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Weight Loss Forum / WeightWatchers / May 2005struggling along
I know I dont post much in the way of support, but I am asking for some support from all of you now. I am struggling with my job at work and that is putting a lot of stress on me at the moment. It really shows on the scale too. I have had a two pound gain two weeks in a row now. Yes, I have actually gained nearly 5 pounds in two weeks. Because of work, I had to skip my water aerobics classes twice this week. I love water aerobics and feel so great afterwards. I did instead ride my stationary bike on the nights I could not get to the gym. My workout schedule this week was: Monday 60 minutes water aerobics Tuesday 50 minutes stationary bike riding (10 miles) Wednesday 60 minutes water aerobics Thursday 50 minutes stationary bike riding (12 miles) Friday 45 minutes stationary bike riding (10 miles) I know that there are things that have crept into my day that I should not be eating. My plan for this week is to stay on points, workout at least as much as I did last week, drink all my water and talk to my boss at work about how overwhelmed I am with the job. I am at the point I am ready to quit my job and work in the temporary area while looking for another job. It is so hard though with being a single mom, someone has to pay the bills and that someone is me. Everyone have a great week, thank you for taking the time to read my rant. Debbie 319.4/256/(mini goal 249.4)/150 Hi Debbie, >I know that there are things that have crept into my day that I should not >be eating. My plan for this week is to stay on points, workout at least as [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > >Everyone have a great week, thank you for taking the time to read my rant. Sorry to hear you're having such a hard time. You wouldn't believe how tough things have been for me too, so I know how you feel. Apart from all the sensible steps you want to make to reduce stress, the one thing that keeps me sane is to write menus and shopping lists, so that at least there's some structure in my day and if I feel hungry, I know what I'm allowed to eat and there's nothing else in the house. But if this doesn't work for you, just remember that this time will pass, no matter how bad, and if you know how to lose weight now, you can lose it later. However, I would try to eat healthily if I were you because stress depletes the immune system and you really can't afford to get ill at the moment. Best of luck.  SignatureAnna (in UK) Start Weight: 174 lbs Goal Weight: 146 lbs Current Weight: 165.5 lbs Sorry to hear that you are struggling with job related stress. I can relate to that since I just quit my job 1/1/05 because of things at work. I like Anna's idea of planning your meals ahead of time. That means one less thing to juggle at the end of the day. Maybe use a crock pot or cookup extras so that you have plenty of food in the freezer to pop in the microwave on nights when you don't feel like cooking. Your exercise plan looks great. I would definitely talk to your boss about the stress. I wish I had been able to do so at my job. In my case the boss was the cause of the problem so talking to her was like talking to a brick wall. When I realized that things were not going to improve I chose to leave instead. Hopefully you don't have to quit your job. Or at least find a replacement job before quitting. The job market is not the greatest and you certainly don't want to run the risk of being out of work for any length of time. Good luck and hang in there. > I know I dont post much in the way of support, but I am asking for some > support from all of you now. [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > Debbie > 319.4/256/(mini goal 249.4)/150 This is the place to rant, Deb. You are having a bad time, but stick to it and at least you are doing some exercise. This bad patch will eventually end, and then you can get fully back OP & get back to losing again. Just try your best during this time & hopefully things will improve in the near future. Elaine >I know I dont post much in the way of support, but I am asking for some >support from all of you now. [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > > my goodness, that looks like a great workout, Debbie! Signature~Kristin 285.2/282.2/164 >I know I dont post much in the way of support, but I am asking for some >support from all of you now. [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > Debbie > 319.4/256/(mini goal 249.4)/150 And easier to say than do.... EATING the wrong foods or too much will not really help with the stress. Clearly, that is what you have basically said by posting here - gaining weight by eating wrong is merely adding to the stress. I think planning meals as suggested could help. Also maybe try bringing