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I gained a pound at my WI today. It's only the 2nd time I've gained in 10 months on WW. I knew it was going to happen when I weighed myself last night and saw the number, so I have had some time to reconcile myself to the idea. Here's what I think. Although I'm certainly not thrilled to have gained one pound, maybe this is not such a bad thing after all. Certainly when I reach goal and I'm not trying to lose, but rather am trying to find that equilibrium between losing and gaining called maintenance, there will be weeks when I see a gain. I need to practice how I'm going to respond if the scale goes up. Do I throw in the towel and give up (this is a rhetorical question!)--NO, I go back to my plan basics and get rid of the pound. This is a learning week--I'm going to use this week to build skills that I will need in a few short weeks when I reach my goal.
I could blame that pound on all kinds of things going on in my life right now, but I think I'll just own up to not following my eating plan like I should have. I made too many exceptions to my plan and one pound was the result. This means I need to eat my CORE foods, drink my liquids, stop eating after 8 pm, and reclaim my go-to strategy when tempting little goodies call my name at the grocery store. I KNOW HOW to do this, I CAN do this, I WILL do this.
I'm holding tight to my exercise plan. This is the bright spot in my plan right now. I'm following a nike+ training schedule for a 10K race that has me running 20-24 miles each week. Today I ran 7 miles (without stopping!) and I'm feeling pretty good about that. Even tho' I haven't lost any weight in the past month, my clothes are fitting better and I've lost a couple more inches off of various circumferences on my body.
I could blame that pound on all kinds of things going on in my life right now, but I think I'll just own up to not following my eating plan like I should have. I made too many exceptions to my plan and one pound was the result. This means I need to eat my CORE foods, drink my liquids, stop eating after 8 pm, and reclaim my go-to strategy when tempting little goodies call my name at the grocery store. I KNOW HOW to do this, I CAN do this, I WILL do this.
I'm holding tight to my exercise plan. This is the bright spot in my plan right now. I'm following a nike+ training schedule for a 10K race that has me running 20-24 miles each week. Today I ran 7 miles (without stopping!) and I'm feeling pretty good about that. Even tho' I haven't lost any weight in the past month, my clothes are fitting better and I've lost a couple more inches off of various circumferences on my body.
Tags: gain, maintenance, weight tracker, wi
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Comment by Berries on January 19, 2009 at 3:48pm - You know you have this Tish. You've got the right mind-set. You are so close to goal and once you get there you will be good to go! Keep up the hard work!
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Comment by Shiloah Baker on January 19, 2009 at 1:54pm - You are stinking amazing! That C25K is hard! LOL! My one minute without stopping is hard to do! LOL
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Comment by Sally on January 18, 2009 at 2:50am - ps. I use www.physicdiet.com to track my weight every morning. First thing in the morning, after you've used the bathroom but before you've eat or drink anything, record your weigh. It works out an average weight for you, as our weight naturally fluctuates. So the scale weight on any given day isn't always the real weight. I eat heaps yesterday and had a 0.4kg (0.88lb) lost compare to the weight the day before. It's not that I've lost that much in one day, but I had my long run in the evening. So I'm expecting to see a higher weight for tomorrow.As long as my scale says something lower than the average weight most days, it's great! It means it'd be a downhill trend for my weight! :)
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Comment by Sally on January 18, 2009 at 2:44am
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I think sticking to a routine and meal plan is the key; although occassional gain may not be just you eating more than you should, muscles also weigh more. As long as it's not becoming a trend, then it's all good.
Boy, I cannot run a 10K without stopping for toilet break, I don't know how I'm ever going to do a 10K race and avoid queuing up for toilets!! You are doing very well! :)
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Comment by Susan on January 17, 2009 at 2:57pm - 7 Miles! Wow! Like you said, your body is changing - the gain, may not be fat alone. But, it always does help to keep the eating in check. :) You're doing great! Almost at goal, you will be there in no time!
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Comment by Robyn on January 16, 2009 at 12:20pm - 2nd GAIN in 10 months! That really puts things into perspective for me Tish! I've gained twice in the last freakin' month! And like you, my exercise is right on plan....but my eating plan really "sucks" lately (to put it lightly). I know the program works if you follow it! I am going to focus on getting my eating back on track again! That 2.8 loss last week made me cocky...obviously! Enough of that! Great job with your running girl! You SO inspire me! I haven't run 3 miles yet without stopping....so 7 miles is almost UNbelievable to me! You're awesome! Have a great weekend hon!
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Comment by Tawnya on January 14, 2009 at 5:57pm - 7 miles? Holy crap woman! I can't even run one mile. You are definitley an inspiration, when the weather warms up and tax season is over I want to get my C25k going and build my stamina. That pound will be gone in no time!
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Comment by Arlene on January 14, 2009 at 5:38pm - Sounds like you have a plan in place to get rid of that pesky pound. And congrats for running 7 miles without stopping. That's fantastic. I don't think I can even run 7 MINUTES without stopping. Keep up the great work.
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