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Bree,
I would look at the numbers on the scale as a guide and indicator. If all else is going well there is really no reason to freak out or be overly concerned about it. From what I see you are doing such an awesome job with your workouts that I wouldn’t freak out or be overly concerned about small flucations in your weight. Sounds to me like you are just having small flucations here and there, but no big deal to freak out about. Keep up the great work Bree you are doing awesome.
One thing I’ve tried is to take a 1 or 2 week hiatus from the scale, and then come back and find out if I was down sufficiently. If you aren’t, and you’re in the weight loss mode as usual, then there might be reason to wonder what’s up. Though, I’m sure you’re just fine!
And hey, you lost an inch on your waist! So you’re leaner! Muscle takes up so much less space than fat, but is fairly heavy. It sounds like great progress to me, and you shouldn’t worry at all about it. Visually, Bree, the results are there!
I did that, took a week off. Damn thing still said I’m fat.
OK, this is such a bugger. I was writing in my food journal, and Mouse started to copy me. Thinking it was just too cute, I found my old, abandoned journal (got bad vibes from it) and ripped out the used pages and gave it to her. Well, in the process, I glanced at the starting weight. I had started that journal on March 14th of last year and I weighed 136#. I now weigh 146! I was also smaller in all my measurements (that I can remember, I need to retake them all). Not by a huge margin, but like an inch in my waist, and was bummed. My body fat% has gone up considerably also.
So I looked closer at what happened. I started out doing an hour on the elliptical, and by the end I was counting gardening as my workout. And my calories went from 1500 to 2000 (when I even wrote them down). By the time I stopped writing things, I’d gained 4 pounds back. Now I need to think back to what triggered the change. Why did I start slacking and eating more? I remember hitting burnout, but there’s more than overtraining.
Guess I know what to meditate on while trying to fall asleep tonight.
Great investigating! I know I’ve had to meditate on my current situation, too. I mean there’s the burnout that comes from being having worked hard and been really straight on your plan for a long time. And then there’s also all the stress that can sort of play with us that way. That’s largely been part of my problem with not seeing the results lately.
You say you stopped writing it down after a while?
You’re identifying what it is, so this is gonna be behind you in no time, Bree!
My body is fighting to remain at this set point. But I have more of grasp of that concept than I did before. I “knew” that that’s what my body was doing, but I also “felt” hopeless against it. Now, not so much. I’ll bust through and get below with no going back up. It would be easier to do without the knee injury, but maybe I was meant to slow down and do this without running. I love running, but it did wipe me out, and I would struggle to do anything else after I ran. I wasn’t lifting, barely doing my calisthenics, and didn’t have the energy for my normal daily routine without caffeine.
So now I’m forced to slow down, and that gives me more time to evaluate things and really know why I’m doing this and how bad I want it.
Today I was sitting on the floor leaning against a bookshelf at school (it was naptime and I had to be next to DB so he wouldn’t get up and turn on the light), I looked down and could see the denim covering my zipper! Before, all I could see was my tummy, then my legs. I was ecstatic! So even if the scale isn’t dropping like a lead balloon, the bf% is and the results are showing.
Yesterday we had an assessment at work. I think it went well, we always follow procedure, so no worries. And today a psychologist came to assess DB, he was less than cooperative, but what do you expect? Some stranger coming in and asking you lots of questions, right after his normal therapy session, he was not having it. As soon as she left, he excelled. What a turkey! I think he did it intentionally, the nut. I just love him to death.
Tomorrow night I’m off for an evening of fun! Yay!!! I’m going to see Menopause the Musical with a bunch of ladies. It promises to be an absolute blast. I’ve had something every night this week, and it’s taken up the whole evening. I haven’t worked out since Sunday, and that’s a bummer. I’ve stayed active, but I feel sluggish. Everyone gets to have an off week, and this was mine. But its been fun, so I’m not too upset over it.
I did a crazy thing. I took a week and didn’t work out. 4 of the days exercise wasn’t possible, well not and get any sleep. Friday I was beat and decided to take the weekend to just veg. It felt so good, sort of. The opportunity to not chase any checkmarks, to let my body totally relax was wonderful. The lack of intentional exercise led to sluggishness. I haven’t taken this much time off in years, and the amount I missed working out was crazy.
What I learned is that I have tunnel vision. I have been feeling like if I don’t use the elliptical or treadmill, I’m not really working out. Today I’m craving Tae Bo, so that’s what I’ll do. With it getting nicer outside (except for today, brrrr) I’ll be doing more outside, like lawn work and playing with the kids in the yard. So I can cut the time of my workouts and not lose anything. And I’m more likely to do my workout if I have a 30 minute planned DVD than an hour long LSB with a 30 minute weight session, plus warm up and cool down/stretching. At least until I’m out of work for the summer and have more time. And if I find myself with extra time, what a bonus!
Bree,
Reading your post reminds me of a ‘click’ I had (and still have). We all view our exercise as a planned out, formal one = on the eliptical, treadmill, (bike) etc.
I think you are beginning to see that the lifestyle of a active healthy person can have those activities, but is now open to ANYTHING that keeps us active.
Rest periods are good and important in the long run. They can be for more than a week, depending on each person’s individual situation, so there is no one prescribed rule for everyone.
You are such an inspiration, sharing your daily ups and downs, so honestly, it’s really what makes MTM so special
Thanks for being who you are!
Keep up the great journey you’ve embarked on~ I love those small revelations -
I looked down and could see the denim covering my zipper! Before, all I could see was my tummy, then my legs. I was ecstatic!
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If we live our lives doing the best we can, physically, emotionally, spiritually in every action, thought each day, the results are outstanding.
I did a crazy thing. I took a week and didn’t work out. Friday I was beat and decided to take the weekend to just veg. It felt so good, sort of. The opportunity to not chase any checkmarks, to let my body totally relax was wonderful.
What I learned is that I have tunnel vision. I have been feeling like if I don’t use the elliptical or treadmill, I’m not really working out. Today I’m craving Tae Bo, so that’s what I’ll do.
Hey there, Bree:
From someone who, of late, has also been dealing with beyond busy days and found the exercise that works and fits …a most excellent post. Observation + experience + time away …(all reflection) = personal wisdom.
So, we’re further along this path (and better for it). Good schtuff.
Bree,
Reading your post reminds me of a ‘click’ I had (and still have). We all view our exercise as a planned out, formal one = on the eliptical, treadmill, (bike) etc.
I think you are beginning to see that the lifestyle of a active healthy person can have those activities, but is now open to ANYTHING that keeps us active.
Rest periods are good and important in the long run. They can be for more than a week, depending on each person’s individual situation, so there is no one prescribed rule for everyone.
You are such an inspiration, sharing your daily ups and downs, so honestly, it’s really what makes MTM so special
Thanks for being who you are!
Keep up the great journey you’ve embarked on~ I love those small revelations -
I looked down and could see the denim covering my zipper! Before, all I could see was my tummy, then my legs. I was ecstatic!
.
If we live our lives doing the best we can, physically, emotionally, spiritually in every action, thought each day, the results are outstanding.
Hey there, Tom:
Thanks for posting, here. Your words are a helpful read today when I have a cold. And, totally good to read your new signature quote ... your last quote aimed me towards ‘balance’ in the different life arenas. Enjoy your day, Sir!
I almost forgot about the darn knee and was daydreaming about a long walk. Ahh, that would be nice. But will have to wait until next week. I’m hoping the doc says the pain is nothing serious, and to go ahead and push through. Wishful thinking? Maybe, but there’s nothing wrong with that.
