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I've avoided recording this number for 10 days, at least. In fact, my last "weigh in" was due to a challenge (I suck at these - the reporting, not the doing) and it automatically recorded my previous weight as my new weight. So I think my last true weigh in was the 18th. That was the day after the concert, the 8+ hrs of standing, and most likely a little dehydrated. So maybe the 130 wasn't really a TRUE weight. Regardless, THIS is ridiculous. Two weeks ago today, I was 131.6. So a whopping POINT FOUR (.4) pounds lost in TWO WEEKS. I HATE THIS. I HATE THE SCALE, I HATE HOW IT DOESN'T SEEM TO REALLY DEPEND UPON WHAT I DO!!! I'm sorry for yelling here, but I've just about HAD it. NO, not gonna give up. Just need to vent. Besides, for all I know, that .4 lbs could just be a fluctuation and I may still weigh the same as two weeks ago. I didn't have a weight entry for the first, so I'll assume it's between the two numbers before that date and after and call it 133.2. TWO pounds in a MONTH?? Really? And to add insult to injury, that's WHILE I did four of the most intense weeks of exercise, the last four weeks of Insanity. Not making sense and I really want to throw the damn scale out. How can this be? Even WITH a sluggish metabolism from thyroid, it shouldn't be THIS bad. I want to scream, I've already cried some this morning... tears of frustration. It'd so be ONE thing if I kept messing up, or missed workouts or something, but I haven't. I DID have two days this month I didn't even bother recording, knowing that I ate nearly as much as I burned, well, probably within 400 - 500 calories, so didn't bother adding those days into it. Even if I somehow screwed up recording food daily... even if I ADD 300 calories to what I've eaten EVERY DAY for that time, I STILL should have lost nearly 7 lbs (6.9) -- NOT less than half a pound. Screw it. I'm upset, frustrated, depressed, and even PISSED off right now. YES, I know I should stay off the damn scale. Like Klannoye...I let it determine how I feel and how I approach the day and that's stupid. AND I know it's just a "tool" for weight management, but let's face it...it's one of the best tools we have overall. Because yes, you will lose inches, which is really what it's all about, but sooner or later, that scale will reflect your body size. So, as much as I hate that damn thing, I still have a sort of respect for it as a measuring device. Although right now I wouldn't mind throwing it through a plate glass window.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs669.snc4/60905_111679442224620_100001476954200_87515_3213748_n.jpg
At Klannoye's urging, I decided what the heck...post a picture of a little muscle (thanks Shaun T). I think if you highlight and right click that, the drop down box has an option to go to http:// etc. and then you, too, can see one of my "guns" LOL... someone's gotta tell me if this worked
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131.2 lb
Lost so far: 43.8 lb.
Still to go: 6.2 lb.
Diet followed reasonably well.
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Diet Calendar Entries for 30 September 2010:
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1296 kcal
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Fat: 13.97g | Prot: 49.80g | Carb: 166.95g.
Breakfast: organic flax pumpkin granola, greek style yogurt, muscle milk protein, 1% Lowfat Milk, English Walnuts, Almonds, Strawberries, Blueberries. Lunch: sourdough bread, celery, red pepper, eating right baby carrots, Cherry Tomatoes. Dinner: cabernet sauvignon, Kellogg's fiber, cantaloupe, grapes. Snacks/Other: laughing cow, sourdough bread, plum. more...
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2338 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Standing - 3 hours and 33 minutes, Housework - 3 hours, Calisthenics (light, e.g. home exercise) - 58 minutes, Stretching (yoga) - 10 minutes, Calisthenics (heavy, e.g. pushups) - 30 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours, Resting - 7 hours and 49 minutes. more...
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gaining 0.8 lb a week
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MUSCLE weighs more than FAT! It sounds to me, with the huge amount of exercise you've been doing, like you are probably building a LOT of MUSCLE. What are your measurements saying?
30 Sep 10 by member: Johanne
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Oh RWL, that REALLY sucks, big time!! I cannot even try to guess what is happening here. You exercise a lot and this should not be happening. I know you are keeping good tabs on what is going in VS what is going out, or whatever. You know what I mean. Yea, even a sluggish thyroid should not give you this grief. Amy went to a nutritionist (are you her buddy?) and maybe you should think about that. She didn't like hers tho. I have absolutely no answer, but this, I agree is ridiculous. I am going on line and see what I find. Later...........
