10 Jul
Week 18
I am up 1.8 pounds this week, for a total loss of 56.8 pounds since March 6. This is my first weekly gain since I began Weight Watchers more than four months ago. My first reaction–albeit briefly–was one of disappointment. I quickly looked at the following factors, though:
- A relatively later lunch and a mid-afternoon beverage probably contributed to more in my system than usual. I wonder what my weight will be once I finish mowing the lawn this evening?
- Last week, I think I was a little on the dehydrated side when I weighed in.
- I was a little more lax this week in terms of what I took in and what didn’t get written down: A moderate slice of ice cream cake and some Chips Ahoy one evening, in addition to other things that didn’t get written down.
- I’m still within my goal weight.
- I’m transitioning from learning how to lose weight to learning how to keep it at the same level. Those are two different skill sets, I’m finding out.
Looks like I need to get up an hour earlier and get a little more serious about biking in the mornings. I’m up this week, but I’m not going to go up two weeks in a row. I just refuse to let a 1.2 pound gain get me down.
Posted by Lady Rose on 10.07.07 at 5:37 pm
Definitely don’t let it get to you — you are doing great, a temporary blip on the scale is nothing to worry about!
Posted by Rick on 10.07.07 at 5:37 pm
That’s the thing, Rose, I don’t even consider it a blip on the scale. People who have good, healthy lifestyles and don’t have to worry about their weight fluxuate a few pounds each week. Now, if next week I get on the scales and I’m another 4 pounds up or something, then we probably have something to be concerned about. As it is, though, I’m chalking this one up to a normal way of being healthy. I’m just not used to it yet.
Posted by Em on 10.07.07 at 5:37 pm
Count your stars that this is your first gain!! You are doing fabulous, Rick. Keep it up. Like you said in your response to Lady Rose; you are staying healthy and doing what you need to do. I have had a tough time with the scale lately and I keep telling myself that if I only lose .1 or if I gain a little, at least I am still on the right path. Keep truckin’!