My official, post-Christmas WW weigh-in is 207.0. That's up 1.8 lbs since my last weigh-in on December 23. I wasn't happy to have a gain (nor was I surprised), but it wasn't the 4 pound gain of my at-home weight on December 26th! Woo hoo! (The cause for a woohoo is relative, you know ;) The woman at WW said it wasn't so bad, really, and I have to agree.
When I walked into WW, the receptionist said "you're a brave soul". Apparently there haven't been a lot of people in. (Honestly? It's not bravery, I just hate the thought of having to pay for weeks I miss!)
I do have to admit that it was another suck it up princess day. I did not want to go, knowing I would show a gain. However, I figure the more times I just rip off that bandaid and weigh-in when I know the result will be less than favourable, the less it will bother me.
Since my crazy eating day, I've been up and down (although not to the tune of 118 points!) I've tracked it all, so I can see the results of my actions. I was back on track as of yesterday.
Do I regret indulging? No, at least not now. I did initially, but I am trying to convince myself that it's all part of the process. That indulgences happen, gains may happen, that it's not diet on/diet off, all or nothing. That idea is usually my downfall. I "get" that now, and I hope I don't forget it, or choose to ignore it.
Extremes don't work well for me. I lose at a faster rate if I plunge myself into the weight loss world, but I gain without end if I live as if there were no consequences. Maybe a little moderation will put me somewhere in the middle. (You know, saying that makes part of me wonder if it isn't an excuse for not trying harder.)
At this point, I would be happy to maintain a loss (with a healthier diet and more consistant exercise than I get now) that will improve my cholesterol numbers and lower my blood pressure. My goal for 2009 is to continue to learn how to live in a healthier way. I know I have a long way to go with that.
In the short term, we have a blizzard warning for tonight and tomorrow. I'm guessing my husband and I will be staying in, hoping the power doesn't go out (for the fourth time in as many weeks!)
Happy new year!
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I think small gains are allowed during Christmas week!!! Keep making the wiser choices and living that Healthy lifestyle!
1.8 that's a very small gain, you will have that off in no time. :)
You have had an awesome year, and sure, it would be great to have a loss on the last day - but look at your whole 365 days. You have lost over 50 pounds!! That is awesome!
Here's to a great 2009!
Congrats on only 1.8!! LOTS of people are having bigger gains than that, myself included!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
We all trip and fall but the important thing is to pick ourselves up, dust of the butt and get right back at it. You have a great attitude about it so I know you will do it.
Congrats on not going. I have tons of WW friends who will only show up if they "know" that they have a loss! What a waste of $$.
At least now you know what the damage is and can move on from there.
Happy New Year! Check out my blog on Friday for my beginning of the month giveaway and my weight loss/fitness/peronal challenge - I think it will be fun!
You are absolutely right...and don't ever feel guilt for indulging once in a blue moon. This is a lifestyle! It won't last if we don't allow ourselves to go a bit here and there. The trick (and my downfall sometimes) is indulging ONCE and getting right back to eating healthy again!
You can do it!
1.8 really isn't all that much in the grander scheme of things. Heck, I was up 8.4 pounds at last Saturday's WI. And that was in ONE WEEK! (I think I overindulged a bit, huh?) And I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. But its all behind me now and I'm working it off one pound at a time. You'll lose that 1.8 pounds in no time.
hope you had a great night all snuggled up and warm and happy.
it's a new year and you can entirely PEE OUT that 1.8 (yeah, I said it :))
have a great day.
MizFit
Pee it out, lol! I think I already peed out the other 2.2 I had gained right after Christmas day, but I'll give it my best shot ;)
Thanks for sharing your weight ticker with us on your blog. I have added it to my health blog.
Happy New Year and best of luck on your path to finding health.
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