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I'm not happy about this slight increase, but what can I do. I ate low-calorie (but not too low), I worked out 5/7 days, I stuck to my eating plan to a "T," I got adequate sleep every night and a little relaxation every day, I tried not to stress, etc. I even gave myself "100%" for the week, which rarely happens (except for the last couple of weeks). I feel trimmer, and I even took pics of myself yesterday, because I was feeling like I loved my body and how fit I am. So it's a bummer that I couldn't achieve any weight loss this week.
However, I took my measurements, because I told myself before that if I do everything right and the scale doesn't move in my favor, I'll measure myself. I normally don't take my measurements often - no more than once a month. It's been only 3 weeks, and I've lost 5.8 lbs, 3.25" (on 5 places of my body - waist, hips, chest, and both thighs), and my body fat percentage has gone from 32.5% to 31%. I was really excited to lose 1" in both my waist and hips. I honestly didn't think my measurements had changed, because I haven't seen favorable results there for a while.
I'm just concerned that I'm not getting anywhere with weight/fat loss anymore. But at least I'm almost 6 lbs lighter, and not getting steadily heavier like I was. I believe the 0.2 lb gain is a weight fluctuation of some sort. I highly doubt I gained any fat last week. I wish I could lose more weight, but even if I stay at this weight, it's worth not getting bigger. I will continue my eating lifestyle, and I'll continue to workout to get fitter and (hopefully) more toned.
Speaking of workouts, Mon-Wed-Fri I did weight/strength training: abs, triceps, and shoulders/back on separate days. I'm so happy to have enough exercises that I can work 1-2 muscle groups in one workout, rather than my whole body. I like doing it that way better, because it takes longer to get back around to the muscle group again, so it has more time to heal, and it also gets worked more during the workout, because more time is spent on it. Plus, it got boring doing the same exercises every other day or so. I get my exercises from BodyBuilding.com.
Tu-Th, I jogged. Yep, like in my last mid-week post, I transitioned from walk/runs to jogging. Not that either is better than the other. They both have their good points, and honestly, walk/runs are more enjoyable for me. But running constantly is more of an achievement for me personally - something I want to tackle and get better at. But what made me make the crazy decision of going from 2 min running intervals to jogging for 18 min straight was because of pulling my hip with power-walking. I take large strides when I walk, especially when I'm walking for exercise, because I'm trying to complete the distance in the shortest amount of time as possible. And I'd like to see my times continue to improve, rather than get slower, because I'd have to reduce the length of my stride. So I figured I would jog the whole distance, because I take shorter steps when I jog, and would (hopefully) continue to make good time. So that's what I did. I finished in about the same amount of time as when I walked/ran - just a little bit faster - so I was happy.
Anyway, onward and upward (or actually, hopefully downward) for this week. There's a fun running challenge I created that starts today. If you're interested in improving your running ability, stop on by the challenge. Today's the last day to join.
Have a good week, and good luck!
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168.6 lb
Lost so far: 47.4 lb.
Still to go: 8.6 lb.
Diet followed 100%.
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Diet Calendar Entries for 16 August 2014:
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1634 kcal
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Fat: 81.17g | Prot: 81.95g | Carb: 153.91g.
Breakfast: Watermelon, Baby Spinach, Newman's Own All Natural Chunky Salsa (Medium), Tomatoes, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Land O'Lakes All-Natural Eggs, It Works Greens, Trader Joe's Steel Cut Organic Oats, It Works It's Vital Omega-3, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla Milk. Lunch: Land O'Lakes All-Natural Eggs, Celery, Great Value Light Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing, Kraft Light Mayonnaise, Dole Vegetable Medley, Cos or Romaine Lettuce. Dinner: Mariner's Choice Scallops, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Trader Joe's Brown Rice Medley, Mixed Vegetables (Frozen), Goya Pink Beans, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla Milk. Snacks/Other: Apples, Vegetable Oil, Air Popped Popcorn. more...
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2119 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Running (jogging) - 5/mph - 5 minutes, Shopping - 45 minutes, Standing - 1 hour and 40 minutes, Resting - 13 hours, Sleeping - 8 hours and 30 minutes. more...
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Don't worry bout that little gain, it could be as simple as a little too much sodium in your choices and you've retained a bit of water. Have a look back at what the products were that boosted your sodium count for the day and avoid them for a week or so and see if that makes a difference. Your loss of inches is way more important than an ounce or two of water weight! good for you.
16 Aug 14 by member: mummydee
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You know you can do everything right and see a gain. It sucks! Just keep going and it will go back down. You are doin great!
