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January 20th, 2010 | Comments | Posted in Heather |

No sweetening this up. Nope. I GAINED 1.5 pounds this week. Not the end of the world, but super frustrating. I feel like I’ve hit a plateau or something. I keep losing and gaining pack the same 2-3 pounds. And there is no way the weight I am at now is where my body ‘wants’ to be. I’m not at a healthy BMI. So staying here is not an option.

I ran this week. For Pete’s sake, I ran SIX miles straight. That is a personal record for me. Including that run, I ran four times this week. So, I supppose I did not hit my five workouts per week. Okay, actually, I did, with the last chance Tworkout last night during the Biggest Loser. But I probably needed more than that.

I did not go crazy with food this week. In fact, I threw a baby shower with all kinds of tempting, fattening food, but by the time I had a chance to sit down and eat, all the food was gone! That said, I did not log my food this week. Maybe I am eating more than I think (which is usually the case).

So, I guess the task now is to reassess what I’m doing. Be more strict about what I eat. Make sure I get all my workouts in – and mix it up. Not just running. Something else. I’m thinking I may try a hot yoga class this week.

I hope everyone else had a more successful week and that I will be able to report back next week with better results!

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  • just running never worked for me. i had to add 3 days of weights to my workouts. i would run 3 days, do weights on the other 2 and one of the run days also do weights. for a total of 5 workout days. it's rough, but the weight training really kicks it into gear because your muscles continue to burn calories even after you've stopped working out. do you have a body pump class where they do some weights and cardio?? anyhoo, i know you can do this!! it's frustrating gaining and losing the same 2 pounds, i can't even tell you how many times i've done that. you just need to shock your bod a little and definitely track calories or count points! xo
  • babyboy3
    It stinks to gain, I did too this week but I am really impressed with a 6 mile run. Good for you.
  • gmstep
    Wow, I'm impressed with a 6 mile run!! You should be so proud of your new PR. I know how frustrating a gain can be (no matter how small) when you've been doing everything right.
  • Lisa_ShrinkingJeans
    Hang in there Heather! It seems like you and are bouncing those 2-4 back and forth to each other. It's time for us to say Buh-Bye to them once and for all.
  • kay6672
    You're doing what you need to be doing. Keep at it, don't beat yourself up, and the weight WILL come in time. I'm on a scale hiatus right now, to keep me from throwing in the towel when the numbers don't reflect my effort. Keep up the awesome, inspiring work!
  • Megan
    My body clings to extra water like crazy when I up my mileage considerably, and it's not unusual for me to be up after a long run. So while you should keep an eye on the food intake, know that you're probably hanging on to some extra fluids while your muscles adjust to the extra running. :)
  • BrookeF
    i'm sorry, i know it sucks. being strict is no fun, but it does work. i'm sure next week you'll have a post beeming about how awesome you're doing!!
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