Seriously, the scale sucks!

tnsumner

I feel your pain. The first 30 pounds I lost weren't all that difficult. I've really had to work for these last 20. I know the next 20 will be even harder. I would say what has helped me is knowing that EVERY day counts. Now with that being said, on Sundays I don't log the food I eat. I wouldn't say I go crazy or binge on unhealthy things. I just relax my restraints a little. Maybe I'll have bacon with breakfast, a coffee from Starbucks, or a bowl of ice cream. I don't have all those things for sure! I reward myself and my body doesn't hate me as much during the week when I torture it with running/cardio. Just remember that you can have a few breaks. You get a vacation day at work, so have a vacation day from your diet once in a while. Don't get crazy though!!

npetercmway

Great job and good advice. I see a big difference from all your diligence and hard work!

JustMQ

Great work! I know we all want that number to go down on the scale, but your pictures don't lie!!

Fab30s

Your body sure is changing. And I agree, the scale sucks. My scale claims I gained 6 lbs overnight. how? i have no idea. You look great!!

seamanny

Thanks so much for sharing! I feel the same way, keep thinking my scale must be broken I'm trying to focus on how much stronger I feel and how much more energy I have. You look great, keep up the good work!

Daysednconfused

WOW! You did that in one month? Flipping fantastic! :drinker:

lippygidg

Very Funny .. Those were my exact words to myself. I work out hard and eat WAY healthier then I ever have. and the weight fell off at first .. this month has been really rough as far as the scale goes. Even going up and down . however I did do the measurements and take a beginning photo. I measure once a month and so thankful i did because it truly helps! I still see "The Fat girl" in the mirror but my clothes do feel different. I was extremely surprised last month to "SEE" the inches I have lost and the difference in the photo Knowing I only lost maybe 3-4 lbs the entire month. But I lost 8 inches! ( total body) I have recently changed things up a bit, trying to add more cardio. I havent lost alot this month either so Im really hoping for another "photo shocker" This is me as of a couple weeks ago.

lippygidg

I always have trouble posting pics! what am I doing wrong ??? Sorry!

seaweedeater1

Hurray! You look wonderful. And you are so right -- biochemical changes are real. You are substituting muscle for fat. And willy nilly, your body chemistry is adjusting. While muscle uses more resting energy, overall you are a smaller person and your resting energy is going to go down. Keep working, keep mindful, be positive when you look in the mirror!

hnuzzolilo

Congrats!! I agree a "before" picture is a must! WTG! :bigsmile:

wgn4166

You look great!

trmrgb

Thank you! I needed this today. I have been feeling this same way! Little to no weight change in the last 3 weeks but I am exercising and eating great. I DO have a before pic I took about 3 months ago. I am gonna pull it out and do a side by side. Thank you so much for being an inspiration. You look awesome and I am so glad you shared your story! You may have just helped keep me on the right path as those thoughts of doubt and quitting have been creeping in!

seaweedeater1

Hurray! You look wonderful. And you are so right -- biochemical changes are real and they happen in very small increments. A little change here, a little change there -- the chemistry inside us responds. You are substituting muscle for fat. And willy nilly, your body chemistry is adjusting. While muscle uses more resting energy, overall you are a smaller person and your resting energy is going to go down. Keep working, keep mindful, be positive when you look in the mirror!