16 Aug 14 by member: Suzi161
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I think it is much better when you lose the body fat than the actual weight, as you tend to look "gaunt" in the face. When you lose fat, it leaves enough to keep you looking healthy. Great job in losing the inches. Still you will be fitting into smaller size clothing too.
16 Aug 14 by member: toppy24564
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Oh come on Christy! .2 lbs is a bottle of water! You're doing great. I can't wait to be where you are. Thanks for sharing because I'm getting a better idea of the strange things our bodies do.
16 Aug 14 by member: Hey Chakalina
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You're doing everything perfectly. Can't be any better. Fat. It will come off in time. I'm noticing the front of my belly is flatter. Not flat. But not as puffy. Wish I had your discipline.
16 Aug 14 by member: ClassicRocker
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You are doing great, no doubt about it! I only worry about the pounds, not the ounces. I agree with the others, water weight, etc. Life is too short to sweat the small stuff. Have fun and enjoy your runs or run/walks. Whatever works for you.
16 Aug 14 by member: kattay
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I had between 1800-2800 mg of sodium during the week (on the high side, but what can I say), except for Thurs when I had 3500, due to teriyaki sauce, which is something I rarely have and haven't had in a long time. I wonder if I could be retaining water from 2 days ago... My body is also sore from weightlifting on Wed and Fri, so water retention is possible there too, if that theory serves correct. But I doubt the retained water would weigh much, so I'm still not losing much - if at all. I just feel like I'm probably stuck again and won't lose anymore. But we'll see... Regardless, I will still keep up my lifestyle, because if I don't, I won't maintain the weight loss I've had recently, and I would rather be this weight than a higher weight. So, I'll keep on keeping on and will see if I have any results next week. I'm still going to workout hard too. And maybe I'll lose more inches, even if the scale doesn't move. If that's the case, I'll take that too!
16 Aug 14 by member: ChristyLA
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I hope so, Suzi and Linda. Lynch, we're practically the same weight ;) and I'd love to get to 150! That's awesome, CR! Kattay, it's funny you say that...I'm reading a "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff" book right now! Thanks, all :)
16 Aug 14 by member: ChristyLA
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I'm sure it's just water weight. Go low on carbs and sodium for the next two, three days and then step on the scale. That's what I do. You can't be doing everything right and then not lose even just half a pound.
16 Aug 14 by member: snezica
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that is great about the measurements and I so admire you for the running sprinting jogging walking and your workout!!!! great work!
16 Aug 14 by member: Tulipgirl6
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I bet you gained muscle with the strength training that you do. You must be getting really strong.
16 Aug 14 by member: skwhite
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^ I agree with what they said. You got this! Good luck on the running challenge. Anyone who wants to join, go here: http://www.fatsecret.com/challenges/become-a-better-runner/Home.aspx
16 Aug 14 by member: Deb_N
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fatsecret.com/challenges/become-a-better-runner/Home.aspx That is crazy! FS cuts off it's own links to itself? lol
16 Aug 14 by member: Deb_N
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Just click on Challenges at the top of the page and join Become A Better Runner.
16 Aug 14 by member: Deb_N
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I took a flexing pic yesterday...I should post it, hehe.
16 Aug 14 by member: ChristyLA
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The link thing is such a pain in the...
16 Aug 14 by member: ChristyLA
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I'm thinking of changing from low-fat/light items to the regular kind, because even though they have less calories, they have more sugar and sodium...
16 Aug 14 by member: ChristyLA
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Sounds like a smart plan to forego the items with more sugar and sodium. You want the nutrients, not the junk. Good for you!
16 Aug 14 by member: kattay
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Christy never eat low fat/no fat items, in order to make them low fat/no fat they have to remove certain ingredients therefore need to also add and the addition is mainly sugars or related sugar products...I never eat any low/no fat products.
Fat is good for you..low carb high fat with protein is what I eat...Good luck, you are doing fine..
16 Aug 14 by member: Re-energize
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If you are losing fat, or decreasing your measurements you are increasing in muscle mass. Muscle weighs way more than fat. If you forgot about the scale and followed everything you just said to a T and focused on measurements and your weak points in those measurements you would see awesome changes.
I have gained like 10 pounds since my lowest weight on here. I have even gained like 3 pounds since my last weigh in. But I have lost like 2 pants sizes and thats because I have gained muscle. When it starts to happen it freaks you out because you rely on that scale. But if you are doing any kind of weight exercise you will gain weight eventually. Your body will gain more muscle and then that muscle will allow your body to burn more calories when your body is doing any rest/ sitting/ standing activities and you will burn more calories. So don't let the scale sway you. You are doing an awesome job. Focus on building that muscle and you can't go wrong!
16 Aug 14 by member: Danyellehawkins
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