Here I am at the end of twelve weeks. And I am still not at my goal weight. In my video yesterday, I shared that I was frustrated and that I slacked off a bit during May. I should be at my goal weight. But I am not. There was a small weight gain due to a prescription snafu {nothing serious, though I appreciate the gasps of concern}. I want to blame that on why I’m not at my goal, but I shouldn’t.
I don’t feel like the pounds would have come off anyway. For someone who was so motivated at the beginning of the month, I certainly threw in the towel by week two. I was thinking about “why” I did that – and I think it’s because I started to see results. I was so close, that I became complacent. And maybe a bit lazy. And maybe I had cheese and crackers as a snack one too many times. Or maybe my body just isn’t meant to weigh the number that I want it to, even though I was there just a few short years ago?
Okay, I’ll cut to the chase. Total weight loss, 11.75 pounds. People following the weight-loss portion of the Shaklee180 Program can expect to lose 1-2 pounds per week; factor in my weight gain and loss, I’m on target. Total inch loss, 23.5 – that’s two additional inches this month! I’m loving that number. Through this experience, I am trying to teach myself that the number on the scale isn’t as important as the inches and how healthy I feel.
That’s a tough sell.
For June, I am going to get rid of these few pesky pounds that just won’t budge. I am not going to make excuses. I am going to do it. I am so close, I can taste it.
What changes have you made toward living a healthier lifestyle? Do you have any tips for me?
People following the weight-loss portion of the Shaklee 180™ Program can expect to lose 1-2
pounds per week.
Your inches lost is amazing! You’re on your way to meeting your goals. And even with the setbacks, it happens to all of us.
Thanks, Kelly. You know, the number on the scale is killing me. It’s literally two pounds and just won’t budge. I am starting to question whether or not my goal is realistic, or attainable?!
I’m so so proud of you! It’s true, the inches do matter almost as much if not more than the number on the scale! Keep up the great work!
Thank you so much! I’m really struggling, especially with that pesky scale! It just won’t budge.
I know it is hard to not focus on the number on the scale but your inch loss is amazing. Are you down a few clothing sizes? How do you feel? Try not looking at the scale for a week or two and seeing what happens? For me it can sometimes be mental and it is like me verses the scale? Just an idea! Don’t give up and celebrate your success. Let me know how I can help! I recorded the call now I just have to get it to playback because yes some of your questions were answered but I can try to recap them too! You’re very inspiring to so many, including me!
I feel great physically, but can’t help feel a bit disappointed about the scale not budging. Right now, I am battling with the scale, and I don’t want to let it win. I feel like I reached a plateau of sorts, and wonder if my body is trying to tell me that it is at the right weight? That maybe the number I’m shooting for is too low?
Thanks for your kind words, Sommer. And know that you’re very inspiring to me, too!
Hi Emily~
I just cam across your blog- it’s amazing! You certainly are talented. You definitely look great –using your shaklee system seems to have really worked well for you. I have tried other systems and have finally found a metabolic correction system that works for me so I can relate to experience. I just wish that I had known about it sooner because I am going bikini shopping for the first time in 7 years. Keep doing what you are doing and I will pass on your blog to other moms.
~Adrienne
adrienne!
Hi! Thanks so much for stopping by and for the kind words. I’m happy to hear that you’ll be bikini shopping this year too – isn’t that exciting?! Hope we catch up in real life soon!
emily
I’m in the same boat, loving the Shaklee journey, but ready to toss out my scale! Its mocking me! Great work on the inches and staying committed.