Welcome to my plateau. Other than one very welcome dip to 208.2 I have hung out in the 209 range for several days now. Now, the more rational part of me says the following ... this is normal, I am experiencing some hormonal fluctuations (the joys of being 50+), my rings are tighter indicating some water retention, this is what my body does naturally, ...
Of course my less rational emotional side is frustrated, anxious to "reach my goals", can't understand how I can exercise more and not lose, blah, blah, blah ...
Does this temporary stall really mean anything? No. I know it does not. It doesn't change anything. I have made good progress. I will continue to drink my water, eat when my body is hungry (that I must really pay attention to because when I'm in a plateau I am so tempted to not feed my body which I know is a HUGE mistake), and exercise. I will continue to feel good about me and rest in what I KNOW to be true rather than my fears.
My body will catch up with itself when it is ready. Life is too short for me to be upset about fluctuations. I WILL have weight fluctuations for the rest of my life. I'm not a pie that will someday be "done." Life is process not product.
So, here's to me taking a deep breath, accepting myself, and living today in what I KNOW to be true ... not what I WISH was true. Gee, those words sound good ... now it's time for me to get on my elliptical, feel the strength of my body and relish being long & lean, strong & tall, and patient (how are y'all doing with that patience thing??? I pretty much struggle with it EVERYDAY!!! LOL!!!)
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209.2 lb
Lost so far: 50.0 lb.
Still to go: 24.2 lb.
Diet followed 100%.
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Diet Calendar Entries for 16 March 2009:
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962 kcal
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Fat: 19.18g | Prot: 84.53g | Carb: 121.60g.
Breakfast: water, medifast cocoa. Lunch: pineapple tidbits, 2% cottage cheese, Yoplait Light Thick & Creamy Key Lime, perrier, Select Harvest Healthy Request Chicken with Egg Noodles. Dinner: Lean Cuisine Chicken Tuscan. Snacks/Other: Dannon Light & Fit Smoothie, Snack Bar Delights - Whipped Chocolate Almond. more...
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3861 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Housework - 2 hours, Standing - 1 hour, Sitting - 3 hours, Precor Elliptical - 1 hour and 16 minutes, Desk Work - 3 hours, Sleeping - 8 hours, Resting - 5 hours and 44 minutes. more...
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steady weight
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