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Discussion Topic: Rachel's Diary
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02-22-2008 @ 12:32 PM
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Hi Malone,
I'm on the 10's still, They are Abbotts, but these were printed in Swedish (I think?!). I really hope it was the pills (probably not though - it'll turn out that I'm just rubbish lol). I shouldn't really blame them cos this morning I got up and was full of beans and ready to take on the world, and I'm still on same pills until weekend?!
Hope you're feeling better though - I think I just needed a couple of days peace and quiet to get my head together, and not getting off the loo can do that for you 
Rachel x
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02-22-2008 @ 1:02 PM
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Just wanted to say good luck with the interview, not that you'll need it!
You can send some boobs over this way, sadly they are the first thing to evaporate for me. Why don't clothes designers realise that even size 22/24 people may need an A cup? - sigh
Darned social life is not good for the figure! Got out with the girls for dinner last night, so I don't hold out much hope of a decent loss this week. All was great till the chocolate fudge cake, and I am not a sweet tooth normally. But hey, it was wonderful as a one off thing.
Sue
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02-23-2008 @ 7:01 PM
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Got my new reds today - I made the pharmacist show me what language they were in before paying for them (I know it's probably pyschological but I actually feel different today after the new script!)
Been shopping for a blouse for Monday's interview... got new shoes, blouse and pair trousers
Was in New Look trying to find a pencil skirt for less than a tenner (yes I'm too much of a skinflint to spend a lot) and Krynn picked up a nice pair of trousers in sale for £12.00
I wasn't going to try them cos they were a size 20 and I thought they'd be too small, but THEY WEREN'T, and they fit a treat woo hoo - they are a bit Simon Cowell, but that's pretty good cos the high waistband gives me the look of a slimmer waistline (maybe that's why he wears them?)
I tried them all on and they look pretty darn great - even my belly looked good in them!
Oh AND they were only £10.00 RESULT
I'm just dying my hair a blue black colour (fancied a change) so hopefully I'm going to look a million dollars from top to toe... who am I kidding "hopefully" - of course I will!
Computer still on blink, so snatching moments in between it's dying (it's making more comebacks than the Rolling Stones!)
Rachel x
This message was edited by Macduff on 2-23-08 @ 7:01 PM
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02-25-2008 @ 2:58 PM
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Monday 25th
Had my second interview this morning - they have offered me the job!
Just waiting for the offer in writing before I hand in my notice, but I've accepted the position and hopefully should start at the beginning of April... WOW!
Reds seem to have kicked back in now, I'm constantly on the loo due to all the water and I'm not feeling as hungry as I have done lately. No constipation as yet, but my fingers are crossed lol
Rachel x
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02-25-2008 @ 3:46 PM
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Good for you Rachel! Well done and every success in the new post!! TOld you you could do it!!
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02-27-2008 @ 6:47 PM
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Wednesday evening
My computer is back, and is fixed - Big Kiss for Ian (OH's mate who fixed it for me)
Work know that I've been offered another job, but I've not handed in my resignation yet... My manager has already said that he doesn't want to lose me, but he can't offer me any more money to keep me (the new job is more money). He has offered to re-define my role but to be honest I don't see that working for me.
Last summer I took a couple of weeks off after my "amazing break down" at work (increased workload, longer hours and having at least one phone call every day on my 2 week holiday didn't help!) and they told me when I went back that things would change. It's six months later and still nothing has, so you can understand why I'm having doubts about things changing now if my role is redefined!
Anyway, I'm a woman of my word and I've already accepted the new job (I had to hear them out at work even though I doubted that they could change my mind) so my letter is ready and I'm going to resign tomorrow. I've got a copy of my contract and and as I only have a 2 week period of notice I think I should be starting my new job mid March.
The new reds have kicked in nicely and I'm eating less with no real hunger pangs like last month - tomorrow is weigh day and I'm hopeful for a couple of lbs. I've been up at 6am each day this week for a 20 min hip hop session and I can see the results on my belly (seems flatter) and my waist is starting to lose the bulges too
you know what? Life is pretty good at the moment!
Rachel x
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02-27-2008 @ 11:51 PM
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Hi Rachel
Well done on the new job. It is hard to leave people you know, especially if they were pulling a guilt trip on you. I had a similar experience years ago and it was the longest 2 weeks of my life.
I hope that once they get the letter they accept the inevitable with good grace and get on with working out how to get along without you.
