Starting over, mad at myself

[mommiedearest]

I did great in this WOL all summer and lost about 15 lbs, then went back to work as a nurse on the 3-11 shift. I was so proud of myself for the first couple of weeks, then started having a hard time getting "good" food around in time to take to work with me, and ended up SOOO HUNGRY around 8pm with a break room full of hi carb goodies. I started to feel like it was just too hard to maintain, as rushed as I always was. The rest is history. I don't even know what I weigh now. I'm scared and ashamed to face the scale... but I know from experience that it has to start somewhere. So here I am back on Day One... and yep, I quit my job! (Not for diet reasons, just felt better about being a mom and making life at home better for my family. The $$ I brought in just doesn't justify how much more valuable I am to them here. I was such a grouch when I had to leave my family and home in chaos to go work in chaos... it wasnt worth it!... But that's another thread! ;-) My motivation is my son's air force graduation early in January. 20 lbs in 8 weeks
So, it's good to be back. As last time I'm heading to the recipes for inspiration... now what did I do with that jump rope??

[Tokiesgirl]

Re: Starting over, mad at myself

OMG I completely feel your pain. I recently left my high stress job at a law firm and I have to tell you, being at home (for now anyway) has been such blessing in disguise. I am starting over myself so here's to our success!!

[Tamster158]

Re: Starting over, mad at myself

Hey girls! I am getting ready to quit my high stress job as a controller for an architecture firm! I've wanted to quit for so long!!! I've got things set up so that I can do some bookeeping for a couple of small companies and some legal transcribing, all at home. My youngest is 14, so I still have some good years ahead to be at home with him, not to mention the fact that I just love being at home cooking good meals for my family, and being with my dogs and cats.

I've been doing pretty good on my first week of induction, up until tonight. I was so tired. I don't think I had enough carbs today. I just finished having some chicken pieces with melted cheese and I think I feel a little better. I had chicken and green beans for dinner, but was too tired to put a salad together.

Good luck girls!

~Tammy

[Outback Jess]

Re: Starting over, mad at myself

Sounds like a lot of good beginnings around here!