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Originally Posted by Hattie22
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I was just thinking...wouldn't it be great to have someone tell you the exact reason you gain or not loose when you are OP and exercising. There are so many variables that it can get frustrating. Am I drinking too much water or not enough? Am I exercising too much or not enough? Am I eating too much or not enough? I have tried looking these things up but there are so many answers that it is useless. I am going to keep going and try to not get frustrated or impatient. It still is much better than gaining and not paying any attention to it.
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Yes, it really would be quite wonderful to know the reasons why. I know I might sound petty, but I'm really brand new at this when you think about it - even after losing 145 pounds the fluctuations still bother me. Particularly during TOM when I stay on plan despite major cravings and feelings of laziness. The childish part of me feels like I should be rewarded with positive scale feedback.
I wish there was a formula or logical explanation. No matter, it doesn't mean I'll stray off plan - it would be nice though, to have an instruction manual for my body.
The fun part of this is experimenting with the variables you mentioned and getting to know my body and it's needs better. I'm like a... mad scientist!
My theory is that this is a weight my body KNOWS. This is a weight I effortlessly stayed at before I gained weight. It's my sticking point, I can deal with this. Despite my height it's not an ideal weight for me. I have a small frame, a good amount of bodyfat and the green flag to continue from my doctors.
Ah well, I like to whine.
The 5# challenge lets me get it allllll out. In reality, this (the fluctuations and stagnant weight) is good for me though, an invaluable lesson for when I get to maintain and no longer lose. It's what I'll cope with every morning. Yay!
. But so what, because I can tell you this, 138 is a lot different than 159.5 
~A dream number to me girl!
