I think I've mentioned a few times that it is scary to be aware that I'm beginning a lifetime of maintenance - especially scary when stats show that most people that lose weight regain the weight, and more.
The past 5 or 6 weeks have been somewhat terrifying. About 5 weeks ago I gained a pound (week's average) - not a biggie, note to self, 'be alert'. The following week I gained another pound - ok, still no panic... Ryan has said it's normal for weight to fluctuate ... just be a little more alert. The following week I gained another pound - hummn - I start being more careful with what I'm eating (well, at least I think I'm being more careful - and I gain 2 pounds. At this point, I took my food log and mapped out what had been happening. I cut back on some of the extras - for real, this time.
Well, good news - finally the weight gradually started to come back down over the next two weeks, slowly but surely. Phew!
Emotionally, it was terrifying. I had flashbacks about gaining all my weight back. I had fears that I wouldn't be able to reverse the gain. It was hard.
Now that I've worked this through, I feel like I've had a big victory. I'm sure this is just the beginning, but I'm glad I had an 'alarm weight' and a plan for how to get back on track. I just have to stay motivated and alert. I'm starting to review my weekly class handouts and notes, and I have to internalize this material just a little better - for insurance - especially with the holiday festive meals and muchies coming up.
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