The Next Phase

[Globetrotter 1,340]

Hello from sunny San Diego!

When last you heard from me I was a ball of anxiety, preparing to leave Iraq. That was three weeks ago. Since then I did indeed leave Iraq, proceed through the aggravating Army redeployment process, cross the country (seeing friends and family along the way), and finally drove from Colorado to California, where I am now. Now I am with a dear friend helping her out with her newborn. My eating has been disordered of course, and unconscious anxieties about returning home etc. have manifested themselves in carb & chocolate indulgences that may or may not have turned into 3 lbs. Travelling (tmi alert) always makes me super constipated though so that might just be fake pounds, a couple of courses of Miralax will tell. =P

I am in the two-oh's though, I thought I was even 201 the other day but today it says 205, which may be the snickers (yeah I know I know) talking.

This is a healing process, coming home, and way more difficult than leaving home. I actually bought a dress in the regular women's department at Target the other day - xxl of course, but still! It is a little thin cotton sundress with a deep v neck that I wore with a tiny amethyst cardigan and little silver strap wedgie sandals. It was the first time I had worn a short (knee length) dress in 12 years. Very strange. A lot to process.

So I leave here soon and will travel northward to the bay area where I will settle down for 2+ months of quiet living, I will reconnect with my food, my exercise, my self. Here's hoping those months find me slipping under the 200 lb. equator and sailing toward goal. =)

[coops 1,790]

Hey Globetrotter,

glad to hear from you and glad that you are safe and sound... sounds like you are looking forward to getting into a routine again. I am sure once that is in place those pesky 5lbs will leave you once and for all as you quietly slip into onderland and beyond!

Your new dress/outfit sounds beautiful... and I love the strappy sandels touch... good for you! I bet you felt as amazing as you looked..

Good luck with your home coming =]

[BlackBerryJuice 349]

Welcome back! Jealous that you are in California, I was just in San Fran 2 weeks ago. It was a nice change from the still-subzero temps here. And I love Target! They are expanding into Canada, except for they are having some issues because there's already a similarly named apparel company here (way worse), so who knows how long it will take to work out the legal issues.

[MINI-Me 196]

Welcome back to the USA!

Enjoy getting aclimated again ... things will settle down & you will get to your goal. Just keep plugging away!

[Wildorchids 7]

Hello from sunny San Diego!

When last you heard from me I was a ball of anxiety, preparing to leave Iraq. That was three weeks ago. Since then I did indeed leave Iraq, proceed through the aggravating Army redeployment process, cross the country (seeing friends and family along the way), and finally drove from Colorado to California, where I am now. Now I am with a dear friend helping her out with her newborn. My eating has been disordered of course, and unconscious anxieties about returning home etc. have manifested themselves in carb & chocolate indulgences that may or may not have turned into 3 lbs. Travelling (tmi alert) always makes me super constipated though so that might just be fake pounds, a couple of courses of miralax will tell. =P

I am in the two-oh's though, I thought I was even 201 the other day but today it says 205, which may be the snickers (yeah I know I know) talking.

This is a healing process, coming home, and way more difficult than leaving home. I actually bought a dress in the regular women's department at Target the other day - xxl of course, but still! It is a little thin cotton sundress with a deep v neck that I wore with a tiny amethyst cardigan and little silver strap wedgie sandals. It was the first time I had worn a short (knee length) dress in 12 years. Very strange. A lot to process.

So I leave here soon and will travel northward to the bay area where I will settle down for 2+ months of quiet living, I will reconnect with my food, my exercise, my self. Here's hoping those months find me slipping under the 200 lb. equator and sailing toward goal. =)

[Wildorchids 7]

What part of the bay area. I'm in Antioch and there's support groups in richman and Antioch this week

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[feedyoureye 3,087]

Welcome back! I was just in richmond this weekend attending a belly dancing festival. Enjoy your return home!

[chilo1 62]

Hello from sunny San Diego!

When last you heard from me I was a ball of anxiety, preparing to leave Iraq. That was three weeks ago. Since then I did indeed leave Iraq, proceed through the aggravating Army redeployment process, cross the country (seeing friends and family along the way), and finally drove from Colorado to California, where I am now. Now I am with a dear friend helping her out with her newborn. My eating has been disordered of course, and unconscious anxieties about returning home etc. have manifested themselves in carb & chocolate indulgences that may or may not have turned into 3 lbs. Travelling (tmi alert) always makes me super constipated though so that might just be fake pounds, a couple of courses of miralax will tell. =P

I am in the two-oh's though, I thought I was even 201 the other day but today it says 205, which may be the snickers (yeah I know I know) talking.

This is a healing process, coming home, and way more difficult than leaving home. I actually bought a dress in the regular women's department at Target the other day - xxl of course, but still! It is a little thin cotton sundress with a deep v neck that I wore with a tiny amethyst cardigan and little silver strap wedgie sandals. It was the first time I had worn a short (knee length) dress in 12 years. Very strange. A lot to process.

So I leave here soon and will travel northward to the bay area where I will settle down for 2+ months of quiet living, I will reconnect with my food, my exercise, my self. Here's hoping those months find me slipping under the 200 lb. equator and sailing toward goal. =)

Hey Globetrotter I was wondering about you! Glad your moving on and settling in your new life. Your summer dress sounds lovely, good luck!

[thinoneday 445]

Glad to hear you got back safe and sound. . . heck girl at least you haven't gain 21 lbs like i have since last october! Your doing good. . . Miralax is excellant! Good luck losing those 3 lbs! You'll do good!

[juliarh 35]

So glad you've made it back home . . . take it easy on yourself . . . my hubby was there 2 years ago, and it was a longer time readjusting than he thought . . . so be kind to yourself Don't stress about the weight -- it will take care of itself --

[vickie 3]

I am from s.f. Although I live in modesto now. I go out there all the time. You are still an inspiration to us newbies and will soon be in onederland!

[Lila21 36]

Welcome back, Globetrotter! Glad to hear you are back in the U.S. and adjusting to life on this side of the world. I know the adjustment can be tough, but you'll get there. Don't worry about the snickers. You are going to be in Onederland soon enough!