Yeah, you read it right... gained another 0.4lbs this week. Let's just say I'm not a happy camper. I have 100+ lbs to lose... if I'm plateauing/gaining this early on, I'm screwed.
Hey Lacy, I saw your blog and just wanted to encourage you on your journey. I know it must be intimidating and seem like a really slow, uphill battle at first, but it does get easier. I would suggest a couple of things to help you along the way (ignore this if you're already doing it) - make sure you keep records, including measurements. Sometimes when the scale doesn't go down, your measurements do, and it will encourage you. Plus, keeping track of what you eat and stuff will help you to look back when you hit plateaus and see what has worked for you in the past. Of course, your body adapts so what worked before might not always work in the future. But I would definitely encourage you to keep track with pictures, a notebook or something. Your Weight Watchers membership book will be a great reminder of your progress when you hit bumps in the road.
I agree with Rebecca. The first part takes the longest for some of us. I lost less than 20 pounds in 7 months, but then went on to lose 40 more quickly after that. I think the first 20 were definitely the most difficult. The rest just kind of melted off, since I had trained my mind and body by then.
Hey, don't worry about when your plateaus come. In this journey to lose 100 pounds, you're going to probably hit about 20 plateaus, it's just part of the game.
Don't let it get you down. Your body is fighting you, and if you get frustrated, it wins.
Just keep making all the right decisions - you're getting there, and you're GOING to make it.
Btw, I can't believe I forgot to put you on my FAT Coalition list. Consider it done the second after I hit "Publish Your Comment"!
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Oh man Lacy what a huge bummer!
I sure hope you can beat this hill soon! Once you do, though, you'll be so proud of yourself.
Re-evaluate. What does your WW lady say?
Hey Lacy, I saw your blog and just wanted to encourage you on your journey. I know it must be intimidating and seem like a really slow, uphill battle at first, but it does get easier. I would suggest a couple of things to help you along the way (ignore this if you're already doing it) - make sure you keep records, including measurements. Sometimes when the scale doesn't go down, your measurements do, and it will encourage you. Plus, keeping track of what you eat and stuff will help you to look back when you hit plateaus and see what has worked for you in the past. Of course, your body adapts so what worked before might not always work in the future. But I would definitely encourage you to keep track with pictures, a notebook or something. Your Weight Watchers membership book will be a great reminder of your progress when you hit bumps in the road.
Lacy,
I agree with Rebecca. The first part takes the longest for some of us. I lost less than 20 pounds in 7 months, but then went on to lose 40 more quickly after that. I think the first 20 were definitely the most difficult. The rest just kind of melted off, since I had trained my mind and body by then.
Hey, don't worry about when your plateaus come. In this journey to lose 100 pounds, you're going to probably hit about 20 plateaus, it's just part of the game.
Don't let it get you down. Your body is fighting you, and if you get frustrated, it wins.
Just keep making all the right decisions - you're getting there, and you're GOING to make it.
Btw, I can't believe I forgot to put you on my FAT Coalition list. Consider it done the second after I hit "Publish Your Comment"!
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