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Sunday Weigh In - Aug 29, 2010
I can't believe how fast the weeks are going now; wonder if it has anything to do with being the end of summer, school starting, days getting shorter?? Maybe I'm just getting older; or having too much fun (time flies when we are having fun, right?)
At any rate, we have made it through another week and it's time for our weigh in. I'm happy to say that I feel good about where I am this week, in spite of being up 0.2 lbs. First, I know I haven't actually gained weight - or least not fat. I do tend to hold water weight, so that causes my weight to bounce around all the time. At last week's weigh in, I was at 146.2, in the middle of the week, I was 149 one day and down to 145 another. I have to keep taking myself "back to basics" as a reminder that this is not fat that I'm gaining/losing.
So, let's just all go back to basics for a minute and try to put everything into perspective again. It takes 3500 calories to make a pound. In order to gain a pound, we have to take in that many calories and do virtually no exercise. Additionally, in order to lose a pound, we have to eliminate 3500 calories. I think I'm safe in saying that we probably have very few, if any, on this forum who eats that many calories/day; therefore, it stands to reason that in most cases, we really are not gaining/losing fat over night; except in the case of certain medical issues that affect metabolism, etc.
Even at that, with my thyroid condition, at this time, although my levels are not where they need to be, I don't think they are so far off as to be affecting my metabolism a huge amount. I believe that my daily "ups and downs" are simply a matter of water weight and/or inflammation in my body.
While I do weigh myself every morning, I'm not sure this is a good idea; because every time that number goes up, there tends to be a discouraging feeling that washes over me and I begin to wonder why I even bother. Why not just eat up and veg out because nothing works anyway?? Wow, is that an attitude or what?? Fortunately, those feelings don't get a chance to stay with me for more than a few seconds, because I remind myself that I probably really didn't gain fat - it really IS only water weight and inflammation.
On the other hand, I also have to step back and reanalyze what I've been eating/doing. Did I hit the fast food drive through more than I should have over the past week? Did I not watch my portions like I should have? Did I not exercise? As we know, these are all factors we have to look at if we are to be honest with ourselves.
In my case, for this week, I can only say that I'm surprised I didn't gain more!! While I had a very busy week at work, it wasn't as much physical activity as I often get into; nor did I exercise after work. To the lack of exercise, I need to add the fact that I actually did end up having to hit the fast food about 3 times this past week because I did not have time to stop and eat proper lunches. In addition to that, we went to my aunt's yesterday as my usual Saturday and also, as usual, we went out for breakfast and of course, I ate more than I should. While I do try to stick with things that are better for me, it's hard to get food that isn't smothered in grease, even if it's grilled. Anyway, there was the big breakfast; and for dinner last night, I grilled some steaks and yes, I must admit that I had a baked potato with butter and sour cream.
Is it any wonder why I'm up 0.2 pounds? I only marvel that it isn't more. Now, I have to get busy and mow the lawn and pull some weeds, etc - exercise, here I come!! I will now leave this to everyone else to add your ups and downs, along with issues you might have had or be having now.
There are no failures; only setbacks.
At any rate, we have made it through another week and it's time for our weigh in. I'm happy to say that I feel good about where I am this week, in spite of being up 0.2 lbs. First, I know I haven't actually gained weight - or least not fat. I do tend to hold water weight, so that causes my weight to bounce around all the time. At last week's weigh in, I was at 146.2, in the middle of the week, I was 149 one day and down to 145 another. I have to keep taking myself "back to basics" as a reminder that this is not fat that I'm gaining/losing.
So, let's just all go back to basics for a minute and try to put everything into perspective again. It takes 3500 calories to make a pound. In order to gain a pound, we have to take in that many calories and do virtually no exercise. Additionally, in order to lose a pound, we have to eliminate 3500 calories. I think I'm safe in saying that we probably have very few, if any, on this forum who eats that many calories/day; therefore, it stands to reason that in most cases, we really are not gaining/losing fat over night; except in the case of certain medical issues that affect metabolism, etc.
Even at that, with my thyroid condition, at this time, although my levels are not where they need to be, I don't think they are so far off as to be affecting my metabolism a huge amount. I believe that my daily "ups and downs" are simply a matter of water weight and/or inflammation in my body.
While I do weigh myself every morning, I'm not sure this is a good idea; because every time that number goes up, there tends to be a discouraging feeling that washes over me and I begin to wonder why I even bother. Why not just eat up and veg out because nothing works anyway?? Wow, is that an attitude or what?? Fortunately, those feelings don't get a chance to stay with me for more than a few seconds, because I remind myself that I probably really didn't gain fat - it really IS only water weight and inflammation.
On the other hand, I also have to step back and reanalyze what I've been eating/doing. Did I hit the fast food drive through more than I should have over the past week? Did I not watch my portions like I should have? Did I not exercise? As we know, these are all factors we have to look at if we are to be honest with ourselves.
In my case, for this week, I can only say that I'm surprised I didn't gain more!! While I had a very busy week at work, it wasn't as much physical activity as I often get into; nor did I exercise after work. To the lack of exercise, I need to add the fact that I actually did end up having to hit the fast food about 3 times this past week because I did not have time to stop and eat proper lunches. In addition to that, we went to my aunt's yesterday as my usual Saturday and also, as usual, we went out for breakfast and of course, I ate more than I should. While I do try to stick with things that are better for me, it's hard to get food that isn't smothered in grease, even if it's grilled. Anyway, there was the big breakfast; and for dinner last night, I grilled some steaks and yes, I must admit that I had a baked potato with butter and sour cream.
