Week 3 Weigh-in
April 30, 2008 by Bella
This week was disappointing on a number of levels. I only lost 1.4 pounds. I also got my period for the 2nd time this month. I started it on April 8 and then again yesterday on April 29. This is so unlike me. Only 21 days apart? I’m a bit concerned about why this is happening, and wonder if it has anything to do with the fasting?
The doctors at WMP said that there shouldn’t be any reason that the fast would throw my cycle off, but just to be safe I’ve made an appointment with my OB/GYN. I’m hoping it’s just some strange quirk and not something serious.
Still, even though I know that I’m probably retaining extra water weight, I’m so disappointed in my weight loss. I could’ve gone to the gym a few different times, but didn’t. I gave into laziness, which is not what it’s going to take for me to really lose this weight. I need to workout so that I’m healthy, not just thinner.
So my goal this week is to start back on the 10,000 Steps program. The pedometer has been in my drawer getting dusty, and it’s time I pull it out and start putting it to use. Over the summer when I was really using it, I realized that in order to get the 10,000 or more, I needed to workout. It will be a good reminder that I need to move more and get my body in gear.
The fasting is easy now; I don’t get hungry at all anymore. Now the main focus is going to be working out and moving my body as much as possible.
HEY HEY HEY THERE Missy! 1.4 is still a loss NOT a gain, so don’t be beating yourself up. You’ve already lost a tremendous amount in a very short time. So you have a ‘light’ week, so what? It’s still a loss and it all adds up. That’s 18.4 pounds that used to be on you - and it’s gone now!!! You know how quickly that TOM water weight comes and goes - drink your water, walk and be proud of what you’ve accomplished!!! You’re doing FABULOUSLY!!!
Bella: Joy, thanks for the pep talk. I really needed that! When I keep things in perspective, I have lost more than I ever would have in only 3 weeks. I guess I feel like for all this deprivation, I should be getting the best results possible. But, still, I have nothing to feel badly about. Thanks for reminding me of that.
Of course you are disappointed, but just look at it as a false weigh-in. The TOM weigh ins are so inaccurate and deceptive. I’ve had some where BAM, I gain 4 lbs in one week, but by the next I’ve lost 5 lbs. Don’t lose focus, and keep up the great work, you are doing great! I know easier said than done, but watch, next week, you’ll get more pleasant results. On a side note, I hope everything turns out ok with your ob/gyn appt. I know that you’ve had some stress on you with the end of the year activities and your schooling, so that might be one of the reasons your cycle is out of whack this month. It sometimes happens to me, so that is the first thing I thought of.