Ack. Here’s the part I hate. The plateau. This week my weight loss was zero. The fat chick in the photo is disappointed and frustrated and feels like chips and dip. The common-sense-Leigh knows that this is normal, particularly for women during (men, look away, look away!) “that time of the month”. Back in my Weight Watchers days I learned that when you have a week with zero loss, the loss usually shows up the following week or the week after that. Often I would get discouraged and not wait to see if this theory was true. I’d give up. It’s tough, you know? But this time I’ll hang in there and see what happens when I step on the scale next week. I won’t stop by Mac’s for chips and dip. I promise.
Now let’s review my goals.
My September goal was to get my food intake under control using the Canada Food Guide. I shall declare September a success. I lost 25 pounds. I’m eating waaaay less than I used to and my choices are much healthier. I knew that I would lose weight for a short time by eating less, alone, but now it’s time to add the other part of the equation: eat less + move more = lose weight. Given my zero loss this week I’m certain that this is the perfect time for my planned October goal.
Goal for October: Start exercising.
Goal for the week of October 4: Park further away.
I’ll start by adding steps to my day. No matter where I go, I will not look for the parking spot closest to the entrance. I will park way on the other side of the parking lot and walk.
This month will be my biggest challenge. I haven’t been active in years and I’m pretty scared.
Yes, it is hard to get moving. the joints creak, the muscles complain, the tendons yell at you and this is with just fast walking :)
ReplyDeleteI like your idea of parking farthest from the door. Great idea! Good luck!!
First off, I really enjoy reading your blog!
ReplyDeleteSecond, great idea about parking farther away.
You'll get 'em next week. 'time of the month' is the worst for stepping on a scale, all that water weight and stuff.
Plateaus happen and they definitely can play tricks on your mind. The answer is not found in food.But, you are doing so well you know that already.
ReplyDeleteAs far as the activity you'll get there too. One step at a time. First its parking further, then its a walk around the block, and beyond. Just think how much easier this will be as you are already 25 pounds lighter!!!
25 lbs in one month...amazing. I'm happy when I lose 5 to 6 lbs per month. You are doing wonderful. The plateau we all have them no matter how discouraging it is just think how far you come.
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