My weight loss journey is…stuck. In the mud. Like, a lot of it. It is frustrating me to no end. I am not really sure how to get my motivation back. I was doing so well, then the holidays came and I just enjoyed myself and now I can’t seem to get back on track. I gained a few pounds back and despite my work I can’t seem to get any traction. I loose a few, then gain them back and am staying pretty static.
With Zippercow being sick for the better half of a year (just one issue compounded on another and another) the stress is definitely taking its toll on me. I shouldn’t let it but measuring food, planning meals and journaling what I eat seems so easy to let go of with all the stress. I haven’t gone crazy with my eating but clearly my choices haven’t been great. I’ve been motivated enough to keep up at the gym and am back to doing weights regularly, but it still isn’t enough. Some days I’m proud that despite the stress I haven’t gone all the way back, that I’ve kept some habits and still have enough sense not to let bags of cookies, chips and candy into my home, But then I get into a social situation and can’t hold back. In the past I would have just let it all go, that’s how I got so heavy in the first place. So, I am proud, proud that even in stressful times I can keep some of my shit together. Then other days I’m pissed at my weak will. Why didn’t I say no to those cookies on the counter at work (but damn, my coworker makes kickass cookies!)? And why does a free day or treat turn into a whole weekend of it? I had plans to be at my goal weight by my brother’s wedding (the end of summer) and that goal keeps slipping further and further away.
I’ve also got the added complication of Zippercow’s diet. His diet is SO limited that it requires us to get him certain foods even if they aren’t on sale, which is a stretch on our food budget, but the guy has to eat! So I frequently skip getting some of the foods that help me to eat healthy.
So…any ideas? I know what I NEED to do but can’t seem to find the motivation. What do you do when you need a burst of motivation? Is it this difficult for everyone? Have you ever stalled for a bit and gotten back on track? I’d love to hear your thoughts!
In the past I've been able to work through those stagnant periods. This time, I'm "good" for a couple days, then plunge off the deep end for weeks. It's a lose one pound, gain two, kind of time for me. With several doctor appointments coming up in the next few weeks, I'm really bummed, but I can't seem to do anything except in spurts. Sorry I don't have much more than commiseration!
ReplyDeleteI think since the Hub's eating is so erratic it kind of throws me off too. Not that what he eats should affect me, but sadly it does. I'm glad I'm working out so much but I just didn't six days in a row with a week of good eating and had some cookies over the weekend and managed to go up 3lbs??? It just doesn't seem to make sense. It is all so frustrating.
ReplyDelete*Did 6 days in a row.
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