So, apparently, having a blog is really motivating. After getting so many comments and messages from friends and family on the FB post announcing the blog, I have felt really encouraged. When I have wanted to get fast food on the way home, I've actually stopped myself thinking, "What kind of weight loss journey blogger stops to get Zaxby's on the way home from work when I have a perfectly healthy meal waiting at home for me?" Also, when I was running outside (with some slight hills!) on Tuesday, I totally wanted to quit before the allotted 30 minutes had passed. But I just thought about all the people who believe in me and kept going. I've now run for 30 consecutive minutes (about 2.75 miles) three times!
However, today when I stepped on the scale I was the exact same weight as last week. Truly disappointing, as I felt I had been on track this week. Yes, on Friday and Saturday I did indulge at a party (cheesecake!) and eating out with friends (I love a good burger). But a girl can not live (figuratively, not literally) without the occasional indulgence. Trust me.
So the question becomes, how do I keep moving forward after a disappointing weigh-in? I guess the best answer I have is patience. If I can wait it out, not let it get to me, and continue towards my goals, it should pay off next week. The trick is not letting it get to me, and I think that's where this blog will be helpful.
What do you think? Anybody had any experience with this kind of thing? Doing well only to have the scale not back you up?
You know what I just realized? I also had nachos at a Mexican place on Tuesday, which was perhaps not the healthiest choice. Still, I only had half. And then ate the 2nd half on Wednesday. Alright, maybe I deserve to be as disappointed as I feel.
ReplyDeleteOnly forget the past and think forward. You might have made some less than healthy choices but, next is is a new week, and one you will kick in the a$$.
ReplyDeleteIf you're running, you'll be gaining muscle mass in your legs and glutes. These are some of the largest muscles in the body. We all know that muscle weighs more than fat, so if you're not losing, then it doesn't mean that you're really "not losing". However, my experience has shown me that having more muscle will actually help you burn more fat in the long run as muscle continues to burn fat even while you're not very active.
ReplyDeleteMaybe if you had some way of also measuring your strength from week to week...like how many pounds you can leg press or curl, etc, it might help you see more results?
I cannot run for thirty minutes straight. I am very impressed.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure we'll burn 2-3 lbs this weekend on that swim to Saint Simon's!
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Your Mom has had that experience more than I can count. I love the blog. I think it will encourage me to do something. I am so proud of you for doing this.
ReplyDeleteAre you really going to do a swim to SSI?
Judy not Don said this. I'll figure that out later.
Oh, Abi, please, please say we can swim to Saint Simon's. Mom- it's less than a mile from Jeckyl, but it's open water.
ReplyDeleteOH MY. I don't think Bryan is going to like this.
ReplyDeleteDitto to everything April said about the muscle/fat thing.
ReplyDeleteIn general, I'm not a fan of having one's "success" based on weight alone. I think it's helpful to some degree, but there are so many other ways to tell if you're getting fit (AND YOU ARE!). For example: increased endurance (like running 30 minutes consecutively!), decreased resting heart rate, fit of clothing, energy level, etc.
Do you keep track of these things as well? I whole-heartedly agree with April that having these things charted as well can be a huge motivation to avoid the frustration trap when the scale doesn't budge.
You, friend, are an inspiration!