Today was weigh day. Weighing makes me crazy in general so I've limited it to once a month. I am also taking picture and measuring (which I haven't done yet today but will.)
In 3 weeks, I have only dropped 1.5 kg/3 pounds. I just keep thinking I should be able to lose 2 pounds per week given that I have over 100 pounds to lose. I am charting my food (acurately) each day and keeping it at an average of about 1600 (range of 1400 to 1800, bouncing around aka Wendy style). I do some kind of cardio 5 days a week/60 minutes per session, alternating between laps, aqua aerobics (at higher intensity), treadmill & bike intervals. I also have been doing pilates/ball work 3-4 days a week. I have been doing this exercise schedule for nearly 2 months now.
My caloric range seems reasonable, perhaps even on the low end for my current weight. I don't want to drop it too low. I am on high blood pressure medication which I suppose could be contributing to the slower weight loss. Do I just suck it up and accept that I've stuffed up my metabolism and be happy with a one pound weight loss per week, knowing that it will take years to get to my goal? Oh, that makes me feel very frustrated.
Thanks for listening. I know I'm just going to keep plugging along - I truly feel so much better and it's not like my fit and healthy plan is painful or difficult. I think I just get frustrated when I look at the numbers and the big pictures. Maybe I need to just keep my eyes on today.