OK, so I forgot blew off recording this yesterday. I also managed to blow off recording what I ate yesterday, and haven't yet written down what I've eaten today. So, I'm off to a lovely start this week, eh? I have kept track of points though, and I'm pretty sure I'm in line there, but still it's annoying that I didn't.
There was a post in the WW online forum (on http://www.weightwatchers.com) that asked members who've reached Lifetime (members who have reached their goal weight, have gone through a maintenance period and, theoretically, keep the weight off.) if they still counted points. Almost invariably the responses were that yes, they still count points, journal what they eat, and if they don't the weight comes back on.
How… annoying. I can accept that the way of eating must be a lifestyle change. I mean, that just makes sense. But jeez – to have to obsess about food every day for the rest of my life for fear of gaining it back?
So I guess with failing to record consistently, I'm rebelling or something. Also, go figure, I'm in a plateau of sorts. At least, the weight loss has slowed to a crawl. Does this mean I'm giving up? Is it toooo haaaaard to do this? Is it ok to be “fat and happy”? Well, yes, it is ok to be fat and happy – but I'm not. At almost 35 pounds less than my high weight (when I began Weight Watchers) I feel 1000 times better. I can tie my shoes with minimal effort. Sex is wonderfully easier. I had maintained this weight for at least three or more years, so I'm comfortable here.
But it is not where I want to be.
I am not quitting. I am not quitting. I am not quitting.
Last week: 257.6 lbs
This week: 257.2 lbs
Loss this week: 0.4 lbs
Total loss: 34.6 lbs
Loss rate: 1.22 lbs/week
xposted to
of course you are not quitting
you are doing great
but sometimes it feels like you have no motivation left. it will soon return : )
wow. such great progress.
My maintenance plan is to weigh myself every few days, and when I get up 5 pounds, lose them. It’ll involve more time spent losing than eating, I’m sure, but at least I’ll have some days where I can do what I want. :)