I had someone ask me just the other day what the hardest part was/has been in this weight loss thing. I’d say it’s now.

You know when you get to the point where you’re close enough to taste it, yet it still seems sooo far away? Yeah, that’s where I am – that’s how I feel now! My weight loss is going in the wrong direction. I have gained 5 pounds – YES 5! I know it’s probably some water weight, maybe even some muscle, but it’s a step in the wrong direction!

I feel like I’m gaining in spite of doing the right things. I’ll admit it, I haven’t been following exact calories/nutritional guidelines lately. I think it could be my own self sabotage in knowing that I can run and run and run until the sun comes up and still not lose.

I know I need to do something else. Running isn’t cutting it anymore for weight loss. That’s just sad to me. It was/is so easy for me to do and it clears my head. I am going to find something else in hopes of achieving some result. Gain is a result, but not the result I’m wanting.

I think I may join the Y again. They have so many programs and different equipments/weight machines I can use. Plus, there is child care and a pool. I could work out and then take Andon to do some swimming afterwards. That will be a nice bonding time for us.

I’ll be honest too, I didn’t exercise this week either. I am having major energy issues. It’s probably related to poor eating, but it’s not like I’m eating a box of Ding Dongs (as I have been known to do…and still manage to lose…see, it’s annoying). I’m just not eating enough. It will be 2p, and I realize I haven’t eaten yet! YES. I’ll have coffee in the morning and nothing until then. I’m smart enough to know that is a MAJOR metabolism BUSTER!!! But, yet I do it. I’m just hoping with the kids starting back to school, I can get into a better routine.

So, yeah, right now when I take one step forward and five steps back is the hardest. It’s been 1.5 years since starting this journey. I’m just ready to be at goal already!!! I’m willing to do the work, I just need to get motivated again to really want it!

What has been the hardest part for you?

Fat Burnin’ Pounds Lost since Jan 1-08: 23
Fat Burnin’ Pounds to go: 17

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