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Biggest Loser Challenge Update #10

June 23, 2009 by Mary

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Weight: 241.2
Previous Weight: 242.2
Weight Loss This Week: -1.0
Weight Loss Total: -10.6

I seem to be stuck around the 10 pounds, 241 ish area.  I want to get past it so bad, but at the same time I know I didn’t work hard enough last week to do so.  I will have to work harder this week.  Since my average is one pound a week I realistically will be out of the 240s finally next week.  Can’t wait for that!!!

I’ve been a little stressed the last couple days trying to get over being sick, sell stuff on ebay, make money, get rid of stuff I don’t need, etc.  I’m putting in my two weeks notice this Friday and I’m super worried over it now.  It seemed like a good idea, and still does, but I have watched the nightly news and Oprah enough in the last week to make me nervous.  They talk about the high unemployment and tent cities and people who can’t get jobs after two years.  Am I crazy to quit my job? 

But then I start to think about the reasons I want to quit.  It’s not full time.  There are no benefits.  There is no hope for either of these things any time soon.  I have to drive 30 minutes to get to it.  I hate the city I’m living in.  I don’t like the job.  Sure it is providing me with money, but at this point there isn’t a single thing I like about it other than my free gym membership.  So it feels like time to cut and run, but I’m scared.

Being scared is no reason to stop me though.  I’m scared of a lot of things.  I regret it every time I let that fear get in the way and stop me from doing something.  So this time that won’t happen.  I might be scared I won’t find another job.  I might be scared I don’t know where I will end up or where I will be living (or who with).   But fear won’t stop me.  I’m losing weight and moving on, whether I’m scared or not.

Filed Under: Healthy Living, Weight Loss Tagged With: Biggest Loser Challenge, weigh in, weight


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Comments

  1. Jo says

    June 23, 2009 at 9:11 am

    Congrats on your loss! You’re excited to get out of the 240s and I’m excited to get in them.

    Scary about the job, but you have to follow your heart and gut on that, which is what you’re doing. I hope something wonderful turns up for you.

  2. Christina says

    June 23, 2009 at 10:02 am

    WOOOOHOOOOOO CONGRATULATIONS on your weight loss this week!

    Christina’s last blog post..Play List

  3. Christina says

    June 23, 2009 at 10:03 am

    Oh, and good luck with the job issue. I often think about changing things up a bit but with the way the economy is I have no choice but to keep on plugging away as I have a mortgage to pay. Things will work out for you! :)

    Christina’s last blog post..Play List

  4. Sagan says

    June 23, 2009 at 10:14 am

    Big hugs and YOU CAN DO THIS. You definitely aren’t crazy at all to quite a job you’re not happy with. We’ve only got one life, right? And we should live it to the fullest, follow our passions and get out there. That’s fantastic that you’ve recognized this and are pushing past your fears.

    Sagan’s last blog post..Life Lessons: The motivation to run begins with a smile

  5. wildfluffysheep says

    June 23, 2009 at 10:19 am

    *high fives* to the loss! And a soon farewell to the 240s…

    Good fearless attitude! *jealous* I am such a scaredy cat!

    wildfluffysheep’s last blog post..on the positive….

  6. emily says

    June 23, 2009 at 10:52 am

    Yay for the loss!! Was a little confused by “the sardine diet” advertisement under this post.

  7. merri says

    June 23, 2009 at 10:54 am

    That’s really brave, quitting your job without having a new one. I would love to do the same thing… good luck!! What kind of new job will you get?

  8. Hanlie says

    June 23, 2009 at 12:21 pm

    Well done on another pound lost! You can do this… and you will find the perfect job for you. Sometimes we just have to leap and trust that someone will catch us. It’s always worked for me!

    Hanlie’s last blog post..I’ll Show You!

  9. Merry Mary says

    June 23, 2009 at 1:53 pm

    @Christin
    Yeah I need to do it now before I have things like a mortgage. :)

    @Emily
    Sorry about that advertisment. Sometimes, okay most times, google sucks. Its gone. :)

    @merri
    I don’t know what kind of job I will get. To be honest I don’t even know where I am going.

    @Hanlie
    I hope I find a perfect job, or at least a job more suited to me. If I find something enjoyable I LOVE to work.

  10. SeaShore says

    June 23, 2009 at 6:13 pm

    Well done on facing your fear and going for what you want!

    Congrats on the loss, too.

    ~ I tagged you for a survey! ~

    SeaShore’s last blog post..

  11. Maria says

    June 23, 2009 at 7:02 pm

    Pretty good post. I just found your site and wanted to say
    that I’ve really liked reading your blog posts. Anyway
    I’ll be subscribing to your blog and I hope you post again soon!

  12. South Beach Steve says

    June 23, 2009 at 7:57 pm

    Mary, good luck getting out of the 240’s – you CAN do it!

    South Beach Steve’s last blog post..Day 345 – Another Eight Miles

  13. Cammy@TippyToeDiet says

    June 23, 2009 at 9:47 pm

    I had the same fears when I turned down the job my company offered me after they cut my job. There were days when I’d think, What the heck have I done? But I knew it was the best thing for me, and I think you know this is a great move for you.

    Wishing you a focused and fear-defeating week!

    Cammy@TippyToeDiet’s last blog post..Casa de Tippy Toe and Other Happenings

  14. Shy Girl says

    June 24, 2009 at 1:19 am

    Hi there,

    I think it is very brave to head into unknown financial waters at this point. I hope you have a plan! And some savings. And yet another plan.

    But honestly, I believe people should be happy and inspired in their profession and is what you do ain’t working, time for a change.

    Good luck!

    Shy Girl’s last blog post..go me

  15. Miz says

    June 24, 2009 at 4:13 am

    I so think its a great move as well and the perfect time.
    sure I hear what you said in your tweet about the economy BUT youve no one else to support but YOU and you can ALWAYS find a way to support yourself (hope that makes sense :))

    when I was 28 I did a BALLSY career move.
    It didnt feel all that gutsy THEN yet I look back now and think DANG I WAS CRAZY :)
    Im so so so glad I did it.

    Miz’s last blog post..Summertime Kids-at-Home Workouts.

  16. Lynn (The Actors Diet) says

    June 24, 2009 at 12:21 pm

    Totally normal to feel scared about a big change like this – think about how weird it would be if you WEREN’T scared.

    Lynn (The Actors Diet)’s last blog post..Lynn – My My My My Mayuka

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