Comments on: Weigh-In: Week 95 http://www.fatbloggers.net/2008/04/08/weigh-in-week-95/ Weight Loss Bloggers Sharing Their Journey to Better Health Sat, 10 Dec 2011 11:29:57 +0000 hourly 1 By: Cynthia http://www.fatbloggers.net/2008/04/08/weigh-in-week-95/#comment-5596 Cynthia Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:16:18 +0000 http://www.fatbloggers.net/?p=520#comment-5596 The gain probably isn't as bad as you think. Remember the scale only tracks the pounds, not the internal changes like muscle vs. fat. Smaller pants is definitely progress forward! However, watch those little mental justification games. I know them well... and that business of "I've been so good, I deserve a little treat." has been my downfall more than once. Now, sure, sometimes a treat is a good thing, I'm having pizza tonight, YEAH! And will enjoy every bite! But I know I can't do it every day. If you can, find some other little rewards that will satisfy, that don't involve food. Maybe a new piece of fitness equipment or other gadget or a new piece of clothing. Perhaps a book you've been wanting, or even just some quiet time, or a massage! Let these little rewards start taking the place of at least some of the food rewards. The gain probably isn’t as bad as you think. Remember the scale only tracks the pounds, not the internal changes like muscle vs. fat. Smaller pants is definitely progress forward!

However, watch those little mental justification games. I know them well… and that business of “I’ve been so good, I deserve a little treat.” has been my downfall more than once. Now, sure, sometimes a treat is a good thing, I’m having pizza tonight, YEAH! And will enjoy every bite! But I know I can’t do it every day.

If you can, find some other little rewards that will satisfy, that don’t involve food. Maybe a new piece of fitness equipment or other gadget or a new piece of clothing. Perhaps a book you’ve been wanting, or even just some quiet time, or a massage! Let these little rewards start taking the place of at least some of the food rewards.

]]> By: Tony http://www.fatbloggers.net/2008/04/08/weigh-in-week-95/#comment-5594 Tony Wed, 09 Apr 2008 18:09:19 +0000 http://www.fatbloggers.net/?p=520#comment-5594 In the long run the gain is no big deal. That fact that you kept at the workouts while having a tough week is the real success. And the pants are a nice bonus. As I always say the scale's just a number, the real proof is in my pants. Ummmm... that came out way wrong. In the long run the gain is no big deal. That fact that you kept at the workouts while having a tough week is the real success. And the pants are a nice bonus. As I always say the scale’s just a number, the real proof is in my pants. Ummmm… that came out way wrong.

]]> By: Charles http://www.fatbloggers.net/2008/04/08/weigh-in-week-95/#comment-5595 Charles Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:35:34 +0000 http://www.fatbloggers.net/?p=520#comment-5595 Just like you, I've got ten pounds to go and only a few months left to do it to make my goal of 50 lb gone by summer. I think half or more of that weight gain may have been muscle. I can flex and actually see something other than fat sloshing around. I just got a message from my wife that the package of clothes from your previous clothing exchange has arrived! I can't wait to get home and try on the new threads. You say that the real proof is in your pants... well, that is because I'll finally be wearing size 42 pants that you generously gave away. Where is your mind anyway? Just like you, I’ve got ten pounds to go and only a few months left to do it to make my goal of 50 lb gone by summer. I think half or more of that weight gain may have been muscle. I can flex and actually see something other than fat sloshing around.

I just got a message from my wife that the package of clothes from your previous clothing exchange has arrived! I can’t wait to get home and try on the new threads. You say that the real proof is in your pants… well, that is because I’ll finally be wearing size 42 pants that you generously gave away. Where is your mind anyway?

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