Weigh-In Wednesday: The most pathetic 300th post ever
I’m not gonna waste any time trying to keep you guessing about how today’s weigh-in went. Because it completely sucked.
Starting weight (4/21/10): 167.8
Last week’s weight: 159.4
Current weight: 161.4
This week’s loss: +2.0 lbs
Net difference: -6.4 lbs
Yep. I gained two pounds.
And I’d like to be light-hearted and say, “Oh, I jinxed myself last week by saying, ‘Watch, I’ll end up gaining back another pound just because I’m saying all this,’” but the fact is, I wasn’t focused or on track this past week. Sure, I went to the gym when I was supposed to and stayed mostly within my calorie limits (except I’ve stopped tracking calories on Saturday and Sunday, but I still try to eat decently). But my mind was SO not in it, and it was like I could FEEL the inevitable weight gain coming and I just…let it happen.
Maybe I freaked myself out by getting so excited over last week’s big loss. Maybe I got too cocky. Maybe the whole two pound gain is due to the fact that I haven’t pooped in about 36 hours, or maybe it’s the two giant bags under my eyes from crying so much last night.*
Whatever happened this past week, I really don’t want it to happen again, because I hate this feeling I have right now. I know I said last week that a gain doesn’t equal a failure, but I really did screw up this time. I wasn’t at all surprised to see a gain, so it’s not like I can brush it off as muscle weight or water weight or anything other than temporarily-falling-off-the-wagon weight.
So I’m going to try a lot harder this week.
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And in other news, it’s my 300th post. Yay!
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And in other other news, I wanted to incorporate another item on my 101 in 1001 list, and then I gained two pounds and thought I might want to wait until next week, but it’s a rather boring item anyway so I’ll just cover it now.
Goal #45: Drink eight glasses of water daily for three weeks.
I kept track of it by using a 32-oz water bottle and making sure I filled it and emptied it at least twice each day, and I entered it all in SparkPeople.com (holla!). It was surprisingly easy, and I think that drinking a lot of water helps to curb my cravings for food throughout the day.
I’ve actually surpassed the three-week mark on this goal, because I’ve been drinking at least 64 ounces of water every day for almost two months. I think I’ll keep it up.
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And now: I’m swamped and I can’t deal with setting up the linky thing this week. Comment below with a link to your weigh-in post if you did it this week. (And everyone else, check out the comments to see other people’s progress!)
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*Don’t worry, everything is fine. I had a long, stressful day and then a long, difficult but very productive talk with Joe. I’m good now.
Awww, it’s okay. As long as you keep focused on it which you are, you’ll succeed. You’re so full of determination I know this is just a blip in a long journey of success
I am having THE biggest challenge drinking water throughout the day! Our tapwater at work is borderline contaminated (seriously, continually warm, cloudy and brownish) and my proposal for a water fountain/cooler was turned down. I carry in crates of 24 bottles every couple of weeks but I feel terrible for the environment having to go through several plastic bottles a day!
Could you bring in gallon bottles of water, that you use to refill a mug throughout the day? At least that will cut down on the amount of plastic. If your water at home isn’t bad, maybe you could take the empty bottles home and refill them there?
That’s a FABULOUS idea. Commencing Mission: Uberjug
Thanks for the suggestion!!
I know I shouldn’t laugh but when you said the thing you did about pooping? Kind of funny. But that can affect your weight for sure!
I’m so sorry that you’re having a stressful work day and time of it lately. Thank goodness for Joe!
Don’t beat yourself up about the weight gain; it’s ONLY 2 pounds and not 20 and you have the situation under control. Just give yourself permission to kick your ass at the gym big time tomorrow
Thinking of you!
If the poop thing isn’t a joke, then I would put serious money on that being the culprit. Especially since it sounds like it’s had some time to build up. Ripe “pooem” in the making?
Allan thinks it’s just water retention. Esp if you haven’t been putting your heart into your workouts = not sweating as much out as you did in previous weeks.
Also, my swim instructor last night told me that running is more of a strength training exercise than cardio (vs. swimming, anyway), and since most of your workouts involve some kind of heavy leg activity (spinning, treadmill?) I wouldn’t be surprised if you’ve started building some (heavier) muscle there.
Either way, I’m pretty sure it’s not actual fat in those 2 pounds. So don’t beat yourself up over it. In the long run you’ll reach your goal, and that’s what matters most
It’s just a speed bump. Onward and downward!
I am off track this week too, but we’re in it for the long haul. Also, not, you know, going to the bathroom, can make a big difference in your weight! I try not to speculate too much about the scale, because it doesn’t always make sense.
I did my Weight In Wednesday post: http://dutch84.blogspot.com/2010/06/weigh-in-wednesday-6162010.html
I didn’t do so well either.
I gained 0.8 lbs.
I took a dump this morning, so that’s not my problem.
I know my problem is just that I haven’t been doing what I’m supposed to.
I binged 3 days in a row.
I’m surprised I didn’t gain more.
One thing I AM doing right is I’ve added strength training to my workout regimen.
We’ll do better this week!
Stay strong!
the poop thing made me laugh too. make sure to work plenty of fiber into your diet! but don’t worry about the 2 pounds. sounds like you’re keeping the right attitude. ps nice 101. we have the exact same one
Just keep at it… We all have our setbacks! And the water does keep you full throughout the day! Sometimes when we think we are hungry when really our body is thirsty and craving water.
Best,
Hannah Katy
Just a speedbump dear, you’ll be kicking ass again in no time. I think you’re doing a fantastic job!!
2 lbs? That’s like normal fluctuation. Nothing to worry about
keep the BIG goal in focus 
Don’t worry, it won’t stick! You’re doing well, and beating yourself up about it won’t help- I bet being kind to yourself will make you lighter
I would love to know how you go about weighing yourself- my weight goes way up and down just over the course of the day. Did you pick a specific time to do it?
Hang in there! I know you can do it!
I’m curious…do you absolutely weigh only one day a week? I think I’d be curious to weigh myself after I “get regular” again. Hope that’s all you needed.
The struggle with weight is such a roller coaster. I’ve been on the wrong end of the roller coaster for too long now. I’ve got to work to get back to where I was for your wedding. That was a wonderfully encouraging weight even though I still should have lost at least 30-50 more pounds. I hate the embarrassment of my weight yo-yoing back and forth almost more than being overweight.
Please know that sharing your journey encourages others who are going through the same struggle.
I love you,
Mom
Ah, I completely understand this feeling. It could be that you’re retaining water, which happened to me 3 weeks ago. I felt that I did everything PERFECTLY and drank so much water but ended up gaining half a pound. The next week? Lost 2.6 pounds. (Also? The no pooping thing? Definitely could be a reason!)
Keep your chin up and get back on track! Remember this feeling and remember the feeling you had last week to keep you going throughout this week.
You know, I’ve realized that a two pound fluctuation can be due to literally a million things! So really, do not stress over it – just get back at it this week and you’ll be saying goodbye to those two nasty pounds before you know it!
I’m sorry you had a rough week, shoot me an e-mail if you ever need to vent!! xo