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[Jen.M]

Well, I did great at Thanksgiving and lost 1.2 lbs, but seem to be struggling since then. This past Thursday I gained back those 1.2 lbs, so I've been working extra hard to stay on the program and keep the MOMOs to a minimum. I did my morning body test on the Wii Fit and it says I gained another 2.9 lbs!! It's not TOM, I've been drinking my water, I can't really think of anything I've been doing differently, I don't understand what's going on! I"m so frustrated. WI is tomorrow and for the first time, I really don't want to go.

[Blessed4Life2]

Oh Jen, I so feel your frustration threw the puter girl

I know how upsetting it can be to work hard and not feel accomplished.....bless your heart!

I really dont have an answer as to why you gained, by all you said you have done it just doesnt make sense.

What I can suggest is to get back to the basics.....get back on plan 100% for a bit...at least until you can figure out WHY you gained, so that you wont gain anymore....hopefully.

Listen girl, hang in there.....I know its hard to keep struggling when you dont see any results, but you have to look at all you have accomplished this far......freakin' AMAZING in my book!!!!!

You will get over this slump Jen.....less calories, water, exercise = fat loss, sooner or later!

[Jen.M]

Thanks, Melissa. I know you're right, I just feel like I've been doing this yo-yo thing ever since I hit halfway and I get so discouraged. It doesn't help that it's been gray and dreary the last few days which gives me the blues anyway... I'm contemplating getting a Metabolic Max armband so I can REALLY figure out what the heck is going on with me. I just don't know if I have the $200 kicking around at this time of year to do it, you know?

[Free of Concern]

Oh Jen I am so sorry that you are stressed out. I agree with Melissa that you are looking so good in your pictures. You are a very lovely lady and I admire both your husband and child too!

At this point in your journey its hard to say on what is creating the plateau ... our bodies can be so mysterious at times. It really could be just the simple stress of the season that is causing the weight gain. Also this dreary weather can do a number on your feelings and emotions.

The body media band would definitely give you more information and it would be great if you could afford to purchase it. At the moment I am wearing mine to give me an idea of my calorie burn and activity level. (I've slacked off on recording the nutritionals because at the moment my inner child is at war with doing the calorie counting.)

However if you simply cannot afford the band be sure to keep a journal on exactly what you are eating. Focus in on those unplanned eating moments, keep drinking your water and be sure to move as much as possible. That means if possible park far far away from the stores, get up from your desk and move around, take the stairs at all times.

Please please go to your weigh in tomorrow and don't feel the need to explain yourself. We all encounter these bumps in the road. Go in and talk to your consultant. Whine if you must but go please keep the momentum going by weighing in weekly. You are doing an awesome job and you can make your goal if you remain stubborn and detemined.

Have a wonderful Wednesday and be sure to give your loved ones a hug today!!

[I Called Jenny]

Jen, Melissa and Patty Lynne already gave you good advice.

I know it's frustrating and believe me you're not the first person that this has happened to - not that that necessarily makes it easier to live with - but it can be a million things. You can't control how your body is reacting but you can control staying on plan. So try to go back to point A, stop worrying (because that DEFINITELY doesn't help), and please DO go to your WI. You can't talk to your JCC or get some suggestions unless you do.


Yes, the band would be great but it's only a tool and if you can't afford it, as PL said, keep a journal and bring that to your weight-ins. Your JCC might find some things that you hadn't realized could be an issue.

Hang in there! Sending positive thoughts your way.

[Jen.M]

Thanks, ladies. Don't worry about me, I'll go to my WI. I may not want to, but I always go. I haven't missed a consultation in 7 months, I'm not about to start now. I think I'm just in a funk and it's making things worse on all sorts of levels. I suffer from depression and when a bad spell comes on, I tend to see everything in the most negative light. I'll get through it eventually, though the holidays are usually good for high stress/high depression levels for me thanks to my family.

I talked to my hubby and I think I'm going to take part of my Christmas bonus and use it for the armband. I really really wanted it when I started Jenny and couldn't afford it, so I'm going to take a little of the bonus I earned and actually use it on me for a change.

Anyway, thanks everyone for listening, it does help.

[I Called Jenny]

We're always here, hon! Take care of yourself and think of the armband as an early Christmas present to yourself.

You can do some research about it on bodymedia.com.

Phyllis

[CMECRZN]

I definitely hear you Jen. I am struggling right now as well so I can understand your depression and stress. My Mom just got diagnosed with cancer and I am responding to that by eating off plan WAY too much. I had a binge session last night that i literally COULD NOT STOP. then I start beating myself up about it. I finally just went to bed to avoid continuing it and to get it STOPPED. Now today I have been totally ON plan. I don't know what triggered my binge but it is the first one since starting Jenny last June. That alone is a victory.

Now WE have to pull each other up and keep moving down this journey TOGETHER. That is why we keep coming back here. TOGETHER.

