Today is NOT a happy Weigh-in Wednesday! Ugh.
I GAINED 1.5 pounds.
So frustrating. I know I had a couple days of not so great eating, but I worked out like a CRAZY woman this week.
I'm trying to remind myself that it's an ongoing process... I'm still down 9 pounds since January.
I didn't gain all this weight overnight, and I'm not going to lose it that quickly either. But still. Blergh.
I am sticking with it. Counting ALL my points this week. Going to be tough with Labor Day coming this weekend - there is going to be a LOT of drinking going on. I just cannot drunk eat and have to keep working out, even if I'm hungover.
This would be a lot easier if I didn't drink. What fun would being skinny be if I never went out though? Ha.
And please, if I hear "muscle weighs more than fat" one time - I'll scream. Don't even think about using that to comfort me.
Hope all the other Wednesday weigh-ers had a better trip to the scale than me.
XOXO
I won't give you the muscle vs. fat deal BUT...are you keeping track of your measurements??? Esp waist, hips and butt?
ReplyDeleteIf you're not...tsk tsk cos it is the ONLY way I've kept from getting discouraged. I was stuck at 166 for like 3 weeks but had lost 2 inches in my waist so...yeah...there's that :)
Yes I am keeping track of measurements and you're right, it's the ONLY thing that's keeping me motivated. I've lose an inch in both my waist and hips. Now if I could just notice a difference in how my clothes fit, I'd stop being so preoccupied with the number on the scale!
ReplyDeleteI hear ya...I can't believe I've been at this for 2 months and GOOD and have only lost like 7 lbs. I was able to fit in a pair of jeans I hadn't in forever and it was a great feeling. You'll get there! :)
ReplyDeleteI hate the whole, "Well you're losing fat and gaining muscle" thing...so frustrating!!
ReplyDeleteDon't give up, really. You will get there.
Don't give up! Just work to modify your lifestyle such that it promotes the body you want. Once you change your outlook, the rest comes easy.
ReplyDeleteI've finally given up on diets and made lifestyle changes. Now I'm waiting for my body to respond. :)
Cheers,
Drew
@FAT_Life
Oh I hate that for you but I feel your pain girl!!! I gained SO much weight when I had my son and I can't seem to get it off. I have 60 lbs to lose to get back to where I was when I got pregnant!!! Grrrr, it is SO frustrating. I've tried everything- and I become to obsessed with being "perfect" and then just give up! It's a never-ending battle for me. Keep on trucking though, you'll get there!!
ReplyDeleteI want to lose some weight too, and I am completely cheered by the fact that you are losing inches, because that's really what I want - to be able to fit in some clothes that I no longer can! Good luck and I know you can do it!
ReplyDeleteLove the new blog design (It is new, right? I'm not just losing it?) Ha ha.
what my mom always told me when I gained the freshman 15 (OK 25): "Nothing tastes as good as being skinny feels..."
ReplyDeletefood for thought.
pun intended.
Muscle weighs the same as fat - I never understood how 1lb of muscle can weigh more than 1lb of fat!
ReplyDeleteDrinking really is the culprit - maybe just drink at the weekends? I bet you would see a huge difference!
Oh girl I know how frustrating that is! I'm down almost 15 since February and have been stuck (small gain, small loss, but canceled eachother out) for almost 6 weeks. I know that I am stronger but I also know that there is plenty of love-handle that still needs to go. Just keep working out and eating right, eventually your body will get with the program.
ReplyDeleteUgh- I so know what you mean about the lack of scale numbers moving. I have gone down from a 10 to a 4-6 and weigh the EXACT same!
ReplyDeleteI know that it's muscle but still- scale move please!
P.S. when I'm hungover I make myself just walk. I tell myself I can walk as slow as I want, as long as I make it 2.5 miles. That helps me off the couch.
Hello! I found your fab blog by way of BlueEyedBride's. I, too, am determined to lose weight. Keep up the good work (and yes, unfortunately, it would be so much easier if I didn't feel the desire for a glass of vino every night)
ReplyDeleteI agree, that "muscle weighs more than fat" comment just irks me!
ReplyDeleteDon't give up though, 9 pounds since January is an accomplishment. Be proud of yourself girl!
You are doing great!!! It is always so frustrating when that pound or 2 comes back to haunt ya! Hope you have a great weekend!! = )
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog and I am excited. I have a lot to loose too. It is tough. And I know they say what the scale says does not matter - but it matters to me.
ReplyDeleteI bet next week you will take off that 1.5 plus a little more and that will feel like a good lose and get you remotivated. Good luck!