So I know that the number on the scale should not be the focus...but really, it does matter. I have enough fat to lose that something should be happening by now. I got on the scale today and got 139.6 . It is hard for me to post that number for a multitude of reasons that I won't get in to right now. Let me just say that I have seen that exact number.. 139.6 so many times in the last 2-3 months, it's just not funny. I feel like I am working out really hard, and eating 95% clean. According to the Turbulence Training book I should be shedding fat like crazy. Oh, and my bodyfat % was still the same on the Tanita (notoriously high...but consistent at least). This is when I start to get really frustrated. It's been 2 weeks (of serious commitment) and I've really made no progress. Seriously, the double chocolate Oreos are calling my name right now. I've been working out consistently for more than a year, so I should have a good amount of lean muscle mass to make a difference in my metabolism...however, for the last several months I can't seem to make the scale budge to save my life. When I was doing Body For Life (my second challenge specifically), I was eating about 85% clean, working out, and still dropping at least a pound a week. AAAAHHHHHHHHHHH.
No worries though, I'm not careening myself off the wagon just yet. At this point I refuse to count calories because it messes with my head. Could drinking 2 cups of coffee a day (with about 1 tbsp of 1/2 and 1/2) be affecting my progress....maybe it's the Zone Perfect bars (which really help get me past any sugar cravings...but aren't a great meal due to the ratio of carbs to protein). Anyway, I'm at a loss. I'm frustrated. DH made pizza for himself and the kids for lunch today, and it took A LOT of will power to stay away from it.
Whew, I feel better now getting that all out there. Back to drinking my water....
As as side note I am taking measurements as well, but I think I also need to start taking progress pictures again...maybe tomorrow.
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Oh, big hugs! I'm so sorry and it is so frustrating! Hmmm...it's a mystery. I support you, on or off the wagon, but I want you to be happy with what you're doing and not making yourself CRAZY...we have enough of those in the family, myself included :-)!
I'm so sorry for your frustration, but it's gotta budge sooner or later. Stay away from the oreos...easy for me to say....
More than the number on the scale, the body fat percentage, and more than what YOU think you "should" be:
YOU LOOK AWESOME!! YOU LOOK HOT!! YOU LOOK AMAZING!! And, I bet you feel like a million bucks! You are doing a great job! Throw the scale & calipers out the door! Go eat an oreo... or two... or three...or... you'll still fit into your jeans in the morning and you won't spontaneously combust. :)
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