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Originally Posted by Thighs Be Gone
LMR--that is a wonderful thing! I know you are feeling great about that. Congratulations.
I dare NOT tempt fate but I have experienced this every few weeks (ever 7-8 or so) in my own journey. Sometimes a break does the trick. I don't "plan" for it--just happens for some reason. Maybe it's my body's own way of encouraging me to go forward.
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Yeah, I have thought why this happened, and it does almost seem like my body wanted it to. And I didn't plan for the break either... it just kinda happened. I wonder if maybe it's my body making sure my brain can catch up? I wonder this because I went through quite the transformation during this 3 week period:
Week # 1- I got on the scale every single morning, and when I didn't see a loss, I wanted to cry. I would then beat myself up emotionally, work out like a complete maniac, and cut my calories more.
Week #2 - Overcompensation. This was the week where I didn't care. 150 again?? Oh well, I guess I am just a failure. This is it... this is all the weight I am going to lose. Stuck at 150 forever. I suck. Doesn't matter if I stay on plan anymore.... it's hopeless.
Week # 3 - You know what... 150 isn't that bad. Look, I am practically swimming in my old pants. Look at the difference in my waist. My butt almost looks half the size it was... and hey, I worked hard for those 15 lbs lost. I should be proud of 150. If I can maintain here for a while... that's a good thing! Let's see what it's like to maintain this weight for a while...
BAM!! Weight loss.
I honestly feel like my brain and my emotions needed to get back to the "right place" before I could continue. I had become obsessed because I was losing pretty fast for a couple weeks... and I think I lost sight of what was really important- loving myself at any weight. Being proud of what I have accomplished so far.
Maybe stalls are there to provide the necessary time for reflection, for introspection- for personal growth. I never thought I would say this... but I am happy I stalled out for 3 weeks.