Today I weighed in at 317.4lbs that is down 1.2lbs from last week.
I'm not going to lie, the beginnings of discouragement are lurking in the shadows. I am trying to stay positive and tell myself that the workout I am doing builds muscle but honestly I think it would help if I were able to change my diet more. Unfortunately I have to work with what I've got and what I've got is not always the best. I eat less than I used to and I do eat healthier but I have to be messing up somewhere because the weight is just not coming off like it should be. I have gotten to the point that I am working out between 1 and 3 times a day, I have a Boost essentials drink for breakfast, a small lunch, maybe a snack, and dinner. I am re-thinking and re-doing my short term weight loss goals so I will be less likely to get discouraged and more likely to kick myself in the ass until I make it happen. The new goals are:
15lbs by Mackenzie's party 3/13/11
30lbs by my birthday: 8/4/11
You are doing fantastic and I want you to know that there is no need to be discouraged by your loss. I talked with my cardiologist about this on Monday. She said that even a half a pound a week is healthy and good for your body. When you lose too fast your body does not have time to get used to the loss so it can rebound harder and quicker. When you lose slower, your body adjusts and you will have the chance at greater sucess. Remember that you did not gain 5 pounds a week so you should not expect to lose that much either. You are making the best choices with what you have and just adding excersize to your daily regime has increased your quality of life. You are doing great and you are right that smaller goals will help you suceed. HUGS
ReplyDeleteThank you for this. I seriously feel so much better.
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