Stuck-In need of encouragement

[Mandilyn]

You know how you already know something, but it just isn't real unless it comes out of someone else's mouth. That's how I feel right now. I have been losing inches. And yes I see the pictures of my one month changes, but the scale has not moved (except up 4 for TOM., now back down) in 17 days. Someone else just tell me this is normal, inches lost are the way to look at it, and it will come off soon. This is a great way of life. Stalled too long. Need some positive encouragement.

Thanks,
Mandi

[AlaskaGirl]

Re: Stuck-In need of encouragement

Mandi, If you are loosing inches you are loosing. I know it feels good to see the scale drop (it is only a bonus) the tape measure never lies.

I bet the woosh fairy is heading over to your house very soon and you will drop 3-4 #. That is how it works for me. I hover around for awhile and then BAM 2-3# gone.

You are doing GREAT

Julie

[mommagoose]

Re: Stuck-In need of encouragement

I am in the same boat with you. I lost 6 pounds the first ten days . Then only three the next week . I have only lost one pound this week. My clothes are looser and I feel great. I guess that is all I can ask for right now. I wish I could just jump ahead and lose the 40 pounds right away but I guess I will have to do the time and be patient. Good luck to you.

Linda

[SandyL2002]

Re: Stuck-In need of encouragement

When the scale is being a butt head...you gotta keep telling yourself.. I feel so much better...my clothes are loose...the scale is going to come down soon..

[Evermind]

Re: Stuck-In need of encouragement

You're not in a stall unless you aren't losing pounds OR inches.

Think of it this way: Would you rather LOOK thinner, or WEIGHT thinner?

I've seen your pictures, and you look like you've lost a ton in your mid-section, arms, and most especially your hips and thighs. If you haven't lost pounds on the scale, it's because what you've replaced the fat with is lean muscle mass, and that, my friend, is something we all want desperately, because the more lean muscle mass we have, the more calories we burn just by being alive!

You're doing great.

[Mandilyn]

Re: Stuck-In need of encouragement

Thank You All.
I think I need to visit the board more often. Missing that encouraging support of others going thru the same thing.