After three months and 18 pounds, I have hit the diet wall. It seems like I can't get motivated to get serious to finish out my weight loss. The problem started when I took a mini-trip to St. Louis with my friend. I decided that week, I was not going to keep track of my food. I did gain a pound and a half that week, but thought that was good considering I really didn't watch what I ate.
Last week, I couldn't get on track with my exercising. Granted, I did spend a lot of time in the pool, but it only equaled to .6 lbs lost. My water intake was less than it had been and my diet Cokes were almost back to pre-diet levels. When I am having the best weeks in weight loss, my diet coke intake is at two a day.
This week, I am doing better on getting to the gym, even with a five year old taking swim lessons, daily. It also seems that I have discovered the root of the problem that I'm facing now. Six years ago when I lost my weight, I only had about 20 lbs to lose. I have hit almost hit the 20 lb mark to realize I still have at least 15 more pounds to go. It has become a challenge to get going again. The lesson that I have learned is that you can't give yourself time off. If you are making good progress, don't derail yourself by letting up. I had gym clothes with me in St. Louis, but I didn't take the time. For me to get the next 15 lbs off, I have to do it with exercise and keeping track of what I eat.
