So, I was hoping to be down 1.5lbs today, because my one consultant had wanted me to be to 197 before starting stabilization. Instead, I was up 1/2 pound. UGGGGHHh.
The only thing I can figure is that I might be retaining a little water due to the high temps we've had Sunday thru today (in the 90s, ick!). I've also been more active than usual, with all of our yardwork, and I've stuck to plan 100%, no cheating--so I didn't have my usual "peaks and valleys" of calorie counts since Saturday.
Anyway, I met with my consultant and insisted on going on stabilization. They have my goal at 191 (my personal goal is 195), and she wanted me at 197 before stabilizing (she thinks I'll continue to lose 1 lb a week on stabilization). But I convinced her that I want to be as close to maintenance as possible by the time we leave for Alaska, so I don't have to deal with such a restrictive meal plan on our travels.
So, I get to add a starch to my lunch 3x a week. I'm excited, but also really anxious about this-- I've watched Patzi really struggle with stabilization, and if any little slacking off with my plan before would cause me to stay the same or gain, I don't understand how adding foods back in can happen without my gaining weight.
I'm going to just have to trust the plan, I guess.
My consultant also looked at the luncheon menu fo next week and made this suggestion: Bring cottage cheese or hard cheese & fruit to eat in the car before I go into the banquet hall, then just eat the sauteed vegetables or a huge salad from the buffet at lunch. I'm not concerned about my HNS--people have already seen me using that at lunchtime in our building's cafeteria. Problem solved! I"m so glad I asked her.