At an old WW meeting, the lecturer talked about climbing and camping. Sometimes our bodies can lose weight in response to what we do and we keep on "climbing" up that hill. At other times, our bodies slow way down and we need to stop and "camp" a little while OR stay the same.
This week I have lost .4 pounds. I must be the best at pitching a tent and tying a slip knot! I'm a camper extraordinaire! I am at a total of 4.8 pounds and was dreaming of getting to that 5 pound goal already. It is still a loss in the right direction and is certainly better than gaining or even staying exactly the same as last week.
I recognize a few places where I may have slipped up with eating and drinking a bit too much. I hate feeling like I can't be "social" with friends and still be on my mark. This has always been a problem for me and once I build my confidence even a little bit, I start to slip up thinking: "I can have this tonight because I will work it off tomorrow at the gym." A .4 weight loss each week would be fine if I had a total of 10 pounds to lose. The reality is 1-2 pounds each week would be a more appropriate goal for myself.
I will keep at it and hope for a better outcome next time. I'm worried about the onset of the holidays next week and the mindless nibbling associated with it. My toes are dying for that pedicure and I'm too stubborn to go get one on my own since I'm only .2 lbs away from my pedicure reward.
"Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels."
-Ancient Weight Watchers proverb
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3 comments:
You might not be losing the weight you want just yet (so frustrating) but the exercising IS making you healthier and stronger. I've been exercising 5 days a week for a month. I have not lost a single ounce. But my cholesterol dropped 32 points! I figure my outside may feel the same but inside is a 6 ft tall supermodel. I emphasize with your frustration. Try to keep up the good work!
Lauren, thanks for the support and positive words. Appreciated
your are truly the epitome of a candidate for the biggest loser-your will,determination,stamina and devotion is more thsan I could ever aspire to. Keep it up- and it's true nothing tastes as good as this feels
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