Month 11 and still maintaining

Nov 06, 2009

I've been away from the OH site for a few weeks - been busy busy busy and just haven't had time to do a lot of the fun things in life. I've been through a lot of changes lately - I lost my job at IKEA and have spent a lot of time looking for another job. It is a very tough market out there!!

I have recently acquired a seasonal job at Target working on the sales floor for minimum wage. This is certainly not the type of job that I am accustomed to (as you know, I'm a graphic designer and marketing professional) so, this is out of my comfort zone and realm, but I am very thankful for any income at this point, so I'll take it.

To that end, I'm still looking for a permanent job and am starting to consider starting my own business as well... indeed, lots of things that I must consider.

My weight has been holding steady at 117 lbs. All of this time at home has lead me to a little more snacking than is needed and I realize this, so I'm keeping an eye on it. I recognize the patterns of turning to food in times of boredom and depression, and I try to just get out of the house and stay busy when those moments hit. I spend a lot of time at the library - free books, free central heat & air, free wifi and no pantry - I'll take it, thank you :)

Getting a grasp on the reality of my size/weight has been a continuing battle. I feel bloated and big as the side of a house when it's almost time for my period, but I'm still a size 2 and still holding firm at 117 lbs, so I know I am not as big as I feel, but dang. I never felt bloating physically before (I guess this is just a side effect of WLS or perhaps just how smaller bodies feel... both sensations are new to me!)

Oh well... I'm exhausted and need to get to bed so I can get up for the Atlanta Obesity Help Conference tomorrow morning. It was good to see some folks at the meet and greet this evening and I look forward to meeting more folks on Saturday. I realize that I have been absent from the boards lately, but now that things are more steady with work (at least for the Holiday season), I should be able to be around a little more often :)

Goodnight, Sleep Tight and have a great November! 

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