Survived June's roller coaster ride.

June was a roller coaster month for me & I survived it.....:-)

June 5^th I reached one of my milestones which is 20 pounds lost.  I was so excited.  Then I maintained that for about 3 days and the scale started going up since it was that “time of the month."  I know my weight fluctuates during that time of the month but still I got very discouraged.  By the end of the week I went on a 3 day binge and the roller coaster ride begins. 

After a reflection back I realized I really sabotaged myself and I have definitely learned from this experience.  I realize I could have been gaining weight from my monthly visitor and started weight training about 4 weeks prior so I could have possibly started building muscle also.  Who knows? All I know is, I knew from past experience to stop weighing myself daily when my period comes on.  I did not do this; instead I kept on weighing and seeing the scale go up for no reason.  I am good when I know why the scale is moving up. 

From the past I know if I stay on track when my period is off and I get on scale I have lost weight most times if I was on track.  This time the scale got the better of me and I started grazing and finally did a 3 day binge and when I went to weigh I was up 12 pounds!  Now I was truly upset, but I stopped beating myself up after one day of depression.  Took one step and one day at a time and kept on exercising and tracking my food.  Today at the end of June 29, 2010 I am happy to report I have re-lost those 12 pounds and I am back at my 20 pounds lost. 

I am back to weighing daily and next time my visitor comes I will immediately stop weighing.  Even if it not that “time of the month" and I can’t explain a weight gain, I am going to step away from the scale for a few days.  It is a terrible thing to know you are eating fine and you are gaining weight—but it happens and it has happened to me before. I am not sure why I let it get to me this time, but usually I do not. 

I will be better prepared next time because I don’t want to have another 12 pound gain from a grazing/binge episode any time soon.  My monthly weigh in is Monday July 5^th and I go out of town Friday for the weekend.  My goal is to maintain my 20 pounds weight loss until Monday, which will give me maintenance for June. I will let you know Monday how the rollercoaster month of June ended. 

I am praying for a maintain or loss for the month on June.  If I gain at least I do know one thing, it will not be 12 pounds….:-)  Perseverance, patience and positive – it really works!!  Have a  wonderful, fun, & safe weekend!

Keep up the good work! I am learning with this weight loss journey I am a emotional eater. Just knowing that and the fact that the scale is an emotional trigger I try not to fall into that trap. I can easily become depressed and say forget it. That's why i was never able to lose weight on my own because of the scale. I could never focus on the long term results. I wish you continued success. You are doing an awesome job.

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Hang in there Mollie!!.....We are all in this struggle together, and there will be ups and downs along the way.  To your credit, you stay on top of it and are aware of your triggers and know when you are getting off track.  You are your best monitor.  Well......the grazing/binge days have passed and now it's time to get back to the business of better eating and good health.  It's always a good time to start anew with a positive attiude and determination to succeed!  Best wishes!

J...........

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