I went to a family pitch in and forgot my carb blocker. I DID exercise an extra half hour this morning in anticipation but I'm afraid I really overate at lunch.
I started out fine (a hamburger patty, fresh raw broccoli, and half an orange) and then as I sat there longer and longer talking with everyone it seemed as though the desserts moved out of the fuzzy periphery of my OP vision into a sharp focus that I couldn't ignore any longer. I ended up with a slice of cheesecake, a half cup of macaroni and cheese, and another hamburger patty.
I should have left the table earlier.
The worst part is that after a two week stall I finally dropped a little over a pound this morning and I am SO CLOSE to goal.
Such is life, I guess. I'm going to have some protein tonight or I'll wake up around 3am starving and craving more carbs.
I WI on Tuesdays so maybe I'll have time to lose whatever those cheats cost me in weight.
little edie ~ you're still an inspiration. I feel motivated just by looking at your ticker. The important part is that you got right back op, right? I have only been at this a month and have already slipped once...it mostly just caused me to retain a lot of water. Great that you put extra effort into your workout, maybe that sweat the water out.
So many people reporting such great results. Whenever I feel weak - I just jump on here and read. Thanks everyone for sharing. I can add by saying I'm down a pound. I too wish it would be faster, but it is what ...
little edie .... don't worry and don't be too hard on yourself ... this journey is a life-long struggle for most of us and you will have ups and downs. We've never truly lost the fight unless we give up.
little edie-- it could have been much worse. I think you showed remarkable restraint at first. I'm not sure I could have/would have done that at a pitch in.
I went on a small bender this weekend, too. My husband has been on vacation for two weeks almost since the beginning of my program. Weekends are the hardest for me because that was usually when we went out or ordered pizza, etc. With him on vacation, every day has felt like a Saturday, and it was just really getting to me. On top of that, I had to cook or at least figure out something for him to eat twice a day instead of once. He's supportive, but he's not a fan of the MRC style food.
So, after two weeks of battling temptations, I caved on Saturday. We were out at the zoo and stopped at the Cheesecake Factory for lunch (my decision-- he didn't throw me under the bus or anything). I ate about 1/4 of what I usually do but I did eat normal stuff. It only cost me 1/2 lb. the next morning. If I had stopped there, it might not have been so bad...but I ate pizza the next day, too. Again, 1/2 what I usually do, but still. So, now I'm really holding onto the water. Today has been perfect, and thank goodness my husband goes back to work tomorrow, so we can get back to our routine. It should be much easier for me after that. I'm just dreading WI on Tuesday when I may have to face a gain and face the consultant...
Wanna lose a pound in a hurry? I did today and it was real easy. I donated blood.
Wasn't thinking about the weight loss when I donated, but after I saw that bag of blood when I was done I was curious and looked it up. Turns out a pint of blood weighs close to a pound. LOL
In all seriousness, my daughter was in the NICU for 6 weeks after she was born (2 months early). Towards the end of her stay, she needed a blood transfusion. I try to donate at least once or twice a year in honor of her.
RaRaF, tkdtara84 & Letherout - You'll get that scale next time. Just get back OP and re-commit.
victorialynn2 - Blue cheese is a semi-soft cheese. Sorry!
Little Edie - It happens to the best of us. You'll be at that goal in no time.
Little Edie..
You will be fine.. You are dedicated and had a slip up. Most important is you realize what you did and went back OP. Just look at the weight you have lost so far. You have done so well, so it will all work out. If a gain, and you stay OP, you will take it off. As far as facing the consultant, you are in control of your weight loss and this challenge, so don't worry about that. If you state what happened, she should advise you how to get it off, as I feel that is their job. Today drink lots and lots of water, and all your protein drinks,and you may surprise yourself, there could be no gain and all. We are here for you.
Well, I weighed in at lunch and my body is fighting me. So, it's time to fight back. I only lost a half pound since Wednesday. Granted, I'm a half pound lighter, but it is frustrating. I've decided I'm not going to let it be an excuse for not following the plan and eating whatever. It's just a test in patience.
I know it's just a scale issue at this point. The jeans I'm wearing now were a bit tight when I first started wearing them a couple of weeks ago. Now, they are getting pretty loose. I absolutely know I'm losing inches. No two ways about it. It's just a matter of the scale kicking in.
