Another week down of counting calories, exercising, and camping/hiking over the weekend. What do I have to show for it? Up 1.5 pounds. I wonder why I bother sometimes.
So, I was on an under 1200 calorie a day diet and realized (through the help of this forum) that I wasn't eating enough for weight loss. So, last Tuesday I increased my caloric intake to what is recommended for me to lose 1 lb. a week. I fully expected to see an increase in weight before losing anything as my body adapts…
I have read lots of great stories posted in these forums. A general theme is that it doesn't matter what the number on the scale reads, but getting healthy is what is important. But, what do you do if the number on the scale IS important? I have a backpacking trip planned that departs July 30. For my height, I can weigh no…