I woke up this morning at 5:29, one minute before my alarm was to go off. I quickly turned it off before it was to start playing the heavenly harp music that I wake up to.
I browsed the social media on my phone for a couple of minutes. Then I remembered it was my day to weigh in. So, I got up, remembering what the scale said yesterday. (Yes, I cheated and weighed myself a day early.) It had said I was the same as last week. So, I was thinking if I lost a pound overnight, that would be great.
I stepped on the scale. I waited for the calculation… and there it was in big neon lights –You Gained 3 Pounds!!!
I was frustrated since, just yesterday, I was three pounds lighter! (note to self you really shouldn’t weigh your self more than once a week.)
I got my exercise clothes on because today I was going to run. Now I knew I needed that run.
I was about 10 minutes in and I thought about quitting. I could just walk the rest of the way and call it good. I mulled it over in my mind.
No.
I need to keep going.
The number on the scale isn’t most important!
I will finish this run!
I will keep living healthy.
I will do better this week.
My weight last week: 151.5 pounds
My weight this week: 154.5 pounds
Total weight lost this year: 29.5 pounds
This week I am going to start tracking my water, exercise, and calories to keep myself accountable.
What changes do you need to make this week?
Average Housewife 
Way to persevere!
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Thanks, Michelle!
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Just to be clear, our scale doesn’t really have neon lights for numbers. 🙂
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Yes, I’m sure everyone would want one if we did.
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You have kept me going Paula. I’ve lost almost all of my ‘vacation’ weight gain just by paying attention to what I eat and how much.
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Good for you! It’s great to see results isn’t it? I don’t think I tracked my intake enough last week.
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I have been the same …exactly the same. for 2 months. So beyond frustrated. I already count calories. already track my water. don’t drink anything but. and yet…I don’t run. I fast walk. Maybe I need to step that up. thanks for spurring me on!
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Yes, it always seems that there is someway we can improve.
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Hi Paula,
You are very inspiring. I’m glad to be on a weight loss journey with you.
I don’t think the scale is going to be too friendly to me next week, either. We ate out at Chick-fil-a this week, and today we are having a big birthday meal for my husband’s birthday. Oh well! 🙂 Time to celebrate.
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I’d take some Chick-fil-a! We don’t have any where we live. Just make sure you get some treadmill time in;)
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