Well, there it is....a 6lb gain. And yes, I think saying I'm discouraged is an understatement!! It's so hard to see that one week negates all the hard work put in from the previous 3 weeks. So what I think, is an entire month of busting my tail...waisted!!
I don't think I've ever gained 6lbs in a week before. Not much more discouraging than that. It's so easy to give up right now. I'm so tired of this battle being so hard all the time!! I'm tired of this struggle...beyond tired! I'm tired and frustrated that I work so hard and have little if anything to show for it! :(
Due to an ice storm and 3 days worth of snow storms I wasn't able to go to the gym last week but I did still pat attention, for the most part, to what I was eating and what....I gain 6 lbs. I know my goal is to glorify God with my body....I'm not sure if I'll ever be able to physically see that! So, what's my goal?
I do this alone for the most part and it's so hard!! It's hard to hear my friends talk about their figures and what not and I can't even stand to look at myself in the mirror! :( I would never tell them that but it's so hard.....every time, it's so hard! I feel worthless right now. :(
Another bummer surprise this week. Again, only a 1lb. loss. :( I was so disappointed! I know that I did everything right and busted my tail at the gym and hardly anything to show for it! I'm having a tough time this week and am so discouraged! Typically I can remain pretty motivated thanks to Jesus but right now, I need help! I want so badly to eat a cheeseburger. (And I don't really even care for cheeseburgers!!) Today has been really tough and thanks to God for providing me with a job I've had to be at all day to keep me from eating food I shouldn't or amounts I shouldn't. :(
"Ouch" is what went through my mind when I stepped on the scale this morning. Only a 1lb. loss. A little disheartening but I guess somewhat expected for week 2. Here is the thing though, 'm ok with it. (I think. :) ) I feel like God would say he was pleased with my efforts this week in trying to be healthy.
I did have a problem with not eating enough calories many days this week. (Something I've never struggled with before.) I wasn't trying not to eat I just wasn't hungry and full by the end of the day but I was left 300-500 calories short 4 or 5 days this week. I know, it's not good. But I really wasn't trying to not eat, I had no appetite. I would rather it be that I struggle with undereating than overeating but both are still issues. (Which is a big part, I believe, in only losing 1 lb this week.) I am trying to focus much more on eating the right amount of calories every day this week.
I think the hardest thing for me is the feeling of "wasted effort" at the gym b/c I have been busting my tail! (Without way over doing it as I have done a few times before.)
Here's to another week in glorifying God with my "temple". Best Wishes to all of you and don't be discouraged but encouraged that one day this body and all will end. :)
The first week is over and I'm happy and proud of the results. I lost a total of 7lbs. That is actually the most weight I've ever lost in a week. (There was a week last year that I lost 7lbs. as well. So, twice for me.) That's a huge week for me. And now that I'm in the dreaded week 2 I don't have much expectaion. My body starts to aquire my diet and fitness and wants to rebel sometimes in this week. But, my goal is glorify God in what I'm eating and how I'm exercising. So, if at the end of the week I feel like God would say He was pleased, It's a win for me regardless of what the scale says. (sometimes I forget that though.) :)
I look forward to continuing this journey wih all of you!
So, it's here again. Another year and I haven't reached my goal weight. In fact, I actually gained back half the weight I lost ast year. It's time to stop. I have found my way back to the right road for my journey. Here's to healthy living!
I start my journey this year at 241lbs with 65lbs. to lose to reach my goal weight. It seems like so far off. But, the great thing is, I'm not on this journey alone. My God is right here with me and to Him be the glory!!
I have also begun to read a book titled, Love to Eat Hate to Eat, by Elyse Fitzpatrick, based on the recommendation and encouragement from a friend. I would also encourage anyone else to read this book along with their lifestyle change.
"So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God!" 1 Corinthians 10:31
That is what I've been thinking this week. I haen't weighed myself in a month and for the last month I haen't really been watching what I was eating, especially for the last two weeks....I've eaten anything and everything. I use my birthday as an excuse to do that, which typically wouldn't be so bad if it was just that one week. But I haven't been eating so great all month and I have NOT been exercising consistantly either. So, my consequences?? Yes, I've gained weight. Ugh!! So disappointing! I know, I know, it happens...I need to be more dilligent in not slipping back into my old lifestyle. So I'm up quite a bit as you will see. So, I've started working hard again this week and back on track. But to think I've waisted the last two minths, and instead of shrinking down some more, to reach my goal, I'e gained back what I've worked hard to get rid of. So, back to the drwng board. 9I've always loved that saying but don't really ever get to use it...had to get that in there. :) )
Very little exercise and very little splurges equal one very little thing....very little weight loss this week. Only down .5 lbs. But I only was able to work out 1 day b/c of my busy May schedule and I did eat a couple things that I shouldn't have...ok a few.....I had pizza one night, fries another day, popcorn one night and (although it was very small and very little) I also had cake and ice cream for my nephews birthday! so, all that to say....the next two weeks will be very strict so I'm not craving things again b/c I have taken small pleasure in foods this past week. thi upsoming week is typically the week I lose the least though but with not eating so well and not going to the gym this past week....this week may have thrown that off but we'll see. Hopefully I can work harder and make it a great week.......especially with the upcoming holiday. That is my deadline for my first goal and I'm 14 lbs from that goal. Doesn't look like it's going to happen. :( But, I'm still pressing on!
