Re-committed

[Determined]

Ugh. It took me 2 yrs to lose 96 lbs. I had about 30 left to go when I joined the Rebellion in July. I was gung ho. I joined the challenge.

 

And then I gained almost TWENTY FUCKING POUNDS.

 

Now, I won't beat myself up too much about it. My "level up" goal was to get a new job, which I did. I knew where I wanted to work. I sent one résumé out. I had one interview. I got the damn job.

 

YAY!

 

But it's a sit on my ass job, still working overnight, sleeping all day. I moved in with my Gentleman friend (henceforth known as The Gent), who likes to cook. He's fantastic. But he's old school, so every meal has a starch - sometimes two. 

 

Add to all that starch a martini or a glass of wine (or both, or several), and my skirts don't fit anymore. Blergh.

 

So now, I've gone from a nearly-fit 166 to a bloaty, constipated, unhappy 184. So I'm back. And in my office, my sneakers are in my bag. I'm jogging home in the morning.

[Shortkaik]

Yay!  Well it sounds like things have been pretty busy for you lately, it takes time to settle into a new job and a new living situation.  But it's good that you're ready to get back to it.  I'm in a similar situation - I spent about 2 years losing 30 pounds (not nearly as impressive as your almost 100!) and in less than a year I put it all back on.  I've found while my pants are getting tighter, my confidence is slipping away.  Not cool.  So I'm totally with you - leave it behind and get back to it!

 

Good luck!

[Determined]

Thanks!

 

Starting slowly. I walked the 4 miles home from work this morning. My bag was too bulky to accommodate a jog. But that's ok. The sneakers are back on - I'm off to do stair sprints out back before supper.