Is it any wonder why I'm up 0.2 pounds? I only marvel that it isn't more. Now, I have to get busy and mow the lawn and pull some weeds, etc - exercise, here I come!! I will now leave this to everyone else to add your ups and downs, along with issues you might have had or be having now.
There are no failures; only setbacks.
hi all, I'm down to 154lbs again, hoping that next week I can get below that level. Wish me luck everyone!
well done to all of us for paying attention and taking care of ourselves and supporting each other. this is such a great discipline to check in with each other every week.
:)
well done to all of us for paying attention and taking care of ourselves and supporting each other. this is such a great discipline to check in with each other every week.
:)
COMMUNITY LEADER
Congratulations on the new baby. Don't feel bad about not losing a lot of weight yet; it takes time for the body to readjust. Just make sure you eat good healthy meals, watch your portion sizes and get some moderate exercise daily. The weight will come off.
You don't really NEED a digital scale - sometimes, I'm sorry I got one because it pinpoints things too closely.
Welcome and good luck to you.
You don't really NEED a digital scale - sometimes, I'm sorry I got one because it pinpoints things too closely.
Welcome and good luck to you.
Hi there,
I'm new to the weigh in process. My weight today is 195. I just had a baby 4 months ago and I'm sad I have not lost more weight. I don't have a digital scale yet, but I'll probably get one soon.
I'm excited about losing weight with all of you.
Athena
I'm new to the weigh in process. My weight today is 195. I just had a baby 4 months ago and I'm sad I have not lost more weight. I don't have a digital scale yet, but I'll probably get one soon.
I'm excited about losing weight with all of you.
Athena
COMMUNITY LEADER
Congratulations, congratulations, congratulations!!! I am so happy for you.
You know, you can still stay with us and do the weigh ins - we just know yours will be going backward. If you choose not to stay with us, please take care of both yourself and your baby. Best of luck to you.
To everyone else, it really looks like you are on top of things, even if you might not have lost, or lost as much as you wanted.
Trudie, I don't see how you can ever stay on track when you have to travel and eat out so much. I would be a total wreck if I had to be away from home that often.
Tigerlilly, you are doing good -- getting rid of vacation weight, isn't always easy, so don't be too hard on yourself. You have done such an excellent job of staying on track.
Icntkickit - I'm not sure why you aren't eating meat (unless you are a vegetarian), but do keep in mind that lean meats are one of the best sources of protein and vitamin B12. Maybe there's something else you are eating regularly that might need to be eliminated instead of the meat. What about dairy and eggs? Are you eating plenty of those? They are also good sources of protein and vitamin B12, as well as other nutrients -- all for relatively few calories, if you opt for the low/no fat dairy. Eggs are chock full of protein, vitamin B12, calcium, iron and other nutrients - all for only about 70-90 calories/egg. If you are keeping a food diary, you might be able to see something you can do differently.
You know, you can still stay with us and do the weigh ins - we just know yours will be going backward. If you choose not to stay with us, please take care of both yourself and your baby. Best of luck to you.
To everyone else, it really looks like you are on top of things, even if you might not have lost, or lost as much as you wanted.
Trudie, I don't see how you can ever stay on track when you have to travel and eat out so much. I would be a total wreck if I had to be away from home that often.
Tigerlilly, you are doing good -- getting rid of vacation weight, isn't always easy, so don't be too hard on yourself. You have done such an excellent job of staying on track.
Icntkickit - I'm not sure why you aren't eating meat (unless you are a vegetarian), but do keep in mind that lean meats are one of the best sources of protein and vitamin B12. Maybe there's something else you are eating regularly that might need to be eliminated instead of the meat. What about dairy and eggs? Are you eating plenty of those? They are also good sources of protein and vitamin B12, as well as other nutrients -- all for relatively few calories, if you opt for the low/no fat dairy. Eggs are chock full of protein, vitamin B12, calcium, iron and other nutrients - all for only about 70-90 calories/egg. If you are keeping a food diary, you might be able to see something you can do differently.
This will be my last weigh in for some time. Up from 218.6 to 220, but I super happy about it because after 1.5 years of ttc I'm finally pregnant!! I will still be eating healthier and exercising but will no longer be doing so to lose! :) Good luck everyone and I'm sure I will be back sometime after May 6th.
Hi all!! I went from 170 last week to 169.8 this Sunday. I still havent ate any meat, and I really thought that I would of lost more!!!! Oh well I guess I will try again this week and pump back up my exercise to 4 miles a day and see what I shall be next Sunday.
Good luck All:)
Good luck All:)
Well I'm only down 0.2 from last week but considering what I ate on Sunday along with my period, I'm lucky. I'm hoping to keep on track the whole week to get rid of this last 2.2 pounds left over from vacation. I'm going to try very hard. I'm tired of messing around with this couple of pounds. No extras this week. Last week was enough for two weeks!
Hope you all did well and I'll see you next Sunday!
Hope you all did well and I'll see you next Sunday!
Very good analysis Barb! I am up .8 of a pound largely due to travelling on business and then eating out twice more with visiting friends. They are here for another week so hoping I can manage to eat healthy. Got to stay home yesterday and enjoyed some of my own healthy cooking and I did come down when I weighed in today. I thank God I am paying attention to my weight. It would so easily skyrocket out of control. I am happy when I am at least stopping myself from letting that happen.
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