Lucia's Journal, 05 Sep 07

Try not to get so upset. I know thats tough to see the number go up. But I think what she means is the night before you go and weigh in, dont eat your heavy starches for dinner. Sometimes that will help your numbers. That's what they told me to do. I hope this helps.  

It's easy to get upset by a number. Please consider the overall progress you are making and don't let one number make you unhappy. You are doing great. This is a tough battle we are fighting. They told me some starch tricks as well, like having a regular eng muffin and count that as two starches and generally to stay with the lighter starches earlier in the day time. Also stay with wholewheat products and brown rice. It's hard I know cause I love those starches too. :-) 

Thanks, appreciate the support. It just takes sooo long to lose a pound.... I feel like I am always back to "Go."  

Don't lose heart Lucia. The weight didn't come on overnight, nor will it come off. The fact is that you are doing something about it. Your weight history reflects that. You'll get there. 

You are right, love4life! In fast, lost .6 today....I am going to stop getting stressed at every weigh in! I will focus on big picture!! I have lost 12lbs and am thrilled; and I am not suffering at all with this program!!