I feel as though I have some renewed momentum today. What a relief.I have been on a weight loss plateau since the Christmas...up a little, down a little, and not really going anywhere. After almost six weeks of standing still, I started to panic a little...this is how things usually begin to unravel. My fear was that the little ups and downs were going to start becoming a series of little ups and ups, then a series of big ups. I needed to get things back on track...and fast.
Inspired by my darling husband's stand-off over the last couple of weeks, I decided to take a stand of my own. For me, it began yesterday. I logged each and every crumb and morsel that passed my lips yesterday, something I haven't done for a long time.
In addition, I made a bold move yesterday morning at the gym. Some of you may remember the horrible experience I had with a personal trainer when I joined the club. Since then, I've wanted to talk to a different trainer about designing a new weight program for me, but I've been fearful, thinking that it might be another disaster.
I started talking to one of the club's female trainers yesterday morning (I'll call her "Stef"...'cause that's her name) and before I knew it, she was apologizing for the last trainer's behavior, running me through a new assessment, and setting me up with an appointment to work with her next Tuesday morning.
Stef is friendly, positive, and supportive. She understands that I am a mother of two with a full-time job and not a lot of extra time to spend at the gym. Plus, she doesn't care that I can only afford to work with her once every three to six months. I can't wait for next week's session and am hopeful that starting a new strength training program will help build on the momentum I'm feeling this week.
I had a good loss this week and am at my lowest weight since beginning this journey. (Hurray!)
I may have broken through the plateau, but I am not resting on my laurels. This is only the first step in the turn-around. I will probably relax a bit (but not a lot) over the weekend, as I will be spending it at the cabin with Tony's family. However, the stand-off will be back in full effect on Monday.
Until next Friday,
Laura (a.k.a. Elle Tee Jay)
2/01/2008: 188.4
2/08/2008: 186.8 (a loss of 1.6 pounds)
Total pounds lost: 41.6
Next goal: 182.0 pounds
3 comments:
Laura - I am SO happy to hear that your experiance with Steph was a good one. A trainer is supposed to motivate & support you...they should kick your butt too, but not make you feel bad!!! I must say I am so incredibly proud of you, you look fabulous!!! Stay strong sister, I know you are in this for the long haul!! Love Ya!!
He-He ! We lost the exact same amount this week and hit our lows together in the same week!
Isn't that romantic. I am so happy that all your hard work paid off this week. You are looking sexier than ever!!!
Great news - you both had big losses. I am looking forward to your family photo.
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