I am struggling hard with my motivation right now. I've gained back almost two pounds of what I lost last week, DESPITE THE FACT THAT I'VE BEEN EATING HEALTHY 100% AND EXERCISING! I am pissed, to be honest. I mean, I guess it could be muscle mass, but almost 2 pounds of muscle mass in a few days? Does it really appear that quickly? My measurements are the same.
I am so. Frickin'. Discouraged.
View Diet Calendar, 21 January 2009:
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1430 kcal
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Fat: 59.54g | Prot: 100.45g | Carbs: 129.53g.
Breakfast: Yoplait Light Lemon Meringue, Egg beaters Cheese and Chive, Jimmy Dean Turkey Sausage. Lunch: Beef Stir Fry, no rice. Dinner: Light Yogurt Boston Creme Pie, Low Fat Cottage cheese. Snacks/Other: Skippy All Natural Peanut Butter, Apple, Emerald Cocoa Roast Almonds, banana. more...
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2100 kcal
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Exercise:
Weight Training (moderate) - 20 minutes, Exercise machine (moderate) - 5 minutes, Walking (moderate) - 5/kph - 11 minutes, Desk Work - 9 hours, Resting - 6 hours and 24 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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I think this is why they say we should only weigh ourselves once a week (but who are they kidding, right?) our weight can fluctuate. Are you eating ENOUGH? sometimes when we start working out ppl dont eat a lot because they are "dieting". Keep in mind you need to actually eat a little MORE when you are working out so your body has fuel. Make sure youre geting your protein.
21 Jan 09 by member: Owndisaster
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It's all right. Weight fluctuations are normal. Look at the big picture-your graphy displays it nicely. You are losing weight over the long term and exercising is a good unto itself-building muscle, toning, strength, flexibility, keeping you sane etc. You are doing great! If you haven't done so already, may I suggest keeping a record of your measurements? It took me months-yes months to lose and keep off a single pound when I first started over a year ago. It was very hard to keep going and I would vent here daily. Knowing I could run longer, do more sit-ups, lift heavier weights, lose .25 inch off my upper arm, whatever- really helped.
It's okay to be angry-use it as energy to keep going!
21 Jan 09 by member: Densible
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I'm pretty sure I'm eating enough. At least 1400-1500 a day. And yes, I do keep track of my measurements but they don't really budge that much either. I will keep going, keep trying, keep working. I just hope it's not all pointless. Maybe by Friday a miracle will happen and I'll end up with a loss.
21 Jan 09 by member: Starladesiree
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Don't forget how far you have come. You are working hard to stay healthy and it shows. If you gained some it could be just water, you don't gain 2 lbs of fat in a couple of days any more than you do muscle. Have you had a little too much salt maybe?
21 Jan 09 by member: sararay
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I've thought of that. I don't think I've really had any more than usual. I drink TONS of water on a daily basis, at LEAST the 64oz, but usually close to 100oz. so I wouldn't think that sodium would cause me to retain too much water. I don't know.
21 Jan 09 by member: Starladesiree
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Sararay is right. Muscle and fat can't be put on that quickly. Under the best of conditions, a serious bodybuilder can put on one pound of muscle per week. And you would have to consume and extra 7,000 calories to gain 2 pounds of fat. So since we know you've been tracking your calories, and you aren't juiced up like Arnold, we can only assume it's a fluctuation. My advice: wait it out. I know that sucks, but it's not muscle and it's not fat so just wait to see what happens. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised that it goes away soon.
21 Jan 09 by member: Divided By Zero
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pretty sure its just be a fluctuation, so dont get discouraged. stay strong. All that exercise and healthy eating isnt pointless, it definitely WILL catch up with you and will pay off
21 Jan 09 by member: girlygirlatheart
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Thanks guys. I will cross my fingers.
21 Jan 09 by member: Starladesiree
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Cheer up! your effort will pay off one day! By the way, I think you look great in your photo. : )
21 Jan 09 by member: sealion
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