The Planets Align
For all the griping I do, you would think that things never go my way. When I bought my ticket for my upcoming trip to Hawaii, it was with the certain knowledge that I would be taking Aunt Flo along with me. Guess who showed up a week early? This means I can frolic on the beach without the added fun of bloating and mood swings! Woooo!
Too much information, I know. But I can honestly say that this is a "Happy Period." (That is seriously the strangest advertising campaign ever.)
Noting my weight daily on the calendar is really motivating for me. I'm starting to see the trends in my own weight fluctuations again - yesterday? 174. Today? 170. Hi, four pounds of mystery! Where did you go? Knowing that I bloat is one thing. Seeing the actual numbers makes it less frustrating. I'm not crazy. It happens, and it doesn't mean I'm failing at my diet.
The journaling of the food is still difficult - I'll admit that it is hit or miss right now. But I'm trying to make it a non-thought-involved issue. I just scribble down the food and move on.
Comments
Woohoo for early periods! LOL I totally understand your joy.
And I hate that "happy period" campaign too.
Sherry
Posted by: sherry | February 11, 2007 1:45 PM
I am totally with you there. I weigh every day (sometimes twice a day!) and it helps me to see those fluctations. I still log the weight on the same day at the same time each week but I like seeing the progress as I go. It means if I am slacking slightly I get early warning too so can do something before proper weigh-in day comes around.
Posted by: LyndaL | February 12, 2007 2:22 AM
Maybe I'll have to start weighing myself daily as well. Can't hurt and will probably help me be more aware of what I am putting in my mouth.
Posted by: HealthyMummy | February 12, 2007 3:27 AM
4 pounds? That is great! I've been weighing myself daily too, but it is hard not to get discouraged if it goes up a pound.
Posted by: Mari Ickes | February 12, 2007 12:08 PM
I am good for 5, exactly 5, freakishly 5 pounds every month. Never fails that day is usually my anual Dr. appointment...like really I did lose 10 pounds I just got 5 back for today...really.
Posted by: Lisa Knight | February 15, 2007 6:21 AM