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MAJOR FRUSTRATION TODAY IS WEIGH IN WEDNESDAY. It should be renamed woe is me wednesday for how I feel about it today. ONE stinkin' pound lost and only a total of a half an inch. The only measurement that moved down was my chest and it went down a whole inch. My hips on the other hand gained a half an inch. I unofficially weighed this past Saturday when my husband (who is just melting away) did and my weight was the same as it is today. 186. Four days and no movement on the scale. And very little movement in the tape measure. I honestly don't know if I'm measuring myself in the same exact spot every time so I can't really rely on measurements either. I'd like to say my clothes are fitting looser, but they aren't. I suppose I have to keep reminding myself about the good aspects. I feel better, I have more energy, I'm sleeping better, I'm never hungry, blah, blah, but really??? right now I don't care about those things. I want to see some progress. Today I honestly feel that if I had just cut out the alcohol I would have lost a pound in two weeks without changing ANY of my eating habits. AARRRRGGGHHHHH!!!!So, after the weighing and measuring I stomped out a 4 mile walk. I listened to some old R&B and Soul and breathed fire and blew steam out of my ears. After the first 2 miles I looked up and around and saw all of the different ages and sizes and shapes out walking and jogging and rollerblading and bicycling around me. None of them were perfect and neither am I. I was feeling pretty positive until I passed a skinny tanned lady sitting at an outdoor cafe smoking a cigarette and drinking what looked like a Bloody Mary and the cynicism crept back in. I'm going to do my best to reign in it, but it's so hard. Measurements for Feb 2 vs. Feb 9 vs. Feb 16 Chest--41" -- 40.5" -- 39.5" Waist--36.5" -- 35" -- 35" Hips (ugh)--45.5" -- 44" -- 44.5" Thigh--27" -- 27" -- 27" Upper Arm (the guns)--13" -- 12.5" -- 12.5" I dunno....I guess I'll see what next Wednesday holds and I'll keep up with the exercise and see if there is something I can eliminate from my diet. What I'm Grateful for Today: Not much Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke, Otis Reading, Nina Simone, My "sidewalk" where I stomp out 4 miles
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Fett: 108,45g | Prot: 85,60g | Kolh.: 21,39g.
Frukost: heavy whipping cream, coffee, butter, eggs. Lunch: ken's steakhouse creamy caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, Romaine. Middag: bacon, olive oil, green beans, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, pork tenderloin. Snacks/Annat: splenda, whipping cream, unsweetened cocoa powder, cream cheese, natural peanut butter. mer...
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Stretching (Yoga) - 1 timme, Promenad (Rask) - 6.5 Km/H - 1 timme, Vila - 14 timmar, Sömn - 8 timmar. mer...
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C'mon... that's a beautiful walk! So jealous. 1lb a week is pretty normal, or it is for me. It's just pretty freaking slow though, so I feel your pain. It was particularly slow for me at the beginning too, which was so annoying as I thought that's when I'd lose the most. Anyway, I weigh every day but I basically look at monthly progress as the fluctuations that happen throughout the cycle make the scale a bit unreliable I think.
16 feb 11 av medlem: Z'sMama
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Thanks Z's. A pound is still a loss, so yeah, I guess it's okay. I just can't help comparing myself to others who are losing so much more quickly. Most likely younger as well as less metabolically "damaged". I really appreciate the support.
16 feb 11 av medlem: Cbreeze
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Wow so beautiful!!!!! I know what you mean about the scale. I walked 9 hours in two days and the scale didn't even budge LOL
16 feb 11 av medlem: squigglywiggly
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What a gorgeous route to walk!! Because there can be such variation in how one does measurements, you might want to put that on an every-2-weeks schedule or even a monthly one. It's very frustrating to do all the work each and every day and then barely see a bit of movement on the scale. I wish I could say it gets easier, but I go through bouts of frustration too after being on this WOE for almost 11 months. The only thing I can say is that without this pound you lost this week, you'd never get to 9.4 pounds lost maybe next week, or 10.4 pounds lost in another week, or 20 pounds lost in a couple months, or your goal of 54.4 pounds lost by whenever. Will it take some time? Sure. But your choice is whether to get to mid-summer, for an example, at your current weight or get there having lost 25-30 pounds. Just think of how great that'd be! As for comparing your weight loss to others, I think it's only natural to do that, even though we all know it's not a valid comparison. Remember that some of the big weight losses you'll see come from people who are eating wa-a-ay too few calories; it's just not a sustainable lifestyle and sooner or later they pay a price for it. You're doing very well. Keep up the good work and try to ignore your husband's pace of weight loss....guys always lose faster.
