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Ok short and sweet! This has to do with my friend the "scale"... 
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ZEEDRA
9/4/2012 9:17PM
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I'm going to name my scale Deniro as in Robert Deniro as in "Are you lookin' at me?" because I seldom get on it; I just look at it like it's an alien.
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123ELAINE456
9/4/2012 8:55PM
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You can not focus on the Scale alone for weight loss.Yor are doing great. You lost 2 pounds. Congratulations. KEEP PUSHING!!! God Bless You and Have a Wonderful Week.
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LINDAK25
9/4/2012 8:28PM
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Is it possible that scales know when it's an official weigh-in day? Then again, maybe you had more sodium on Sunday than you did on Monday. All I know is that my weigh in day is Wednesday and I'm often heavier on that day than any other day of the week.
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JEANNE229
9/4/2012 6:59PM
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My Scale is Mr. Know (or NO!) Report Inappropriate Comment |
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CARMEL_466
9/4/2012 3:00PM
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Congrats on saying buh bye to the two pounds and I most definitely agree with you and the others.  
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SHOAPIE
9/4/2012 2:48PM
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RONNIEHUEY
9/4/2012 2:05PM
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LOL!
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LOVINSHERRY78
9/4/2012 1:24PM
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i agree with JO28352. i'm glad my scale hasn't caused me any trouble but i know many have old and messed scales that are bringing them down. great job on the 2 lb loss! :)
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JO28352
9/4/2012 1:18PM
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Great reminder not to focus on the scale. Keep on movin'! 
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I had a very very bad week and the scale showed it today at my Monday weigh-in! I'm up a pound and not happy about it. It started small and totally escalated the rest of the week.
Today I almost feel like I need to stay in my house, lock the doors, be by myself so I can have a controlled environment in order to stay on track. I totally think I am under control and then I realize..no you are not Carol, you had "no control" last week.
Will I have to fight like this the rest of my life to be healthy??? It's been almost 4 months and I'm very proud of my progress....but, I hate having this feeling of being in a spot where I'm "stuck", in a rut, no control, etc..... I just don't know how to "move on".
What happened to my 1-2 Lb. a week progress...where did that accomplishment go?? I've been fighting with this 209-210 spot for weeks and weeks. What the hell do I need to do to get past this !!#$* area. I want to be in onederland at least by my 5th month and I just don't see that happening at this rate.
Where is that little "spark" I need to get me past this "hole" I'm in. I can't find it?? I'm back to my treadmill today, which is where I started ... will keep up my chair and floor dancing and maybe a little lighter on the dumbells?? I don't know?? I'm also going to try to eat 6 smaller meals per day instead of the bigger meals at a sitting. I wish the tracker had a place to track like that?? Maybe I will suggest it to them.
Anyway just feeling a little hopeless today and a little sad that I can't move from this black hole I'm in. I'm definitely not giving up, just need to find another direction in order to move forward in my journey.
Love to all my SparkBuddies and keep up the good work in moving forward...I'm trying!! 
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MOVIN2OBX
9/13/2012 2:08PM
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A VERY BIG HUG to you!! I am hard on myself too and I understand. I have been beating myself up - because I let work and stress get me into this hole. My blog today was about TODAY - because you can not change a single thing about yesterday - or all of last week. JUST commit to something TODAY. Anything - it can be really small Like doing 8 sit ups. Or that tomorrow you will track every single bite of food. I am on a new start that every day is today - and if I blow it - it is a new moment. Just start Now... and look forward. I wish you the best and hope it looks happy soon 
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FALLNTENN
9/3/2012 1:05PM
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I understand how you feel. We all feel that way sometimes. You are right about needing to find another direction in your journey. You can and will do it. 
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SPARK_KITTY
8/30/2012 1:17PM
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It's so easy to fall off the wagon & slide down hill. I find sometimes the best thing is not to lock yourself inside, but go out in the fresh air & take a walk. It always clears my mind & gets me re-focused & re-impowered.
