Stuck

Okay readers...today I am feeling stuck. I have been stuck at 12lbs for almost a full week! I have been exercising every day, eating healthy, sticking to healthy calorie goals, drinking water, taking vitamins, and doing my shakes but the numbers on the scale haven't changed. It's very discouraging but I'm trying not to just quit. I keep reminding myself that I feel like I'm losing weight and I feel great so I need to focus on that and not the numbers on that stupid scale!

I have started to analyze all of the things I'm doing and trying to see what I can do to change. First, I am not hungry during the day so I haven't been snacking at all. I've vowed to myself to make sure that I snack. I've even set the alarm on my computer to remind to have a snack every day at work. I think this will help keep my metabolism on track. Over the weekend I didn't have enough water so I am trying to make sure that I have plans set in place to ensure that even when I'm busy I drink enough water. Last week was a hectic week so I didn't get to finish my shakes both days so I have to make sure that I stop what I am doing for 10 minutes so that I can complete my shakes. I also feel like I am eating the same thing for dinner every week so I have made it my goal this week to research healthy recipes that seem yummy and fun to make. This way I stay interested, I'm trying new things and eating healthier. I also feel like I need to continue mixing up my exercises. For the first two weeks I was walking and riding my bike for exercise. This week I have added The Firm Express DVDs to it. I also found a park where I can go to play tennis. A change of scenery from time to time will be good to. I can go walk or ride at a different place or take a different route. These are the things that I feel like I need to work on so that I can stay successful with this diet. Wish me luck.

So yesterday when I was getting off work I wasn't feeling really great and the guys had ordered some pizza so I just had a slice and then went for a walk with Jaxson and then went to bed. Boy do I regret that slice of pizza. It made me sick all night long! It was like my body was just rejecting it! I woke up this morning still feeling pretty nasty. In the future I think I will stick to healthier options because apparently my body has decided to make me pay for any junk that I eat! I had a shake with some vanilla, cinnamon, and honey for breakfast. I had my vitamins immediately afterwords. I've had 16 ounces of water and working on my next 16 right now. I am going to have some almonds as a snack. Trying to stick to the plan. Today is a slow day so it's a good day to try to get it going in the right direction.

So I had a shake with a little bit of natural peanut butter in it for lunch..so delicious! One of my agents came in and gave me this weird look. I was like, "Umm...what's the deal?" He told me that I looked different and he just couldn't figure it out. I sat there and thought about it and I am not wearing any new clothes or different make-up, my hairstyle is the same, and I just couldn't figure it out. About ten minutes later he came in and was like,"I know what it is! You've lost more weight!" So clearly I look like I've lost weight and my clothes are fitting looser so I know I'm making progress the scale just needs to get with the damn picture!

Well I went for a walk when I got home, cooked an amazing chicken roast outside on the grill and then did my firm express exercise! I ended up on my mat at the end and I just laid there for like 20 minutes after! My legs are still burning!

I am happy to report that I reached my calorie goal today and I'm hoping that if I continue to do that I will start losing weight again but I am not going to give up! I can't do it!