[Blessed4Life2]

Jen.M, on 14 December 2011 - 10:48 AM, said:

Thanks, ladies. Don't worry about me, I'll go to my WI. I may not want to, but I always go. I haven't missed a consultation in 7 months, I'm not about to start now. I think I'm just in a funk and it's making things worse on all sorts of levels. I suffer from depression and when a bad spell comes on, I tend to see everything in the most negative light. I'll get through it eventually, though the holidays are usually good for high stress/high depression levels for me thanks to my family.

I talked to my hubby and I think I'm going to take part of my Christmas bonus and use it for the armband. I really really wanted it when I started Jenny and couldn't afford it, so I'm going to take a little of the bonus I earned and actually use it on me for a change.

Anyway, thanks everyone for listening, it does help.

Alot of ppl on the boards LOVE their armbands...so I say GO FOR IT!!!

Btw, I dont worry about you TOO much......I know you know the program and you work it well, your just in a slump right now, but you will push through....we will all see to that, we will make sure one way or another you make it to your goal!!!

CMECRZN, on 14 December 2011 - 01:18 PM, said:

I definitely hear you Jen. I am struggling right now as well so I can understand your depression and stress. My Mom just got diagnosed with cancer and I am responding to that by eating off plan WAY too much. I had a binge session last night that i literally COULD NOT STOP. then I start beating myself up about it. I finally just went to bed to avoid continuing it and to get it STOPPED. Now today I have been totally ON plan. I don't know what triggered my binge but it is the first one since starting Jenny last June. That alone is a victory.

Now WE have to pull each other up and keep moving down this journey TOGETHER. That is why we keep coming back here. TOGETHER.

Deb, you are another one I dont worry too much about. You are a strong and determined chickadee and just like you did today....got back up on that horse, I know you will make it through anything!!!

I love that last sentence btw....

[Jen.M]

I'm about 99% sure I'm going to get the armband...won't be 100% til I talk to my JCC tomorrow and get some details from her. And I really do appreciate the vote of confidence Melissa - one thing I've discovered is that despite all the roadblocks and personal issues and saboteurs, I'm really REALLY motivated to make it to goal.

Debbie, I'm really sorry to hear about your mom - I can definitely empathize as my mom had cancer twice! She beat it both times though and recently celebrated 20 years cancer free, so believe me when I tell you that you and she can get through it! And yes, you binged, and it happens, but you recognized it and you DID stop eventually, which is exactly what you needed to do, right? So hang in there, you're doing a fantastic job.

[I Called Jenny]

Deb, don't beat yourself up too much about last night's binge. It happens. Things stress us out and we become overwhelmed and fall back into bad habits. But you've made it back through today on track and you're right, we can get through any of this - together.

[CMECRZN]

Blessed4Life2, on 14 December 2011 - 01:30 PM, said:

Alot of ppl on the boards LOVE their armbands...so I say GO FOR IT!!!

Btw, I dont worry about you TOO much......I know you know the program and you work it well, your just in a slump right now, but you will push through....we will all see to that, we will make sure one way or another you make it to your goal!!!




Deb, you are another one I dont worry too much about. You are a strong and determined chickadee and just like you did today....got back up on that horse, I know you will make it through anything!!!

I love that last sentence btw....

Thanks Missy. I know I am and I know I will hang in there. I am a strong bull dam**it!!!!

Jen.M, on 14 December 2011 - 02:28 PM, said:

I'm about 99% sure I'm going to get the armband...won't be 100% til I talk to my JCC tomorrow and get some details from her. And I really do appreciate the vote of confidence Melissa - one thing I've discovered is that despite all the roadblocks and personal issues and saboteurs, I'm really REALLY motivated to make it to goal.

Debbie, I'm really sorry to hear about your mom - I can definitely empathize as my mom had cancer twice! She beat it both times though and recently celebrated 20 years cancer free, so believe me when I tell you that you and she can get through it! And yes, you binged, and it happens, but you recognized it and you DID stop eventually, which is exactly what you needed to do, right? So hang in there, you're doing a fantastic job.

Thanks Jen.... I think you and I are a LOT alike!!

I THOUGHT I was really doing ok with it. I am a 15 year survivor of the same cancer she has, so I KNOW in my brain that it is survivable. It just hit me last night like a ton of lead. You are absolutely correct. I stopped it and got right back on the wagon.

BTW, I have the armband and it is a great tool. I would look around and see if you can find it cheaper though because my JCC has never ever asked to see any of my data, so there is really no additional support from JC except to sell you the device. I've seen similar ones that are cheaper than what I paid at JC.

[CMECRZN]

I Called Jenny, on 14 December 2011 - 03:41 PM, said:

Deb, don't beat yourself up too much about last night's binge. It happens. Things stress us out and we become overwhelmed and fall back into bad habits. But you've made it back through today on track and you're right, we can get through any of this - together.

You gals are so good to me.... I SO wish we could figure out how to have a weekend where we all have an in person mutual admiration fest!!!! HA HA!!

