This week really started off on a high note.....I thought that after last weeks accomplishment this week would be just as easy. I feel I was a little misty eyed.
Starting Weight: 177.8
Today's Weight 171.4
Loss This week: .8
Total Loss: 6.5
Although I haven't had any mishaps. No binges, no late night sneaks (which were really never my problem), No eating after 9:00. The progress seems to be slower than I would like, or rather than I am used to. When I did WW before, it seemed like the weight would just fall off. However, I think because I am older it's not happening as easily or as fast. Part of it could be my metabolism slowing down, which I have tried to pick back up with making sure I drink plenty of water and no skipping meals, but yet my body is sluggish when it comes to wanting to let go of this weight that I am so anxious to unload. Another contributor to my slow progress is my lack of muscle tone. I have let my body go to a state of pure fluff so to speak, and the muscles are taking a little while remembering that I actually used to be pretty fit.
I looked at my past weight loss history from the first journey of 50 pounds and found that it has a similar pattern. Two weeks of a minimal weight loss with a spike of 3-5 pounds in a week. And I lost that weight in just nine months time. So after attending my "AA" Meeting which is more like "WW" meeting. I feel encouraged and feel that I must keep moving forward. I must learn to be patient. Things will happen at the pace that is good for my body.
I already feel better. My "fat" jeans fit me better. I look forward to fitting into my size 6 clothes that I have, but for now I am content with feeling good.
My weight loss buddie, my husband, is also having success. Together we have lost 13 lbs. He had an idea yesterday that involved us putting a dollar into a jar for every pound that we lose and when we reach goal taking that money to do something fun. Another motivator.
So I am ready for another week to vanquish.
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