Monday, Sep 20 2010 - Stuck!
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I'm stuck!! The scale hasn't moved in almost a month!! I had all of these goals I was trying to reach and suddenly - Screetch - the scales downward movement came to a halt! At first I was really upset and discouraged. But as time has passed I've come to realize a couple of things. 1. My body needed a rest. I've lost 60 pounds since March. The weight has come off pretty steadily until now and while my mind I was ready to keep pushing through my body had other ideas. 2. Even though I'm not losing right now I'm not gaining either! That feels pretty good. Knowing that I've already learned some good habits here at ck which will enable me to make this wieght loss a lasting change in my life. That's really my ultimate goal. 3. What's the rush? I've been pushing and pushing myself to reach this goal or that goal and while having goals is important and I definately don't want to be stuck here at this weight forever, there really is no reason to try to hurry my body into a state of losing again if it's not ready. I've realized that if I really want this to be a life long change then I have whatever time my body needs to adjust. The scale WILL begin moving downward again. I just need to be patient and keep following the changes I've made...no more worries here...I will reach my goal!!
3 comments so far.
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a decade ago
Hello Lisa,
You have done an amazing job. 60 POUNDS, that is truly great work. The scale may not be moving down but your body may just be resting and turning weight into muscle. Keep at it. You are doing great!
by PRAIRIEBUDDA
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a decade ago
Lisa, you'll get there. You've got a great mind set. I am at the same place. A *plateau* for nearly a year. Lost 30 lbs and then I guess I got tired. I kept my exercise and the eating didn't go totally out the window but haven't lost anything in about a year but I've maintained. Now my mind is ready to get the last 20 or so off.
by MAURABARTLEY
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a decade ago
You have a great attitude, Lisa! You're right. This is a lifelong journey/change. You've got the rest of your life (and that's going to be a longer life thanks to the sixty pounds you've already lost) to keep making healthy choices.
Congratulations on how far you've come and keep at it. You're going to do it!
by KRIS319