Trying to give myself a boost!

[mrsthunderbolt]

Just writing this down to get it out really.

I've got just over 9 weeks left until my 1 year anniversary with SW. I am currently 6 stone 12.5lbs lighter than I was when I started.

I did actually think I would have got to target now. I think the main problem is I lost the bulk really quickly & have only lost 10.5lbs since xmas.

I only have 36.5lbs left to go & if you had told me when I started how far I would have come I would not have believed it.

Anyway this week I have apparently gained 4lbs if my sneak peek (yes, I know I shouldn't but I did & I'm gradually weaning myself off it)is anything to go by. I have stuck to plan rigidly for a week, done a couple of really good work outs too. Star week is looming but it doesn't usually affect me.

Phew, feel better for writing that down.

 

[Muis]

You have done an amazing job loosing all that weight in a relative short period of time!!! Well Done!!!!

I am sure you can do it. You have the knowledge and you are doing a fitness program. Have you joined a challange here on Minimins to see if a bit of competition can spur you on for the last hurdle. Maybe a Summer challange?

 

[ming2007]

That's an amazing achievement. You should give yourself a huge pat on the back.
Would changing things up a bit help get you over this little hump and back on track? From what I've read on here just a change like fish week or success expRess can kick start things again.
Well done though you must feel amazing.

 

[wenchie]

I'm in a similar boat - I've been footering around with this stone bracket I'm in for MONTHS and it's doing my head in a little bit; I'm sticking with it and refoccussing, but it's heartbreaking to be able to say, hand on heart, that I've followed the plan to the letter and STILL had a half pound gain, etc, etc. Over all I'm still trending downwards, but so slowly and in a very inconsistent fashion.

I suspect some of it's to do with now being a lot smaller and needing less food, and some of it's due to my body wondering wtf is going on, but I'm at a bit of a loss to know what to do differently, it's frustating (I know this post is not a lot of help, I just wanted to empathise and restate that we're going to get THROUGH this nonsense and get to target. And also that we've done REALLY well so far).

 

[mrsthunderbolt]

Thanks for the responses, it's nice to know that I am not alone.

One of my friends put it into perspective for me yesterday. As she said I am now not massively overweight so at a point that a lot of people start at if that makes sense?

Anyway feeling much more positive today, it just feels good to let it all out sometimes.

 

[graciebabes]

Keep going!! Look how well you've done, you'll be at target in no time!! Hey, I've only lost 6lbs in about 6 weeks but I'm persevering Xxxx

 

[stivesliz]

You certainly are not alone but wow! for what you have done so far!

Similarly, I lost 4 stone last year, hovered up and down by a couple of pounds, put on half a stone at Christmas and have only just got back to my pre Christmas weight! I have 15.5 pounds to lose and sometimes I never ever think I am going to get there......

I decided last week to 'chill' a little and look at the big picture - I am no twiggy but am a million times healthier and so much happier than I was at my heaviest. I stay to group and listen to people say how much they have eaten ( chinese, choccy etc ) and then lose 2 pounds when I am slogging my guts out to do the same and last week it really got to me. I therefore have calmed it down a bit so if I lose I lose and if I dont, well, its not the end of the world.

I do feel your frustration though - but we will all get there eventually! All the best of luck to you xxxxxxxx