Faced the scale

[Proatthis]

Ok so I posted last week about not going to my WW meeting and not weighing in. I finally went today to see I was up 3.5 pounds! Very discouraging and I knew I was up. But I'm trying hard not to be emotionally attached to the number on the scale.

I guess it just means back to being accountable. That's what works for me. Funny thing is I have always tracked still. I need to nip this before it gets out of hand.

[DrivenByAmbition]

I haven't been in months and gained quite a bit of weight. I know how you feel. I did not gain it ALL back though. I am still down 24 lbs. Keep your head up.

[Proatthis]

Thanks Driven. Same to you. I know with support we can reach our goals and get back on track.

I also have a bit of stress. We just moved out of the city in July I started a new job and the kids in new schools. And now for good reasons we are moving back to the city. It's all happening really quick and we had been house hunting and trying to get things sorted out. I will be moving in the next 2 weeks. So I know this has a lot to do within gain as well.

The important thing I guess is too be kind to ourselves and patient.

Good luck to you too Driven I know you will get back on track.

[TurboMammoth]

Awww Proatthis, proud of you for coming back to the meeting and facing the scale.

I know the 3.5 pounds can be discouraging... But 3.5 is better than 5, 10 or even more. You can do this.

big hugs, and good luck for your moving in!

[nancylmrn]

Good for you for facing the scale demon. When I started back with ww I was terrified of the first weigh in and with good reason I had been off track for 1.5 years I was up 25lbs. But once it was over I could look ahead and tell myself I was not going to get derailed so easily again.
Keep you head up! You can do it

[Proatthis]

Thanks everyone for your support.

[patchymama]

*hugs* Pro. I am so with you right now :-/ i really need to get on in the morning and I really don't want to.

[Erin27]

I am in the same boat too...i've been recycling the same 5 lbs since Aug. I faced the scale this morning after my daughter's birthday with cake, make your own tacos/burritos and chips/salsa and then a wicked craving for pizza that i satisfied with a large cheese breadsticks and a large pineapple pizza (hey, the pineapple was good, right??) over 2 days....now on to the halloween candy where I demolished a bag of fun size twix yesterday (I was stressed-we had no power from the snow storm and i was packing up everything and trying to hide everything of value so i could join DH and DD at my mom's...thankfully just before i left the power came back so then i got to unpack).
In other words, I"m bingeing out of control. I faced the scale today and am up 2-3lbs since the start of this binge 2 weeks ago. I consider that a minor accomplishment that its not more. I've decided to get back on track, start tracking again and hopefully kiss the 230's goodbye, I'm sick of them. I was even going to try using kettlebells today at the gym but alas, they are not open because they still don't have power. Gotta love a foot of snow in October.
Lets keep each other motivated and push through this plateau/lack of motivation. I am recommitting myself, this time for real.

[Proatthis]

Patchy and Erin I'm sorry you guys are struggling too. Erin sounds like you guys have some crazy weather. It is stressful.

I just feel like with the colder weather I want comfort foods and no cold veggies or salads. I feel like I have been eating more carb heavy and a lot of sweets the last few weeks. I wonder if it's a transitional period with the weather changing, lake of sunlight??? Not sure buri know I kind of do this every year.

Coming here for support from others and being account is very important to me. And hearing that others feel the same and struggle the same is comforting ( I don't know if that's a good or bad thing).

I'm trying to not beat myself up if I make poor choices. Right now it's one meal at a time.

I hope you guys get through the hard times too. I need support but I'm here to give it too.