Hi Everyone,
I am kind of new here. But I always read through the threads and find so many interesting topics and great advice, so hopefully some people can offer some insight on this issue.
Two years ago when I was 23 (I am 25 now) I did weight watchers and dropped 23lbs, going from 160 to 137lbs (I am 5'7") and it seemed almost effortless. I was usually very good about counting points but of course there would be times where I would eat out and be a little more relaxed with what I was eating. I also was waitressing full time so I was always on my feet, but also what comes along with a waitressing job are late nights, going out for beers after a shift, eating restaurant food, etc....HOWEVER with allllll of those things happening I STILL managed to drop 23lbs and this was within a matter of about 3 months, maybe 2 and half. I did go to the gym every day for an hour (did about 30mins cardio and strength training). So I felt incredible and was feeling really good about the way I looked.
Well a year and a half went by and I gained all that weight back and was up to 166lbs. Shortly after I lost all that weight, I got a desk job for 9 hours a day. I have been back on weight watchers for probably a month now and the weight is literally creeping off....its going so slow, and its starting to get discouraging. The only change, besides my age, is that I am now unfortunately sitting for 9 hours a day rather than waitressing. I have been going to the gym on my hour lunch break and trying to do about 20min-25mins intense cardio and always get strength training in as well.
Do you think that the weight is creeping off because of my job? Its just really upsetting that I am trying to do everything in my power to be healthy (eat right, exercise) and yet its taking twice as long because of my job.
Thanks for listening....and if anyone else feels they have the same issue, please share!