Last week, I gained weight after failing to be conscious of what I was eating. I went up 3 lbs in a week...I know not a big deal, but if I didn't nip it in the bud, the 3 pounds would have continued to increase and I'd end up back where I started seven weeks ago...maybe even more! This week I watched what I ate, but I still feel like I've gained rather than lost. It could be because I am another pant size down and the 36 waist jeans I'm wearing today still feels a little snug, but at least I didn't have to struggle to close them.
Even though I'm back on track, I feel like I've gained some weight today. Maybe it's all psychological or maybe because my Burberry shirt is feeling a little tight, but it's driving me somewhat crazy. Now I'm obsessing and telling myself, maybe the breakfast I had on Saturday was a bad choice or the gnocchi I had with my fish was just too much for me to eat right now. IT'S FREAKIN' CRAZY! Being asked if I was holding in my stomach was not what I needed to hear today, but I can see why they would think that...especially knowing me with a huge belly.
Is it possible that FAT shifts in your body or something like that when you lose weight? I mean seriously...does fat shift to make up for the loss of it in your body? Now I wouldn't mind if it traveled to my ass or someplace that I need a little padding, but it's a little discouraging that it may have shifted into my mid section again (not that it's left entirely - there's a lot more to lose in that section)! Tell me if I'm crazy! That's what I am fighting to lose - MY MID SECTION! Maybe it's all in my head and maybe I just feeling a little bloated! Maybe these thoughts, feelings, and physical insecurities are all part of the weight loss process. Regardless of what it is, there's just a slight feeling of discomfort for me today.
LEARNING TO STAY ON TRACK
I am learning that to stay on track I have to be the captain of my own ship/body! I can't blame anyone else for the choices that I make - because I'm the only one that can make those choices for me. It's hard to realize that CONSCIOUS choices aren't always the RIGHT choices and the RIGHT choices aren't always the BEST choice for you at that moment. There has to be some give and take, but you have to learn how to 1) take ownership of the choice your make; 2) Allow yourself to indulge every now and than; and 3) Forgive yourself and not beat yourself up for doing something you needed to do for your own body. IT'S ALL ABOUT TAKING OWNERSHIP.
I've learned in the past week that when I make a choice to indulge - I have to make up for it by working out a little longer or cutting back a little bit on the next meal. I also learned that I can say YES or NO and I have the right to say either with the situation at hand. Living an active lifestyle is something you have to commit to and you have to work at everyday...but you have to learn not to overshadow all the other goings on in your life as well. Staying on track is about finding the balance between sanity and compulsion.
Week 7 Facts
Starting Weight after Week 6: 210.4 lbs
Week 7 Weigh In: 205.4 lbs
Week 7 Weight Loss: -5.0 lbs
Total Journey Profile So Far
Starting Weight on 1/17/11: 237 lbs
Weigh in on 3/6/11: 205.4 lbs
Total Weight Loss So Far: 32 lbs
Goal Progress
Goal Weight: 175 lbs
Current Weight: 205.4 lbs
Number of Pounds to Goal: -30.4 lbs
Goal Date: May 1, 2011
Number of Weeks Left: 8 weeks
Average Weight Lose per Week to Reach Goal Weight: -3.8 lbs per week
Thanks again for listening to my crazy ramblings and for sticking with me on my journey from FLABulous to FABulous!
-Percy
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