So this is day 11....still holding at 14 lb weight loss and I am ok with that. I was so excited with all the initial weight loss that I just expected it to be a trend. I understand that to be a so far from from the truth! I know that it is not good to loose so much weight at once...and the chances of you gaining it back are pretty good.
My problem is I like to see instant gratification! I get a little down when I don't see it....it's a shame actually. I think scales are our worst enemy...and society has played a part in how we perceive ourselves and what is acceptable. I am overweight...I know this. I don't need society to tell me...that's for sure. What I struggle with is what is my "ideal" weight. According to research : your height of 5' 9" your ideal healthy weight is 152 pounds. Your recommended weight range is between 135 and 168 pounds. Now...about 4.5 years ago I got down to about 175. I felt great, and I looked great! I can't even imagine weighing 152 lbs! While I know my current weight is unhealthy, I am confident that if I could get back to that 170-175 range I would be absolutely thrilled!
I need to sit back and take this one day at a time...be patient (not one of my better qualities) and have faith that the decisions I am making are healthier ones than I have made in a while!
Last night Pat and I decided to treat ourselves, since we have stuck to the plan and been really good about getting in the fruits and veggies. We had Chinese food...in hindsight while it tasted great...I felt so "bogged" down afterwards. Even this morning I still feel off...So I am getting back on track with a renewed frame of mind! Clearly the results have spoken for themselves, and what I was doing was working so I need to stick with it. I am only human, prone to make mistakes and then kick myself for doing it. If I didn't allow myself to make those mistakes...I would never learn from them.
Here's to juicing! Bottoms up!
Great job keep up the good work
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