The only thing that kept me from eating a jumbo-sized jar of green olives with a spoon on Sunday was a handful of measly points.� Until I started dieting in earnest this past month, I didn’t believe I suffered from PMS.� No odd cravings, no insatiable fits of hunger, and no appreciable weight gain.� I’ve reconsidered my position on the matter this week, and now think routinely feasting at the trough of gluttony may have skewed my perception.
These days, laying prostrate at Weight Watchers feet, I discovered I do get PMS and can (1) follow a handful of olives with low fat butter cookies, (2) several times an hour, and (3) gain 1 pound per day all while staying within my daily points allotment.� I also might have freaked out in the middle of wrapping a present on Saturday and torn to shreds a card I made that turned out 1/16 of an inch off center, but we’re not going to talk about that.
Despite my hollow leg and fits of rage, I have stayed on plan and within my point value–even though this week it may not be enough.� I� know I shouldn’t, but the soles of my feet have been glued to the bathroom scale.� I have managed to lose some of the water weight, but my ankles still look like topography maps.� On Monday I was three pounds up.� Today I weigh the same as I did Friday.� I am disappointed that this week has been a struggle, even after sticking so closely to plan, but I have to admit I am proud of myself for continuing to stick with it when I could easily call it a loss and sit in front of the TV with a stick of butter.
I have no idea if I will show a weight loss this week.� I guess that depends on how many olives and butter cookies I have left.
Dont be discouraged. I went through this a week or so ago. Darn monthly “friend.” It will all come off just hang tight and be thankful you didnt gain weight. At least that is what I keep telling myself. P.S. I am not on a program per sey…I am doing my own calorie counting and portion control mixed with lots of working out (well however much naptime allows me). I didnt lose a pound for the first 3 weeks (I think because of that aformentioned montly friend) and then the past 2 weeks I have lost 3.5 pounds. Slow and steady wins the race right? Hang in there my friend it will all come around!
Jules. It’s so hard. I was doing great yesterday…until Harold and I had a disagreement (we don’t really “fight” but we do disagree sometimes). This disagreement occurred while I was in the kitchen…bad place. We have these fund raiser chocolate bars…yeah. And I was making breakfast for dinner. The bacon was done…yeah…pancakes???? Yeah. I think I had 3. I know what you mean about hormonal/emotional breakdowns causing eating. I’m doing a Bible Study on Esther right now called “Esther: It’s tough being a woman”. Sure is.
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Firstly: do not keep weigh yourself multiple times a week, or a day, or anything of that sort. Pick a standard time (when you wake up, etc) to weigh yourself and keep it at that. I got too disheartened when I discovered that there is a pretty vast difference in my weight between morning and night (even if my food choices were sound) and so I’ve kept it to “only weigh myself after a morning workout”. I also found that I needed to weigh myself more than once a week as it helps me get or keep on track if I found myself fluctuating. I would suggest a Monday/ Weds a.m weighing for you, and nothing more.
Secondly: I know others have mentioned it, but I have seen a trend that my numerical weight goes up slightly before dipping much more dramatically. This happens even after I sit in front of the TV with a jar of peanut butter in hand. Weird, but I’ll take it.
Keep your head up – you’re doing GREAT! Just remember that its often the choices you make daily, yes, but you have the week to even everything out.
(I want to send you an email with good nutritious choices, easy snacks, etc that have helped in my own battle of the bulge).
And drink more water! (And then some more. And then some tea).
Thanks everyone!
Kristen–I need to start exercising more. I did a little this week, but I need more of a routine.
Cara–yesterday I had a frustrating call with my mom and then got off the phone and ate a 100 calories pack of Sun Chips because I was “starving.” Coincidence? Nope.
little miss–Thank you! I would love tips, and like I said on Sunday on on my contact page, emails are always welcome. :)
Don’t stress over your weight during the time-o-the-month! You can’t control the water weight then, and if you don’t “show” a loss this week, you will next week. The WW gals know very well about bloat-weight. You are doing great; no need to freak out.
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“I could easily call it a loss and sit in front of the TV with a stick of butter.” Welcome to my world…This is how I feel about every day right now…Congrats on sticking with it though!
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Butter cookies are the devil. And so are the fist-fulls of peanut butter cookies I shoved in my mouth today when I said to myself, “no sugar.” Grrrrr.
You’re doing great. Remember, we do need to enjoy a few indulgences. Be they butter cookies or an olive {or five}.
xo
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Jules – I think you’re doing amazing. The main point being you’re “doing” not like me who wishes and does nothing. You’re inspiring me to get off my lazy butt today. So thanks for that and keep it up!
I’m having the same kind of week….exactly.
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I’m so proud of you and your will power. I can’t seem to get it all on track. I either excercise religiously one week and eat poorly or no excericising (like this week) and watch it more closely. Either way it’s not fully coming together for me. I’m having a beer at present and it’s not light. oh well it’s Friday ;)
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