A slightly different kind of "stall"

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Registered: 05-16-2003
A slightly different kind of "stall"
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Tue, 02-08-2005 - 3:44pm

Anyone else find themselves losing the same 2-3 pounds over and over again? Since the beginning of the year, I seem to be losing a couple of pounds, gaining a couple of pounds, staying the same, losing a pound, etc.

I know some of it is the psychological issues I tend to have with "milestone" weights (i.e. getting to that magical 20 pounds lost or crossing into the 160's etc). It always seems to take me longer to get over those humps and I'm sure its because I stress about them more.

I've lost 23 pounds since last June (25 pounds being my current milestone that is eluding me) and while I'm happy with my progress, I still need to lose 20 more pounds. My mini goal is to lose 10 more before I turn 40 in April.

I'm also finding myself getting tired of all the obsessing (analyzing exactly what I ate and how much and did I have too much of this or that, etc.) I know I shouldn't obsess but it seems to be the only way I diet successfully :-) There are definitely things I could be doing better, particularily on the exercise front, but I need some encouragement to keep me going.

Whew! You know, I feel better just for having typed all this down and knowing there are other out there who will understand what I'm going thorough. Maybe all I really need is the opportunity to vent and express my frustration.

All pep talks and obsession breaking hints welcomed!

TEJ
190.5/167/145

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Registered: 04-07-2003
Tue, 02-08-2005 - 4:30pm

Hi TEJ!

I'm right there with you...I've been cycling through the same three pounds since January when I recommitted to SBD after a couple months' absence.

It's totally frustrating, I too am trying to relax and be less obessive now and hopefully will see some progress going forward!!! I hope you do too!!!!!

Shan

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Tue, 02-08-2005 - 4:31pm

Hey TEJ,


((hugs)) You're on the right track by knowing what's keeping you from attaining your goals.

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Tue, 02-08-2005 - 8:51pm

I am in the same boat. Two weeks ago I became over the top obessed. I started counting WW points AND calories everyday. Cut out nuts, cheese and wine. And then last week I lost it. Completely binged on the dumbest thing - stale, hard marshmallows. I couldn't stay away from them. Everytime I walked by the pantry I would grab a handfull. Plus I didn't exercise very regularly.

This week I am relaxing. I have added my 15 nuts and cheese servings back into my eating plan and feel so much more in control. I am willing to exercise again. I still list what I eat each day, but I am not figuring points or calories.

Hopefully I will break out of my stall soon. But if not, I have learned that trying to make this WOE fit into a strict diet regime doesn't work for me. I am trying to shake up my menu's though. I had gotten into a rut of eating the same things everyday/week. So I am going to try at least two new things this week as well as alternate breakfast & lunch options to add variety.

Good Luck,

Kathy

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Tue, 02-08-2005 - 9:13pm

Kathy,


Shaking things up by changing the foods you eat really does help with breaking through a stall.

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Tue, 02-08-2005 - 9:38pm

"Hopefully I will break out of my stall soon. But if not, I have learned that trying to make this WOE fit into a strict diet regime doesn't work for me. I am trying to shake up my menu's though. I had gotten into a rut of eating the same things everyday/week. So I am going to try at least two new things this week as well as alternate breakfast & lunch options to add variety."


That's a good idea, Kathy.

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Registered: 05-16-2003
Wed, 02-09-2005 - 11:13am

Thanks for all the support. If I'm honest with myself, I can list many things I'm not doing perfectly. I'll have a good day, then a couple very tiny cheat/slip days, etc. What I need to do is decide to consciously work on the little "mistakes" without *obsessing* over just the scale.

The mantra needs to be "It's a lifestyle change not a diet". And with life, there will always be ups and downs.

I think portion size is also something I need to watch. I think, over time, I've become lazier about snacks (in particular the afternoon snack is key for me) so I eat too much at dinner.

My DH started out dieting with me but he's reached his goal weight (not that he had the weight from 2 kids to lose to begin with!!!) so I'm also starting to miss the added support he gave :-( He's still extremely supportive and does a great job of planning SBD friendly meals but pyschologically it's not the same.

Anyway, today is a new day and every little change helps. I'll stop whining now :-) and go check out some new recipes instead.

Thanks again. Sometimes you just want to be heard.

TEJ