[I Called Jenny]

CMECRZN, on 14 December 2011 - 03:43 PM, said:

You gals are so good to me.... I SO wish we could figure out how to have a weekend where we all have an in person mutual admiration fest!!!! HA HA!!

Yes, but unfortunately we can't seem to coordinate ourselves getting into the CHAT ROOM together at the same time! LOL

But we can try. Anyone for Disney World...or just a beach-side hotel?

[Susanjt]

Jen - we are hear for you! Susan

[Jen.M]

Aww, thanks everyone. Doing a little better today, though still dreading the weigh in this evening. I'm still pretty certain I'm going to get the armband though, I think it'll still be a helpful tool.

Phyllis - I would SO be on for Disney World! We were actually talking earlier this week about taking a trip down there - my daughter's getting old enough to be able to really enjoy it, it's just a matter of being able to afford the lodging and the tickets (we'd drive down).

Debbie - Yep, I think you and I are definitely alike. Part of that, I think, is having a hard time getting your gut to agree with what your head knows is true - I know in my head that I'll get past whatever this roadblock is and get to my goal, you know that your mom's cancer is survivable but both of us fight what's in our heads and get stressed out. (Did I mention I'm also great at giving advice but horrible at following it?? )

[I Called Jenny]

Jen.M, on 15 December 2011 - 07:34 AM, said:

Aww, thanks everyone. Doing a little better today, though still dreading the weigh in this evening. I'm still pretty certain I'm going to get the armband though, I think it'll still be a helpful tool.

Phyllis - I would SO be on for Disney World! We were actually talking earlier this week about taking a trip down there - my daughter's getting old enough to be able to really enjoy it, it's just a matter of being able to afford the lodging and the tickets (we'd drive down).

Debbie - Yep, I think you and I are definitely alike. Part of that, I think, is having a hard time getting your gut to agree with what your head knows is true - I know in my head that I'll get past whatever this roadblock is and get to my goal, you know that your mom's cancer is survivable but both of us fight what's in our heads and get stressed out. (Did I mention I'm also great at giving advice but horrible at following it?? )

Deb, there are lots of hotels that you can stay at that cost A LOT LESS than anything on the Disney property or in the IMMEDIATE surrounding area. Just do a search for Kissimee and you'll find bunches of them.

Yes, Disney is RIDICULOUSLY expensive and I would definitely bring in lunch (they have lockers) because the food is also such a pricey deal BUT, then again, it is so worth it. And you can sometimes get better deals on multi-day passes which makes it more affordable.

I am a little surprised that you're talking about the armband now but ONLY because you did soooooo well up until now and you have relatively little left to lose. But, of course, if you think it will help to stay on track and focused and get rid of those last few pounds, then you absolutely should make the investment.

And whatever the WI says, I'm sure it won't be as bad as you think and can be easily "corrected" (if that's even necessary). Stop stressing about it. You're only making it worse for yourself. So go, WI, get your armband, and have fun with your new device and maybe that's exactly what you need to get over the last hump.

You are doing so well and I'm amazed at the transformation.

[Jen.M]

Well, I didn't gain, which is what I was afraid of, but I didn't lose either. No change, which means I'm at exactly the same weight I was a month ago...I think this is the point where I officially call it a plateau, huh? I don't feel like I'm doing anything particularly different - I had a good week, no change. I had a bad week, no change. So yeah, I got the armband - hopefully tracking through that and watching my activity level will help me see what I'm not seeing now. Wearing it today - this is going to take some getting used to! But I LOVE the fact that I can use the iPhone app to track my food, it's so much easier than trying to either carry around my menu (which I am forever losing if I don't leave it on the fridge) or remembering everything I ate and then plugging it all in when I get home. So I'm hoping this helps.

I hear ya Phyllis, I know it's a strange time to decide to do it, but I'm so baffled by how things have gone since I hit halfway, and since I just got my Christmas bonus and have the money, I might as well! We'll see how it goes after I've had a couple of days to see how it works.

[Blessed4Life2]

Jen, so glad you didnt gain any at least.....that would have REALLY thrown you for a loop. I think the armband is a great idea, at least this way you will be able to see just what is going on.

You might have already tried this, but have you thought of calorie cycling and changing up your workouts to jump start your body to start lossing again? Please forgive me if you have already discussed this here, I am a lil on the slow side these days. lol

[Jen.M]

I've read about it, but the calorie cycling thing seems kind of complicated and I don't understand it well enough to feel comfortable trying it. As for the workouts - I do try to change them up somewhat, but I'm pretty limited since the only workout time I have is from 6am-6:20am, and the only equipment I have is my Wii. I've been doing some research to try and find an indoor track somewhere near me that I could go to cheaply or free and start running, but so far nothing I've found is actually open during the times I need them to be (1.5 hour commute each way every day + 9 hour workday = not much free time during normal "business hours"!). I'm still racking my brain for other ways to either get more exercise or change up what I'm doing.