Who Am I?
Beyond Halfway!!!!
This was one of the most stressful weeks on my program. First of all, I had to work over the weekend, so by Friday of this week I had worked ten days straight! Second of all I had a long-term customer of mine tell me (admittedly due to a mistake on my part) that I was unprofessional and had lost all credibility. The last straw was the possibility that my job could be eliminated. So you roll that ball of stress up and what do you get? For me at this point in my life it meant sticking even closer to my program. I have finally learned that when things external to me and beyond my control are spinning it is even more important for me to follow my JC menu. On my 10th day of work I calmed myself with some Evian water and magazines at 9pm at night at the end of my workday. I passed all the drive-through restaurants that used to be my retreat in times of stress when I would convince myself that “this” was just not a “good” time to follow my program. Now I know ALL the time is a GOOD time to follow my program. So what was my reward for taking exceptional care of me? I didn’t meet my halfway goal of 40 pounds, I PASSED IT and lost 2.8 pounds for a total of 41 pounds GONE. YAY ME!
It hit me that I had finally grown to a point where the opinions others have of me don’t define me. I get to determine who I am, and I know I AM professional and credible, independent of what that customer said about me. I know I am someone who will land on my feet regardless of what happens to my job. Why? Because I have decided on whom I am, and that’s a woman who knows how to put herself on her “to-do” list of top priorities.
I haven’t felt this proud of my choices in a very long time. I could get used to being powerful and not pitiful.
I’ve also attached a picture of me in front of the poster at my center. I think I’m looking pretty good if I say so myself!
Hope
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Hi Shanna! You can check out Hope’s before pics in the photos tab, http://www.jennycraigtalk.com/photos/
Hi Hope,
You are an inspiration to me!. I rejoined Jenny Craig today. I am so accustomed to doing everything for everbody else and not taking time out for me. I am a workalcoholic! Work, work, work. My clients, employer, family , and friends are happy what about me….
I decided to to finally take some time out for me and do something that will make me happier and healthier. Getting back on the program!!!! Concentrating, staying focused, and really doing what it takes to make me a better person.
Please wish me luck and keep me in your prayers.
Thank you for sharing your story it helps alot.
Linda
Way to go. You look great. Do you have any before pics for me to see. I really think you look fabulous. I needed to see what you brought today to keep my mind focused. Thank you.