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For the most part, I try to keep upbeat and positive on this weight loss journey. There really are a lot of positive changes that I have made that have me feeling great. But let's be honest--part of this "weight loss journey" is the actual losing weight part. There is nothing more frustrating than feeling like you are doing everything right, and the scale not budging. Since January I have been tracking every bite, getting in all my good health guidelines, and working out 5 times a week. I honestly can't think of anything that I can do "better" and yet the weight is just not coming off. I only lost 3 pounds in January (which happens to be the same 3 pounds I put on during the holidays). It is starting to wear on me. I am working so hard and not seeing the results I would expect to see. I know the scale doesn't tell the whole story, but my clothes really aren't fitting different either. Nicole posted about the same problem not long ago and committed to eating more this week. Did you see that she dropped 6 pounds by eating MORE? This has me thinking that I need to do the same. This weight loss thing is so complicated. Just when I get the hang of eating less, I am wondering if I need to eat more. I figure at this point, it is the only thing I can try since nothing else seems to be working. So this week I will consciously eat more--in a healthy way. I suppose this is a good week to try it out since we will be celebrating my husband, mom, and my birthday!

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Comment by Almost There on February 18, 2013 at 11:20am: Wow! Birthday bonanza!

It is so frustrating to be "doing everything right" and not have the weight just drop right off. What does it take for it to get the hint anyway? HA!

Don't worry about doing "better"--but maybe this is a good time to do "different". Look at what you are eating overall and perhaps try and adjust whatever it is that you are eating the most of.

Comment by Christy on February 18, 2013 at 11:47am: I agree that I need to shake it up to keep my body guessing, but that's just it...I can't even really think how to do it different. I do weight watchers and I am meeting all the healthy checks for the right amount of dairy, fruits, veggies, water, oil. I've cut way back on processed foods. I plan to talk to my WW leader tonight to see what she suggests.

Comment by LindaB on February 18, 2013 at 5:07pm: Happy Birthday!!!

Don't be discouraged. You have been moving in the right direction. It didn't come on overnight - it's not going to come off overnight. ---- That's what I have to keep telling myself, anyway.

Comment by Paula on February 18, 2013 at 8:25pm: Happy birthday! I can so relate to this post. I am right where you are. Doing everything right and the weight is holding on. I've heard that if we don't eat enough calories, we can really slow down the process. I am just so scared to eat "more" since it was what got me fat in the first place. I must admit I am tempted to try eating more. How much did you decide to "up" your daily calories?

Comment by Cindy on February 18, 2013 at 11:03pm: Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! {singing} :)

I know this weight loss journey can be super frustrating at times. I don't get the idea that you're in a huge hurry but you'd like the weight off sooner than it's happening. But if you are losing, you're losing. Period. Yes, it may take longer but I would argue that you learn healthy habits along the way much better than if the weight came off faster. Hang in there and like someone else on here told me once - This really is a lifelong journey that NEVER ends. You may want to check out Diane's post today at www.fittothefinish.com She blogs about the habits of people who are naturally thin. That may not seem like it's that relevant of a post but she lost 160 lbs about 14 years ago and has maintained ever since then. To quote her exact words on her post today

'I do not count myself in the “naturally thin” group because I am not naturally thin. I had 10 years of morbid obesity and have to be constantly diligent in order to maintain a healthy weight for my age and height.'

Hang in there.

Comment by Keem on February 19, 2013 at 10:52am: I get that--totally-you want to lose the weight for "health", but, mostly, you want to lose inches and numbers.

HBD! :)

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