Before I post my weight let me give a little background to this week. Oh the wonderful joys of working with women! I don't know who knows it, but I work for State Farm Insurance. I come from retail and this job is a dream job for me. Weekends off, a set schedule, and I can usually take a day off when I need one. These factors were all very important to me when I was looking for a new job. I have been working at State Farm for a year in October, and for the most part, it has been quite enjoyable.............until these last few weeks. I'll spare you all the gory details and get to the bottom line. On Tuesday one of my co-workers got fired, and on Wednesday one of my co-workers put in her 2 weeks notice. Insurance is not an easy raquet, it has taken me almost a year to get comfortable being by myself in the office. There are still things that I don't know how to do! Bottom line is that I have had a stressful week. And to put a cherry on top, my husband looked at our credit card bill, and has now decided to take over the finances, because apparently I am incompetent. And what do I do when I feel stressed or upset? I eat or I go shopping, and apparently both of those things seem to be getting me in trouble in one way or another.
So after no effort of my own I went from gaining weight on Monday where I weighed in at 256.8 to 253.6. I feel absolutely no success in this weight loss considering that A. I started the week at a number that was higher than last week, and B. I didn't exercise once or watch what I was eating. I'm pretty sure that the pure stress of this week was the magic to the numbers going down. Plus, it could have just been water weight loss.
Next week is a new week and (before my husband saw the credit card bill) I just bought new compression shorts and a new sports bra which was badly needed. I will be working out next week and making a better plan. I'm not quite sure what it is, but I will think about it over the weekend and post on Monday.
I'm sorry that it was such a stressful week! I can't wait to talk to you on Sun and get all the gorey details... Yes, I'm nosey. ;0
ReplyDeleteDon't discredit your weight loss though. It's still losing! Maybe the Lord knew you needed a silver lining to your week!
I hope that this coming week is better in your office. It's gotta be less drama... right?
And yeah... we're good at hounding. I figure that's what we're supposed to do - right? It's not so much "hounding" per se as much as it's keeping up with friends ;) .... and a little bit of hounding mixed in too.
I am sorry about your rough week! A loss is still a loss and deserves celebration. I don't know about you but when I have a terrible week and also a weight gain, that is the worst! Here's to a solid plan, a better week, drinking water, and getting exercize! I look forward to reading your post on Monday!
ReplyDeleteSorry for harassing you! I can totally sympathize with what you're dealing with at work. I went through a similar situation a few years ago. It really sucks when what is essential your second home because you spend so much time there becomes a super stressful and unhappy place to be. I hope it improves soon!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd don't discredit your weight loss - it all counts!! You're doing just fine. Besides, not all weeks can be good ones - how would know they were good if they were all the same??? I know, I'm so deep. ;) Seriously, don't be too hard on yourself.
And come play tennis with us this week - it's great for stress release!!
I want to play tennis with you guys :-(
ReplyDeleteWell I definitely don't think the cupcake background is helping Carrie. It s making me hungry just looking at it. Don't get discouraged. I feel you with the stress, school starts this week and we're getting crazy around here again. We love you, just hang in there. Angela and Tyler
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