...And Weight Loss For All

 The Easter weight gain has gone, and the plateau has been conquered! It's just a shame that I had that little bump in the road that stalled me for a little while, however at least I am back on track and continuing to lose. As I go along, I've given myself a few mini goals.  My wife's birthday is in 2 weeks, so my goal is to get to 123kg by then. Should be a fairly doable one! After that, my birthday is in approximately 5 weeks away, so I'm hoping to get to 120kg by then. Another doable one, hopefully I can even get to 118 or 119.

 Well, the inevitable has happened. I've gained weight. I should not be surprised in the slightest, given the circumstances outlined in my previous post. However, I didn't think the gain would be quite so much. But, let's look at the facts... 1. For 3 out of 7 days, calorie intake went untracked. 2. For 2 out of 7 days, I didn't meet my step and calorie burn goals. I really do have nobody to blame but myself, and yes, I'm depressed and angry at the result. But, this is not going to achieve anything. I just have to get over it and work harder from now on.  I take console in the words of Neil Peart, who wrote in the lyrics of 'Far Cry' by Rush... 'One day I feel I'm on top of the world, and the next it's falling in on me. I can get back on. I CAN GET BACK ON .' I just need to move past this plateau and keep on moving!

 Last week, I was pleasantly surprised to have achieved a loss of a lot more than I thought I would get. This week, I will be unpleasantly surprised to achieve a gain. There are 3 reasons for this... 1. With Easter upon us, the obligatory consumption of chocolate has commenced. I'm trying not to partake too much, but temptation is rife. 2. After a curious mid-week weigh in, I discovered that I have not lost any weight since my last weigh in 4 days ago. I believe that I have hit the dreaded plateau that strikes everyone at some point in their weight loss journey. 3. My wife and I are having a night away for the Easter weekend, which will involve a few meals in restaurants. I have been dreading the loss of knowing my consumption intake, and having to estimate what I will be consuming. However, I'm taking solace in the fact that once this week is over, I know that I can regain control. After Easter, chocolate is banned in the house. I will be doing my best to smash through the pl...

 Well, I did better than I thought I would! For some reason I thought that I would lose 0.5 kg at the most. I didn't exactly 'over-eat' but I did have more than I would have liked. Still, a loss is a loss!

And I can't help but feel I'm in for a disappointment. I don't think I'll have a gain, but I don't think it's going to be much of a loss.  I haven't exactly overeaten, but I occasionally had more than I would have liked. Still, I was well under the limit for a sedentary lifestyle intake, and I have continued to keep active.  I guess we'll find out soon! 

I'm much happier with this weeks result, hopefully I can keep the momentum going. I just wish my motivation was a little higher.  I'm still doing everything that I would do if I were more motivated, but there's no real drive at the moment. Still, I'm getting results.