KatiKau's Journal, 06 August 2014

Just a temporary upswing on the scale. You are bicycling and walking, etc. It will come down again. :) 

I hope so, I am trying very hard not to get frustrated.  

Maintenance is a whole new world. Commit to it and give it time. 

i am committed, just a bit frustrated, because I wanna loose more, still not at my final goal weight of 130lbs. First I want to reach 135lbs and than I work on the 130lbs. On step at a time 

I'm sorry Katikau, I know you're committed. I said that wrong. I support you. 

.5 pounds used to kill me. I hated the fluctuations. The body adjusts everything because of how much carb... how much protein... how much salt... drove me nuts. When you need to, there's nothing wrong with taking a couple of weeks at maintenance to reset everything. Then you can hit the weight loss portion again. It has the benefit of showing you that you're able to maintain when you get there. It also helps you get an idea of what maintenance calories will look like, though your weight will initially jump a couple of pounds because if increased carb storage in muscle and liver tissue. Looks like you're doing great to me.  

Hang in there.. do not give up the ship... just remember- that you are in it for the long haul.. not a short time fix.. keep your eye on the goal, not on the temporary.. ( i know it is very hard to do, since I do it all of the time, I try to keep reminding myself to take my own advice, and it is hard..)... 

thank you. You are absolutely right and today I was a pound less than yesterday :)