30 Sep 10 by member: The Next Number
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Hi redwinelover! I suspect that what Johanne says must be at least a factor in what is going on. I'm always encouraged to see people posting their gains, especially the BIG ones like yours ;-), because it usually marks the beginning of a better relationship, or even a budding love affair with their scale, lol. Vent away, that's what we are here for, besides it isn't entirely without justification. Though the BodyBug is likely to give you accurate readouts on what you are burning, I hope you aren't underestimating the number of calories that you are consuming, a trap that is so easy to fall into. At any rate, you are so close to your goal weight, and obviously in *excellent* physical condition, what more do you want? You are basically *there.* :-) Of course, knowing you, you will probably reset your goal at least once so there is still a little ways to go, but the bottom line is that you *know* that you will be where you want to be *relatively* soon. Comfort yourself with that thought, no? Forget about the thyroid, forget about the minor fluctuations, pat yourself on the back for having done an Excellent job, and move forward in peace with yourslelf. I hope you are well otherwise dear buddy! :-)
30 Sep 10 by member: information
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I found this on line, read and see if it pertains to your issue...................
Pump some iron. Resistance training, weight training, can help both sexes stay lean by building muscle and raising metabolism. The fact is, hours and hours of aerobic exercise won't help most people lose weight fast because your metabolism drops back to normal fairly quickly after stopping the exercise. If you gain muscle, however, your body's resting metabolism, (the amount of calories you burn when you're just sitting still), increases, because muscle requires a lot of calories to maintain. Studies have shown consistent weight training to raise the body's metabolism by 15%. This means an average woman might burn 200-300 more calories at rest every day! Resistance training is the gift that keeps on giving!
30 Sep 10 by member: The Next Number
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RWL, I am so sorry that you are so frustrated. I completely understand. I was there a month ago and I shed tears of frustration more than once. I truly wish that there was something that I could tell you to make it better, but there isn't. All I can say is that I feel for you and am hoping that you get some help from the doctor. Take care my friend!
30 Sep 10 by member: ctlss
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Johanne - thanks for thinking about this... the truth of the matter is, it's physically impossible to add that amount of muscle in 30 days. Even if I were a man in my early 20's. I wish that could account for it, but I'm afraid that's not the case. I appreciate your impute though. Measurements? Practically the same - such a disappointment considering the massive effort involved in this Insanity program. Not sorry I did it, just really, REALLY hoped for more results - pounds AND inches.
30 Sep 10 by member: redwinelover
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Hi NextNumber... Thanks for your compassion, understanding AND your efforts in trying to help me figure this out. As much as I DO appreciate it, the workouts I've been doing are reverse interval training. It involves a LOT of cardio, to be sure, but a lot of weight resistance, as well. Granted, it's using your OWN body weight as the resistance, and I have definitely built and shaped muscle over these last two months. I've noticed, also, that this month, especially, the "afterburn" seems to have increased what my bodybugg SAYS I've burned for a longer period of time. In fact, this month I think I've averaged about 250 or more calories per day than last month. Part of that is also just being more active OUTSIDE of my workouts. It seems shopping burns a lot of calories :D Well, a lot more than sitting on the sofa. Since I HAVE put on more muscle over these last two months, I would hope I could burn more calories per day and it APPEARS I do according to the bodybugg display, etc. That uses something like six different parameters to measure METs or something like that - age, sex, weight and height are factored in, as well, and takes physiological responses - skin temperature, moisture, etc. to help determine the caloric burn. SUPPOSEDLY fairly accurate measure. But in THIS case? I do not know what's going on. I did post a crappy picture of one of my "guns" on my FB - maybe I'll try importing it to my journal or something - because at this point, I feel like I almost have to "prove" myself! Not to YOU...just saying. Since believe ME.. I KNOW it doesn't make any sense. So I KNOW I must appear to be lying about SOMETHING. Whether it be what I'm eating and how much, or what exercise I'm doing. Well, I KNOW how intense my workouts are. I record just about EVERYTHING I eat and typically weigh it or measure it, or count it first. I DID miss recording half a walnut I ate last night while packing my husband's lunch. Anyway, I don't get it. Even if I sucked at recording accurately, even if I somehow ate 40% MORE than I record, it STILL wouldn't make any sense to me. I'm stumped and I'm frustrated as hell. But another thing I am, is glad that I have a forum here where I can dump all my troubles and have friends like you that listen with concern and try to help find solutions. And I DO so appreciate that! Thank you.
