podperson1 wrote: »

I am def feeling you all with the scales. Got on mine this morning, SUPER down - thought that can't be right so tried again, up 5lbs, tried again, down 4lbs... Stood on it about 6 times, each time a different weight!! Don't know if this means my scale has died? Was in the same spot on the floor while I was doing it so I honestly have no idea what's wrong with it *sighs*

That could definitely be a sign of your scale's battery starting to go, or another component inside the scale is unbalanced, or a ghost was playing a prank on you, or... there's a lot of different things that could be the explanation. Do you weigh yourself every day, or just once a week for your weigh-in?

@podperson1 - Can you try it again tomorrow? If it's still a problem, then there may be an issue inside your scale, and it may be time for a new one. Could be wear and tear on the components inside the scale, which are intended to break over time so you're guaranteed to buy new things.

@podperson1

Test if your scale is accurate by finding an item with an exact weight, for example, a 10-pound free weight. If the scale registers anything other than 10 pounds, it needs to be calibrated or replaced. Many digital scales have a calibration mechanism that may need to be reset, so check for that as well. I hope this helps

Given how bloated I'm feeling today, I was expecting the scale to give me an even higher number. I'll take the slight gain, especially since I'm focused on recomposition right now.

Food:

I've been eating a bit above my calorie goal, on average. This wasn't exactly intentional, since there have been a few pretzel/strawberry jelly binges that I haven't logged (whoops), but the extra calories balanced out across the week are pretty consistent with a very slow loss/recomposition diet, and my protein levels have been high enough that I'm positive there's been at least a little fat-to-muscle action. I'm probably going to continue on this path for a bit longer, until my body is more used to the resistance training schedule I've set for it. Then maybe we'll get back to the weight-loss.

Exercise:

I have attended 5 spin classes, and 4 resistance training sessions since my last weigh-in. The weather/winter darkness hasn't really allowed for any walks, so most of my recovery time is with my foam roller or while grocery shopping. I'll be honest, working from home has ruined my "I'm bored with spreadsheets, let's go downstairs and check on things in the workshop" routine, so I'm missing the extra steps (while wearing steel-toed shoes, because I work for a manufacturing company) I used to have every day.

I've been debating taking regularly scheduled breaks from my dining table to go up the stairs of my apartment building, do a lap around the top floor, and then come back down, but every time I consider it, I'm not in a position to leave and go do it.

Mindset:

Adding a new workout seems to have revitalized my motivation to exercise. Spin class is still challenging, but it's become very predictable for me (I've done almost 800 classes at this point, so I suppose that's to be expected?), and I have no problem meeting most challenges. But now, now I find myself unsure of if I can accomplish everything, and that's the kind of challenge that drives me the hardest, because I know I have the determination to keep working at them until I get them right.

Sure, the numbers can be disheartening. But the more I talk about how my numbers came to be, the more comforted I am. In a way, I've become the unofficial poster child at my spin studio, since I've dropped 60+ lbs since joining the studio, and gone from being unable to (spin class jargon warning!) stay out of the saddle for a 70 bpm jog to holding a 105 bpm sprint out of the saddle for a full 3.5 minute song. Instructors direct some of the new members to me if they are having doubts about themselves, members who are trying to conquer some of the bigger obstacles in class ask me for advice, veterans compete with me on the scoreboard. I've become one with the studio. If only they paid me for my service.

pacsnc6
Thursday weigh in
week 1
pw: 161
cw: 161.2

-Not absolutely sure, I will check it again tomorrow morning-

@debbiewsharpe congrats on your magic number!!! I’m glad you found the trick to getting your water.
@tryingagain5 congrats you’ve done really well this last month!!!
@melaniedscott that cheesecake sounds horrible honestly. But I have to tell you when I was pregnant I gained 30 pounds in a month over those multiple type cheesecakes at Walmart. I had an excuse and well why not. Lmao. But I don’t even know if I could eat regular cheesecake now. I can’t eat bread anymore. It tastes like straight sugar.

I’m on track to lose 3 to 4 pounds by this Sunday. I’ve been dieting since Dec. 25 when I was at 198 pounds. I’m now at 183 pounds. That’s an average weight loss of 2.5 lbs./wk. Has anyone else had this kind of success? Don’t the people on the show The Biggest Loser lose a ton of weight really fast?
I eat on average about 1400 kcal a day. I am careful to watch my carbs and to only eat in an 8-10 hour window. I get an average of 6K steps a day and I workout three times a week. I feel like if it comes off fast, let it. I’m not going to stress losing more than 2 pounds in a week. The same as I won’t stress when there is a week that I only lose 1 pound or less.

What do you guys think? Should I be hard on myself for losing more than 2 pounds this week? I’m not starving myself, and I feel I’m getting my nutrition in. I know everyone says don’t lose more than 1 to 2 pounds a week, but I don’t see the big deal unless you are underweight. My BMI is still currently obese. What are your thoughts?

Thanks for the reply @podperson1 .
I was worried that you guys might say I’m losing too fast. I like the community here, and I also like what I’m doing right now to lose weight. Once I get down to 160 to 155, I’ll up my calories to about 1600/ day. Then when I reach 145 to 140, I will be back at 1800 to 2000/ day. But for now, I’m sticking with only eating 1200-1400 calories per day even if that means I lose 3 or 4 pounds in a week.

@rachelrjh don’t worry about losing too fast as long as you are doing it the right way it’s fine. Congrats!

@minstrelofsarcasm

Your exercise is amazing! Congrats on becoming the "go to" person in your spin class. I am sure that you will keep a close eye on the slight gain. I go up and down while doing diet and exercise that should have me losing. I am really thinking about adding calories. I would appreciate your scientific opinion.