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| Sand Hill Cove, RI. Photo by Theresa. |
For starters, I'm eating too much cheese. This is a show stopper. Julie gets pretty graphic about how cheese gets stored in our bodies. I've been in denial, as cheese has been an issue for some time now and I need to face it head on. How? I'm not going to buy cheese for the rest of this month. Last night, I started saying "I want to not want cheese".
I've been going to the gym only once or twice a week, I used to go 4-5 days. I've had pain in my ankles and it was a valid excuse for a while, but I have left it untreated far too long. I'm giving myself a month to be on board with stretching exercises to resolve it, or I go back to the doctor for more help. I remember Julie telling a woman if she doesn't exercise, it will take a really long time to lose weight. Hmmm....
On the flip side, Friday night I had a really big dinner, lots of protein with veggies and then Saturday I wasn't hungry all day. This kind of behavior usually signals a weight loss is on the horizon, as does my frustration point ("I'm at a plateau" boo hoo....). Another sign is how much I wanted to get on the scale last weekend at my brother's house. It's one of those full size scales like doctors used to have; all alone in the bathroom and no one else would know. I pushed the thought away and did not step on the scale.
Julie tells us to push away thoughts when we crave sugar or have urges to get on the scale, because when we have these cravings, we're on the cusp of another weight loss. My appetite has been big for the past few days. When I'm hungry like, this I like to have lots of protein in the house. I went to Trader Joe's this weekend and bought organic beef and chicken, and a couple freezer meats (Korean ribs, shrimp stir-fry), so I'm ready. Bring it on.
Some of you have written about your frustration with plateaus. How do you deal with your plateaus?
Thanks Jennifer and Mellisa for your words of support from my recent post The Truth About Sizes. Yes, I have come a long way. This been a long journey (19 months) and sometimes it feels like it's all happening in slow motion for me.
I too struggle with cheese and have been trying not to have it in the house. I don't remember her describing what it does to us but will have to keep her voice I. My head when I want to have it, that's worked for everything else.
ReplyDeleteI want to share that I've successfully been on vacations away from my comfort zone and didn't have any troubles. One dinner I ordered ribs/wings (thought I was safe with bone in). One bite and I realized that they were breaded, had the server confirm so I scraped the breaking off until I got sick of that and gave them away. Didn't dwell on the part that I ate but will ask in the future so no surprises.
I had a hurdle I had to get over about 5-6 weeks ago. I was staying true to the program but my clothes fit a little differently over a weeks time. I realized after reading one of the posts that I was eating too many vegetables & it made a difference in my clothing. As soon as I saw the words to " treat vegetables as a condiment",I have been fine.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading your post Theresa, I have analyzed the last few weeks & realized that I am at a even keel so I have to ask myself this..... Could it be the change of seasons? It sounds crazy but I feel that it is a answer for the way I'm feeling. I haven't gained but haven't lost either. Does anyone feel that the change of seasons is affecting them?
Are we really to treat vegetables as a condiment? Maybe I'm eating too many? I too love cheese and have been careful not to eat too much of it. Also the urge to step on the scale is amazing!! I really want to know how much weight I've lost. But I say no and get away from it!! My true test will be when I cruise to Bermuda this Friday for a week!!
ReplyDeleteTheresa, I feel like I could have written this post! I feel like you have picked through all of the thoughts spinning in my head and written this just for me. I am having a very hard time staying away from the cheese. Cheese is my new ice cream:( I really just need to slap my hand and say I don't want to want it. I have been walking 4 to 5 days a week, but probably need to kick it up a bit. I have had strong wants for the first time in this journey. I have stayed true though so I know it will pay off. I need to get out of my own head and just let it play out. I had put my name on the list for a refresher for November, I think that is going to be very well timed. I really think I need it just to reassure myself that I am doing just fine. I need to remember that when trying to lose 100 pounds that at times, I will not see a difference. My body needs time to heal. I went for blood work a couple of weeks ago and for the first time EVER, my total cholesterol was under 200. That is amazing to me so now I need to focus on the fact that it is not all about the number on the measuring tape or the size of my pants. I am getting healthier from the inside out.
ReplyDeletePlease let me clarify that it is me who is treating vegetables as a condiment. I was consuming too many. With realizing that, it is easier for me to look at them differently. Julie taught us equal parts, so I don't want my personal experience to have anyone question their consumption of vegetables. This program truly works as its been taught, each of us changes it up a bit & that's all I have done. I hope this clarifys any question that my statement may have suggested :)
ReplyDeleteAh Theresa, you read my mind so often! I am in the process of a record length breaking plateau and have been taking notes as you suggested. Trying not to obess about it! When this plateau breaks I will post the blog about it!
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