Fitness is not about weight; we all “know” that, but until we get “there” most of us look at the scale. I dropped to 139.5 pounds from 159.5 pounds since I launched my attack on mediocrity, which was my state of mind mid January. Then the scales went up the next day to 140.5 I was okay with that. Then the weekend trip (yes, the same retail therapy trip mentioned in an earlier post), I gained 5 pounds. I am okay with that.
Has that happened to you? Experienced and informed dieters know not to panic! Here is what I did wrong. No water! Irregular elimination, well beyond the urge to go. No exercise. Two martinis (happy hour-I swear they were alcohol free!) Two hour driving time. Otherwise my diet was stable, I took Kimberly Snyder’s Glowing Green Smoothie for breakfast, http://www.kimberlysnyder.net/blog/2009/07/11/green-smoothie-recipe/ and her Acai Berry Chia Power Protein Smoothie for lunch.
This enforces how important it is for me to stay hydrated and take time to take care of myself. I knew I was retaining water when I saw my ankles looking swollen. Today, WATER, WATER, WATER, move, move, move, and workout! 20 laps. I will weigh in tomorrow! 🙂
Stay healthy,
Claudia
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I’ve done that many times before. In the morning I hop on the scale and I am thrilled. Then by the time I go to bed I’ve eaten 3 dinners!
Right! Crazy. I never weigh at night, or if I did, I would always weigh at night, do you agree? Once a day or better still, some say once a week.