Still the same, 272.
It said 274 on Monday and that scared me a bit. But, I know that I often allow myself to weigh in on Monday and Wednesday. Weight can fluctuate.
Regardless of what the scale says (whoops I typed "scare" instead of "scale" at first, haha), I don't feel so great. It might be hormones since it was that TOTM last week. Or hormonal release, I don't know for sure.
I've been eating OK. After Monday's shocker, I forced myself to stay w/in my calories for the 2 days between and I did. It isn't always easy. Last night I just brushed my teeth and went to bed. No seconds, though my habits wanted me to dig in for more... for something.
I realize having chocolate around, or some sweet is a good thing for me. I like my treat. If I can have a chocolate square, I can be OK.
I started incorporating walks again. For a while I wasn't, but I need them. I am just looking at a minimum of 3x per week. I don't want to overdo it on myself, but my body craves the movement, it isn't bad for me, and I'm setting a pretty low bar.
I also reallyreally want to lose this next 10 pounds. I want to get below 270 so freaking bad. I want to hit the 259 mark incredibly bad. I haven't been there in a long, long time.
My clothes are still comfortable, but not loose. That's another non-scale goal for me. I want to need some new clothing. I'm not there yet, though.
I'm going slow and steady, but I'm still going steady. I'd love to say that through spring, through summer, and back into fall and winter again. That's something else I haven't done - stay with it for the long haul. I need to do this for myself.
I need to prove to myself that I can break my own barrier and get out of those 260s for once and for all. I might even be satisfied with that in itself, I don't really know right now.
My roadblocks are stress and fear.
Stress and needing the "easier" route. And fear of a saggy-skinned stomach, not being able to do anything about it (surgery), and having it flopping around, impeding my daily life and fitness goals.
That is one of my other challenges to myself: call my insurance, see if they cover such a thing. I know it is a weird fear to have, but if I know what I'm up against, then I can figure my way around it. I have to admit to myself that wearing a skin apron isn't necessarily going to be my future, if I continue to lose weight.
I don't want surgery. I fear surgery. But I also fear having this skin hanging to my knees. It makes me want to cry thinking about it.
(Each
represents 1 pound gone)
338|
| 286
53 gone, 87 more to go to 198
2 comments:
I actually went to a cosemetic surgeon for a consultation when I was about half way to my goal. I could see that floppy skin only getting worse. I decided that I would save my money and give myself surgery when I got to my goal weight. Obviously that hasn't happened yet.
In the meantime, it isn't as bad. Part of it is clearly because I've reagained the weight but part it because my skin began to shrink back. Now, I'm wondering if I'll go through with the surgery.
One thing I did when it was at the worst was wear a girdle. I thought it was ironic to wear a girdle AFTER losing weight. It made me feel better to have that skin held in place.
Call your insurance company for the peace of mind it might bring you. And even if you get the news that you don't want, know that there are alternatives out there. This won't last forever.
Lori
Did you get a special girdle? I think that's what I need to do to be more confident.
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