I am so relieved. I ended up still losing a tiny bit this week, even with retaining water, not exercising as much, and being couped up in my house fighting my snacking demons.
So, I’m at exactly a 5-lb loss in 3 weeks. Not exactly stellar or enough to write home about, but it is still losing and that is what is important. I should be able to make up ground this week by doing the following:
Drinking lots of water
Exercising at least 4 days (even if it is just walking, because of my weird back problems)
No snacking after dinner, unless it is something under 2 points (and I have the points to use!)
Stay the course are my words for this week…stay the course!
10:29 am
Five pounds is five pounds! Stay the course is my mantra also. Small steps equal big changes!
10:53 am
Hey, I’ve only done 4 lbs in 3 weeks. You loss sounds stellar to me!
Plus, a steady and slow loss lasts longer.
10:53 am
Way to go, CMC! You are doing awesome. I agree with Nancy! 5 pounds is 5 pounds. It is better than gaining 5 pounds!
12:13 pm
5 lbs is an amazing loss, no matter how long it takes! Just imagine a bag of sugar and how much weight that really is! Staying the course is the whole idea–good for you!
1:27 pm
5 lbs in 3 weeks is equal to
10 lbs in 6 weeks,
15 lbs in 9 weeks,
20 lbs in 12 weeks,
25 lbs in 15 weeks
30 lbs in 18 weeks!!!
5-6 months from now - you’re going to either be a pound or two away from goal, or you’ll have surpassed it. You’re rockin’!
1:35 pm
Nancy and Shelli are right, 5 pounds lost if 5 pounds closer to goal. And typical weight gain is around 1 pound per week, when sedentary and eating too much. So a slow, steady change seems like the body’s natural, healthy course. Keep it up!
4:49 pm
Hey you crazy mom cat….trade you your 5 pound loss for my two pound gain? No , I didn’t think so. Woo Hoo….you go girl, I’ll get Miss Chirpy to clap for you….she would tell you that’s 20 sticks of butter off your body. Sounds like you are planning your work and working your plan. Helpful Hulk is always at your service mam!