I'm happy with 2lb a week because it means I could reach my target around May 2015.
If I'm only losing 1lb a week that'll take me to November 2016 and that's quite depressing if I'm honest.
I've tried going back to basics, starting as if it's a new week and making sure I weigh all healthy extras etc but nothing seems to have a made a difference.
It doesn't seem to matter whether I have a huge portion or a child size one, I still only lose 1lb a week.
I do know a loss is a loss and if I only had a few stone to lose I think I could cope with that but when you have another 164lb to lose on top of the 103lb you've already lost, 2 years can seem like a lifetime away.
Anyway, enough of the moaning, it's another week and if I'm going to lose even 1lb at the next weigh in I need to remain optimistic and not let it get to me.
I might actually try a success express week thinking about it and see if it'll give me a bit of a boost.
Wish me luck!
| 22/08/12 | 31 stone 1lb | 435lb | 197.3kg | BMI = 77 | |
| 29/08/12 | 30 st 9.5lb | 429.5lb | 194.8kg | BMI = 76.1 | - 5.5lb |
| 05/09/12 | 30 st 9lb | 429lb | 194.5kg | BMI = 76 | - 0.5lb |
| 12/09/12 | 30 st 5lb | 425lb | 192.7kg | BMI = 75.3 | - 4.0lb |
| 19/09/12 | 30 st 3.5lb | 423.5lb | 192.0kg | BMI = 75 | - 1.5lb |
| 26/09/12 | 29 st 13lb | 419lb | 190.0kg | BMI = 74.2 | - 4.5lb |
| 03/10/12 | 29 st 12.5lb | 418.5lb | 189.8kg | BMI = 74.1 | - 0.5lb |
| 10/10/12 | 29 st 10lb | 416lb | 188.6kg | BMI = 73.7 | - 2.5lb |
| 17/10/12 | 29 st 6lb | 412lb | 186.8kg | BMI = 73 | - 4lb |
| 24/10/12 | 29 st 2lb | 408lb | 185kg | BMI = 72.3 | - 4lb |
| 31/10/12 | HOLIDAY | ||||
| 07/11/12 | 28 st 13lb | 405lb | 183.7kg | BMI = 71.7 | - 3lb |
| 14/11/12 | 28 st 8.5lb | 400.5lb | 181.6kg | BMI = 70.9 | - 4.5lb |
| 21/11/12 | 28 st 8lb | 400lb | 181.3kg | BMI = 70.8 | - 0.5lb |
| 28/11/12 | 28 st 5lb | 397lb | 180kg | BMI = 70.3 | - 3lb |
| 05/12/12 | 28 st 4lb | 396lb | 179.6kg | BMI = 70.1 | - 1lb |
| 12/12/12 | 28 st 2lb | 394lb | 178.7kg | BMI = 69.8 | - 2lb |
| 19/12/12 | 27st 13lb | 391lb | 177.3kg | BMI = 69.3 | - 3lb |
| 23/12/12 | 27st 12lb | 390lb | 176.9kg | BMI = 69.1 | - 1lb |
| 02/01/13 | 28st 3.5lb | 395.5lb | 179.9kg | BMI = 70.1 | + 5.5lb |
| 09/01/13 | 28st 0.5lb | 392.5lb | 178.03kg | BMI = 69.5 | - 3lb |
| 16/01/13 | 27st 12lb | 390lb | 176.9kg | BMI = 69.1 | - 2.5lb |
| 23/01/13 | 27st 8lb | 386lb | 175kg | BMI = 68.4 | - 4lb |
| 30/01/13 | 27st 6.5lb | 384.5lb | 174.4kg | BMI = 68.1 | - 1.5lb |
| 06/02/13 | 27st 3lb | 381lb | 172.8kg | BMI = 64.4 | - 3.5lb |
| 13/02/2013 | 27st 2lb | 380lb | 172.3kg | BMI = 64.2 | - 1lb |
| 20/02/2013 | 27st 0.5lb | 378.5lb | 171.6kg | BMI = 64 | - 1.5lb |
| 27/02/2013 | 26st 10.5lb | 374.5lb | 169.8kg | BMI = 63.3 | - 4lb |
| 06/03/2013 | 26st 10.5lb | 374.5lb | 169.8kg | BMI = 63.3 | - 0 |
| 13/03/2013 | 26st 10lb | 374lb | 169.6kg | BMI = 63.2 | - 0.5lb |
| 20/03/2013 | 26st 9.5lb | 373.5lb | 169.4kg | BMI = 63.1 | - 0.5lb |
| 27/03/2013 | 26st 9lb | 373lb | 169.1kg | BMI = 63 | - 0.5lb |
| 03/04/2013 | 26st 4.5lb | 368.5lb | 167.1kg | BMI = 62.3 | - 4.5lb |
| 10/04/2013 | 26st 6lb | 370lb | 167.8kg | BMI = 62.5 | + 1.5lb |
| 17/04/2013 | 26st 4lb | 368lb | 166.9kg | BMI = 62.2 | - 2lb |
| 24/04/2013 | 26st 2lb | 366lb | 166kg | BMI = 61.8 | - 2lb |
| 01/05/2013 | 26st | 364lb | 165.1kg | BMI = 61.5 | - 2lb |
| 08/05/2013 | 25st 13lb | 363lb | 164.6kg | BMI = 61.3 | -1lb |
| 15/05/2013 | 25st 10.5lb | 360.5lb | 163.5kg | BMI = 60.9 | - 2.5lb |
| 22/05/2013 | 25st 10lb | 360lb | 163.2kg | BMI = 60.8 | - 0.5lb |
| 29/05/2013 | 25st 11.5lb | 361.5lb | 163.9kg | BMI = 61.1 | + 1.5lb |
| 05/06/2013 | 25st 8.5lb | 358.5lb | 162.6kg | BMI = 60.6 | - 3lb |
| 12/06/2013 | 25st 7lb | 357lb | 161.9kg | BMI = 60.3 | - 1.5lb |
| 19/06/2013 | 25st 4lb | 354lb | 160.6kg | BMI = 59.8 | - 3lb |
| 26/06/2013 | 25st 3lb | 353lb | 160.1kg | BMI = 59.7 | - 1lb |
| 03/07/2013 | 25st 0.5lb | 350.5lb | 158.9kg | BMI = 59.2 | - 2.5lb |
| 10/07/2013 | 24st 12.5lb | 348.5lb | 158kg | BMI = 58.9 | - 2lb |
| 17/07/2013 | 24st 10.5lb | 346.5lb | 157.1kg | BMI = 58.6 | - 2lb |
| 24/07/2013 | 24st 7.5lb | 343.5lb | 155.8kg | BMI = 58 | - 3lb |
| 31/07/2013 | 24st 7.5lb | 343.5lb | 155.8kg | BMI = 58 | - 0 |
| 07/08/2013 | 24st 4lb | 340lb | 154.2kg | BMI = 57.5 | - 3.5lb |
| 14/08/2013 | 24st 2lb | 338lb | 153.3kg | BMI = 57.1 | - 2lb |
