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WW 14 Week Update

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I like how the date spans on these updates don’t make any sense. Why 6 weeks? Then 10 weeks, why didn’t I wait until 12? Now 14, yet it’s really almost 15 weeks, but it’s just too hard for me to get it together. So, an accidental pattern emerged of 4 weeks, and I’ll stick with that. 

Weight Update

I was at 170.8 pounds on July 29. About a month has passed and I am happy to report that I have continued to drop weight.

In the last 4-5 weeks, I have lost another 5.6 pounds. I now weigh 165.2 pounds. I’m super impressed with myself for achieving weight loss this month because it was a busy month. We went to Florida for a week on vacation, we even went to New Orleans for a day. Last time I was in New Orleans, I gained 5 pounds…in one day. It’s my claim to fame and nothing short of impressive. 

I’m not lying, guys, I’m a foodie. Every vacation I usually gain 5 pounds, but I just reached the point where I could not continue losing and gaining the same 5 pounds anymore. I’m sick of it. Time is ticking away, in 5 months I’ll be 35, and I just want to be DONE with the weight loss portion of my life. After my birthday, I have plans to bulk up my muscles…it’s never been about the number on the scale. However, I can tell from looking at my body that there is plenty of fat to lose, it can’t all be converted to muscle. The number must go down. 

WW works, so I'm going to keep on keeping on.

Where I am mentally?

Sadly,I have reached the part of my weight loss journey where it truly feels like a diet. I’m tired of restrictions, I want to eat chips without counting them, and this gnawing hunger is ever present. Some seasons of weight loss are easier than others…this one is hard. 

It’s hard for several reasons. 

First, I have a history of losing 10 pounds and then taking a break from dieting while I maintain that. I’m trying to just keep going, that’s one of the reasons it’s tough. I feel drained. 

Second, I lost the initial thrill of being Whole-Food Plant-Based, and found myself in a recipe rut. We are eating more dairy because I wanted dairy, this has been hard on my points, thus the hunger. Honestly, I’m feeling a bit lost about nutrition, I think it’s time for another documentary. 

Third, I have been running. A LOT. I ran 63 miles this month. Running makes me SO HUNGRY. It also takes will power and energy. I start each day tired after running, and it is hard to find the strength to make the right choices. Some will argue against this,but I believe it when people say Will power is finite."

Fourth, people can tell I have lost weight and so the “you don’t need to lose more weight….how skinny do you need to be?” comments have been rolling in. The thing is, I actually enjoy how I look right now. There is no self loathing. I like being “thick” and I have a nice figure. My double chin is mostly gone. However, my contentment combined with their questions does chip away at my resolve. I just have to keep reminding myself of why I want to lose weight, and my why is so that I can be a better runner. I love running, each pound I lose makes it easier on my body and easier overall. (And puts me that much closer to beating my sister at at 5k…haha)

Finally, I am frustrated because my clothes are fitting strangely. I guess I have been squeezing myself into clothes that are too small, then when I lose weight, they start to fit. Hahaha. It’s a real downer though. Like, I see the number go down… why the heck don’t I need new clothes?! Although, it’s also a miracle because I don’t have money for new clothes right now. Gotta look on the bright side, right?

So What Now?

Well, I’m tired. Weight loss is hard. This article sums it up where I am at best. It’s hard to keep going, because there is no easy way to lose it. It is work. Every pound or .1 pound lost is a hard fought victory. I’m not in the “I’m on a roll! Let’s keep going!” mentality. But despite that, I’m gonna keep going. I have to. I’ll get past this slump and hopefully continue to lose through it. Either way, I’ll keep you posted. 

I actually dropped my WW membership at week 11 because I initially signed up for just 3 months to see if I could lose again with it. Then I rejoined after my membership ended, like the day of, and locked myself in for another 3 months. It’s a good thing I did because otherwise, I’d probably give myself a diet break after this month. So you can count on these updates for another 10 weeks or so. 

How are you doing?

I know some people have signed up for WW from my links. Thank you so much for your support, but also… how is it going for you? If you are currently failing, let me know. It happens, don’t throw in the towel. Are you on a roll? Worn out? Email me or drop the info in the comments, we are all in this together. Also, follow me on Instagram, so you can stay more up to date on my weight loss journey.

If you are still on the fence about starting, start something today. It doesn’t have to be Weight Watchers, but just try to change if you are unhappy with your life today. You will never regret trying.

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