This is a very welcome, expected loss. And while I have still gained weight since before the holidays, I am back in a range that will not send me into a downward spiral, which is what I was aiming for this week. Here's hoping I can keep up a healthy momentum and get back into th 160s this month.

Weigh In Day: Saturday
PW: 239.4
CW: 239.6

Ugh. First weigh in is a gain. I'm trying to remind myself it's a very small gain, and I've overall had a very successful first week of the year, and last weigh in I lost more than I probably should have so this is probably just things evening out. But it's still disheartening to start "trying" again and right away have my body tell me, "Oh nonono! Remember? You're 40 now. I'm not going to make this easy for you."

Things that went well this week:

• I stuck with measuring and logging my food, and was under my calorie limit almost every day.
• I resumed training for my 5k. I had 3 long walks with my dog and started incorporating a stretching program.
• I drank 3 cups of water every day.
• I avoided my time-wasters and got SO MUCH DONE!

How was your first week?

Zumba_luvah
Pw- 207
Cw- 205

Rachelrjh

Pw: 160
Cw: 158

@sandielewis2001 That sounds like a sustainable plan. I'm working on trying to do that myself, but I have to change my relationship with food, slowly but surely.

@Stimpy56 I will, don't worry. I just have to work on getting my head in the right space. It's just going to take some time to overcome all the negative self-talk.

@____Becks____ I can have trouble getting enough calories in on Ozempic, too. I find that small meals throughout the day works better than trying to eat a large meal, plus peanut butter has become my best friend. It helps with my stomach upset and GI issues.

@GinLee61 It's good to hear that these thoughts can be overcome! Congrats on your healthier self-image! And great loss this week!

@abp1025 I got a new scale a couple of years ago, and it made a big difference in being able to have accurate results! Nice loss to start the year!

@minstrelofsarcasm Great loss! A goal of 160s for the month is very doable.

@shnkrnrynn I love your graph! It's a great way for you to follow your losses.

@trebled_egg That small gain is nothing more than a fluctuation, not a true gain. Your positive changes are going to see good results soon!

@cedarfoxy Nice loss! Keep up the good work!

@Zumba_Luvah You have a great loss, too! It seems like this has been a good start for the new year for many of us!

@rachelrjh Great work! Nice loss for the new year!

I think I'm going to have to start having more calories in the morning for breakfast. Up until the last couple of days, a tablespoon of peanut butter has been enough to carry me through, but over the last few days, I've been getting really hungry early in the day. I'm thinking of adding a smoothie or a protein drink to up my calories and nutrition in the morning without adding a lot of effort.

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@____Becks____ I hear you with not being able to meet a calories goal with not enough calories. I used to think that the lower I went, the better. Honestly, it just stalled all my progress. Now I have more energy, sleep better, and have less stress, and I expect that is a big part of why I am continuing to lose weight. I am 100% not saying that what you are doing is "bad" or "wrong" because it's your body, and it can be a challenge to deal with meds. *hugs* I hope you find a routine that supports you.

Absolutely. I'm working on finding ways of eating more - it's bizarre because I'd usually be ravenous the whole time, but currently I can't even face food! Managing a bit better the past day or two, getting 1000. It's a work in progress!