Feb 22 2009
Laid off and losing weight
I was recently laid of from my job and of course amongst the many tears and the endless hugs there was my ultimate friend sitting on the counter waiting for me, a the reeses peanut butter cup I had picked up on the way home. As some might classify me as an emotional eater, I would classify myself as an everything in site eater. I had never been laid off before and I got lots of advice from go on a vacation to eat whatever the hell you want, get drunk and all will be better in a few days. So a few days have passed almost 2 weeks to be exact and the only thing I feel better about it is that fact I don’t have to gas up my car as often. So one day I was sitting there, eating a pint (ok, well maybe it was a gallon) of my favorite ice cream and of course feeling sorry for myself, I decided I can get off my lazy butt and go out and exercise for free. It started from me just doing situps during commericals of my favorite shows, then a nice long walk to my mailbox along with morning stretching sessions before I sat in my chair for 4 hours straight looking for a job. And this morning exactly 4 days later, I am 5 pounds lighter, just from doing a few situps and stretches, which takes the sugar cravings away. I am hear to tell you that I am now trying to do this every day. Plus, I also have to watch my money now, which makes those reeses and ice cream pints a huge treat, if I can afford it. Maybe me getting laid off was a good thing in the long term, I definitely take better care of myself because I finally have the time to do it. Everyone keeps telling me I will look back on this someday and be thankful this happened to me, but the jury is still out on that one.
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