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Very frustrated!
So...I have the worst metabolism I have ever encountered. I am trying very hard to not get discouraged. I'm sure you all have heard that excuse from tons of overweight people, but in my case it's true. I have baffled people, including some doctors since my thyroid seems to be fine and I am not diabetic. The last 3 1/2 weeks I have eaten clean (except for two cheat meals) at an average of 1500 calories a day, and worked out VERY hard with weights/cardio/plyometrics for 19 of the last 25 days. Sometimes w/more than 1 workout in a day. I have lost a grand total of 8 lbs, which was 10 until I somehow GAINED 2 lbs yesterday! F***ing H**L!!!!!!!!!!! I HATE MY METABOLISM! I know it was probably water, but I don't have a reason for the retention unless it's b/c I did my cardio outside in the humidity and I tend to retain if I do that. I want to reach my goals but at this rate I will be forty before I do. I am not expecting any answers. I doubt anyone will even read this, I just needed to vent. And no...I am not going to give up. I have continued to eat clean today and I will be working out in a few hours. I just wish things would get moving in the right direction. The only upside is I do feel stronger. At least there's that.
Keep your chin up. Don't beat yourself up when you have a cheat episode. Accept you did it, promise yourself you won't go there again and move on. I have found reading the ingredients on labels will keep me from eating them again. If I can't find anything healthy in the list, it keeps me from reaching for it again. Don't always go by the scale. Use your clothing as a guide. Your body weight can fluctuate from 3-5lbs at any given time. If your dedicated in the gym, you could be losing body fat but adding lean muscle mass. Take pictures every couple of weeks and compare. Take your measurements. You will see your progress. Look forward to seeing some progress photos.