30 Sep 10 by member: redwinelover
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Info.... dear Info.... I SWEAR I do NOT understand you! And frankly, I'm a little bit offended after ALL we've talked about and how much I've disclosed here. TRY to believe me on THIS one... I would not be THIS frustrated, THIS upset, THIS on the verge of tears if I were under-reporting my food intake. This has just about consumed me...I spend SO much time trying to figure this out, analyzing WHAT I'm eating, how MUCH I'm eating...even WHEN I'm eating it. I don't eat mindlessly and just decide to not record it. Exception? The two days here when although I didn't record everything here, it was still accounted for and my activity level exceeded the intake. Granted, not by MUCH, but enough so I just decided to call it a wash for those two days. Regardless, even if I'd had a massive food orgy those two days (which I did NOT), I'd have had to consume... let's see... about 10,000 calories ABOVE my resting metabolic rate and not move from my bed. Well, THAT didn't happen. Sorry if I sound a bit put out, but I'm SO tired of defending myself and explaining myself to people (not YOU, just anyone who doesn't believe me) and seeing utter disbelief that TODAY??? TODAY I just CANNOT deal with it and take it in stride. So forgive me for this outburst, but it's not a day I'm enjoying.
30 Sep 10 by member: redwinelover
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RWL, it does not appear that you are lying!!! You are stalled.....it happens to all of us at some point. What did the doc say yesterday?
30 Sep 10 by member: ctlss
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Ctlss... dear, sweet ctlss... thank you. Really, that's all I can say - thank you. I'm glad you're my buddy.
30 Sep 10 by member: redwinelover
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I'm willing to listen anytime. I know my turn is coming because it does to everyone, and then I'm going to need the sympathy and belief. I have a friend who went from 325 lbs. to 245 lbs. in a little over 8 months. She hit this kind of plateau for a couple of months and gave up. Now she's back up in the 260s. This forum gives us a chance to vent and to know that others have gone through it before us, and if we just stick with it, everything will start coming together again. She was on this site, but really didn't use it beyond the first few days. I'm glad to be here for you now and I know we ALL believe you. Now you need to have faith in yourself. You're OK. (That's me giving you a motherly, soothing hug.)
30 Sep 10 by member: Johanne
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Oh, and you don't need to explain or defend yourself to ANYONE!!! You are doing an awesome job with your food and your exercise, and I do not blame you for being upset!!
30 Sep 10 by member: ctlss
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Oh, RWL, I am so glad that you are my buddy. You are one of the sweetest, kindest, most supportive, most motivating people I know. You are always so upbeat, so positive, so outgoing and when you are feeling blue, it makes me feel blue! Take care and here is abig ol' hug, from me to you!! Now if I could just figure out how to get some virtual absinthe to you!
30 Sep 10 by member: ctlss
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Ctlss... even THAT comment brought tears to my eyes! Hell, maybe it's hormonal! Anyway, thank you SO much for such kind, sweet, loving words. I really do appreciate them. And thanks for believing in me, too. Believe it or not - that actually helps. Oh, the doc was a different doctor visit... not answers on the thyroid stuff yet. Thanks for the hug!
30 Sep 10 by member: redwinelover
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Oh, shoot, I was hoping it was the endo. Well, I am going to go mow the grass. I'll catch back up with you later!
30 Sep 10 by member: ctlss
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Johanne, thanks again... I guess we all do hit plateaus, but damn...they really mess with the head, you know? Thanks for the "motherly" hug! But are you say... in your 70's?? :D I'll take the hugs AND the virtual Absinthe from ctlss ANYTIME... Oh, ctlss.... HOW many calories does VIRTUAL Absinthe have, anyway? (wouldn't want to under-report! uh... sorry... STILL feeling bitchy, in spite of all the love and support and hugs... forgive me?)
30 Sep 10 by member: redwinelover
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I'm 66. Does that count? LOL. If not, count it as a sisterly hug. And you have a right to feel bitchy. I'm sure I will when it comes my turn.
30 Sep 10 by member: Johanne
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OK, I looked. I COULD have been a mother at 16. :-)
30 Sep 10 by member: Johanne
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:D Thanks, Johanne... you just made me laugh! And Lord knows...I could use a chuckle. Ok, mama, thanks for the hug...No wonder everyone asks if we're sisters!
30 Sep 10 by member: redwinelover
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You're welcome! Anytime. LOL!!!
30 Sep 10 by member: Johanne
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