This week was a little tough. I spent the majority of the week stressing about the possibility of having to return to work. The thought of reentering the workforce and putting the girls in daycare gives me anxiety, and when I’m emotional, I want to eat.
However, emotional eating is no longer an option for me. I’ve said it before- I am 100% committed to my Medifast program! And while I remained on plan the entire week, I could feel that I wasn’t losing as much as I had the previous two weeks.
How did I deal with this? Well, it was really hard. Not seeing that scale budge can be very disheartening and discouraging. Yet, I kept thinking to myself, “21.1 lbs so far! Don’t throw it away on an off-week.”
I posted my dismays on the MyMedifast forums and discovered there is somewhat of a “third week curse”, which happens because your body is adjusting to the amazing weight loss from the first two weeks. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that next week is better.
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Any weight lose is good! At least for me it would be!
You are rockin it friend! Sorry for the rough week! I can only imagine the stress you’re going thru with that big decision of going back to work outside the home. Praying for you and you will do whatever you have to for your family I’m sure, and it will be the right choice for you all. I’ve been on the fence with Medifast and REALLY am so close to committing. Your posts have been inspiring. Thanks for that and hope you have a great rest of your Friday! XOXOXO
So sorry that you had a tough week! I hope things get better!
I hope everything gets settled and you don’t have to go back to the work force. Great job on your weight loss. You’re doing awesome.
we all have tough weeks. 21 lbs is AMAZING progress though!!
I am a huge emotional eater!
Some loss is better than none (or a gain!) so keep your head up
Don’t you feel bad you are doing an awesome job!! Keep up the awesome work!
There will always be hurdles but the important thing to remember is that nothing last forever, including plateaus. You got this
You are doing so well! I get discouraged easily, so I understand.
Hang in there, you are doing great. And that photo is enough for me to realize that 1 lb is worth losing, it is so gross.
Sorry you had a touch week. Hang in there and try not to get discouraged.
I’m sorry this week was tough. Hang in there!
{{{hugs}}} And that photo really puts things into perspective!
Hope you have a better week next week!
A loss is still a loss!!
I so would love to get on this plan! Congrats on staying on plan that in itself is an accomplishment.
It’s always hard when you start to slow down on weight loss, keep on going it will pick back up
Hey a loss is a loss! Much better than gaining.
Keep up the good work!
I agree that it’s really hard to take when you have those weeks of not moving a bit! Hopefully that just means that next week will be a nice little jump!
Congratulations on the loss!
Ugh, sorry you had a rough week. I stepped on the scale and was up. It can be crushing, just have to keep on moving.
Hey, a loss is a loss. Feel good about it, because you are doing amazing. Here is to hoping this next week goes well for you!
Keep up the good work! Don’t get discouraged.