Sad today
This is normal. Of course everyone has good and bad days. It could also be from lack of food (protein). It's funny how food can affect our feelings.
Here's something you can try. Think where you were when you began this journey, and to where you are now. Hopefully that will make you feel better.
Also know there are people on this board who support you, and are also learning from your experiences. You rock !!
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Some of us (me include) believe scales should be used only for fish or piano ... However, many others like to weight themselves regularly. They feel it helps keep them on track.
Don't let the scale ruin your victories. Remember, weight WILL fluctuate. It depends on the DAY, the TIME OF DAY, and what’s going on “physically". If it’s T.O.M. (no not me). During THAT time you can be a “little heavier" because of water. It also depends on the scale you're using (how many are actually calibrated correctly). Or you may have indeed eaten more then you should have. So what. Just get back on track. Naturally thin people do this all the time.
This why I hate “the scale". There are other “scales" you can use to monitor your success: your constant hunger reduction (eliminated); reduced clothing size; increase energy; re-familiarizing yourself to body-parts unseen for years (errr… toes) ; “common" activity becoming easier (walking, climbing steps), just feeling good about yourself; sleeping better (reduced snoring); the mirror; better medical exam results (lower cholesterol and/or blood pressure); etc.
Another food for thought (pun INTENDED) – remember there are 365 days in a year. If you're good for 90% of time, that leaves 10% to be “off". Which works out to 36.5 days in the year. Which is about 3 days a month. Now don't think I am giving you the OK to go off, but don't beat yourself up if you do. Remember this is a loooonnnnnggggg battle. As long as the good days out number the not-so-good days, you'll win in the end.
My suggestion, if you want to weigh yourself – do it once a month. If you need more, then once a week. I wouldn't do it everyday – but again, we'll all different.
Know I am here for ya!! And I think you're doing FANTASTIC!!
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
on 4/10/11 4:44 am
Tom is absolutely right, and my doctor told me the same - don't weight yourself every day, do it once a week. And I should do as I preach :-), but unfortunately, I am like you and have been weighting myself daily and getting quite upset with the up and down fluctuations - very similar to yours... However, again, my doctor told me that it's absolutely normal, and, BTW, you've lost 8 lbs in 2 weeks - this is great!!!! How much did you lose altogether?
So, I am going to switch to weighting myself once a week, on the same day of the week, at the same time of the day - in the morning, BEFORE I have any food or drink... Maybe you can try this as well?
Good luck to you!
~Kim~
