Happy Sunday Feathers!
I've chosen to post here because I know I won't get lambasted but rather receive the sound, objective advice and support I have come to rely on from fellow feathers who I know understand me. No, I am not overweight but have been there. Yes, the "few pounds" I want to lose are most certainly vanity weight but that doesn't diminish how horrific they make me feel and their psychological impact. Having said that, I am about to start a bottle of "Oxyelite Pro," which is a thermogenic, weight-loss supplement to help me get back on track.
I have literally read hundreds of reviews to make sure I know what I am getting into because I have never, ever tried anything like this before. I am SO, SO skeptical of these things but am at my wits' end. My weight loss journey thus far has been common sensical: lower calories, healthy food choices and more exercise. I had been happily maintaining in the 120 - 122 range for years but in the past few months have had many, many issues that have thrown my body for a loop. I've had health scares, painful arguments with my best friend and mother, incredible work stress and layoffs, you name it, it happened. My eating habits haven't changed per se and my workouts remain just as frequent. But, because of the inevitable stress and depression, I have been indulging more in sweets and "allowing" myself extra servings (even though it's of a "good" meal...like an extra cup of brown rice, or two servings of oatmeal instead of one, or more avocado in my salad) and sure enough I've gained about 7 lbs since December. I know, not much, but for someone who was overweight once and gains weight rapidly I am terrified of it creeping back up again. Not to mention that I am frustrated beyond words at the fact that the scale hasn't budged even though I have practically starved myself (I know, not good) and developed callouses on my toes from jogging so much over the past three weeks -- seriously, how is that even possible? Not even 1 freakin' pound?!
So, this is a last-ditch effort, perhaps it's the boost I am lacking and I am praying it works. I will continue with my lower-carb, higher fat and protein regimen, hit the gym most days a week and also go to my bootcamp - in - the - park twice a week that's starting Tuesday. I hope to God this thing helps me break through this plateau and return to my comfortable weight. All's I need is 6 pounds off and I will be happy again...been miserably uncomfortable for too long.
Let me end by saying I am not expecting this to be a miracle pill that'll just shed the pounds for me -- I have been on this journey too long to know better. I am recommiting myself to the process as if I were back at 155, and will continue to be dedicated and determined in my workouts. Heck, I have been travelling for work these past two weeks and got up every day at 5am just so I could hit the gym because I knew I wasn't going to have time later in the day. I can do this, right?! What do you think?