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BELDONDOG1
8/29/2012 1:32PM
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Oh, Carol, do I understand your frustation (as you saw in my blog). But, we can do this. We can forge ahead. I have had a lot of good ideas come from my blog. Set up goals, but don't put a time limit on them. When you reach that goal, reward yourself. maybe with a new book or something. I find I do better if I eat my big meal for breakfast and a small dinner. Don't make too many changes at once because our stupids bodies will get confused :) A lot of suggestions gotten--maybe we can try and maybe one will work for us. Good Luck! Noel
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MOOKBALL
8/28/2012 9:52AM
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I hear your frustration. I (we all) know what it's like to get onthe scale and see it go up. Sometimes all you can do is regroup, rethink and work on the problem areas. You recognize what has to be done, and that is the first step. You are worth all your efforts.
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ANULIFESTYLE
8/28/2012 2:10AM
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I think the smaller meal idea is a good one. I notice for myself that if I split it up into 6 smaller meals and not skip a meal, I am more likely to stay on track. I am feeling the same way about my past couple of days and made a post about it. Maybe you've hit a plataeu (spelling) and need to change up your routine, which it sounds like you are planning on doing. 
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DIET_FRIEND
8/28/2012 1:10AM
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If the scales are not telling you good news, try the tape measure! It might be gratifying to record inches lost if pounds are on hold. You will come off this plateau. I bet if you look around, you will find advice on how to jumpstart a stalled weightloss. Keep on sparking!
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TORTILLAFLATS
8/27/2012 11:15PM
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(((((HUGS)))))  Gail Report Inappropriate Comment |
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LOVINSHERRY78
8/27/2012 9:54PM
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A :( well, big hugs and all you can do is re-evaluate things. i've heard that after time i bodies just want a change up so def try the more smaller meals thing. :) i hope things look up for you soon with this issue. hang in there!
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LINDAK25
8/27/2012 9:10PM
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Okay, so your tracking your meals and they are nutritionally balanced. Your exercising and you have a calorie deficit each week. You drink 8 to 12 glasses of water daily. Your body has put losing weight on hold. It happens, even when you're doing everything right! Spark Guy said so and I believe him. You've checked everything twice and then you blogged about it. Yeah! That's what we're all here for, so we can keep each other motivated. So you gained one pound. Not that bad, is it? I think you're right on target with your strategy. Mix things up and see if you get better results. Make sure you're eating enough food. When I get hungry and I start craving things, it means I'm not eating enough. Listen to your body. Don't beat yourself up. You can do this.
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JEANNE229
8/27/2012 7:05PM
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Six small meals (often with even more calories than I consume in 3) has worked for me. I suggest that....and look in the mirror and see what a beautiful person you are. YOU just need to recognize it.
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SIM1SAYS
8/27/2012 4:20PM
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Man - that's hard and frustrating. Here's the deal - you're going to plateau. You know it. You're going to have bad days. You know that too. Then you start to get anxious and put off that your body is not appreciating your efforts.... it is. Try shaking up your diet and exercise - more strength? Different cardio? You can do this. I'm so cheering you on right now! 
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CARMEL_466
8/27/2012 4:06PM
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My nutrition tracker here is set for six meals. I had to add the third snack but it has helped me to have the six smaller meals per day. Praying you can get through the plateau. I know you will.
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TORAMPAUL
8/27/2012 3:33PM
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Hang in there!! We all have setbacks like that. We all have bad days/weeks. The main thing is, as you said, today is Monday. Last week is over, this week is brand new and full of positive choices to be made! As for the tracker; you CAN add extra meals. Go to your nutrition tracker, and scroll to the bottom. On the right side are a few icon buttons for ways you want to customize your tracker. The bottom button is "Add/Edit Extra Meals". Click on that. You can do this! Try not to let setbacks and plateaus get you down too much; you are not alone for sure! The main thing is that your scale is heading in the right direction in the long run. If you're taking two steps forward for every one step back, than you're still doing the right thing. And try not to let the number on your scale be an indicator for your health. Keep on that treadmill and your hear will love you for it!! Just think of it this way; you may be "stuck" temporarily at 209/210, but where were you four months ago?
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- 10 situps done! 
and I will look back on this down the road and be proud that I stuck with it!! 
3 pounds is 
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