Well, now. I had another big drop overnight, down 1.2 pounds, to 200.2. And the %&#$(@! scale bounced around between 199.6 and 200.4 before settling there. So I SAW the blessed number and then it went away. I have had a fantastic week on the scale, and I cannot even begin to describe how seriously, intensely, on plan I have been, and am going to continue to be today, but you all know what is the likeliest thing to happen right now, right? Watch me stall or bounce back a little.
And it'll be OK. All I can do is create the conditions for weight loss, and my body will lose the weight at its own pace. And it's still pretty freaking awesome, that number I got today, because at least it brings me to 175 lost and just over 5 pounds from my original FitDay goal, right? Time to eat right, move my butt, watch my salt like a hawk, and cross my fingers!
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The scale is working in my favor again too! Thank goodness! I think I can officially say the plateau is over, especially since I am losing at a time of the month when I should not be.
Thanks Sunrose I'm trying to stay positive. I had a chat with my PT about things today, how I was scared that I was plateau'ing and about the changes in my body and fitness (fwiw, he says he's noticed a difference in how well my body can work out now, which is nice to hear I guess). He firmly told me that plateaus are not inevitable and suggested I keep a good grip on my nutrition. It was a relief to be able to talk to him about it, actually.
Eliana and catherinef - oh wow! I wish I could say I'm happy for you both - I really do want to be - but I fear my misery over my lack of progress so far is making me into a miser. But rest assured that there is a part of me that's cheering you on
mama - drat it I shouldn't have challenged you to that race
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Eliana and catherinef - oh wow! I wish I could say I'm happy for you both - I really do want to be - but I fear my misery over my lack of progress so far is making me into a miser. But rest assured that there is a part of me that's cheering you on
Check out my BMI, dearie. We're in very different places! LOL! You'll get there and you know you will. My plateau has just finally broken and yours will too. What are you doing to break through it? What can we do to help?
199.8. I'm still in total shock, because FOR ONCE, in this project, my body just spared me the bloody drama, and obediently hit a target on MY schedule, instead of its own. And I'm drinking a cup of coffee right now, so I've probably bounced right back across the line, but I'll never know that, because, my dear, fat-fighting comrades, I am off the bloody scale until after my period starts in a couple of days. I know my pattern; this is almost surely the last loss before the bloat hits, and I just don't want to see anything that begins with a 2 ever again.
Like I said, I'm still in shock. I'm going to go take a shower, get dressed, go for a walk, and head off to the farmer's market in a bit, which is EXACTLY the kind of thing I do now. This is my life, the one where I take care of my body, am active, and have the energy to actually LIVE.
Thank you all so much. This wouldn't be nearly as sweet without the support and camaraderie you've all given me, and I hope to continue giving you all in return. Oh, wait, I may cry first, before heading out.
Catherine! Good for you! You've now officially passed through two centuries! How unbelievably awesome is that?! I am so, so proud of you! I'm glad this challenge popped up for you.
As for me, I'm up about a half a pound this morning to 201.6, but I'm not worried about in the least. I have been losing just as TOM comes, which is WIERD.
I have been kicking it... "it" being my own ***. I slacked all January. Eat well all weekend and go out to eat Friday and Saturday. I am really good at maintaining though! lol!!!!
I'm trying to stay positive. I had a chat with my PT about things today, how I was scared that I was plateau'ing and about the changes in my body and fitness (fwiw, he says he's noticed a difference in how well my body can work out now, which is nice to hear I guess). He firmly told me that plateaus are not inevitable and suggested I keep a good grip on my nutrition. It was a relief to be able to talk to him about it, actually.
Good for you! You've now officially passed through two centuries! How unbelievably awesome is that?! I am so, so proud of you! I'm glad this challenge popped up for you.
