May/June Weight Managment

[Crankin]

106.6
Been the same for 2 weeks. Actually, I'm pretty happy, as I've had lots of "cheats," not in the Paleo sense, but in the sense of lots of wine, and eating out, more calories than usual.
Getting ready to leave for a ride in Connecticut. I am still sic, but marginally better. It's making me hungry!

[Catrin]

Perhaps I am worrying overly much over 2-3 pounds - my small Sugoui RS shorts are fitting the same, and indeed the cuffs on the legs this morning seemed looser/less compressive than the last time I wore them... I just spent so many years so large that ANY increase in weight makes me worry - and I still have that blasted apple shape - though it is no longer the super-size apple it once was I AM trying to gain strength, and I think that also can cause us to retain water in our muscles.

[Catrin]

I really should know better by now...when I suddenly gain a few pounds it is always due to too few calories. When I bump up the calories, the extra few pounds go away. We simply MUST fuel for our activity level! That should probably be taped to my refrigerator door

[Crankin]

I am reporting in with my weight from yesterday for this week. I'm sick, haven't been exercising, except for a walk, and now I'm going away for 3 days, on a cycling trip, with no cycling, due to rain, thunderstorms, etc.
106.7

[Catrin]

Back down to 125.8 this morning

We've been doing a LOT of cardio-strength work - as well as regular strength so I don't know how realistic it is to expect my weight to drop much lower. Hard to lose weight AND build lean mass at the same time...

[emily_in_nc]

103 this morning -- my ideal weight for my small frame and the lowest I've been since leaving for Belize. I've been eating plenty (including occasional ice cream!) but getting a good deal of activity in. I honestly never thought I'd see this weight again, but my lifestyle, eating, etc. are healthier here in the US. Just the opposite of many folks who eat too much junk in the US, then go to Belize and lose weight. The heat/humidity combo there kept me from exercising as much as I should, and the limited selection of affordable, good quality food on the island made sticking to a good diet more of a challenge.

We're going to be traveling for much of July and August, so I am sure I'll gain some with all the meals out we'll be having -- we rarely go out to eat here, and that is one reason my weight is low. Good to be starting out the travels at a low weight!

[Catrin]

Your experiences have been interesting Emily! I wish I could get the scales that low...but I don't see that happening. Have fun with all of your travels!