Well, apparantly I can't keep up on this Monday post thing. I promise I'll get better.....after April 11th. What is April 11th, you ask?? Why it's the opening of the store I work at, of course! We are knee deep in new merchandise, new paint, new floors and a new computer system - so it's taking up a lot of my time and energy.
So let's recap on week 6: I'm frustrated. That's it - I got nothing else - just frustration.
The runs don't appear to be getting any easier. and I haven't lost ANY weight.
Don't get me wrong - I'm still doing it - it's just not making me happy. It's not making it real easy to get up and go there in the morning. It's not making it real easy to turn down the sweets and junk food that I crave.
And that's what I don't get. The weight. I've been pretty committed to working out since the first of October. I took a break for 6 weeks after my December surgery, but have been 4-5 days a week since then. And not a pound. Not. even. ONE. pound.
I've even been a lot better about what I'm eating. Now, am I eating perfectly? with no fat? the appropriate amount of calories? Of course not. But I've been so much better. Hubby and I even quit going out to eat so much. I know this is a shocker for those of you who know us, but really - we've only been out to eat once a week for the last 4 weeks or so. It's been great! And I have given in and eaten a cookie here or there, or ate a little too late at night - but let's face it there are times of stress and worry that only chocolate can help!
And I know people have told me I appear to have lost weight and I understand the whole "your building muscle" thing - but c'mon - we all know that the Ultimate reward in exercise and eating better is watching the scale drop those numbers. The other benefits really take a backseat to actual weight loss and being able to say: " I've lost xx pounds, thanks for asking!"
So, there's my rant for the day. I know this one isn't so uplifting and inspirational, but it's the truth. And one thing I've learned through this is I've got to be truthful with myself. And the truth is: Yes, I haven't been perfect in my eating....but I've been working So Very Hard - that not to have lost any weight is very frustrating.
On a happy note - we've been doing some crafty, building, school projects around here and with any luck, I'll get those pictures up soon!
Happy Wednesday!
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4 comments:
Put the scale away and just look in the mirror. If your feeling better when you run that's all you need. Don't let that scale run your life. Maybe try weighing yourself once a month.
Ugh, the scale is my nemesis. How frustrating when you have been working so hard. Stick with it, I'm sure the scale will catch up with your hard work soon.
i commend you for sticking with it, even though you haven't lost even one pound. i doubt i would be sticking with it. good for you!!!
I hear you about the frustration of not seeing the scale number fall -- I've actually gained 7 pounds since I started working out last November. I've been told I look fantastic, though, so I've been focusing on my new toned body and trying to ignore the bigger number.
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