Week 5: Results are in
Posted by Heather on August 16, 2008 at 9:12 AM
I have lost 1 inch around the waist and 5 lbs, since July 13th. I have to admit to mixed feelings. On the one hand, I'm really happy to see the numbers change for the better. On the other, I was hoping after 5 weeks that I'd have lost at least 10 lbs. 1 lb a week seems like not a lot. I've lost up to 4 lbs in a week in past attempts. By the same token, past attempts failed miserably and I always ended up gaining the weight back. Probably because I was too aggressive and lost weight without establishing sustainable habits. So it's encouraging but at the same time, I still feel like I'm standing at the bottom of a huge mountain looking up, not able to see the top for the clouds.
Comments
One pound per week is a healthy rate. Four pounds per week is not. Take it one day at a time, and be prepared for weeks when the scale moves more, and weeks when it moves less or not at all. If you continue to make healthy choices in terms of what you eat and how you exercise, the overall trend is going to be downwards. Trust me.
Posted by Your sister on August 16, 2008 1:24 PM.Also, the inch loss around your waist is VERY good. There is more and more scientific evidence that waist circumference is a better indicator of overall health than weight or BMI alone.
Posted by Your Sister on August 16, 2008 1:29 PM.Congratulations! The decrease in size is great, and 5 pounds is significant. You're probably building strong muscles too. The weight will catch up over time. Or not -- you could become the size of a small gummy bear, but be denser than lead.
Even if you can't see the top of the mountain, you can look up on the next ridge, and see some of your favourite clothes waiting for you.
Posted by Sunfriday on August 17, 2008 10:06 PM.