Weigh in day and my weight went up .6 pounds to 270. 8.
That means I am 28 days into this 32 program with a posted weight GAIN of 1 pound for the last two weeks. Total weight LOSS in 4 weeks: 10.4 pounds.
This is NOT discouraging, but I will admit it is not quite the fun and exciting time I had planned. 
This is *not* discouraging because I know my body AND refuse to get discouraged.
I have been about 99% on program over the 28 days. I can count the times I’ve gone off on one hand, and none of them were major. Take yesterday, for example.
11 hours of driving, 7 hours of wedding. *Off program* was a gas station Cappuccino for the comfort and caffeine of driving until 3:00 AM. That does not wreck a full day of eating on program! lol
However, caffeine, and too little water yesterday, and too little sleep (7 hours in 2 days) all contribute to water retention. With a little saner lifestyle I would probably be down that pound, and maybe more, just on water weight.
The numbers are not the problem. In fact, I am not convinced there is a problem.
I just completed 28 days of a 32 day program, staying 99% on program, getting back into exercising, and, ENJOYED IT!! I just need to get some sleep!! lol This is a success.
According to calculators I am currently burning 1,000 calories a day more than I am taking in. C*E*L*E*B*R*A*T*E !!! Actually, that is too much.
Once I complete this program (in 4 days), I intend to raise my daily calories to 2,000 based on the exercise I’m now doing and my body tends to refuse to lose weight unless I am taking in enough calories.
I’ve learned to focus on the behaviors I need to accomplish, not the the numbers dancing like a mirage between here and the horizon.
Ultimately, my great accomplishment will not be getting down to target weight but doing all the changes and work and consistancy over time that will accomplish my target weight.
I REFUSE to be discouraged. I am very encouraged that I jumped into this and have been doing GREAT for - count ‘em - 28 whole days!!!!!
WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for being here! I really think that without the support of you commentors I wouldn’t stay focused and *pumped* to do this. Thanks for dropping by. And please comment.
