I Love TheHIVE
So here I am 30 pounds lighter and very very happy. I am moving like a woman possessed, working out like mad and eating exactly how I should be and guess what - I have hit a plateau (rolls off the tongue in a lovely fashion), and seemed to be stuck here. While I cannot help but feel a wee bit frustrated over this I continue to preserver and stick with it. Nonetheless it is frustrating I like to see the numbers go down not stay the same, not to mention my shall we say area in which I sit on feels like I was kicked by a horse. Perhaps the saying burn baby burn is not about calories but rather the feeling ones muscles take on after hours of Wii cardio kickboxing with an avatar named Carlos.
Why do I share this you might wonder - I view it as yet another lesson in moving forward. Defeat not an option determination is the only way. Change the way you think, change the way you feel and BE THE CHANGE!
Congrats! Be the Change, great mantra...
Nike might want to borrow that one ;D
No, the sneakers you told us were awesome should use it and you could be the foot model!
;D
I love how losing is winning in this battle!
so happy for you; Carlos sounds tough, but I did say battle, lol
I think I will put this on my fridge! ;D
Thanks...
Posted by: Ellen | 13 October 2011 at 08:38 AM
Congrats on the weightloss!! I also have plans with Carlos after I move. There is no room in this apt to do the WII (sofa is about 3ft from TV)
The plateau won't last long, its just your bodies way of saying "ok I need a break here to readjust to all this change". Keep going forward and everything will work out.
XOxO
Posted by: Barbe | 14 October 2011 at 07:33 AM
Congrads Kristen...I have been on weight watchers for one year now and it is a life change. Funny I feel guilty now when I cheat and eat things I know that are really really fattening! Best wishes and btw...you look great! Teresa in Oklahoma
Posted by: Teresa Young | 14 October 2011 at 11:25 AM
I have struggled all of my life with my weight. I've studied lots of eating plans. One tip I can share, that will seem a bit outlandish, but I have done this and it works. Here goes....this is from Curves Diet Plan. Take a break and allow yourself to gain no more than 3 lbs. As soon as you gain the 3 lbs. go back to your what you've been doing. According to Curves it will reset your metabolism. It sounds scary but it works. I do weight watchers but I have also use this Curves tip when I hit a plateau. Let me know if you try it and your results. Best Wishes Kim
Posted by: Kim WIlliams | 14 October 2011 at 09:02 PM
Great motto! Hope is gets you through this phase!
Posted by: Michelle | 17 October 2011 at 03:24 AM
Congratulation! Plateau's are normal. I've lost over 100lbs. on WW and I've kept it off for 4 years. Just hang in there and keep tracking and weighing your food and the pounds will come off. Your doing an awesome job. :)
Diane
Posted by: Diane Dainis | 23 October 2011 at 03:16 PM
I loved this post! You go get 'em! Plateau's are just telling you to shake it up, do something different work-out-wise (is that a word?) Anyway, here's a thought..up your calories for a few days, then go back to what you've been doing. You'll kick that plateau's butt!
Happy Training!!
Sharon
Posted by: Sharon | 05 November 2011 at 03:52 PM