Weight Loss isn't linear! It's OK to have a gain.

omma_to_3

So many people seem to get upset if they have a small gain one week. I thought I would share some screen prints of my tracking. I have been doing this for almost 12 months. I record my weight EVERY Wednesday whether I've gained or lost. Sometimes the gains were only water weight and are gone within a day or two and sometimes they were real gains. And some MONTHS had a net gain. But I've stuck with it and it's been worth every struggle. I've still got a long way to go, but I wanted to share this with people after I recorded a 1 pound gain this morning (which is likely real due to Easter LOL).

Here is my monthly tally for the last 11 months:


And here's my chart of my progress. The trend line is the average and having that trend line on my chart really helps me see that small gains are OK because the trend is still downward.

helpmelose2011

Love this!! Thanks for posting it!!

MeliciousGibson

I record my weight once a week, as well - although I can't say I'm consistent about which day...and I report my gains. I have had some HUGE spikes, but as you said, as long as the overall progress is a downward line, I'm happy!

Sometimes it's discouraging when that number pops up again, but my overall health has improved drastically from where I was just 4 months ago. So, you know what? I'M SUCCESSFUL!!!



Thanks for posting

omma_to_3

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taso42

This is excellent! This organized tracking of progress is a sure sign of someone who succeeds at this!

seizethefray

This post was right on time for me. Thanks.

ChristinaOlliver

I weighed myself today and found I had gained, even though I didn't have a single easter egg (gutted!). I've been feeling down all day and this has made me feel a lot better. Good luck with your weight loss and thanks so much for sharing

olyrose

I started doing the same thing so I could get a broader perspective. Sometimes I felt like I had stalled, but when I saw the average, I realized I was still on track.

Thanks for posting, and congrats on your losses!

Tiff1124

Wow this is a great post! I was so disappointed the other day because I gained 4 lbs in 5 days..eesh but I need to realize that weight fluctuates, and not to take it so hard when I do gain a few back.

Long2bslim

Thanks for posting this...was up this week being only my 4th weigh in and was a bit gutted...it's good to be reminded that it's ok to be up sometimes :flowerforyou:

omma_to_3

Bumping one last time