carrots, snap peas, cut up sweet peppers or whatever of that nature suits you might help. As someone at my last meeting said just this week, if she succumbs to mindless eating, she has forced it to be veggies! (G) That's kind of what I now do on longer drives - convert the boredom eating from chips or even pretzels to carrots and broc and celery. Good luck with the job situation >I know I dont post much in the way of support, but I am asking for some >support from all of you now. [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] >Debbie >319.4/256/(mini goal 249.4)/150 Sorry to hear that you're struggling Deb. Feel free to rant here at any time, we're here for you. Good luck this week. SignatureBrenda 209/195/155 >I know I dont post much in the way of support, but I am asking for some >support from all of you now. [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > Debbie > 319.4/256/(mini goal 249.4)/150 Bad times come and goes (though they seem to last forever !!!!) hang in there.. you seem to work out a lot.. good.. someone mentionned planning ahead, WONDERFULL... but hum.. how about cutting yourself some slack too ? Take a long bath... sit down with a good book and a yummy tea.. go for a walk in the woods.. take nap breaks.. I've discovered that in struggle times if I try too hard it boomerangs on me.. take some "me" time.. ;o) G-luck ! SignatureWill~ 196.2 / 131.8 / 137 lbs 89 / 59.8 / 62.1 Kg Personal goal 125 lbs / 56.7 Kg > I know I dont post much in the way of support, but I am asking for some > support from all of you now. [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > Debbie > 319.4/256/(mini goal 249.4)/150 Such great advice, Willow..... I think we all tend to be a little hard on ourselves from time to time. There are so many demands on everyone's time these days, it's nice to be reminded to take time out to treat ourselves with kindness, too. > Bad times come and goes (though they seem to last forever !!!!) hang in > there.. you seem to work out a lot.. good.. someone mentionned planning [quoted text clipped - 45 lines] >> Debbie >> 319.4/256/(mini goal 249.4)/150 Actually my "me" time is at the gym. I will say though that I seriously thought about calling the massage therapist at the nail salon I go to, to get a massage. I could really use that. Maybe I should have scheduled a pedicure too. I will do that the next time I get down. So far so good. I have got meals planned out for the week and my lunches are packed instead of take out. Today for breakfast and lunch, I managed to only eat 9 points. On the way to the gym, I had a WW two point bar. I get 30 points a day, plus I earned another 5 for an hour of water aerobics at the gym today. I ate a hearty dinner and used up 15 points. So a smoothie for evening snack/dessert to get my milk servings in and I will have completed my day staying on target and not even touching the exercise points that I earned. Debbie > Bad times come and goes (though they seem to last forever !!!!) hang in > there.. you seem to work out a lot.. good.. someone mentionned planning [quoted text clipped - 45 lines] >> Debbie >> 319.4/256/(mini goal 249.4)/150 :o) SignatureWill~ 196.2 / 131.8 / 137 lbs 89 / 59.8 / 62.1 Kg Personal goal 125 lbs / 56.7 Kg > Actually my "me" time is at the gym. I will say though that I seriously > thought about calling the massage therapist at the nail salon I go to, to [quoted text clipped - 61 lines] > >> Debbie > >> 319.4/256/(mini goal 249.4)/150 Great job. > Actually my "me" time is at the gym. I will say though that I seriously > thought about calling the massage therapist at the nail salon I go to, to [quoted text clipped - 61 lines] > >> Debbie > >> 319.4/256/(mini goal 249.4)/150 I hope this has all resolved by now, Lee, who is always impressed with single mom's and what they deal with, Lee > I know I dont post much in the way of support, but I am asking for some > support from all of you now. [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > Debbie > 319.4/256/(mini goal 249.4)/150 Thank you Lee, and welcome back, you were truly missed. Actually I have a new job that I start tomorrow morning. I left my old job that I was miserable at on Friday. Hopefully the new job will bring a good change in the patterns with my life. Debbie >I hope this has all resolved by now, Lee, who is always impressed with > single mom's and what they deal with, Lee [quoted text clipped - 34 lines] >> Debbie >> 319.4/256/(mini goal 249.4)/150 I am glad to be back, hope the job is going well, Lee, still catching up > Thank you Lee, and welcome back, you were truly missed. Actually I have a > new job that I start tomorrow morning. I left my old job that I was [quoted text clipped - 41 lines] > >> Debbie > >> 319.4/256/(mini goal 249.4)/150 |
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