Trouble at the Scale

Ok.  I have to be honest this week.  I expected to gain or loose very little at my Weight Watchers meeting.  I tend to have this cycle of loosing big numbers and then having a few off weeks then loosing big numbers again.  It ended up being a good week having lost 2.4 lbs. (up to 7 total since starting the Genghis Grill Health Kwest), but what would I have done if I had lost very little or even gained?

You can't expect the scale to plummet each week.  Normal weight loss doesn't mean you loose big numbers consistently.  There will always be the week where you indulged, the week were you didn't exercise, and the week where you did everything right and still the scale didn't move.  It's all part of the process.  The important thing to consider is how you deal with it.

You have to be able to realize that these little hiccups are not the end of the world.  Do not let them discourage you.  The process of getting your weight under control is a long one and a single weigh in is just one step in it.

When I have a gain week (and I have had several over the past year) I remind myself that I was at that weight once and I can be there again.  I also take the opportunity to look back on what I'd done in the past week and see if there is anything I need to change.

If I have a week with a low number lost I do feel a little discouraged, but I realize that a loss is a loss and that's a good thing.  I also look back and see if there is a change I have to make.

The most importing thing is to not get discouraged.  It can spell disaster especially if you're an emotional eater.  It's tough.  I know.  I've been there.  But you can't ruin your entire journey over a single misstep.  All those cliqued sayings apply... "You can't bake a cake without breaking a few eggs."  "Don't cry over spilled milk."  "Tomorrow is another day." etc.

This is where having some support can come in handy.  If you feel yourself beginning to feel discouraged lean on your support network.  They can help you lift yourself up.

If you can find a way to weather the low points then it will make your journey a smooth one.

On the menu today:  (nutritional information) [POINTS Plus]


Breakfast:
1 1/2 Cup Multi-Grain Cheerios [4]

Lunch:
Genghis Grill Bowl - Citrus Chicken Bowl
Chicken, Citrus Garlic Herb, Carrots, Bamboo shoots, Mongo Mix, Squash & Zucchini, Ginger Citrus Sauce, Brown Rice (cal 384.9 / fat 1.2 / carb 55.2 / fiber 11 / prot 30.6) [8] (Only ate half because I got so full, but I always write the full points down... the rest is still in the fridge) :)

Dinner:
Ham and Cheese Sandwich [10]
Mixed Greens [0]
Cheese (estimate 2 Oz [6]
Balsamic Vinaigrette [3]

Snacks:
1 Large Banana [0]
1 Skinny Cow Low Fat Fudge Pop Minis [1]
Kashi Chewy Granola Bar Cherry Dark Chcolate [3]
1 Package Planter's Nut-rition Heart Healthy Mix [7]
2 Cups Silk Pure Almond Dark Chocolate Almondmilk [7]
1 Cup Fat Free Cottage Cheese [3]

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