So I bought that new scale... if we all remember... rated number 1 by Consumer Reports for accuracy and consistency... well I got on that scale yesterday morning and it informed me that my weight is.. 206lbs. *deflated*
I don't think I gained any weight, but I think my old scale was just off by 5lbs. - oh well. So, my "new" weight is 206lbs. Maybe this means I was quite a bit heavier than I thought I was to begin with. It's still an accomplishment! At least that's what I'm trying to tell myself. I'd really like to hit the Dr's office or the gym where they have those big scales... a REAL scale. Oh well.
I totally forgot/didn't have time to take measurements. I've been really bad about that. But my clothes continue to fit better everyday, so there must be SOME improvement there.
Body stats for Week 3
Weight: 206lbs.
Waist measurement: TBD
Stats for 10/25:
- total calories: 1686
- calories burned: 200 - did 15 mins of circuit training, wasn't able to get my walk in. Poop.
- cigarettes: 2
- 11:30pm bedtime
- $5 on lunch ($35/week, $44/month)
I'm trying to figure out what's going on with my body right now -- according to several different sites my BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate or daily energy expenditure) with a "light activity level" is between 2400-2500 calories... I'm regularly keeping my calorie intake below 1800 regardless of if I'm working out or not. I should be losing roughly about a pound to a pound-and-a-half a week. I'm worried I'm not really losing anything, and I think that's probably due to my general lack of discipline. :-\ I lost 2 pounds that first week doing the jump-start.. at least I THINK I did... that could have been because my batteries in my old scale were getting ready to die and it wasn't working properly... but.. anyway.. ugh. I feel like I maybe need a do-over.
I'll post my weekly goals a little later.
I wouldn't worry too much about the higher number on the scale - after all, you still look the same in the mirror whether the old scale was a little low or not. The most important thing is to have a consistent scale so you know if you're losing from one week to the next. The number doesn't really mean all that much! Plus, when you got weighed for the physical you weighed much less, so I wouldn't worry about it! :)
ReplyDeleteI totally understand how you feel. I've had a million times where I just feel like I'm not in the "mood" to be on a diet or workout for weeks and weeks, and I usually just decide that it obviously isn't a good time for me to do it. But rather than just giving up completely, maybe you should just give yourself a little more wiggle room so that you don't feel so constrained. Maybe start by setting smaller goals and work your way up from there? Even small changes can make a big difference over several months! Keep at it! :)