Hello Metro DC

May 10, 2011

I'm officially a resident of DC.  I moved into my corporate apartment last Monday, and have officially worked for 1 whole week, so I feel, I can declare it's official.  Plus, I signed 12 month lease on a permanent apartment and joined a health club.  Again, putting down roots.

It feels so good to be back at work.  My confidence is soaring.  I'm having so much fun.  The people are so nice, the work is understandable, my new boss is great, my schedule is flexible, the office has casual dress code, and I'm going to be living within walking distance of the office.  So far everything is turning out great.  It was a tough 2 years being out of work.  I'm 100% convinced that the WLS and losing 70 pounds (at the time of interview) helped me get the job.   In fact, I think it was essential.  If nothing else, the success of losing weight helped boost my energy and confidence such that when an opportunity arose, I snatched it.  Plus, making a move from Charlotte to DC is such an adventure.  I'm giddy.

I'm reveling in the fact that no one I'm meeting will ever know me as an obese person.  Sure I have floppy bits on my arms and legs, so anyone in the know, would know by looking at me, but, they won't ever see the full blown, out of control, morbidly obese person I had become.  Instead, they're meeting someone in control, with goals and ambition, and confidence and right now a bit overweight, but slimming down rapidly. 

Today, I saw new digits.  169.6.  I'm less than 30 pounds to goal, and feeling great.  With the move, I missed a week on my exercise plan, but I'm now back on track, as I'm going to the new gym we joined.   Next weekend is my 5K at the beach.  I'm still shooting for under 34 minutes.  We'll see how I do this week on the treadmill.  

I'm a few days shy of my 5 month mark.  I'm struggling with my new schedule to remember to drink water, to take my vitamins.  But I'm certain, I'll develop a routine soon to make those activities more natural.

Hello DC!  Hello new life!
 

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