Ironic new job

Marie M.
on 10/21/12 4:38 am - PA

Started a new part time job last week. I'm helping to run a small cafe located inside of a large insurance company. I take orders, run the registers, fill stock, help customers, etc. My first day the boss says to me "You're welcome to eat and drink as much as you want for free. I like my employees to be happy. But looking at how skinny you are, I'm betting that you eat like a bird."
The irony! I'm now working where there's unlimited free great tasting food--and not eating it!! Not even tempted.
It's an extremely fast paced environment (sometimes don't even have time for a bathroom break) so I bring a Quest bar for lunch and munch on that while I wait on customers. Lost 2 lbs this week! LOL

Age: 50 Ht: 5' 3.5" SW: 261 BMI: 45.5 CW: 119.4 BMI: 20.8 Goal in 9.5 months (23.6 lbs below goal) Total lost: 141.6 lbs Inches lost: 84.25"
Month one: 22.2 lbs; Month 2: 17.4 lbs; Month 3: 11 lbs; Month 4: 13 lbs; Month 5: 11.4 lbs; Month 6: 9.2 lbs; Month 7: 13.2 lbs; Month 8: 9 lbs; Month 9: 10.2 lbs; Month 10: 3.6 lbs: Month 11: 7.6 lbs Month 12: 5.8 lbs

Ohiogirl
on 10/21/12 5:04 am - OH

VSG on 10/02/12

Yes ironic. How are your knees doing - hoping I am recalling correctly that you had knee replacement last spring. I need to have mine done - having to wait until I get rid of my weight. Just wonderinghow you are doing with the knee recovery.

Marie M.
on 10/21/12 5:24 am - PA

VSG on 09/13/11

How sweet of you to remember! Yes, I had a total knee replacement March 29th. I would NEVER have been able to do this job prior to my knee surgery. I am literally walking or standing for 6 hours--there's no where for me to sit even if I did have time!!!
At the end of the day, I have no knee or lower back pain. Preop, I couldn't stand or walk for longer than 10 minutes. The biggest help was losing the 80 lbs preop (and another 55 lbs postop). Horribly painful surgery and recovery (not gonna sugarcoat it) but 7 months later, well worth it.

Good luck!

Age: 50 Ht: 5' 3.5" SW: 261 BMI: 45.5 CW: 119.4 BMI: 20.8 Goal in 9.5 months (23.6 lbs below goal) Total lost: 141.6 lbs Inches lost: 84.25"
Month one: 22.2 lbs; Month 2: 17.4 lbs; Month 3: 11 lbs; Month 4: 13 lbs; Month 5: 11.4 lbs; Month 6: 9.2 lbs; Month 7: 13.2 lbs; Month 8: 9 lbs; Month 9: 10.2 lbs; Month 10: 3.6 lbs: Month 11: 7.6 lbs Month 12: 5.8 lbs

Ohiogirl
on 10/21/12 5:29 am - OH

VSG on 10/02/12

Yes I remember some of your posts during your rehab. Really dreading that surgery but hopeful that losing this weight will definitely help. Good to hear that you are free of back pain and knee pain. I need to have both done but my right one is the worse by far. I also can't walk for more than 5 min or so. I am 11 yrs older than you but I hope to do as well. Good luck on your new job!!

Marie M.
on 10/21/12 9:59 pm - PA

VSG on 09/13/11

Best of luck to you. You will be so glad that you got it done. Pleaase keep me updated.

((hugs))
Marie

Age: 50 Ht: 5' 3.5" SW: 261 BMI: 45.5 CW: 119.4 BMI: 20.8 Goal in 9.5 months (23.6 lbs below goal) Total lost: 141.6 lbs Inches lost: 84.25"
Month one: 22.2 lbs; Month 2: 17.4 lbs; Month 3: 11 lbs; Month 4: 13 lbs; Month 5: 11.4 lbs; Month 6: 9.2 lbs; Month 7: 13.2 lbs; Month 8: 9 lbs; Month 9: 10.2 lbs; Month 10: 3.6 lbs: Month 11: 7.6 lbs Month 12: 5.8 lbs

SweetJanee
on 10/21/12 6:09 am

VSG on 03/26/13

Sounds like a fun job n a healthy one too, staying busy n on your feet for that long. I used to work in fast food n loved it, I just love people. Anyways, getting a job is something I look forward too

and being smaller even more!!

Marie M.
on 10/21/12 10:01 pm - PA

VSG on 09/13/11

It IS really fun!! Doesn't hurt that I work with 2 very cute 22 yr old guys!! Even tho I could be their mother, I tell them that they are my eye candy every day! LOL
Definitely burning calories with so much walking and the fast paced environment. The day just flies by!!!

Age: 50 Ht: 5' 3.5" SW: 261 BMI: 45.5 CW: 119.4 BMI: 20.8 Goal in 9.5 months (23.6 lbs below goal) Total lost: 141.6 lbs Inches lost: 84.25"
Month one: 22.2 lbs; Month 2: 17.4 lbs; Month 3: 11 lbs; Month 4: 13 lbs; Month 5: 11.4 lbs; Month 6: 9.2 lbs; Month 7: 13.2 lbs; Month 8: 9 lbs; Month 9: 10.2 lbs; Month 10: 3.6 lbs: Month 11: 7.6 lbs Month 12: 5.8 lbs

Izabelle G.
on 10/21/12 6:17 am - Cheltenham, PA

VSG on 10/15/12

Sounds like a fun job!

I am walking 60 Miles in 3 Days to fight cancer! Donate today!!

http://www.the3day.org/goto/igomes

Surgery 10/15/12 - HW-263lbs GW-150lbs CW- 170.8

Marie M.
on 10/21/12 10:02 pm - PA

VSG on 09/13/11

It is, Isabel. How was your weekend? How are you feeling today?

Age: 50 Ht: 5' 3.5" SW: 261 BMI: 45.5 CW: 119.4 BMI: 20.8 Goal in 9.5 months (23.6 lbs below goal) Total lost: 141.6 lbs Inches lost: 84.25"
Month one: 22.2 lbs; Month 2: 17.4 lbs; Month 3: 11 lbs; Month 4: 13 lbs; Month 5: 11.4 lbs; Month 6: 9.2 lbs; Month 7: 13.2 lbs; Month 8: 9 lbs; Month 9: 10.2 lbs; Month 10: 3.6 lbs: Month 11: 7.6 lbs Month 12: 5.8 lbs

Pobearsam7
on 10/21/12 6:29 am

Wow that's great your staying focus. I will be starting a new part time job next mont, actually it's a job I had yrs ago. They provide meal discounts but I will be packing my lunch daily

Kelly

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