I'm hoping for some advice because I can't work out whether I'm thinking like an 'adult' or an 'adaptive child' here...!
My LLC and I decided months ago that my goal weight should be 10 stone - this is right in the middle of the healthy BMI range for my height and more importantly for me, it's a nice, small, round number!
I started off at nearly 15 stone and currently weigh around 10 st 11, which I am really pleased with when I look at it written down. My BMI is just under 25 now. However, I'm currently sitting here feeling incredibly fat again. I think this is because I keep 'cheating' and eating food even though I'm suposed to be abstaining and I've only been losing an average of 1 lb a week for the last few weeks. (This week will be much worse and I'm expecting a gain, which is annoying me a lot!). I don't seem to be able to get a week without finding an excuse to eat something.
I'm now wondering whether or not this might be the right time to start RtM because maybe I wouldn't feel the need to suddenly have a huge takeaway or giant meal if I knew I was allowed to eat...?
How did anyone else chose their goal weight and did you change your mind once you got nearer to it? Do you think it's important to struggle through the last few pounds for psychological reasons?
Monkey x
p.s. I'm going away for the wkend and already trying to work out which meals to join in on!!!
My LLC and I decided months ago that my goal weight should be 10 stone - this is right in the middle of the healthy BMI range for my height and more importantly for me, it's a nice, small, round number!
I started off at nearly 15 stone and currently weigh around 10 st 11, which I am really pleased with when I look at it written down. My BMI is just under 25 now. However, I'm currently sitting here feeling incredibly fat again. I think this is because I keep 'cheating' and eating food even though I'm suposed to be abstaining and I've only been losing an average of 1 lb a week for the last few weeks. (This week will be much worse and I'm expecting a gain, which is annoying me a lot!). I don't seem to be able to get a week without finding an excuse to eat something.
I'm now wondering whether or not this might be the right time to start RtM because maybe I wouldn't feel the need to suddenly have a huge takeaway or giant meal if I knew I was allowed to eat...?
How did anyone else chose their goal weight and did you change your mind once you got nearer to it? Do you think it's important to struggle through the last few pounds for psychological reasons?
Monkey x
p.s. I'm going away for the wkend and already trying to work out which meals to join in on!!!