Hello! This is my first time posting to this sub so I hope that there isn’t an overkill of posts regarding this topic. But this just happened this morning and I have nowhere to let my frustrations out.
At the beginning of the year I (30F) decided it was time to get back into shape. I was a little lax during the holidays and eventually had to get the “fat pants” out. For reference I’m 5’6” and I was at 166.8 lbs. Not terrible but not what I strove to be. I just wasn’t comfortable in my skin anymore. I decided that I wanted to lose 10lbs by my upcoming vacation on the 29th of this month. So 10lbs in 10 weeks. A very safe, reasonable goal.
Well I was telling my sister (29F, 5’8” 172lbs) my plan and she said she wanted to join in. But she wanted to lose 20-30lbs by her vacation in June. So we decided on weekly weigh-ins to have some accountability.
My plan to get there is simple- change of habits. Upped the fruits and veggies to lessen calorie intake, focused on lean protein sources, made conscious swaps (plain oatmeal instead of granola, almond milk in my coffee instead of creamer, etc) and stuck to an exercise routine. I have found that longer workouts and lower intensity work the best for me, keeping my heart rate between zones 1 and 3. So I’ll walk on the treadmill with an incline while watching trashy reality tv (don’t judge haha). It’s just another substitute- instead of sitting on the couch and watching tv I do it while walking. To me, this is totally sustainable and I don’t feel deprived at all.
So it’s been 8 weeks and I’m down to 158.2, just over 8lbs in 8 weeks, right on track! She was doing well too! But I was texting my sister this morning with the weekly weigh in and I was complaining a little about the scale not moving for the past few days despite being really good with my eating and even spending a little extra time in the gym because I got a little too wrapped up in a show. It happens, I know. But it’s still disheartening. Well, my sister suddenly says that as a healthcare professional (she’s a pharmacist) she thinks I’m developing an eating disorder and I should stop what I’m doing. But here’s what kills me. I’m following all of the recommended weight loss guidelines from healthcare professionals and she knows that.
I don’t know if it’s just her control freak nature (she plays these games with our youngest sister) or what, but it rubbed me the wrong way. Why is it every time I start losing weight she suddenly “worries”? Or even though she’s trying to get in shape too, if I turn down dessert or don’t finish my plate she gives me this judgmental side-eye. It just bothers me.
I don’t know, I guess I’m just partially sad that I no longer have my weight loss buddy but also I don’t feel like I should be shamed for living a healthier lifestyle. I don’t get it. Anyone else ever deal with this?
By the way, this is my first time looking through this sub and I've been going through and reading the posts and you guys are just amazing! So much support and great weight loss inspiration!
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