Weigh-In Wednesdays-- Hanging on by a Thread
After rejoining Weight Watchers, I knew I wanted to reinstate my Weigh- In Wednesdays posts. On the third Wednesday of every month I'll have a new post/party up for everyone to share workout tips, weight loss thoughts and ideas, and healthy recipes to fuel us on our journey to better health.
Last month I shared some of my favorite healthy snacking options and was feeling so great about "my plan."... This month I nearly threw in the towel and canceled my Weight Watcher membership once again.
It's been one of those months where we are really busy and eating out a lot and I'm not tracking much of anything. I find that WW works best when we're at home and I'm prepping food. While they have a great philosophy about eating out I find that it's nearly impossible to track points for eating out unless you mainly stick to popular chain restaurants which we hardly ever do.
Our weather has had some really cold days and I am unmotivated to work out. I haven't even been walking up to the mailbox!
Luckily my weight is holding steady around the 166 mark so all is not lost. It maybe frustrating as anything that I just can not shed those last 16 pounds but I'm content with knowing I'm not packing on the pounds either. I spent nearly a week wearing just leggings and a sweater and am trying to get myself to wear "real" pants at least every few days to hold me more accountable.
I just reached a breaking one week where it hit me that I was so sick of worrying all the time about my weight, what I'm eating, am I moving enough, etc. I feel like my health has taken up so much mental space my entire life and it just gets exhausting sometimes. Do you ever feel that way? Any tips for finding my motivation again?
I definitely over think things mentally with regard to healthy eating and exercising. I do not like stressing about it. I wish that I had some tips but I don´t. Ok, maybe one- maybe try reading a book written by a doctor or nutritionist who strongly encourages a healthy lifestyle in terms of food and movement because that it what is best for your body, at a cellular level, to function. I have changed a few habits due to wanting to fuel my body better for the inside- and if those changes help the outside (how my body looks) then so much the better! I recommend Good Energy by Dr. Casey Means.
ReplyDeleteThanks for being honest here Joanne, showing vulnerability is hard at times. I agree wearing 'real' clothes every few days instead of comfy leggings is a good idea. It's a hard time and you are the only one who can navigate it to suit your lifestyle. All the best and thanks for joining us for #WWWhimsy
ReplyDeleteI have not been as successful with WW the 2nd time around. I wonder if being a few years older is the reason? I don't even weigh anymore though to be honest, but am just trying to refrain from additional snacks this holiday season, which I can tell is already going to be hard. You have done such good work and look great!
ReplyDeleteI am with you friend- I admire your efforts and think you look great- you are always inspirational to me- to share that weight and health have taken up too much mental space is an understatement- I so feel your pain and don't know if this will ever change here
ReplyDeleteI feel you my friend! I worry a lot about what I eat and it does get exhausting. Exercise is what really keeps me going. I feel stronger. I use the Peloton app which isn't just for using the bike. They have amazing workouts (low impact cardio, strenthc, HIIT) that are less than thirty minutes and you don;t have to go outside. Give yourself some grace and good luck!
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Last week, I didn't move apart from my 2 runs so this week, I am renewing my efforts to walk most days. I feel more accomplished when I do. I am struggling with not oversnacking and I only tested my glucose for a week as I woke up to get a baseline. I should see what it is after meals. I am working on at least portion control at meals.
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Yes! For sure! I am not exercising but the good news is that I have pretty much quit snacking. I'm eating a pretty good breakfast and lunch. I need to work on dinner. I also need to up my protein because I really think that helps. Also, I am going about 15 hours between dinner and breakfast, so that is a start. I have been having back and knee pain and once that is no longer I plan to start walking and strength training. Yes, to putting on jeans. That really helps me "keep it real".
ReplyDeleteI think you look great and I know you want that number 150 but I think 160 is also really, really good.