I'm frustrated UGH!!!

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KimDW

Cathlete
I'm a little discouraged with myself. Last Monday I started being a good girl again and really watched my points (lifetime weight watcher member), wrote it all down, drank my water, exercised faithfully 5 days out of 7 (was going for 6 but it didn't happen), and this morning in my bra and undies after I'd gone pee with the dog staring at me I got on the scale and I've gained a pound. I've been trying to lose about 10 pounds for quite awhile. So I guess I'm at a standstill. Yes I know it's just the first week and I shouldn't really expect too much but when I saw that scale I just wanted to forget it all. Then I thought I'm getting too old for this (when I'm really only 31) and maybe my body just isn't going to budge and I'm not meant to be in great shape. Then I thought that's crap I should have the right to be in great shape. (Can you tell next week is my TOM??? very moody). If I was comfortable with my weight and how I looked I would just try to maintain, but I'm not. I'm 5ft and weigh 139 lbs. I just don't feel healthy. Hopefully with my new dedication to the Cathe workouts and really deciding "THIS IS THE YEAR I'M GOING TO DO IT!!!!!" this week will show better results. Sorry to be such a crybaby but I had to get it out. Also, I've been eating about 2 things of Yoplait yogurt a day could that have made me gain? All the dairy. I've heard so many different things about dairy. They are the Orignial 99% fat free not the light. The light has aspartame in it and that stuff gives me awefull headaches. Anyway, thanks for listening.

Kimbra
 
Kimbra-
With all that exercising, maybe you've gained muscle which accounts for the weight gain. I didn't use to believe it, but every time I get into working out more I gain weight. But it's not fat, it's muscle. So get off the scale and see how your clothes fit.
 
Oh Kimbra, do I know how you feel! I've definately been there. I don't know what to tell you other than hang in there. Sounds like you're on the right track. It could just be that you're bloated because it's TTom this week. I know that I gain routinely 2 pounds every month during that time, and then it comes off as soon as it's over. So, maybe you're actually down 1 pound, but because of bloating you are up 1 right now in water weight. Does that make sence? I hope so!
Keep doing a great job and soon, probably by the end of the week you'll notice a difference in the right direction on the scale!

Kathy
 
I know it's hard, Kimbra, but try not to get discouraged.

When I first started a diet and exercise plan it took me a few weeks to see results on the scale. I too saw my weight go up a couple of pounds first. This is common due to muscle gains that occur prior to fat loss in the beginning.

I am 5'3" and weighed just over 140 when I started my diet and exercise program and I know it took me a long time to lose 15 pounds. You do not have a massive amount of weight to lose so unfortunately it will be harder to take off. I know it doesn't seem fair but the less you need to lose, the harder it is to lose it. x(

You sound like you are on the right track though. Keep up the good work and try to avoid the scale for a couple of weeks and then maybe you'll pleasantly surprised the next time you get on it!:)

~Wendy~
 
Hey, it's only been a week! Its definitely the place in your cycle IMO. Lowfat dairy actually helps you lose weight, there's a bunch of new research on that. There is a website with the name of "3 a day" or something like that.

Susan
 
I Dont weigh myself at that time of the month.I also dont go 100% by the scale . I think at a certain point we start trading some of that fat weight for muscle.Which weighs more .... Sounds good to me anyhow .:) :D :D .Keep plugging away
 
I've been there too. I also never trust the scale right before that time - I'm more prone to things bothering me and I always put on 3-4 lbs that drop in a week. The fact that you've eaten well during that difficult time is incredible! That's always the hardest time to eat clean.
I always wondered if it was a figment of my imagination but after I started exercising after a season off I would gain a bit and feel real "fluffy" - like the exercise loosened everything up. Maybe I just noticed the fat more. Be reassured, give it time and your scale and your clothes will tell a different story. Hang in there.

Trish
 
Yes, what everyone has said. I always tell my students to give themselves a good three months to truly start seeing the results from their hard work. It will NOT happen in a week. I know seeing a couple/few pounds would have been more encouraging but hang in there. Also, like Wendy said, the last 10 is THE hardest. You are doing great Kimbra. Just keep at it and who knows, maybe Hardcore will kick it up a few notches too. Keep us posted.
Your-Friend-In-Fitness, DebbieH http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/wavey.gif[/img] If You Get The Choice To Sit It Out Or Dance...I Hope You DANCE!!!
 
Thanks for all the support and advice guys. I got so excited when I pulled into my driveway yesterday after work to find my 2 new body bars I ordered from Power Systems (I use them in place of a barbell). My Cathe order is suppossed to be delivered today also. YEAH!!! But we are suppossed to have rain and I don't know if the UPS man will leave my packages if it's raining. But I'm sticking to the exercise and hopefully next week when it's MTOM I can still exercise. I'm not sure if I'm going to weigh next Monday or not. Just going to see how it goes. Thanks again.
Kimbra
 
Hi
I can totally relate to what you felt and because of that, I have been doing something that works great for me. I only weigh myself about 1x a month. I don't eat after dinner (sometimes a piece of fruit) and I eat lots of veggies w/ my meals (either salad or cooked). I exercise hard 5-6x a week. The scale has a really negative effect on my motivation b/c I'm such a slow loser. I've lost 8 lbs doing this and I'm not obsessed w/ that !#@* scale anymore! HTH /karen
 
Wow Kimbra-I couldn't have written this post. I feel exactly the same way. I also am on the weight watchers program and have been at a plateau for the last 10 weeks. It is very discouraging to gain and lose the same 3 or 4lbs. I exercise 2 times a day-morning and lunch time and feel like I'm killing myself working out-and not losing any wt.

Not much help-but we can suffer through this together. Repeat after me-
I am committed to my fitness program
I am committed to my eating program
I can do this
This weight will come off

Some self affirmations to get us through the trying times.

Diana
 
Kimbra~
Stay off the scale and gauge by how your clothes feel. The scale is evil. So long as your diet is clean and you're exercising consistently you'll see results. I HATE THE SCALE!!!
~ Kim
 
>Kimbra~
>Stay off the scale and gauge by how your clothes feel. The
>scale is evil. So long as your diet is clean and you're
>exercising consistently you'll see results. I HATE THE
>SCALE!!!
>~ Kim


YES!!!! :7 The scale is EVIL. :p
 
Kimbra - hang in there, its definitely TOM effecting both your weight and your mood. Back when I used to have TOM I would gain as much as 5 lbs. in the week before. I'm 44 years old and didn't start trying to lose weight until I was 42, so you can't use that excuse.

About the yogurt, have you tried any of the low carb brands with Splenda? Blue Bunny makes a good one, and so does Hood's. They're actually don't have any more calories than the others. Yoplait has a lot of sugar, and even it that's not contributing to your weight gain it isn't good for you.

Julia
 
Re: The Yogurt

I am so picky about the yogurt I eat. I tried for many many years to eat yogurt and I could not stand it. Then I tried the yoplait cherry orchard and loved it. I haven't tried the ones with splenda. I'm so leary of all artificial sweeteners that I'm afraid to try it.

Kimbra
 
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