Frustrations

So from the sounds of things, the scales are not producing the results we all thought they would. I would like to post this blog to relieve some of those frustrations, hopefully. The female body is full of hormones that don't react well to change. It takes about 12 weeks for the body get used to any big change, whether that be eating less or working more. 12 weeks! Remember that. We are just coming up on 10 weeks of the workout change, but when did you start changing your diet? So give yourselves a break. The illusion of the biggest loser that the first few weeks are the best time to lose a ton of weight is absolutely rediculous. Do you workout 8 hours a day and have every calorie you consume specifically made out for your specific needs by a medical professional? So you have other stresses in life to think about besides weight loss? ... There you go. Tat show puts people in a lot of discouraging situations because of the false illusion it creates. HANG IN THERE! It takes 50-60 consecutive days to forma a habit, so if the eating thing is not going well, just give yourself time. If the scale is not your friend yet, give yourself time.

As for change, look at inches. Look at how you feel at the end of the day. Look at your energy level, your mood, your interactions with other people... If any of those are better than before January, you are making progress!

Weight is made up of 4 parts: fat mass, muscle, bone, and blood. As you workout, three of those increase and one decreases... thus making weight change more difficult, but making health more attainable. Don't stress out so much about the numbers. Try focusing on how you feel, your energy, your self esteem, etc. Give yourselves a break! You're all making change in the right direction. By next month, results will start coming. At the end of April when we retake the fitness tests, you'll see results. At the end of March when we re-measure, you'll see change. Just be patient. You are doing all the right things. Just keep going. DON'T GIVE UP!!!

PS~ We will not be having a workout this Saturday (March 13) or Saturday March 27 in order to avoid extra fees. Speaking of fees, only one person has paid for March. Just FYI. Also, next Tuesday (March 16) we will meet at the rec center.