My month long break is drawing to a close tomorrow, and I think it was the right decision for me. I'm trying to sort through some crap, but I'd like to resume losing. I want to be at a more comfortable weight before summer (or else the heat and stuff kills me).
I don't know what I weigh right now. I didn't go crazy during my break, but I doubt I'm still at 150. I don't think I'm way above that since my clothes all still fit fine.
I'm NOT looking forward to the discomfort that comes the first week or so of reducing daily calories as my body adjusts. But I did it before and I'll do it this time. I'll update when I know what my weight is.
Have a great weekend!
boop: I'm glad you're getting off the sidelines more - for me that's a huge benefit of weight loss. And nice measurement changes!
KayG: Welcome! Congrats on reaching the 100s! Wow, you've done amazing so far! Awesome work!
I weighed in at 155 this morning, which I'm very happy with. I plan to reach the 140s by the end of this month if the scale cooperates. I hope everyone's weekend is going well!
Got some interesting weeks ahead of me. I'll need to work to make sure I stay on task with food and weight loss while I deal with things. I'm not great at that, but it's a skill I NEED if I'm going to make this stick. I don't want to lose all this weight again.
Hope everyone's weekend is relaxing!
Kay: Good work with the after-Easter candy rationing! Those Reese's eggs are delicious and dangerous! And congrats on keeping to smaller portions with the cheese - that's very hard for most people! Looks like you're moving through the 190s nicely
Boop: My week has been kind of crazy too.
Hope everything you're busy with is going well!
I'm definitely feeling glad to be losing again. I've been at the same weight long enough that the 'newness' is gone and I'm realizing I'm bigger than I want to be. I'm still not comfortable at this weight, and I really miss being comfortable in my body. I don't even mean emotionally/mentally comfortable (though of course that's a factor) - a lot of it is physical. I just can't move right, and it feels awkward because of the extra weight. When I'm losing, the feeling is less apparent because I get to lower weights and it feels better that the higher ones, but I know I'm definitely not done losing.
Kay: Some decades seem to take WAY longer than others (the 160s felt like years to me). I don't know why. But hey, think of it this way - if you're losing 0.2 lbs every day, you'll be losing 1.4 lbs a week, which is a good deal!
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I'm ready for warmer weather now, but it seems to be avoiding my area. I'm looking forward to being able to just put on shoes, pants, and a shirt to go out for exercise. Right now I have leggings, pants, shoes, long sleeved shirt, maybe a sweater (if it's really cold), a coat, a scarf, ear warmer, hat, and gloves. It takes way longer to get ready and then undressed when I get back. And I have to get my dogs into their jackets so they can come with me. I'm not asking for much, just like 65 degrees would be nice.
Kay: Thanks! I can't wait to be where I feel most comfortable. My weigh often does similar stall/drop things. It's pretty common for it to stay the same (or bounce around inside one pound) for weeks, up to a month so far. It's very frustrating because it happens even when I'm completely on plan. I find that I feel good at all new lower weight until I've sat at them for a while and the comparison with higher weights wears off, and then I feel how uncomfortable it is and not just how much nicer it is than at a higher weight. Yes, when you keep going even when the scale is tricky is excellent practice! Still, you're solidly in the 190s - that's awesome!
I'm trying to be more consistent with my exercise. I don't like exercise in general, so it's a challenge. I do like outdoor walks (I'd rather walk in 0 degree weather outside than do a 10 minute indoor video workout). But I need to nail down a simple anaerobic routine I can do a couple times a week to build/maintain strength. I don't have access to a gym so the best I can do is some hand weights. I also have knee issues so jumping and squatting/lunging must be mild and limited if used at all. It's a challenge.
Kay: I think that like the scale, eating can be a mind game. I don't know how tall you are or how old you are, but if you're feeling foggy on 1130, then bumping it up a bit is probably a good idea. Depending on your stats, you'll likely still lose at 1200-1500 - the only thing that will vary is the overall rate. Your daily calorie intake will affect your overall weight loss trend much more than your daily weight (I know you know that, but for me it helps to hear it sometimes because I get stuck in my head). And I'm jealous of your weather! I can't wait for the 80s! But I'm also the kind of person who never turns on the AC (unless it's so humid I can't sleep, regardless of temperature).
kay, maggie and boop I've missed you all!! I have been busier than usual lately and haven't had time to post. I usually read on the website at night but I think I have a virus on my phone that prevents me from doing so lately and its very annoying!
March 30th and April 1st I went off the reservation and binged on sweets like you wouldn't believe. Finally this morning I was back down to where I began... so I need to find a way to outsmart the evil voice in my mind when it tricks me into binging like that! I will say that they are way fewer and farther between, but I hate the out of control feeling that comes with them.
I am jealous of your weather kay, I couldn't be any more ready for spring/summer... I am so tired of freezing my butt off all the time!!
Hugs all around, I don't have time to go back and do personals right now, but just know you all are in my thoughts and I am wishing you all the success in the world!!!
You have busted your butt to get here, congrats!!! 
Congrats on reaching the 100s! 
Wow, you've done amazing so far! Awesome work!
