A cruel joke
Well I started this morning like I always do, weigh myself before I get in the shower, totally expecting to see the same weight that I have seen for the last 6 weeks. But no, it says 130. OMG. There is clearly something wrong. Let me step on the scale again–130. I repeat this process at least 6 times, take a shower and do it again. Now I know that is not my weight. I couldn’t lose 24 pounds in a day, and I know I would be damn skinny if I weighed that. But I think– is this the breakthrough I have been waiting for? I know I dont weigh that little but maybe the scale has finally moved. I anxiously await my husband to get up and weigh himself. 197–what he always weighs. Then the kids. It weighs them right too. We check the battery its all good. I weigh again–after at least 10 times of weighing 130 I get on and I am back up where I usually am. My heart sank and I wanted to cry. In fact, I am feeling that a lot lately, like I would like to cry. My frustration is mounting to a point of desperation. I am trying so hard to be strong, stay positive and keep motivated, but it is really getting to me. I feel trapped in this body right now and want out!! I am sure others have experienced this but right now I feel like I am the only one. I am literally praying to God and pleading with my body to give me just a little hope. Why is everything so hard for me? I have given many people advise on exercise and diet and it works for them–why not me? Anyone who knows me that I work hard at what ever I do. I am very competitive–mostly with myself. This diet has been no different. I dont know where to go or what to do.
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Hi Doctor,
Maybe you should stay off the scale for a few weeks. Keep your program, but don’t stress or think about your weight at all. You might just need to relax. I know, easier said than done! Well keep praying, thats what I belive has helped me. God must have something special in store for you, to put you through this! Have a good evening.
Hey, you can do it. Don’t let the number discourage you. I have the same problem and I understand the frustration. Keep blogging, keep eating, keep exercising and that skinny you will come out
We are here for ya 
Awwwwwww girl… how are you going about your diet? Are you exercising? What kinds of food are you eating? How often are you eating? Have you taken measurements? Pictures? How tall are you? Let’s figure this one out!
I would take a hammer to that scale , and invest in another. After a dirty trick like that, it deserves to be destroyed, and it would be sooo gratifying. Think of it as a workout for your arms.
Seriously though, have you checked your weight elsewhere just to make sure? Maybe your scale IS defective.
Oh I am stuck in the same place, you know… you read my blog yesterday.
I Googled ‘how to beat a weight loss plateau’ got some advice. Some I knew… some I didn’t. Here’s what I got. Maybe it will help. Good luck!
*Change what type of cardio you are doing
*Drink half your body weight (in ounces) of water
*Try intervals in cardio some fast some slow
*Make sure you are eating ENOUGH so your body doesn’t go into starvation mode.
*pack in the protien
Hope this helps. My scale was still the same this morning… I hate it.
Are you saying to drink 50 quarts of water? Is that in one day? Who in the H________ could do that?