| 21/08/2013 | 24st 0.5lb | 336.5lb | 152.6kg | BMI = 56.9 | - 1.5lb |
| 27/08/2013 | 24st 1lb | 337lb | 152.8kg | BMI = 56.9 | + 0.5lb |
| 04/09/2013 | 23st 13lb | 335lb | 151.9kg | BMI = 56.6 | - 2lb |
| 11/09/2013 | 23st 13lb | 335lb | 151.9kg | BMI = 56.6 | - 0 |
| 18/09/2013 | 23st 12lb | 334lb | 151.5kg | BMI = 56.4 | - 1lb |
| 25/09/2013 | 23st 11lb | 333lb | 151kg | BMI = 56.3 | - 1lb |
| 02/10/2013 | 23st 10lb | 332lb | 150.5kg | BMI = 56.1 | - 1lb |
Hi, just wanted to express my admiration, I've been browsing SW blogs, and have been following the plan as well as I can without joining (finances don't allow) I don't weigh myself at all, because I know how obsessive I become, and just hope for the best. I'm sure my weekly losses are tiny, but after two months clothes are really showing the difference. It will probably be two years for me, too, so reading of the experiences and motivation of others really helps. You seem really well-organised, and I'm sure you'll be enjoying the cumulative effect of your loss so far soon. When I feel low, and de-motivated, I put on something that was too tight a few weeks ago! Best wishes, M
ReplyDeleteThank you for your lovely comment and good luck on your journey :) xx
DeleteI really feel for you, it's so upsetting when you work hard then weigh in to find it's just a 1 lb loss. But as you say "it's not going to be easy, it's going to be worth it". Just look at the more shorter term goals and a pound a week, is still over 50 lbs in a year, which is amazing. Good luck for next week xx
ReplyDeleteTry not to dwell on the number, like you said 'a loss is a loss' and you should give yourself a huge pat on the shoulder for doing so well!! I know its hard to stay motivated when you're putting all that effort it but just remember that it is paying off :). x
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You are doing amazingly well!!! A 1lb loss even per week is very impressive and you are going in the right direction! Here's to next week :) Sim @ Sim's Life xx
ReplyDeleteEven if your weight loss is slowing down (which is normal the more you lose), you're still definitely going in the right direction - don't get downhearted, you're doing amazingly ! xxx
ReplyDeleteEven if your weight loss is slowing down (which is normal the more you lose), you're still definitely going in the right direction - don't get downhearted, you're doing amazingly ! xxx
ReplyDeleteI should introduce myself first, I'm Sharon and I found you via 7hippopotamus and the lose a stone for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteA loss is a loss and a slow steady loss is the best way for it. I know it can seem frustrating and I have been in the same boat, January 2012 I was 51lbs heavier than I am today and although I'm only just over halfway I already feel miles better, it will get that way for you too! But back then it did just seem impossible. The graph is going in the right direction and you're doing amazingly well!
I starved myself for years and couldn't keep it up, add to that becoming ill and I gained loads of weight, I ate so little that it really did feel unfair, I then started binging, it was a horrible cycle. I eventually sat down and kept a diary of what I ate, I actually increased my calories in the week and would lose. Just look after yourself, be healthy but don't completely eliminate the foods you love and you'll get there!
Sharon xx
Beauty, Miscellany
I know what you mean, I always give up after I lose the initial few stone because it seems like it's never ending. You really have done amazingly and you will lose the weight, it just takes time unfortunately and that is the bit that is so frustrating! I wish I could go to bed and wake up a size 12 - or even a 16 would do me nicely. I'm so fed up of looking the way I do and having to work my arse off and eat food I cant stand to lose weight, but I'll do it - eventually! I wish I had your motivation, you've done so well for so long and I really do admire you for that. I often found on slimming world that I lost more the more I ate or if I had the odd chocolate bar - seemed to kick start my motabolism again! Good luck for next week x
ReplyDeleteKeep going, try switching things up it may speed the metabolism up again
ReplyDeleteThank you for your support everyone, it really does help keep me going :) xx
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