Ups and Downs

One thing that is so hard to deal with when trying to drop pounds is seeing the scale move up and down. I always get a little rush when I see the scale drop as little as 1/2 a pound. But when the scale reads 1/2 a pound up, I use to get very upset. But one thing everyone trying to shed weight has to learn is to take the ups and downs in strides.

I have been doing very good this time with not letting the scales cause me to start up my bad eating habits. I even just went through a month long plateau, and am still sticking to my new way of eating. I will admit, the plateau was causing me to rethink. But I wasn't rethinking of going back to being unhealthy. I was rethinking what I was doing right, and what I may be doing wrong. And with all my research, one thing I added to my plan was to cycle my calories. I eat 1600 calories on weekend, 1400 calories Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Then I have 1800 calories on Tuesday and Thursdays. It may sound strange, but I am no longer on my plateau. Is is the calorie cycling that worked? I can not say for sure. But I am going to continue cycling and see what happens!

So for all you out there that is frustrated that your scales went up today. Please remember that going back to old unhealthy habits will not help you get to your healthy lifestyle. And one day very soon you will see the scales drop down lower than you have in years and you will be very proud of yourself that you kept going!

Until next time!