Update: 212lbs
I don't know why the scale is screwing with my head these past two days. I mean up 2lbs and then up 3lbs???!!! I didn't exercise Sunday, but I also didn't eat over my calories... and then yesterday? I exercised bright and early, ate less than a hundred calories over (but burned off much more than that with the exercise). So why is the scale showing me these numbers? And I don't seem to be the only one with disappointing numbers this week. Is it a full moon or are the tides 'a changin'? Because I am not happy right now. It might be some delayed reaction from my cookies on Friday or my drinking on Saturday, but I haven't had that happen before. TOM is on its way, but that is almost a week away... and as much respect I have for my weight routine, I don't think I've gained three pounds of muscle without losing any fat, but who knows with this bloody body of mine.
After taking a look at my food diary I can suggest three possible factors... 1) Not enough fibre... I didn't go grocery shopping on Sunday, therefore I didn't have my usual fresh/frozen fruit and all-bran buds in the morning which provides me usually with about 20grams right there. I usually get up to 30-40grams in a day - yesterday was 15g. Okay, reasonable assumption (and I went grocery shopping yesterday). 2) My fat content was up the past 3 or 4 days. I don't know how that specifically would affect my weight, but in my macronutrient balance, I know fat shouldn't be second-highest (at least for me)... 3) My sodium is up. It's something I usually watch quite closely, but with the lack of groceries the past couple days, I have had to rely on canned foods to make meals out of... and bread products which all have sodium. I have been getting all my water - with a little extra, but I suppose it was not enough to counter sodium's effects.
So I really don't know if any of those truly contributed to this new weight, or perhaps that while napping or sleeping, I sleepwalk and stuff my face with brown sugar and flour.
Grr... anyway, as much as I would love to just skip the workout today and stew in my anger and frustration, I might as well keep plugging through and pretend like these two numbers just didn't show themselves. I have all my groceries now to keep me healthy and fed, and I am hoping to see that on the scale by Friday... and if it doesn't... well... I can't be responsible for my actions... :)
Alright, good luck with your Tuesdays!
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
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2 comments:
I'm really trying to figure out if it would be a good idea for me to stay off the scale, 'cause it just pisses me off. It is hard when you work so hard and see no results.
But you are on the right path. You are kicking ass in the gym. The scale will catch up with you.
For some reason, everyone had a bad scale week. Maybe that means everyone will have a rockin' week next week!
I love that instead of going to the fridge, you made an action plan. You are an incredible inspiration, and you kwwp me plugging through too!
I know there is a chemical explanation behind it, but I know from experience that I always retain fluid when I eat simple carbs and of course, sodium is a major factor in fluid retention. Just step away from the scale for a couple of weeks, do what you need to do as far as eating and exercise, and I'm sure you'll see a loss. Don't let that scale judge you!!!
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