With a shocking los of.........................(drum roll )...............................4 lbs. this week. Oh man it felt so good. All that hard work totally paod off!! (And it makes it ok that I couldn't walk for 2 days rom being sore. ) I'm almost at 40lbs. down.Oh man it feels so good. Sometimes, when I'm in the gym and I'm lifting two 20 lb. weights doing curls I think, "man, I have lost this much weight...this is heavy....where was it.....where'd it go?" But geesh, this is so awesome....oh the swwet reward of discipline. And the sweeter one...being able to buy smaller clothes. I think in 10 more lbs I'll be able to go down another pants/dress size. That will be 3 sizes down!! WOO HOO!!!!!!
Thank you all for all your encouragement and may the God of all comfort, be with you in your journey and struggle! Blessings!!
...process.....slow process my weight loss has become. Only down 1 pound this week. But, I am ok with that. It's still down and a whole pound. But, I am very aware that my fat burning and weight loss has become quite slow now. I haven't changed my diet much, (every once in a while I have a few extra carbs) and I actually incerased my work out. So I wonder if I'm just building more miscle or if I am, what they call, plateauing? One more month of the contest and I think I won't be much of a "Nazzi" about htings when it's over. I'm not saying I'm quitting or anything like that I'm just saying I don't think what the scale says will stress me out as much. (But I guess that's a problem in and of itself if I'm letting a scale stress me out huh?)
Anyway, I'm going to pump up my workout with running a bit more than walking. (I'm working on a plan to eventually, hopefully, get me running a 10 min. mile. Something I don't think I've ever done! That would be so sweet.) My next goal would be to be able to run an entire 5k. I know it doesn't seem like much, just 3.1 miles, but I've never ran more consecutively than 1 mile. That is a huge goal for me and would be one of the most major accomplishments in my life! (It makes my heart speed up just thinking about it.) But I have a long way to go for that though! I'm also increasing my weights for strength training this week and I think I'm going to start taking a spinning class. (That is really rough so please pray for a lot of strength and motivation and well.......to be able to push myself through!)
There has to be oneworst week to go along with the onebest week. (As in any competition there is but 1 winner and 1 loser. same thing kinda.) This week is officially the worst week I've had as far as weight loss. I am only down 0.8lbs. this week. Not even a full pound. It was a little discouraging but, I guess it had to happen. It is still down so I'm definately happy about that. So far, I have decreased in weight every week this year. Man, thart's really cool to say!! (I just wish I could say it's decreasing faster than it really is.)
Well, I guess it's time to work a little harder. I'm not really sure if that's it at all though. Maybe this is the time my body strarts to plateau. I really hope not. I have 6 weeks and 31 pounds to my goal. YIKES, that's an average of 5 lbs. per week to meet my goal. Just the thought of that is scary. The competiveness in me refuses to accept defeat already yet the logic in me says, let go and don't set yourself up for disappointment b/c that's not a realistic goal, anymore, at this point. So, me and God, we're gonna talk abot it later and probably every day and I'll see what he has to say. Man I love talking to Him.
Many blessings to you all and I pray you continue to let Him satisfy you more than the richest of foods and to continue to prepare your temple!! Love you all! xo
)...............................4 lbs. this week. Oh man it felt so good. All that hard work totally paod off!! (And it makes it ok that I couldn't walk for 2 days rom being sore. 
) I'm almost at 40lbs. down.Oh man it feels so good. Sometimes, when I'm in the gym and I'm lifting two 20 lb. weights doing curls I think, "man, I have lost this much weight...this is heavy....where was it.....where'd it go?" But geesh, this is so awesome....oh the swwet reward of discipline. And the sweeter one...being able to buy smaller clothes. I think in 10 more lbs I'll be able to go down another pants/dress size. That will be 3 sizes down!! WOO HOO!!!!!!
It was a little discouraging but, I guess it had to happen. It is still down so I'm definately happy about that. So far, I have decreased in weight every week this year. Man, thart's really cool to say!! 
(I just wish I could say it's decreasing faster than it really is.)