Like the Prodigal Son I have returned...

[ErinRachel1021]

Hi All.

So sorry for my extended leave of absence here. I had a death in the family at the beginning of July that prompted a trip back to L'il Rhody for the funeral, then two days after my return I got dumped by my employers for "not being a good fit". No discipline, no feedback...just "sorry about your loss! by the way...this isn't working out". They did it in the midst of a going away party for two other coworkers which subsequently really upset the friends I had made there. Something was amiss about the whole thing, but I won't waste time hating them for it.
I stayed basically on plan the entire time, stepping to Maintenance for the trip to RI. My weight loss, as you can see, is still slow. I've dropped two pounds since I last posted here.
Anyway, I'm back. I did miss you. Thank you to those who expressed concern (angelstar and heidi). Sorry to just drop off the face of the planet like that...there are just sometimes you don't feel like posting...ya know?

[dotsamantha]

Welcome back and (((ER)))

[Atkid]

Good to see you back. My condonlences on the death in the family. I had wondered what had happened to you since you hadn't posted in such a long time. Glad you wasn't just missing from falling off the wagon. Have a Great Tuesday!

[angelstar]

Awww babe *big hugs*

I'm so proud that you have maintained this WOE over this tough time. I dont know if I could have. I always turn to food when things go bad.

I'm always here if you need to talk to someone xxx

[ErinRachel1021]

Oddly what I wanted most when I got really upset? Blueberries and whipped cream!
Go me and my non conformist cravings! The toughest part (food wise) was the post funeral feast. We returned to my aunt and uncles house and all the folks from their church had really put out a lovely spread...of cake and brownies and sandwiches and pasta salad...
I ate some beans that someone brought, picked the salami and provolone out of my mothers pasta salad and attacked the edible fruit arrangement that was sent by the Providence FOP. My only "cheat" that day was my quick breakfast of low carb whole grain bread toast with peanut butter.
Oddly I lost 4lbs while I was there. But gained it all back upon my return (like they dropped off the plane somewhere over Nebraska on the flight out and we just picked them up again on the way back). I re-lost two of those pounds in the past week and a half though...so yay for that!

[Elizellen]

It is great to hear you are still on the Atkins wagon, Erin!

Congratulations on sticking with the WOE throughout your recent problems.

Now where did I put those fatted calf steaks?

[msnicksmom]

So sorry to hear of your loss. Of the fmaily member, not the job. And glad to hear of your dedication to taking care of yourself. Good to see you again!

Hugs
Denise

[ttdriver]

Glad you're back, Erin! Hugs to you, girlfriend!

Betty

[Momtofour]

Wow, a bad week, but great job staying on plan. Welcome back.

[Suzanne_H]

My condolences to you and your family for your loss, also heartfelt hugs on the loss of a job. I always like to say I was looking for a job when I found this one... something will come along. Keep the faith. Glad to see that you're back.