Let's get the icky post out of the way before the fun post.
It's not like I didn't expect it this week. I even know what went wrong. It still sucks though. :-/ On the other hand, I know exactly what to do differently this week, yet still enjoy the promised Teriyaki Chicken (Giftmas Eve) and Garlic Pork Roast (Giftmas Dinner). It's all good.
So, the numbers: Weigh in was <whimper> 268.6, which is a gain of 3.4. That's painful, especially since I'm losing “only” a pound or so a week. But that was yesterday, and today is what matters.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go get more water. :)
(Fun post later, gotta go get groceries and cat food!)
Your dedication and upbeat motivation is what keeps me going – I hope mine can keep you going! A gain is bound to happen; I remember it happening when I did Weight Watchers years ago. But I lost it, and more, and you will, too. Don’t be too hard on yourself (not that I think you are, you seem pretty optomistic) about it. It’s the toughest diet week of the year for everyone. But just think – this time next week it will be all over with!
Hang in there. I think I shall get myself some water, as well.
Yeah, I’m not happy about it, but I know it’s also not the end of the world, or worse, my weight loss. Already today I’ve done much better than I did last week!
It’s the toughest diet week of the year for everyone. But just think – this time next week it will be all over with!
True enough!! And I have the smug satisfaction of knowing that I didn’t start my diet^Wweightloss during the obligitory “New Year’s” rush. LOL
Hang in there. I think I shall get myself some water, as well.
Water GOOD! Must ::slosh:: drink ::splish:: more WATER! :)
Ah, but you know how to get rid of it. :) This is a practice run for when you’re at your goal weight.. we’ll all be going up and down a little at the point. Your attitude is excellent, BTW. :) Hang in there.
at the point = at that point :)
Forgot to say, I really like your new icon. :)
Ah, but you know how to get rid of it. :)
Yup. I didn’t drink enough water. I didn’t eat enough veggies. I didn’t get my dairy. I had too much of my “treat” chocolate [1] I ate too much of yummy carbs. Plus, I journalled very haphazardly – completely missed a day and a half!
I did stay pretty well within points, using my flex points (Weight Watchers plan).
So, all I really have to do is pay more attention, and work on getting veggies and dairy (tough for me).
I don’t have anywhere near your willpower, fixedness, meticulousness or whatever it is. :) But, I can lose a pound or so a week the way I (previously) was – I can live with that. :)
On the icon: Thanks!! I’m still not happy with pictures of myself, but I’m forcing myself to tolerate them and accept them. It’s all part of the game.
[1] If I can allow myself 1-2 points of a good chocolate a day, I stay happy and content with my weightloss plan. For some reason (POST MS? as opposed to pre-) it didn’t work well last week. Well, and there was the office party…
I don’t have anywhere near your willpower, fixedness, meticulousness or whatever it is. :)
LOL, I’ve heard it called obstinacy, rigidity, and anal retentive muleheadedness. :) Oh well, as long as it’s useful for something.. other people learn to deal. :) And one pound a week is awesome!
<snicker> Whatever works, I always say! I wish I had just a smidge or two, but I’ll figure out a way – I do have a bit of a control freak side – if only I could harness that power for good! LOL
I have had the whole weight gain thing but thats miniscule compared to the loss! you can do it. now …. help me! i find myself slipping!!!!
I hear ya!! I find there are “bad” things that I can have a little of with no need to over indulge (such as 1 point chocolates, some cookies) and there are others that I just can’t control (Sigh… Skinny Cow ice cream)
Once you know what derails you, you’re halfway to beating it!!