Diana 1234's Journal, 03 February 2023

I know weight is always a goal, but try not to focus too much on it. Just keep going! Something as small as intaking more sodium than the day before, PMS, gaining muscle, breastfeeding, eating later before weigh in, even weighing at a different time can affect weight. The main thing is to keep tracking and keep going! It helped me to start taking measurements once a month. instead of weighing in once a month, I measure once a month. I may not necessarily lose weight day to day, but it shows in my monthly measurements, how my clothes fit and most importantly how I feel. You're doing great! I know I sound like a broken record, but just keep going!  

Mrsfritz, thanks for commenting. I go to a nutritionist and get measured every 2 weeks. All measurements good but waist is up 1" from last time and weight up as well. My nutritionist would prefer I weigh once a month but can't do that so we settled on twice a week. I sometimes cheat and weigh more often but trying to stick with plan. I was at 128ish before holidays and now just can't seem to recoup. Still moving forward though and trying to get where I want to be..💜.. 

Hang in there it’s not an exact science 💪 

hump t Dumpty, you are right! Trial and error for sure!! 

Veggies are low in calories and shouldn't make a big difference unless you use oil or a dressing. Prepackaged items can be an issue. I weigh everything to the gram (meats in ounces) because they can be off by quite a bit. For example: Thomas plain bagel 270 calories per serving (95g). However, that is just an average of how much they should weigh. I've seen them off by over 12%, at 108g. Same thing with bread, tortillas etc. So, that 270 calorie bagel would be 302 calories. This can add up quickly, especially if you are on a very low calorie allowance.  

Do you drink at least 7-8 bottled water per day? 

I find it hard to lose weight during winter.. am also struggling a bit. Dont worry Diana, come Spring we will lose those pounds 👍 

It happens. Nobody is perfect and we're all going to stumble from time to time. Give yourself some slack. This is a difficult journey. And you're only human. Hugs! 

that's not much of a gain. just fluid probably.. it's ok 

I'm having a particularly difficult time also! Since the holidays, I haven't been successful at losing ANY weight - AND have gained 8!!!!! I am not going to quit, but I agree with MattRide! I am going to keep going and also I'm going to KNOW that when spring comes, I will naturally be more active and busy and likely get my weight loss going in the right direction!! I am watching the things you do also! Hoping and praying for some of your determination and work ethic. Stay the course, Diana! 💪 💯 🌎 🫶 ☘️ 

I am handicapped by previous hip replacements, I was paralyzed for awhile but still have mobility issues. I am 87 and have both knees replaced as well as both hips. I have trouble trying to lose any weight. In spite of trying. I drink 6-8 glasses of water daily and stick to basic rules 

Unhealthy dad, I'm finding out just how off measurements can be! I'm trying hard to stay focused and we shall see next week what happens!  

I feel so bad that this seems to stress you out so much and gets you upset. I weigh meat before I put it in the freezer and write the amount on the freezer bag. I wouldn't weigh it after cooking, although if you do you are probably accounting for more calories. If I may a chicken stew with ounces of chicken (before cooking) I only guess that I eat half one day and half the next. I know people here say weigh every single thing you eat and log everything. I don't. Especially with things like vegetables. A red bell pepper is probably about 30 or so calories for the whole thing, so it doesn't matter if you cut it one way or another or measure it on the scale or put it in a cup. Things like radishes, spinach, lettuce, celery have minimal calories I don't bother measuring or weighing. I just guess. A bag of baby spinach is probably less than 25 calories. I do weigh potatoes, avocados, onions and starchy vegetables to get a better idea of the calories. But I am typically around 1000 calories a day so really don't care if the real number is actually 1200 or so. I mostly log to be sure I am getting enough protein. You are doing so good! And I bet in your case the dryer actually shrunk your jeans! Keep the faith! My waist/stomach is usually the last place I see a loss and what really helps me is if I could just stop eating bread. 

you may be getting more muscles and that weighs more than fat. Keep up the good job. 

Diana. You are okay. It takes time for the weight loss to kick in. Patience and keep doing what you are doing. It will work. 

My weight can go up overnight by 2+ pounds for no apparent reason. I used to get very upset, but I've been at this long enough now to know that it's temporary, and, if I don't self-sabotage, the drop will come. I usually weigh every day, but now I look at the overall trend, not the day-to-day. Also, I weigh EVERYTHING I eat in grams. The only times I estimate is when I eat away from home. Good luck on your journey. 

Hi Diana, I am new here and seeing your post. I have a couple of quick questions. How much cardio do you do? how much weight training? do you monitor your heart rate during exercise? and.....why are you stuck on a number? 

Powertospare. I workout 6 days a week. I do 20-30 min moderate level cardio before almost every workout. I weightlift moderately heavy. I do bodypump classes ( weightlifting to music) 3-4 xs a week, I workout with a trainer once a week and I take a tabata/ HIIT class ( that my trainer teaches) once a week. I also lift heavy weights on my own. I do have a fitness watch and am trying to monitor my heart rate but it's a problem because I have a pace maker. When my heart starts going to high my pacemaker kicks in and will try to lower my HR. I'm working with my cardiologist on this but so far not successful.  

Hmm, is your trainer telling you to do 20-30mins of cardio prior to a weight session? Most would not recommend that because it can take away from your lifts.  

Hi! I completely understand how you feel. Make sure you do get checked by a doctor. My husband had an issue with some of his hormones and as soon as they fixed that he started dropping pounds. I also highly recommend the book Metabolic Miracle by Carlos Jaramillo, it has great insight on how good actually affects the body and small changes that make a massive difference