I have not excuses for my 1.1 pound weight gain last week. The gain is 100% my fault. I ate more than I burned. I could blame it on the break I took from running--less exercise so fewer calories burned. But the numbers don't lie--I gained because I ate more calories than I burned. Period.So once again I find myself in a position where I need to get refocused. I've proven once again that I need to continue to count my calories and make sure I am eating less than I am burning, so I can continue to lose weight and eventually achieve my weight loss goal.
However, I've decided to take the next couple of weeks off from my diet so that I can throughly enjoy the holiday break. I will resume my diet in January.
No worries. I will get there.
Weight Loss Summary
- Week 01: Lost 4.0 lbs
- Week 02: Lost 3.1 lbs, 07.0 lbs total, 3.5 lbs per week
- Week 03: Lost 2.6 lbs, 09.7 lbs total, 3.2 lbs per week
- Week 04: Lost 2.0 lbs, 11.7 lbs total, 2.9 lbs per week
- Week 05: Lost 1.6 lbs, 13.3 lbs total, 2.7 lbs per week
- Week 06: Lost 1.5 lbs, 14.8 lbs total, 2.5 lbs per week
- Week 07: Gained 0.4 lbs, 14.4 lbs total lost, 2.1 lbs per week
- Week 08: Lost 3.1 lbs, 17.5 lbs total, 2.2 lbs per week
- Week 09: Lost 2.2 lbs, 19.7 lbs total, 2.2 lbs per week
- Week 10: Gained 0.9 lbs, 18.8 lbs total lost, 1.9 lbs per week
- Week 11: Lost 3.5 lbs, 22.3 lbs total, 2.0 lbs per week
- Week 12: Lost 2.2 lbs, 24.5 lbs total, 2.0 lbs per week
- Week 13: Lost 0.2 lbs, 24.7 lbs total, 1.9 lbs per week
- Week 14: Lost 1.9 lbs, 26.6 lbs total, 1.9 lbs per week
- Week 15: Lost 0.6 lbs, 27.2 lbs total, 1.8 lbs per week
- Week 16: Gained 0.5 lbs, 26.7 lbs total lost, 1.7 lbs per week
- Week 17: Gained 2.0 lbs, 24.7 lbs total lost, 1.5 lbs per week
- Week 18: Lost 3.3 lbs, 28.0 lbs total, 1.6 lbs per week
- Week 19: Lost 0.3 lbs, 28.3 lbs total, 1.5 lbs per week
- Week 20: Lost 1.7 lbs, 30.0 lbs total, 1.5 lbs per week
- Week 21: Lost 1.6 lbs, 31.6 lbs total, 1.5 lbs per week
- Week 22: Gained 1.1 lbs, 30.5 lbs total lost, 1.4 lbs per week
I understand completely. Keep the focus, you are doing awesome!
ReplyDeleteHey, I just want to say that as an inconsistent trail runner I found your site inspiring. I have never been more than 10 pounds over weight, not have I overtrained, but I am very injury prone and lack the motivation and discipline to set this type of goal. Pathetic since my degree is in Exercise Physiology. I did sign up for the Cross Timbers 15 K and maybe I can try to keep up with you. Thanks for posting this. I might even go out and run today.
ReplyDeleteAnonymous--I am inspired by you being inspired by me (OK, that made sense to me when I wrote it)!
ReplyDeleteI also struggled with injuries until I stumbled across the ChiRunning book. I don't know the cause of your injuries, but you might want to pick up a copy and check it out. Worked for me. Hopefully it will work for you also!
Happy trails!