I was only going to weigh once a week but had to have a sneaky peep this morning to see if I had managed to lose some water weight after straying a bit whilst on holiday. Pleased that I have
Hey chicks. How have you folks been? Well, I sure did miss you guys and the encouragement. Well vacation for us is now officially over. We are back to the grind, sort of. We had an amazing time and we were hurricane free this year, so that was a plus. My eating habits were surprisingly tame; however, there was daily ice cream trips. But I do not think the damage was as bad as I was expecting. I'm trying to get back in the saddle here at home. Unfortunately, when we returned, I had a layoff slip waiting for me in the mail. Goodtimes!!! Its not really a shock though, for the past month or so, work was really slow and I never did get a 40-hour work-week in. So, looking for work and reestablishing my exercise routine are what I am focusing on this week. Gardenerjoy, since I'm late to start goals for July, please pencil me in for 5 pounds if that is alright? Thank you.
So, it looks like the vacation damage was 5 pounds, which is a set back, but better than I thought, so I am just going to put my running shoes on and get back to it. I'm so glad to be back here with all you amazing people. Can't wait to catch up.
In any case, sure hope you folks have a wonderful day.
What!!?? I'm going in the wrong direction!! :-( Don't understand it, but it is what it is. Onward.... Hope you all have a great weekend!
SW 200
GW 190
6/30-200
7/3-(7/2) Early weigh-in, leaving town for the weekend- 199 Woo Hoo!
7/7- 200 Long July 4th weekend, too much beer!
7/10-201 What the ?????!!@#$%%^
7/14-
7/17-
7/21-
7/24-
7/28-
7/31-
8/1-If current weight is 190 or less, I'm having a spa day!!
Late, but I got here! This gave me a chance to notice that my mood and my sense of being on top of things is improved when I post earlier in the day than this.
July goal: a post a day on 3FC
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
My scale is doing its little up-down dance with me, lol! I was hoping to hit my mini-goal this week, but hopefully after I recover from tomorrow's Carb Day, I'll hit it next week!
Gordongirl, bless your heart! I hope you feel 100% soon!
Darius, woohoo on the drop! Now you're back in the groove!
Hazeldust, thank you! Great job jumping back on the wagon! That determination and commitment will get you where you want to go!
Sizzlingina, hang in there! You are due for another drop soon!
Yay Kym! Way to rule that scale! :
Purple, I wish you the best with your weigh-in! But I do want to ask you, what about weigh-in is causing you anxiety? Are you feeling external pressure because others are weighing you and you feel like they may be judging you, or are you feeling internal pressure because you're worried you haven't done enough and you may be disappointed in yourself? If it's external pressure, just remember, Slimming World is a support group. They are there to help and support you. They aren't there to judge you. Everyone is in the same boat. If you weigh the same or more than last time, heck, your water weight could be fluctuating due to hormones, and they know that. It could happen to any of them! If it's internal pressure, well, you know how hard you've worked at your weight loss, no matter what the scale says. That number isn't going to change things. If you feel you need to do more and you can do more, then do it, no matter what the scale says. Otherwise, know you are doing your best and don't worry about that number! Just keep doing your best! Either way, it's not worth stressing yourself out. This is a journey and you'll get to where you're going!
EnolaAlone, yay on the big drop! You're doing great!
Keli, woot woot! Keep going!
Delphi Glad you're back! Oh my, I am so sorry to hear that you were laid off! But hopefully there will be an even better opportunity right around the corner! Good to have you back! I'm glad you had a great time!
SusieKay, me too, lol! It happens! Don't let it concern you. It will drop back down. Just stick to plan!
Leah, yay on another drop and a new low!
Joy, glad you made it! And interesting observation. So 3FC has a positive effect on your day. I think I've reached that conclusion too!
Thanks Jacqui D. Really appreciate your reply. I do suffer with anxiety and I think it's just built up over the last few days a bit, the comfort of a first 'woosh' of a weigh in is gone and week 2 is 'real. I am critical of myself often and know I have a long way to go which has scared me somewhat. I have dug deep today though - distracted myself well with my children and eaten really well (low syns) but not hungry still so I know I'm onplan and putting my faith in SW. The group as you say is a support group and I do feel it was welcoming and supportive - I also felt I needed that, so paid for a 6 week saver so I am committed for that long at least - Am aiming to pay a week then do another 6 week when I'm paid in August.
Will try and positive talk myself and if daily weighing is no good then limit myself to keep my anxiety down.
back, we really missed you!
Great job jumping back on the wagon! That determination and commitment will get you where you want to go! 
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But I do want to ask you, what about weigh-in is causing you anxiety? Are you feeling external pressure because others are weighing you and you feel like they may be judging you, or are you feeling internal pressure because you're worried you haven't done enough and you may be disappointed in yourself? If it's external pressure, just remember, Slimming World is a support group. They are there to help and support you. They aren't there to judge you. Everyone is in the same boat. If you weigh the same or more than last time, heck, your water weight could be fluctuating due to hormones, and they know that. It could happen to any of them! If it's internal pressure, well, you know how hard you've worked at your weight loss, no matter what the scale says. That number isn't going to change things. If you feel you need to do more and you can do more, then do it, no matter what the scale says. Otherwise, know you are doing your best and don't worry about that number! Just keep doing your best! Either way, it's not worth stressing yourself out. This is a journey and you'll get to where you're going! 
Glad you're back! Oh my, I am so sorry to hear that you were laid off! But hopefully there will be an even better opportunity right around the corner! 
Good to have you back! I'm glad you had a great time!
