So, here I am in week three. I am feeling spent. I feel like there are important aspects of my life that are suffering right now because I am being pulled in so many direction—spinning my wheels, but not really going anywhere.
Honestly, I feel tired and run down. I do not feel like there is ever time to recharge my batteries and I am in desperate need of some recharging. It is not that I want to throw in the towel; I need a break and there is none in sight.
I feel like the meal plans are going well. We have definitely had some successful meals. With the help of Mr. Bear, I have kept the cupboards stocked with all the yummy ingredients I need for our meals. We are all enjoying our meals.
This week’s weigh in was discouraging. The scale was down .5 pounds for the entire month. I find myself feeling frustrated by my lack of progress, but seemingly endless effort. I know the stress is playing a major factor in the almost complete stall of weight loss.
I know next week will be a better week. For right now, my baby girl and my bed beckon me. Have a great week!
Here’s my video for the week.
Thank you Alysa at Inspired RD, Pete Cohen The Weight Loss Guru, and the Mamavation sistahood for getting me through the past couple of weeks! Your support means so much!
You can do it Laura! We’re rooting for you, and these stumbles will seem so small with the great successes awaiting you!!
Hang in there you are doing great. I hit a plateau my first week and weight was slow, but maybe a chat with Alysa might get you over this stumbling block.
It will get easier to fit that family time in as you learn how to get the healthy fit back into your life. You can do it!
It’s week 3, it is no surprise that this is where it gets tough (as if it didn’t start rough). The good news is that since they talk about the dreaded week 3, you know it is the absolute bottom. Hang in there a little while longer and it will pay off.
I know it feels like you are neglecting important things, but you are making an incredible investment in yourself. If you can’t take care of yourself, you won’t be around to take care of anyone else. I love you girl, lean on us and we will get through.
You can TOTALLY do it! It’s really hard to figure out how to get it all done- Hang in there! Whenever I am discouraged, I just start anew the next day. I’m here for you!
Laura, you are doing great. I know that it is hard to find the right balance. I still have to adjust my schedule every now and then. The best thing I could suggest is to let the little things, like dusting, window washing, etc slide for the next four weeks. If you need any tips, or 1 on 1 suggestions, or just need someone to listen know that you can come to me. Great big ((hugs)), you are strong and can do this.
*Hugs* Sometimes shaking things up in food, routine, etc. can leave our body fighting against it. Be sure to look and make sure you are measuring accurately and not sabotaging yourself, but if not… just remember that slow and steady wins the race.
I am sure you have talked to Alysa at length about your food, but do you have too few calories? I remember you were running and active to begin with. Maybe tweaking your plan will help. (just a thought, it has helped others in the past… but again, I don’t know your entire plan)
Keep up the good work. Ultimately you are making choices to be healthy and sounds like your are rocking that end! The weight will follow. Really, it will. So proud of all your hard work and the example you are setting for this community.
It does get hard girl, I know it! Sometimes I feel like I am neglecting my “mommy” duties, to do stuff for ‘me’ and that is no unlike my nature. But you will get in Rythme and everything will be OK – and the scale doesn’t always tell you that the weight you had on you turned into muscle, and that is hard to remember when you do your weigh in’s!
We all love you and have your back 110%! If you ever need anything – to vent, cry, yell or whatever we are here!
Love you girly!
Oh Hun, I know it is extra crazy, but you can do this. Your body just has to know this is how its going to be.
Your doing a wonderful job. Every once in a while even if it is when you are in the bathroom clothes your eyes, take some cleansing breaths. (hey Im Mom with six, sometimes it is my only solace)
Your doing a wonderful job, keep up the excellent work.
You’re doing great. Keep it up. It may feel like you’re being pulled in too many things at once but you’ll find your rythm again. You’ll find balance. If we can do this when we’re not in the spot light you can sure do it when you are. As a mom we all find balance one way or another. Trust me I know. Hope you have a great week.
You can do it girl! I know it has been rough and life tends to pull us in all directions, but you got this!
This week is a new week! Keep it up!
And your daughter is adorable