Death in family, issues at work, severe neck pain... just stuff.

I have been hungry and not wanting to work out. I had too many "meals out" - and even a couple of "drinks out" - just too much.

I moved into stage one of denial and stopped weighing myself about a week ago. Today i finally stepped on the scale - only up 2# so i am okay. It is time to return to daily accountability and eating the way i should. There, i said it.

deep breath - there was this little part of my brain that expected to be up like 10# or maybe 100#, who knows... LOL... just goes to show that facing the honest truth is easier then whatever it is we might be imagining. My clothes still fit, I just feel very fat which is completely illogical, but it is how i feel.

Jane,

You have had a lot happen in just a few weeks!

I can understand the pull of food especially when under stress.. It's my biggest challenge.

But on the bright side? 2 pounds, very manageable with tiny changes it sounds like you are at a very normal place as a normal weight person. That is something to be very happy about.

Hi Jane,

Glad you are back on track! I have a bounce range of 5 lbs. either side of my goal. I purposely set my goal so that would work for me. Maintenance is scary. It's one of the reasons I'm here almost every day. I know myself. Left to my own devices, without tracking and accountability, I would be at my top weight again in a few years, and I don't want that.

I'm thinking of you. Buy yourself a little present - you deserve it!

Lynda

So sorry you're going through a rough time, Jane. Life happens and we can't be on point all the time. Don't be hard on yourself. You got this! Again, so sorry for your loss.

I'm so sorry for all you're going through.

Glad you tackled it quickly... Something I don't do well with at all. Thanks for the reminder that we have to nip it before it get worse.

Take care.. Go on a positive ride and clear the ickies out

I set my goal with the intention of it being the upper end. I have been maintaining 156-158 range for awhile. I hit 160 this am and that is the official panic button...LOL

the important point though is that i actually weighed myself. Stage 1 of denial is misplacing the scale every morning... and it goes downhill from there if I let it.

Best of luck Jane, so sorry for your loss. You are doing the best thing by maintaining conscience.

I just lost my cousin and my daughter in law's father had a horrible accident and was found dead. My client is having a really hard time and I am trying to get her to go to the hospital. So I have been eating due to emotional stress and have gained a couple of lbs too. So tomorrow it's back to proteins and Fiddleman's 12 day challenge to help gets me back on track. I have to leave my work at work and not turn to food.

Oh ms skinniness, I am so sorry to hear this.

My dead sisters dog just died yesterday too... I am okay, but it was a little emotional. She loved that dog - she has been gone for 6 years and in some ways he was a little bit of a living reminder of her. She died in May too.

But, good news is that I am back to my goal weight! Now, I want to get a few pounds under, since my goal weight is my upper threshhold.

I somehow feel fatter though and i don't know why...

If you've been eatly the wrong stuff, you may have a litle sodium bloat. Happens to me.

Jane,

So sorry to hear you about your rough time. When it rains, it pours! I think you did a incredible job of not gaining more! Don't be so hard on yourself!

Isn't it funny how we feel "fat" when we know we have not been good? Even though, most times, we are probably closer or at the same weight. Sub-conscious and "old image" can truly do a "number" on us!!