Today was my weigh in, with 1 pound to go to reach my goal weight, I...gained 8/10ths of a pound. While it was disappointing, my daily weigh ins at home over the last few days had clued me in that the scale stopped moving in the right direction early in the week so I was fairly mellow with it. I kept the words of two weight loss bloggers/Tweeters that I follow in mind. When Krystle, who blogs at Skinny Jeans Dreams faced nearly the same situation a few weeks ago, she said "I am already THERE....the rest is just numbers." Very inspirational, and very applicable to my situation. Two weeks ago, when I was 1.2 away from my goal and gained a pound, Whitney, who is very active on Twitter as Whit Gets Fit reminded me that "you are already there. Don't let the number get you down!" Thanks to both of these ladies for their direct and indirect support, keeping their words in mind helped prevent me from freaking out and falling hip deep into a pile of Reeses Cups and raw cookie dough, my drugs of choice. :) I can't explain this gain, I tracked everything I ate this week, stayed well within my weekly points AND earned *55* activity points this week. 55 AP's represents HOURS in the gym, several group fitness classes and miles and miles on the treadmill. I don't get it, but I'm just going to keep on and look for a better result next week. I am going to try to mix up my food a little bit this week, as I tend to eat the same foods over and over, especially for breakfast and lunch. We'll see, it's gonna happen...soon I hope! :)
I signed up for another 5K today, so I have them scheduled for Saturday March 31st and Saturday April 7th. Tomorrow (after payday, natch) I'm going to register for the Iron Girl 5K in late April. It looks awesome- thousands of runners, custom finisher medals, the vanity appeal of the "Iron Girl" name and a beautiful race over the bridge out to Clearwater Beach and right up to the beach.
My son is doing very well on his mission trip, tomorrow he leaves Billings and heads to Big Sky, a Montana ski resort. He's going to dogsled there, he's very excited about that. He's taken (literally) thousands of pictures and lots of video, I can't wait to see some of it. He'll be home very late on Monday, I'm glad he's having a good time but I'm quite anxious to have him home. (And just in time for spring break for himself and me.) :)
It can be so frustrating that women's bodies put us through so much in order to reach our goals. But Krystle and Whitney are right when they say that 1 pound left to reach your goal is just a number that WW uses for their records. You are already there. You've won. Be proud of your almost 100 pounds gone because that is hard to do. :)
ReplyDeleteAww a great attitude will get you everywhere. You so have this.
ReplyDeleteI can still hear Uncle Rich saying Big Sky describing their trips to Montana. He, Uncle Lou and the kids would go and stay in a 5th wheel they pulled behind their suburban.
ReplyDeleteIt must be frustrating for you, but truly, you really are...already there! Had a good visit with Gram for a few days.
Hoping that it can become a weekly thing while GG needs your mom. Just have to convince your Dad!!
I'm in the same boat...down 2 lbs earlier this week, and back to baseline weight this morning for my official weigh in. Crap! I have to say, WW is much harder this time around, as I am no longer breastfeeding. I went down 14 daily points because of that! I have to be SO careful about what I eat, and most days, I am going over my daily allowance by a few points, just to get my 3 meals a day. It's been frustrating!
ReplyDelete1 pound...sigh I'd like to have 1 pound to go. If I want to get to the same position I'm going to have to do the work too. It'll be worth the work. You have done such a great job.
ReplyDeleteI know how frustrating that can be sometimes it's muscle weight and some times even though you are in your points plus range you could be eating too many carbs and fats and not enough fiber and protein. Don't get discouraged you'll get there. You must be so proud of yourself. When you reach your goal treat yourself to a facial or a new hairdo or better yet a new dress. Keep up the good work you are a real inspiration. Sally
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