Well I went to Weight Watchers tonight and I’m down 2.6 lbs. What is wrong with me that I am disappointed that it’s not more? Before anyone says it I know that is a good weightloss. I guess I just had it in my head that because I had lost upwards of 6 lbs the first week of my diets in the past that I would this time too.
I think I might be PMSing. Why else would I be so down about this?
I had such a great day yesterday. I visited my doctor who I saw right before Thanksgiving and found out I had lost 10 lbs since then. I geared myself up for a good portion of that to have been from my first week of Weight Watchers this past week. Turns out it wasn’t. I guess what they say about turning thirty and your metabolism slowing drastically is true.
It doesn’t help that ONCE AGAIN I’m sick. Sore throat, congested. I just don’t feel good and I’m so sick of being sick this winter. It started in when the kids began school back in August and we only seem to be able to manage a week here and there in between illnesses when everyone in the house is healthy.
So anyway, I have 2.6lbs gone and 147.4 to go.
Tomorrow is a new day. Begin again Finnagin.
10:07 pm
Think of it in these terms: when yu lose more than around 3 pounds in a week right off the bat, it’s usually mostly water weight. What you lost was assuredly body fat, which is better. :clapping:
11:35 pm
I can relate. I was actually disappointed my past few weeks with just over 1lb loss each week. IT is coming off SO DARN SLOW. And, i was sitting in a meeting where all of these people who were much bigger than I am got recognized for losing like 8 lbs in 1 week. There was one lady at the same week i am in who had already lost like 16 pounds. I’ve lost 6.2. Woo. Woo.
Yes, before you say it, I am even competitive about losing weight. Sad, very sad…
OK, if nothing else know that someone relates and just keep on with it. A loss is a loss…it’s better than nothing, right?
7:23 am
Wait til you hit 50. :winking: I only had a 1.5 lb loss for last week, my second week on my own ‘calorie-conscious’ program, and while I admit the same disappointment, it just makes me more determined than ever to up my level of exercise or whatever it takes to keep the momentum going. 2.6 lbs IS awesome. I’m sure it doesn’t help that you’re sick — feel better soon and keep up the good work!
9:00 am
I always feel that after the first few weeks on the diet, where I am being so good, that I should be AT my goal weight! I know, sounds silly right? But I just feel like I am doing so much, and seeing so little in return. But I tell myself to hold on, eventually it’ll all come off.
10:53 am
Oy about the turning thirty thing. It’s SOOO true. And, can I say that again? Oy!
PMS will also keep you bloated with water weight so you might not lose as much because of that, too. Water weight is so frustrating. One time it’s there, then it’s not.. so tricky.
Hope you feel better soon. You’ve had your share of being sick this year.
11:40 am
I can definately say that this attempt at weight loss has been much harder than ever before, but my head is better. I used to lose weight so fast but not anymore, I am 50 now so I will take anything I can get. I sure hope you are feeling better. Maybe some good homemade chicken noodle soup? I love soup when I am not feeling well. Take care of yourself.
12:06 pm
I hope you feel better soon. And I must congratulate you on the EXCELLENT weight loss! :bananadance:
6:48 pm
I won’t say what you told me not to because you already know it. I will just say two things… :grouphug: :clapping: