WARNING: This is a whiny post. Feel free to disregard. :)
Okay, I have been going to the gym 4-6 times a week since the second week of January. And not just for a quick jaunt on the treadmill. I'm usually there for at least an hour and half and I always do 45-60 minutes of cardio (treadmill or ellyptical) and then about 30 minutes of weight training. And I've been pretty good about watching what I eat. (Well, there are have been two trips to the Cheesecake Factory, but other than that, I've been very conscientious about what I'm ingesting.) So I've lost a ton of weight, right? WRONG! I've lost a grand total of 3 pounds. THREE LOUSY POUNDS!! For over 6 weeks of work. Yes, I've obviously gained some muscle. But my clothes don't fit any better than they did in December at the height of my holiday eating frenzy. And I'm tired all of the time! Aren't you eventually supposed to feel more energetic when you're working out and eating healthy? I've hit a plateau before I've even lost any weight. Needless to say, I'm very frustrated and will be taking the day off today to be grumpy about it.
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4 comments:
You're preaching to the choir girl. This is the story of my life. So according to my scale it took me 6 weeks of strict healthy habits to lose 5 pounds and a grand total of 1 week to gain 3 of them back. Screw it all I say and bring on the chocolate!
Oh my goodness, I totally know how you feel. For the very reason why your frusterate is way I usually stop working out after I start. Sadly enough I never waited it out, but you should keep up the hard work I'm sure it will pay off!
So I did the same thing from September to December - and lost bubkiss. I was exhausted beyond belief, no energy, cranky. My clothes did not fit better. I think my body is endorphin free because I felt lousy. I quit over the holidays and haven't started again ...
I need to though. I am going to. I keep telling myself that it really is making me healthier, even if I stay the same size.
Keep going! It will work eventually! Working out totally sucks! I hate it! I need to start and I am NOT looking forward to it! Can I be grumpy with you? LOL
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