All self induced of course by the UNMOVING scale so I thought... well, my clothes are getting too big and Banana Republic is having a 40% off sale, I can prove that things beside the scale are changing! So, I mosied on over there because I was sure, absolutely sure I would be a solid 12. eh, nah. i wasn't. I'm currently in between dress pant sizes. and dresses, forget about it! still a solid 14. frick! so I left, crying. I cant remember the last time I cried at a store. I've been working hard to not let the dress number bother me but last night it was all too much.
I still went to the gym, although I mixed up locations and instead of being able to attend the 6 o'clock spin, I just hopped on the StairMaster and did 45 minutes of that instead.
came home, still feeling sorry for myself and watched the TBL, where all of a sudden I felt silly. REALLY?! I'm upset because the scale isn't moving and I can't fit into size 12 pants, yet. What would I do if my entire family died in a car crash or if I had had a junky mother and ended up living in foster care?!
Seriously... my problems, are trivial in the grand scheme of things.
and today, I feel better. I did a quick search through the WW boards regarding plateaus etc. and although I wasn't really satisfied with the majority of conversations however I did find this comment about (and I'm rephrasing it) how a plateau is a time where you decide that those changes you have made are worth sticking with or if what you have been doing (to lose weight) was all a fad, and that those who make it through this are those who will keep the weight off and have an easier time maintaining.
The reality is, I haven't been off course or binging or any of that (I know I can't believe it either), and I just have to get through this time.
I switched up my workout again this week. I had been doing resistance training and on Tuesday I replaced it with Jillian Michael's "Winning by Losing". My third time on her fitness routine, and it is tough! Holy moly... I've been sore since Saturday. Strike! always gets me and now with Jillian, I'm just not letting up. I've been sleeping so deep this past week that hopefully something is moving!
and....whatcha think?!
I'm still in shock! I had wanted to go darker for the fall but damn... my NATURAL color!? Nate didn't even know this was as close to my natural color as I've ever gotten!
oh well... it least it's not permanent. It is supposed to get lighter. Iza did feel bad and offered to add highlights next week if I wanted them...we'll see...
Have a good one peeps, tomorrow is Friday!
Sorry about the plateau. I'm finding that the closer I get to my goal weight, the more magnified all my diet and exercise choices become. Things I could get away with when I was heavier (and still keep losing), I can no longer get away with.
ReplyDeleteYou're doing the right things. I'd look at all the tiny things, the small choices that make up your day. There may be some slight adjustment or change you can make that might reap dividends on the scale (and in the dress size).
Keep it up, and don't let your frustration take you to a bad place.
I like the color...but maybe that's because I have dark hair ;)
ReplyDeleteHang in there...it's been one of those weeks for me also...we will make it through. I just look at old pictures and the fact that I just got rid of all my older "fat" clothes and I can't go back now!
Love the color! I love dark hair, and used to dye mine dark brown, which I loved but it faded into a reddish brown to fast for me to keep up with it.
ReplyDeleteHad to surf to your site on my iPhone to see the hair pic, it's blocked with my work's filters. Crazy cute, I actually love the darker color, but know how you feel without highlights...I've tried it many times. I also have had meltdowns in the Banana Republic fitting rooms. I honestly think they have changed their sizing over the years. The Martin fit used to be much more generous.
ReplyDeleteI think watching the Biggest Loser did the same thing for me. It made me realize that I'm doing pretty damn good with things. So what if I'm not a size 6, I'm right where you are and it's in line with "normal" - whatever that is, LOL.
You're too beautiful for words!
ReplyDeleteForget the scale. Forget the size. You feel good about what you're doing, and that's what counts. You'll show the scale who is boss again.
Love the dark color!!
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of Jillian, did you watch BL on Tuesday? It's amazing to see that Daniel (the returnee from last season) is down to 300lbs. He's lost 154lbs since this time last year. All the contestants had amazing progress!!
Banana Republic SALE???? BRB...
ReplyDeleteDon't worry about the sizes--it matters how it looks on you and you probably look a lot better in those 14s now than you ever did because of all your hard work.
Love the hair color too! It looks great & I"m all about fresh changes in the fall. I'm debating on chopping mine, but I can't decide. The new hair brings a new attitude & maybe it'll give you that extra spark to get you through your plateau. :)
I love the new color! I think it looks really great on you!!
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't worry about size...clothes are never consistent. I wear 3 different sizes right now!
I think you look beautiful with dark hair ! Don't worry about the plateau thing ...your doing all the right things, your body will snap out of it soon and the scale will move !
ReplyDeleteHang in there! And thanks for posting that tidbit you learned on the message boards.
ReplyDeleteThe closer I get to my goal weight, the harder it is to lose. I have to constantly keep changing it up. And I'm still stuck!!! But, its ok. I was stuck for 10 weeks. 10 WEEKS. Then for 4 straight weeks I lost 1.5 pounds a week. I always think that I'm so glad I didn't give up during that time. Its ok.
And, you are sofa king cute!!! I love the color. You are gorgeous.
(Thanks for the Banana Republic info.)
Love the hair too! I had a friend that went from a dark blonde to a brunette and she just couldn't keep it. After about 4 weeks she went back and had the stylist make her blonde again!
ReplyDeleteDon't worry about the plateau. I know they are frustrating, but it will break!
Your hair looks fantastic. Having dark hair requires strong features, and between your lips and your cheekbones, you look FABULOUS!
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of strength, you will make it through this plateau. You will because you have to. You will because you work hard. You will because something will eventually give.
You can do it. (You will do it.)
Wow, I missed this post because i am a moron. A, I love your hair...you pretty much can carry off anything and still look awesome and B. I'm so sorry about the stupid store. Even though I read that you found pants in the next post it's so hard that something so trivial can make you feel so bad. It seems like sometimes the small everyday disappointments are the hardest to work through and get past. Sigh, anyway I'm glad you're persevering...you're the bravest rebecca ever!
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