Monday, February 27, 2006
an even more painful gain!
Yes, it's Monday again, that means I have an appointment with my scale. Sometimes it's a pleasant rendezvous, kind of like meeting a friend for lunch. Today was one of those not-so-happy encounters, more like a trip to the dentist. I gained 3.4 pounds! The worst of it is, I don't really know why. If I had had to guess before the weigh-in, I would have estimated that I had lost .5 - 1 pound. I may have overdone it a little on Thursday night at the bridal shower, but that's about it. Do you see my problem? I thought I had a pretty good week. But my body betrayed me, or possibly it was my mind, I'm not sure. In any case, this is a serious step backwards and it plummeted me into a funk for most of the day. (Unfortunately, it was a funk that made me want to eat a lot of cookies...) My goal seems ever farther away -- and it is only the first, small goal of a much larger goal. Sigh. The real challenge is not to get so discouraged that I want to throw in the towel and forget the whole thing. Not an option. I will keep writing everything down and try to get back on track. Sheesh. At times like this, I really question the whole blog accountability precedent...
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You are a major champ for being willing to post it anyway! Don't worry, everyone has set-backs, it's just an (unfortunate) part of dieting, I think. It could be partly water weight to. The biggest thing is just not to be too hard on yourself. Much easier said than done, I know, but try not to beat yourself up. You're tough, just keep going, and remember that tomorrow is a whole new day...I try to decide when I go to bed that I'm going to wake up in the morning and choose not be mad at myself anymore.
I'm impressed that you are sticking with it and writing everything down. I have no good advice because I have had no success in this area. The only thing lacking seems to be the chance to burn calories and increase your metabolism...exercise. (Funny coming from me right?)
Michelle - I am still so impressed you are sharing this with us. It is motivating to hear your story (perhaps I would have been an AA kind of girl, like the kind that hears your stories and thinks about what you are doing while I'm out drinking/eating cookies....)
good for you! The fact that you are willing to still weigh-in, write everything down, and be accountable for it shows that you are committed to it. Don't give up. You can do it! (Did you see that weird creepy guy on the Apprentice that lsoet 120 lbs? I am in no way comparing you to him, I just thought I would mention it. Nevermind.)
good for you!
I LOVE it when you say "sheesh"! It always makes me giggle!
Sorry about the gain. You are SO brave to keep track and weigh in- I just can't bring myself to do it! I just don't want to know what that scale says!
I love it when you say "Sheesh," too! I love it because in my mind I can hear your voice and see your disgruntled expression. When I have struggled with dieting in the past, an inspiring (if somewhat corny) mantra that helps me is: "It doesn't matter how many times you fall, as long as you keep getting up." You can do it!
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