Monday, January 14
Today was weigh-in day. I’m sorry to report that I’ve gained 1.6 pounds. I allowed myself to give into self pity about not losing weight last week. I tried to comfort myself with food…..makes no sense at all. The longer I’m on this journey, the more I realize how much my emotions have contributed to my weight problems.
This morning, I had my yearly exam with my primary doctor. My blood pressure and urinalysis were ok. I’ll hear about my bloodwork in 7-14 days. I really hope I haven’t developed high cholesterol. My Dad, who has always been thin and active, has high cholesterol and must take medication. My brother, who is 4 years younger than me, was diagnosed with high cholesterol and high blood pressure about 6 months ago. Like me, he’s struggled with his weight. I’ve done a lot of thinking about my health today and I’ve realized that I can’t continue to gamble with something so very valuable. I know the dangers of being overweight, not exercising and eating unhealthy foods. Today, I am tired from getting to bed late…but, I’m not providing myself with anymore excuses. I will get on the treadmill today for at least 30 minutes and I will get to bed on-time tonight….and, it goes without saying…I’ll eat on-plan.
Hope everyone has a great on-plan day.
Rhonda
January 14th, 2008 at 3:28 pm
is it the fact that you didn’t lose last week that threw you off?
What if you come on here and assess your week in it’s entirety? Let us know how you did on your eating, how you did on exercise and also on motivation. How you handled any special challenges during the week. Then tell us the weight.
Often the scale doesn’t keep up with the good behavior - but the fundamental truth of losing weight is it’s about the day to day behavior - eating well, exercising, staying motivated. The weight change each week is a only a part of the picture.
I think if you put it all in context it will help take some of the emphasis off the scale, and help you see why the scale moves (it may be a week or so off your behavior, and it might be slow).
Good luck!
January 14th, 2008 at 3:36 pm
I agree with round. I was up this morning. It wasn’t my official weigh in day but I did it anyway. It’s easy to get down when the scale isn’t moving and the scale doesn’t show the full story. What was going on emotionally when you went off plan? I’m considering only weighing in a couple times a month in order to avoid getting pulled down by it. Our weight flunctuates so easily that we need other guides to go by as well. Stick with it, Rhonda. Praying for a good week for you.