Your exercise sounds like a lot of fun. I was considering getting the hip hop abs programme after trying the "tilt tuck and tighten" with a bit of the dance to the ad on t.v and feeling the difference even from that. I also ended up in a great mood and buzzed around cleaning for the rest of the day. Is the whole programme really that good?
Sue
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Macduff |
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02-28-2008 @ 7:37 PM
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Thursday 28th February
Weigh Day - 1 and quarter lbs off (inching ever closer to the elusive 3 stone mark!)
I resigned this morning, I couldn't face my manager with it so I went to see the HR Manager instead. I know that they don't want to lose me but my mind is made up and she seems to see that. My mgr is upset about it and I feel guilty as I know that the work will get thrown back at him - but a gal's gotta do what a gal's gotta do!
I only have to give 2 week's notice but I've agreed to work the full month to give me a chance to hand over everything. Also I was always told "don't burn your bridges" and I'd expected to work a month anyway so I don't really mind. They can't persuade me to change my mind so I'm not worried about that!
We are in full stock take mode at the moment and so that's helping (I run it so I've got to stay focused!) - knowing my luck it will go smoothly and pain free... just to spite me cos I'm leaving lol
Sue, the dvd is great but I don't follow the diet/exercise plan. I was too mean to buy the actual thing and got a cheaper version from ebay that just has the dvd's in it. I've been up at six every day this week and just done the same 20 minute workout, but there are 3 workouts on the discs - 23mins and 40mins (stretching, and toning I suppose) and a 30min dance that I need to move the furniture to do. Can't say I've gotten bored with it yet, and I do feel better for it during the day.
Odd thing happening though.... I'm sleeping really well! That, coupled with the severe lack of constipation has me worried so much that if it wasn't for the fact that my mouth is drier than a tramp's towel I'd wonder if they were working
Of course they're working - there was a box of 100 snack size chocs/sweeties on my desk this afternoon, and I only ate one bag of mini jelly tots. I have NEVER had that much self control it has to be the drugs lol
Rachel x
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03-06-2008 @ 7:39 PM
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Thursday 6th March
I'VE DONE IT! I broke through the 3 stone barrier today - only by 1/4lb, but hey I broke it!!!!
It's been a strange week - we've done the annual stock take at work so i've been working all hours (15 hours overtime Saturday/Sunday) and I'm falling behind with other things at work. I'm really concious that I've only got 3 weeks to get everything straight before I leave and this week seems to have flown by.
I've been questioning the decision but realised that after yet another "can't do that" from the warehouse mgr that things are never going to change (well not for me). I'm really sick of trying to put things into action, which I believe will benefit the place in the long run, only to have every idea shot down by the bloody warehouse manager cos he can't be bothered getting his ass in gear and instructing his staff.
I've no idea why I'm still trying - maybe i should do what other people do... look busy and collect the pay at the end of the month? Yeah right, I've too much self respect to do something like that, but the thought is a good one
Off topic, my mom is pretty grim again. She called me earlier cos she couldn't go shopping. Krynn is with her for a few days to clear the back room (so we can set up her easel and she can paint) and the 3 of them went off to Asda. It seems that she got part way around and couldn't face it any more so my dad took her back to the car. She rang me just for moral support I think - hey getting to Asda is a start, I just keep telling her "baby steps mother" and hoping it's doing some good?!
We are going over on Saturday to do a big tip run and get the junk moved, so by Sunday she should have her own space to paint, or go on the computer (no internet yet) and listen to her "learn Italian" cd's.
I was a bit sceptical at first - was she putting it on for the attention (forgive me) but nobody would fake that - she's really not well but we'll work at it and get her back on track.
Did I tell you that my belly was getting flatter? well I still think it is and my trousers are getting bigger by the week. I've not done a workout every day this week and I've missed it. I was working out at 6am, but this week (with stock take) it's been a bit harder to get out of bed. I did a 25mins session tonight and feel fab - ready to take on the world
Oooh dinner time...
Rachel x
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03-09-2008 @ 5:54 PM
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great work Rachel!! how are you staying so motivated!! you are doing so well!!!I can believe you tummy is alot flatter!!!!!]
you are a great support to many people in life and on here.. You are going to be the cover girl success story of Reds come this time next year!!!!
Hope the tip run went well and your mum has had a couple of better days..
Love Lil!!
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