16 feb 11 av medlem: Sandy701
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Thanks Sandy--I know I cannot compare myself to others. Everybody is different and what works for one may or may not work for another. And while I was doing my second hour of exercise today (Callanetics) I was thinking about the future and it's going to get here whether I'm fat or not, so I might as well be a little less of me when the future arrives. I remember talking to my husband about a year ago when I was super psyched about losing weight then (I was actually quite a bit lighter then) and said to him that if only lost one pound a week that in 6 months I'd be at my goal (which was closer then). At that point I was going to exercise more and eat less. That was the whole plan. It didn't happen because I cannot be trusted to just "wing it", I have to have structure and a fairly rigid plan or it all goes out the window.
Thanks again for stopping by and leaving your thoughts. It's much appreciated.
16 feb 11 av medlem: Cbreeze
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1 pound... dear god I would be jumping up and down with that one pound lol seriously... I get excited with .5 pounds. Celebrate every victory, and I have stayed in the same measurement range since November but my clothes do fit differently so IDK what the heck is happening. When I see those skinny biotches I usually just think.. ok maybe they are skinnier than me but heck I will be one of them one day... and who knows maybe she has done this journey too... I know its hard to think that way when things seem to not be going the way you think they should be but stay positive you will get there... oh and I am super jealous of that walk...
16 feb 11 av medlem: pixidaisy
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I feel your frustration my friend. Remember guys just seem to have a better metabolism. You are doing wonderful girl. I'm proud of you too. Have a blessed day! Love and Hugs{{{}}}
16 feb 11 av medlem: Cindy Thompson
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Cbreeze, a pound is wonderful, but I do feel your frustration...I haven't seen a stinkin' loss since October, other than to lose what I gained over the holidays, and that was probably mosly water weight from the sodium! BLECH!!! At this point I would do hand flips over a pound loss! lol Have a great week. HUGS!!!
16 feb 11 av medlem: ctlss
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I love your photo too, I should have taken one this morning for you, snow, more snow, melting snow, snow piles - oh & don't forget the ice. Anyway - One Pound! That is great! I know it's not what you were hoping for, but at least it's in the good direction. Don't loose faith, keep going - keep trying. Listen to some more tunes...and one more thing - those skinny ones bug me too!!
16 feb 11 av medlem: gg-girl
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Oh yeah - one pound a week = 52 pounds a year!!
16 feb 11 av medlem: gg-girl
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Thank you all again for the kind words and the support. Saying I'm "happy" that I'm not alone in my frustration just sounds so wrong, but I am glad that others can sympathize with me.
Really, I feel honored that so many of you are here for me. Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!
16 feb 11 av medlem: Cbreeze
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I have to add to this string of comments... I weighed after almost a month and lost 2 stinking pounds. 2. At this rate, it will take me over 2 years to get to my real goal. I can't stand the thought of it taking so long. not sure what to do to stay on track with little to no results. I feel your pain 'sister'.
I remember being on this WOE for a long time and not losing weight. But I was shrinking. Did not understand it but I recently read something on this site that explained it a bit. The author said that we gain muscle mass because our body is not burning it for fuel as it would be likely to do on another type of diet. So by adding some exercise, it really affects the shape of your body more than your weight. Honestly, it may all be a load of crap but it makes me have some hope and feel a bit better. maybe it will you too.
As for your DH - men lose weight faster than women. It is God's little equalizer. He did not give them so many of the wonderful gifts that he gave women that he thought he would throw them a bone....
16 feb 11 av medlem: esimnons
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You have the prettiest walking place EVER!! I'm right there with you dear one. I am well-acquainted with that overwhelming frustration. We're here for you and girlfriend, we are listening. You hang in there!! Press on!! You are unstoppable!!
16 feb 11 av medlem: Evie1010
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esimmons and Evie-Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful comments. I'm still a little frustrated this morning, but I realize that life goes on and so must I. I am so fortunate in so many other areas of my life I should be even more thankful than I am. I have a wonderful, supportive husband, good health, few worries about anything and a great group of FS friends. Really my complaints are ridiculous. Today I am grateful.
17 feb 11 av medlem: Cbreeze
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