I spoke with my awesome counselors and we're going to try a few days of the yellow menu to try to kick the scales into submission.
So excited...just went for my post-vacation WI and I lost 2 pounds!!! I will always take my scale with me from now on, because that really helped keep me in check!
little edie --I agree with Patzi. Just jump right back OP and try to counteract it as best you can. Life happens sometimes. I went to an outdoor grill-out this weekend and did similarly to you--I was fine with my plate of food. But the longer I was there, the more picking and snacking I did. Lots of water, extra exercise, and extra protein can help.
Jen -- I love your determination and positive attitude! I hope the menu switch-up will get the scale moving for you.
GoneforGood -- congrats! Losing while on vacation is quite a feat! Bringing the scale with you = BRILLIANT.
Well, ladies, I got back into my regular workout routine (I had been missing a yoga class here and there the last couple weeks), increased my cardio workout by 3 mins, and made sure I ate high-protein/low-carb one day during the week, and I'm back down! I had gained about 2 lbs over the last couple weeks, but I weighed in today and lost those pounds, plus another 1/2 lb.
It's nice to realize that I can gain a few pounds sometimes and then just make little changes to get it back off right away. Much easier than waiting until I'm 75lbs overweight and have to make major changes!
Good luck this week! We're in a heat advisory here in Nebraska--and I've heard it's not much better elsewhere in the US. Stay cool, drink lots of water!
Thank you, everyone, for the encouragement. I feel so much better after reading your kind words. I normally weigh every morning with Tuesdays as my official WI day, but I skipped the scale today. I'll face the music tomorrow.
tkdtara84 and teacherlady--I like my routine too. When I stick with it, I'm successful.
Jen, you are always so positive. Thank you for being a ray of sunshine!
GoneforGood - taking that scale with you was a great idea. Congrats on the loss!
Little edie - I also worry about "facing the counselor" but patzi is right. It's our program and they should be there to support positive progress, not berate us for slip ups. I need to work on seeing them more as teachers than police officers!
I will weigh in tomorrow. I'm hoping I've shed those 4 pounds I gained back last week. I'm really looking forward to starting the actual program!
LetHerOut - 2 1/2 weeks in and I need to adopt that mindset about counselors are there to help and not criticize.
little edie - You've had amazing success on the program thus far! This experience shows that there will be temptation and I think you handled it well and acknowledged your weakness. That has to mean something in the grand scheme of learning to live, maintain your losses and growing.
teacherlady - congrats on your 2 1/2 lb loss!
Goneforgood2008 - congrats on your 2 lb loss!
JenB72 - you're 1/2 lb lighter - great job and good luck with mixing things up a bit!
tkdtara84 - temptations are so ard to manage, as well as disruptions to our 'normal' schedules. But I also think that part of the growth process is managing these life occurances in a healthy way but not so much to the point that we're miserable following the program. Each meal is another opportunity for US to eat healthier. I am learning that I don't *have* to wait until Monday to start over and do it *right*.
coarkkayaker - congrats on your loss! As long as the scale is going down and not up, we're winning (easier to tell someone than apply to your own situation, I know...)
I weigh-in tomorrow and I look forward to getting on the scale to see if my efforts are rewarded. I *think* I've done okay this week, maybe a tad too much sodium and I'm still struggling with portion sizes, but I'm not giving up.
I tend to have the mindset that I have to be COMPLETELY on program (exercising, getting my water in, eating according to whatever diet plan I'm following at that particular time) or I'll just say bump it all. So, I'm trying to be more forgiving of myself. I haven't completely committed to an exercise routine yet and just try to count whatever I get in - walking for 15 minutes or cleaning the yard - as additional opportunities to be successful.
Hello everyone. I went to WI today and even though I did eat the blue cheese before I realized I shouldn't, and I had extra protein a couple nights because I was hungry, (probably because I didn't eat all the breakfast and/or lunch I was suppose to), I still lost 2 lbs this past week. A little less then my 3 lb average, but I'm happy. I got my 10 lb stone too! Thank you all for your posts, it is really motivating. (Especially knowing I'm not the only one who messes up)!
I've decided I'm not going to let it be an excuse for not following the plan and eating whatever. It's just a test in patience. 
