Must keep pushing myself, I think

cydonian

I stepped on the dreaded scale today and am up about 8 lbs from the last time I weighed myself in February/March. I've started an exercise regime -- I'm biking about 20 miles per week, lifting light weights for my arms, and doing wall exercises to tone my lower body. I'm sticking pretty heavily to calorie tracking and ensuring that I'm getting appropriate nutrients. I'm close to my TOTM, I know you can gain SOME water weight but my stomach was abnormally flat this morning before I weighed myself; and of course I had done my usual bathroom trip before. Needless to say, I am frustrated. I know that some muscle gain is normal but I started at 137 lbs, 5'1, which was already heavy for my height and now apparently I am 145? I feel defeated

I went to a store and tried on a pair of jeans that I couldn't get on a few months ago (seeing myself in the fitting room is what made me want to exercise!) and they went on, still a teeny bit snug but that was mostly in the butt. I also realized I have little to no cellulite on my thighs and butt anymore.

So how do I feel happy about those small victories when all I can think about is 145?

jessicayoung82

I stopped getting on the scale.... It isn't about a number for me, whether pounds or inches. I use photos and comare the changes in my body and i have been amazed.