MichelleDN57's Journal, 02 February 2023

Even though the scale doesn't move doesn't mean the internal processes are not working. Let me ask you this. Are you noticing that your clothes fit differently? Are you sleeping better? How are your energy levels? Is your scale a manual or digital and if it's digital when was the last time you changed the batteries? 

I appreciate your thoughts and questions! Because I am weight lifting, I am noticing some muscular changes. That makes me pleased. Yup, the scale is digital and I will test it for change by stepping on it right after a meal, it works! So, the daily number…always the same…seems strange. I definitely am not getting near enough sleep right now. Hopefully as the new semester settles in, I will be able to settle a little earlier in the evening. Family stress is really high though as my elderly mother is trying to care for one of my siblings who has fried his brain on drugs and alcohol. She leans on me a lot for emotional support. I guess…in writing this lengthy message, I am realizing I should cut myself some slack because there is jut a lot going on in my world. I appreciate you.  

I appreciate you took the time for sharing all that. Sometimes journalizing in here becomes the way you see things in a different light. It sounds like you are in a plateau but the changes are still happening within your body as you drain the fat cells while increasing muscle tone. You may want to change up your exercises - basically confuse your body of what you are doing so that it will react in a different way and move the weight marker. And yes, lack of sleep and more stress really does play a significant part in your journey. But now that you've realized this you can implement changes to lessen those effects. You've got this Michelle & I have faith in you!! 

Thank you Heather. You’re a gem for taking the time to share your thoughts.