Strict!

Sheesh! These new counselors are STRICT! I went in after new year's and they weighed me in at 146 (keep in mind it was like, 17 degrees, so I was wearing jeans and heavy socks, two shirts, and a coat just so I could maintain control of my fingers). The lady said, "Wait a minute... your goal is 138, right?"

"Yes."

"WHY are you in stabilization? I don't see anywhere in your file that says you've reached your goal..."

"Well, I'm on stabilization because I only had 2 pounds left when they closed the other center and they knew I was going crazy eating the same thing every day."

"But you haven't met your goal."

"Right?"

"Then I'm taking you off stabilization, you'll do the next 3 weeks on the diet and lose this last 8 pounds. THEN you can go into stabilization."

"Aw, man. This means no more fruit, doesn't it?"

"Yup. No fruit, no snacks, 5 MediFast meals and your lean and green. Meet your goal, then we'll talk normal food again."


So, I've been back on my psycho diet for the past two weeks. I'm back down to 140, but I can't seem to get any lower than that! I'm starting to get a *little* grumpy about this because I really am sick of eating the same thing every day, BUT they've kinda got me on the whole "contract" thing. I can't seem to convince this girl that 2 pounds isn't THAT big of a deal when I'm already 40 pounds lighter, but I suppose they have a paper trail and a guarantee to maintain. Whatever. :-P

I am starting to have crazy thoughts as to other ways to lose 2 pounds though... you know, getting a body wrap, fasting, taking diuretics, having liposuction, cutting off an arm or foot... haha, just kidding. I'm not going to do anything to hurt myself or risk my health. Don't call the cops on me.

But in all seriousness, these last two pounds are really starting to get on my nerves. Here's hoping that I only have one more week left...

It's been a while.

I started going to my new counseling center and have met the manager and two of the counselors. As much as I miss my old one, the change isn't as terrible as I thought it would be. The ladies are really supportive and helpful, and they seem to pick up on my progress pretty quickly.

Since Christmas, I gained a little bit but only because we had a housewarming party and there was a massive amount of junk food in the house. Grazing is what did me in. So, I'm using two of my maintenance weeks to go back on the diet and lose these last 8 pounds. I have NOT been able to go to the gym to work out, but I can't tell you why. I've been off work for two weeks and haven't made it in ONCE. I'll do my best to go today, but no promises.

I'm going to go up to the school to get my room ready for Monday. If I do it now, I won't have to go in tomorrow or be rushed on Monday. That'll be a workout in itself!

I also have to get my testimonial ready so they can put me on the wall... that's a little weird... What do I say that won't sound cliche? I mean, the pictures really tell it all, and I can't type those up. Sigh.

I'll give it another week. ;-)