You know what makes me mad?
I can gain five pounds in two days.
But that's not what makes me mad. What makes me mad is that since Monday I have been eating carefully--salads with protein at lunch, dinners full of vegetables and lean protein, apples instead of cookies--and when I stepped on the scale today, I was still fat.
I don't know what the scale said on Monday. I was too afraid to know. But still, I think when I got the scale today, it should have been a lower number than it was. And when it was higher than I expected, it made me feel so discouraged, so hopeless, so ANNOYED.
Despite that, I ate right today anyway.
If I weren't afraid of getting fatter and fatter and fatter, I'd give up the scale entirely because it's such a bummer. But I need the feedback the scale gives me. It's a reality check for me because I can convince myself that I'm not as fat as I am. (Even the mirror lies to me.)
I hate the scale. I hate being fat. I hate the slow results.
Signed,
The Pessimist
i know, i know, i know!
Posted by: Barb | November 13, 2009 at 05:26 AM
I have the same thing going on and I just don't know the answer. I stopped taking a med this week that I was just sure was causing me to hang on to weight.. so far no big difference.. I thought I'd drop 10 pounds in a few days.. I actually feel better being off the med so maybe that will make me more active.. I've been nauseated for the two years I've been on it.. and what's really scary is that this med is to improve my chance of a cure for breast cancer.. but I would rather not take it if it's making me sick and fat.
Posted by: Martha | November 13, 2009 at 06:19 AM
Feels like our bodies are our enemies, doesn't it? I didn't work out this week, because I had an insane schedule. While I didn't eat perfect, I wasn't awful. I kept it in check somewhat. I gained 3 pounds this week. Some may be hormonal, but maybe not. And, that just plain stinks...
Posted by: twitter.com/cattywampuslife | November 13, 2009 at 06:57 AM
Amen, sister. Seriously. BUT, you can do it, and so can I. It will just take an astronomically long time. :)
Posted by: Stephanie | November 13, 2009 at 08:10 AM
I hear ya, sista. Sucks, doesn't it? And yet, the alternative is to give up and go back the way we came and who wants that?
I keep plugging along with the scale not moving....moving from acceptance to frustration and back again. I don't much like the dance either but I don't know how much more I can move and I'm not willing to give up much more food.
Hang in there - you're are doing good.
Posted by: sybil | November 13, 2009 at 10:56 AM
You are doing great! Hang in there and keep on moving in a forward motion! You are an inspiration to me!
Posted by: Sunny Days | November 13, 2009 at 10:19 PM
Couple of thoughts/ideas:
1. are you pms?
2. have you been extra stressed?
3. how old is your scale? when scales start to go bad (as in old, time to replace...not evile LOL)...they give whacky numbers that don't make sense with the reality you've been living
4. sure that your sodium level was ok yesterday?
5. had a good day or two recently where you lost more weight than you should have? the body loves to self-correct
Anyhow, might be time for a new scale, if none of the other questions hit home. :)
Continue to hang in there...it WILL happen. Our bodies always have been and always will be medical mysteries. ;)
Posted by: Sunny | November 14, 2009 at 09:07 AM
Slow scales are so frustrating! But keep making healthy choices. You will get there.
Posted by: MamaBearJune | November 14, 2009 at 07:56 PM
Hang in there girl. Salt makes me retain water and therefore weigh more on the scales. Don't worry about it- tomorrow is a new day. Keep up the good effort and hang in there!
Posted by: Encourager | November 15, 2009 at 06:56 AM
I see this type of stuff every day in our office, keep your head up and stay focused!
Posted by: Doug OBryan | November 15, 2009 at 10:38 AM
Have you considered weighing less often? I know personally seeing the fluctuation from day to day is extremely demoralizing and demotivating, so I only weigh myself once a month - I feel like it gives me a more accurate idea of how much I've *really* lost. Maybe try bumping down to weighing at the same time on the same day once a week?
Posted by: Chibi Jeebs | November 15, 2009 at 12:37 PM
Yeah! I actually weigh myself once a week usually, but I haven't weighed myself in like a month because I KNOW I haven't lost any weight recently and I just don't want to see it measured, you know! haha!
But seriously, try eating lots of smaller meals throughout the day, pairing a veggie, fruit, or whole grain with a little lean meat! It will keep your metabolism higher longer and burn more calories over the course of the day!
If you'd like to hear a little about my journey, and get some yummy healthy recipe ideas, visit my blog!
http://leangreencookingmachine.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Kelly Darlin | November 15, 2009 at 07:08 PM
hang in there! losing weight takes times. do not be discouraged
Posted by: Alex | December 08, 2009 at 11:27 PM