Sooo, no big surprise (especially based on the title)…I had a gain this week. Should I be upset? Should I be mad? Should I be embarrassed? I don’t know if I should be, but I’m not. I mean, I’m not delighted that I gained, but the longer this process goes on, I realize that I’ll never be truly finished. Yes, I will reach a goal weight (you bet your sweet hiney I will!), but this is a lifelong commitment. I’m kind of sick of beating myself up when I have an unexpectedly busy week or a bad week or I’m bloated like the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man…so this is my pledge: I will be accountable, but I will no longer be mean to myself. And if I need reminded of that, please feel free to point it out!
Starting Weight: 251
Week 32Weight: 221.8
Week 34 Gain: +1.4
Current Weight: 223.2
Total: 27.4
I’ve had some little victories over the past two weeks which is why the scale just isn’t going to bring me down. And in case you’re wondering…I do know why I gained: too many mini peppermint patties, too little (or no) exercise, no tracking, and too much takeout while my husband was working a different schedule at work. My work schedule has also been crazy lately (what do you mean a promotion means more work?!), but is finally calming down now that I have a better grasp on things. Yes, I could have woken up at 4am to workout, or stayed up afer my bedtime to get in some miles, but honestly? I’m okay with a week off from exercise when I just can’t temporarily fit it in my schedule. 
Happy Friday everyone!
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I LOVE your attitude. It’s exactly how I feel this week. Enough with the remorse, let’s look at the big picture!
Such a good attitude which is hard when faced with a gain on the scale. But you are right on, this will never end. You either choose to beat yourself up the rest of your life or do the best you can in the “real world”.
You have an awesome attitude, and one which will lead you far in this journey.