was a novelty the last time, this time I could have quite easily eaten but I didn't. Yesterday I found difficult too. People eating kebabs and fritters from the chip shop with loads of brown sauce... Oh I nearly broke but I just managed to keep myself on track and no more. Clinging by my finger tips!lolWell, I have exciting news - I've known about it for a wee bit but I've got an interview. It's for a completely different career - I will be training to start with so will drop massively in income but its only for a few years and then I will be trained up in something that I've always wanted to do and with a qualification too. I got the news at the same time as my OH was told that he would need to go in for another review with surgeons... it was all a bit bittersweet really because we both realised that he will probably require further surgery and that's more time off work - quite extensive time off, down to statutory sick pay and a giant drop in wages if I get this job... It made for a difficult few days really.
Everything all seems to happen all at once doesn't it? I must sound like a walking drama... and I think that that is a bit accurate when it comes to whats happening just now
Ah well!So I was in two minds as to whether I should go for the job interview. But I've decided to go for it.
The reason that I've never went for that type of role is because of my weight. I need to project the right image in this industry and the long term aim of it is to be able to branch out into other sectors which require me to be at a healthy weight level. So I've never been able to do this at my size however its always been a wish and now that I've lost weight and am continuing to loose so much weight, well, the sky is the limit really. I need to start doing things for me and this would be something most definitely for me. I don't want to sound all, woe is me, and everything I've done has been my own choice but I've spent most of my life caring for people - I don't regret it but I want to start living my life in the way that I want, with my aspirations.
Who knows whether or not I get it. But time will tell. And I'm going to focus on the interview.
Which is where I have found another issue lol. Interview clothes. Ah, its quite tricky! I went to a few shops on Saturday and I tried some clothes on - smaller sizes YAY, but they didn't look right. So I have been searching the internet looking for ideas and I can't seem to see any. I think I will need to go shopping tomorrow. I literally have so little clothes now that actually fit - its very weird lol.
Happy Easter to you all xxxxx
*jenjen*
I will do this...
I'm getting there
WOW! That is absolutely FAB news!
You must be so chuffed with yourself. It's not going to be long at all until your there Clair - well done xxx
*jenjen*
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I just made chocolate cupcakes with my niece... *superwoman* lol
Testing my resolve on a difficult day, what am I trying to do, push myself over the edge lol. What am I like lol.
Ive had a good day today, I've given the dog an overdue haircut, caught up on ER (oh the hardship!) and made cupcakes with the niece and we are going to have a DVD night - 27 Dresses, Twilight Eclipse, Grease and My Sisters Keeper... All her choice
Testing my resolve on a difficult day, what am I trying to do, push myself over the edge lol. What am I like lol.
Ive had a good day today, I've given the dog an overdue haircut, caught up on ER (oh the hardship!) and made cupcakes with the niece and we are going to have a DVD night - 27 Dresses, Twilight Eclipse, Grease and My Sisters Keeper... All her choice
cybill
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Jen, what an amazing weekend. You've done really well to stay strong, and congralations on the interview. It's exciting to hear that you've now got the confidence to follow your heart and do what you really want to do - don't let anyone rain on your parade, you're doing brilliantly. As you say, it might mean a tight couple of years, but it will so be worth it to be doing what's right for you. Are we allowed to ask what the interview's for and when it is.
And good luck with the shopping, how exciting! I don't know about you, but I'm finding I can wear some different styles of clothes now that I never really dared wear before!
The other thing I'd recommend, if you fancy treating yourself for your amazing work so far is House of Colour, Image Consultant and Personal Stylists I did this a few years ago, and found which colours and styles work for me, and it has given me so much confidence to wear brighter colours (I used to live in black, dark blue and white! Now people who have met me since think I only have bright pink, red, purple, blue etc in my wardrobe!) They do a great class on styles too, understanding which styles of clothes really suit your body shape and personality - I would highly recommend it! It's a little expensive, but has saved me so much money in clothes, as now I wear all the clothes I buy as I know they actually suit me!
Anyway, good luck with your shopping expedition and preparing for your interview. And hope you have a good day today
And good luck with the shopping, how exciting! I don't know about you, but I'm finding I can wear some different styles of clothes now that I never really dared wear before!
The other thing I'd recommend, if you fancy treating yourself for your amazing work so far is House of Colour, Image Consultant and Personal Stylists I did this a few years ago, and found which colours and styles work for me, and it has given me so much confidence to wear brighter colours (I used to live in black, dark blue and white! Now people who have met me since think I only have bright pink, red, purple, blue etc in my wardrobe!) They do a great class on styles too, understanding which styles of clothes really suit your body shape and personality - I would highly recommend it! It's a little expensive, but has saved me so much money in clothes, as now I wear all the clothes I buy as I know they actually suit me!
Anyway, good luck with your shopping expedition and preparing for your interview. And hope you have a good day today
Little-Miss-Perfect
Doing it exante style :)
How's it goin Jen? xxx
*jenjen*
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Hey all just a quick post. Had a WI and I've lost 5 stone in total now so I'm a stone away from being half way through. So I thought it would be good to post a few before and during photos
The first 2 were taken in February, 3rd in July. And the two during were taken today
The first 2 were taken in February, 3rd in July. And the two during were taken today
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Little-Miss-Perfect
Doing it exante style :)
Omg Jen what a bloody difference. You look amazing. Well done chick xx
Ps. your bloody gawjus xx
Ps. your bloody gawjus xx
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Thank you everyone for your kind words about my pictures
Well, I had a tough few days last week where I wanted to eat and I felt totally miserable. I didn't want to moan on my diary as I felt all I do, sometimes, is moan on this thing and I didn't want to bore you all.
Today is 10 weeks in - WOW, 10 weeks. Sometimes it feels like I started 2 minutes ago, sometimes it feels like I've been doing this for so much longer lol.
And on my 10 week anniversary weigh in day I can officially say... GOODBYE 19s, HELLO 18s!!!
Its feels so good knowing that I am well on my way to my first big target of 17 stone. My BMI is below 40 now and and its slowly eeking its way to the 35s.
Thank you all for all of your support and kind words - you all help me along sooooo much xxx
Well, I had a tough few days last week where I wanted to eat and I felt totally miserable. I didn't want to moan on my diary as I felt all I do, sometimes, is moan on this thing and I didn't want to bore you all.
Today is 10 weeks in - WOW, 10 weeks. Sometimes it feels like I started 2 minutes ago, sometimes it feels like I've been doing this for so much longer lol.
And on my 10 week anniversary weigh in day I can officially say... GOODBYE 19s, HELLO 18s!!!
Its feels so good knowing that I am well on my way to my first big target of 17 stone. My BMI is below 40 now and and its slowly eeking its way to the 35s.
Thank you all for all of your support and kind words - you all help me along sooooo much xxx
