My weight loss journey really seems to have a mind of its own. It’s like some monster in my life and quite frankly, I’m sick of it!
I try…. I make healthy choices most of the time. I remain cognizant of my calorie intake. I track my food. I am active. I am working this plan and I KNOW that for the average person that they would be losing weight like crazy.
Seriously…this last work week I kept my calorie count right at 1400-1500 calories. I spent time on the bike every day, we walked every evening, I hiked and I was active! I put at least 10-12 miles on my body each and every day. I track my food and I chose options that are healthy and nutritious! So to see my weight hovering at the higher numbers form last weekend is infuriating!
I felt guilty when we were out and about and I was wearing my new ‘10 pound reward’ teeshirt. I earned it! The scales dropped below that 10 pound range…but then it popped back up! This is not a pressure that I like in my life! I’ve got to figure out this weight loss thing!
I know…I know…I know. I have figured out that 1400 is pretty much the limit of calories that I can eat. I’ve figured this out a long time ago. So for me to be eating above that limit is fooling myself from the start. I know…under 1400 seems too low. By strictly numbers I’ve been told it’s too low. But my body just seems to demand it. And yes, my doctor is aware of my calorie intake and is 100% behind me with my mission and my plan and my goal calorie count.
So back to 1200 calories I go. It is honestly so incredibly difficult to keep my calories at that level day in and day out. But I know I can do it! If I want to have a long healthy life into my old age, I have no other choice. Wish me luck!
