LOL I feel like I've been on the forum for awhile complaining. I had hit a 2 month plateau and honestly had a hard time seeing any light at the end of the tunnel. It all started when I had an allergic reaction to something. I had just lost a few lbs and I was feeling great! Then BAM, I end up in the emergency room being treated. After that my weight wouldn't budge and actually I ended up putting back on 5 lbs! I know 5 lbs doesn't sound like a lot but it was the kind of weight gain that isn't great in numbers but is enough to leave you feeling bloated and your clothes feel uncomfortable
I honestly had my moments where I just wanted to give up. Then I thought "What good would that do?" I had to decide which was worse....sticking to my plan and remaining on a plateau or giving up and gaining more weight. I stuck it out, kept exercising, watching what I was eating, and I even took the time to target some areas for improvement....I was consuming way too much coffee, cream, and sugar, I was sorely lacking in good vegetables, and my workout was getting stale and I needed to shake it up.
It was hard to be patient, but I am happy to say after 2 LONG months of sticking this out. I finally lost those 5#'s PLUS another 2! I guess the whole point of this is just to tell others do not lose hope! It's hard to be patient but you'll be rewarded in the end. Also, don't obsess over the NUMBERS. I drove myself up the wall watching them go up! I finally got off the scale for a couple weeks. I just made sure I was doing the right things, and didn't get back on the scale until a co-worker mentioned to me how great I was looking. LOL honestly...which is better a NUMBER or an acknowledgement that you look good?!