Stinkin' dang scale said 199 again today. So, I have decided that I am going to do moderate carbs for a few days. I don't think I will do a high day. But moderate for a few days to try to reset whatever is going wrong. I just can't handle 5 weeks of no loss. The only thing I know to do is up my cals and carbs for a few days to see if that is what is going on. Maybe my cals have been too low? I know my carbs haven't been. I'm not sure. I don't know what is going on, but I'm frustrated. SO frustrated. And instead of giving up, I have decided to try to reset my body. I am going to focus really hard on my vitamins and water and eating more balanced the rest of this week and through the weekend. I will see how my body and the scale responds on Sunday, and then I will go from there. I refuse to quit trying! I REFUSE!!!
On a positive front, I managed to get even more done yesterday when it comes to projects. Next is another light sanding and then another coat of paint. I got all the cleaning in that area, sanding, priming and the first coat of paint done. So, one sanding and more paint and that area is done. Then I need to move on to the next area. I was afraid my hubby would think it was nuts because really, it's SO little. But he was so happy! He was like, 'Doing it little by little sure is getting a lot done!' I told him that seemed to be the motto of my life recently! LOL Little by little, I'll get one of the projects done. It may take longer, I may waste a small amount of product during clean up, but at least my brain is letting me sleep more at night. Mostly because I feel more accomplished so I don't have all these feelings of frustration floating around. It's like by organizing one drawer in your kitchen every day, by the end of the week your whole kitchen is organized. Same with these little projects. Not to mention it keeps my brain and fingers busy so I'm not thinking about food! Plus, I'm sure going up and down chairs and ladders, sanding, painting, MOVING burns calories! Probably better than a workout. Not that I shouldn't be working out... I really should. At least with the Pilates. Toning would be better than nothing at this point to make what I have look better!
I guess you gathered from that last comment, that I'm not working out. *sigh* I've been tempted by the summer challenges, but I honestly am just trying to watch the food and keep moving rather than a formal workout. Like I said, I need to get back to the Pilates and over the 7 day, the hubby and I are going to try to work out a schedule. We've talked it over before and tried different things that just didn't work. So, we are going to see what didn't work, why, and try to come up with a new plan. My goal is going to be 3 days a week and then if I get an extra, that's bonus. I would love to commit to 3, but right now I'm doing none! Today is Tues., and so far, I haven't done a thing that would be considered formal exercise. Or even worked the dog. Lame, I know. And he's been hateful as a result. I should've treadmilled him during nap time but I had just wanted to take it easy. UGH. I see a walk in my future if the weather holds out. If not, treadmill for doggy at least. He needs to burn energy. I need to get exercise. Should be easier than this! Just hard with two little ones. Now I know why so many Mom's join the Y -- it's the free daycare!
Well, I guess I should be getting off of here and doing something with this day. I had originally planned on taking it easy and reading a book, but I keep looking at the kitchen and thinking, I should do that one little area... then that whole wall will be finished! But I don't want to overdo and burn myself out. I also need to work on more laundry. I think I got 3 loads washed and two dried yesterday. Which means I need to dry at least one and wash at least 2. So, that way 5 loads are done and ready for the 7 day. I might even do a couple of small ones just to have them done. So, that is all for now chicks. Have a great day!
Breathe, your at the point I was two years ago, almost dead on. I was having heck trying to lose an additional pound, feeling EXHAUSTED, and DEFEATED. I cut every carb out known to man, I food logged, and I gave up and gained it all back plus 10.
ReplyDeleteYou have struggled to get here, maintain for a moment breathe. Do not give up, don't let the cycle win. YOU CAN DO IT, have you had your blood work done? Perhaps there is another issue that you need to fix. Bodies change, food log it, if your body and your calories are not in agreement there may be something wrong. I ignored this and a year and a half later found out I had a thyroid problem.
Stick with it sister, YOU CAN DO IT!
I know you've been very frustrated, but I tell you-- your body will catch up and all the good habits you're doing right now will definately pay off.
ReplyDeleteI have read that when you get caught in plateaus what to do is to give yourself a couple of days rest and bump your calories by 10 percent. This if from Fitness magazine I was reading this morning lol.
And from what you just told me, that's the plan. Reset sounds like a good idea.
I hope you feel better! I'm here for you if you need me :)