I made it a goal to just lose two pounds this week. I've limited my calorie intake and upped the protein and whole food consumption. No extra sugars.
I also think weighing myself every day is a good motivator (or demotivator as the case may be). I'm athletic, so I drink lots of water and go to the gym regularly even if I'm doing something else physical.
So why is it that on some days I weigh 155, and days like today, 158? 155. 157. 154. 158. Etc. It is driving me nuts. I have no idea how to gauge what I'm doing because I don't even know if it's working.
It's been this way forever. If someone asks me what I weigh, I always guess between 158 and 154. It literally bounces back and forth, back and forth. There's got to be a reason for it. It seems like if I get to 154 my metabolism changes to stabilize me at a higher rate and then I can lose that same four pounds again.
I am so frustrated. I just want to give up and accept that despite the health benefits and self esteem benefits, it's pointless. I've been at this for years.
Help.