I love the month of December. It's full of festivities and celebrations. It's also very, very busy. I feel like December is full before it even starts. It never ceases to amaze me how you can go from having virtually nothing to do to being straight out for days and/or weeks at a time.
My postings will continue to be spotty throughout the month. It's not that I don't want to make the time to check in, checking in certainly does help me stay on track. It's just that I'm being pulled in a million directions right now. So, please forgive me if I go quiet for a bit.
Anyway, what's going on with my progress? Well, I'm still up the 9 pounds and have added another 3. I honestly don't know what is going on. I know my eating hasn't been 100% on target, but I'm not eating over my calorie budget on a daily basis. There is no way I should be up nearly 12 pounds. Ugh. Damon (Monday and Wednesday trainer) says it's probably from all the salty foods from Thanksgiving. Rudy (my Friday trainer) approached me today to see how much I was down. He said he's really noticing a big change in my figure. I laughed and told him I am up nearly 12 pounds. He was speechless.
I have a physical in a few weeks. I'm most certainly going to discuss this with my doctor when I see her. I understand that our bodies can fluctuate from day-to-day but swinging 10+ pounds is getting to be very discouraging.
That all being said, I'm setting some goals for this December:
1. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. I am terrible with getting my water in during the colder months. I do, however, find it much easier to drink water when I have my huge water bottle full and at the ready.
2. Not going to sweat the small stuff. I'm hoping to just continue the coarse and will be happy to maintain this month but would be even more happy with a 5 pound loss; the 12 that I have gained along with another 5...I know the 12 is probably water so the hydration should help with that.
3. Be on during the week. Be careful and mindful on the weekends. With all the Christmas parties coming up, it's going to be difficult to stay on plan for the weekend. I will have plans for each situation and will do my best to not go overboard. I will be 100% honest with myself and you about what goes on over the weekends. (I always am, just putting it out there).
Hi Jenn, Well...When I started weightlifting, I did not any lose weight at all for several months, although I didn't gain weight either. Though...I could think of a reason for gaining weight--gaining so much muscle. Did you gain a significant amount of muscle? If so, it could be that. Still...that is a lot of pounds and I would keep close watch on that. Watch your calories at the same time because no matter what, you don't want to keep gaining.
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Still, I love(!) your compliment from your trainer. Us women who work out just look better. :D
:-) Marion
Christmas parties are the best! and the worst, I guess too. Have fun, and enjoy the journey right?
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