11 Days Left...

Posted on November 25, 2014

11 days left.

When I logged onto my DietBet app this morning and saw that number, a wave of anxiety completely washed over me. Generally speaking, I LOVE doing DietBets. This is my fifth one, so I know how this works and am familiar with what my body needs to lose weight. This bet, though, had larger amount than I've ever bet before, and now I'm really feeling nervous that I won't make it and I'll be out that $100.

I know that I'm eating much better than I was over the summer, when I fell off the wagon (and onto a pool chair to lay in the sun and drink LOL). I know that working out 5x a week is good for my physical and mental health. I know that I've lost 36 pounds since January and I'm SO proud of myself for that. I just worry that I'm stuck in a place where I can't figure out what else to do to drop a few more pounds. Counting calories - check. Enough sleep nightly - check. Lots of water - check. I've been consistent. I've been determined. Not half-assing any workouts or eating back a ton of my excerise calories.

I don't know... The pressure of being "in the pot" in 11 more days is just bothering me some and I wanted to gripe about it here and see if anyone had any thoughts. AND with Thanksgiving Thursday and a trip to my favorite winery Saturday, I'm extra nervous! (However, to solve the winery temptations, I volunteered to be DD and for Thanksgiving, I've volunteered to bring healthy/veggie-loaded dishes along... I just know that will power is a fickle thing lol.)

For now though, I'll just keep on trucking and hope for the best!! Just finished a filling, low-cal dinner of tilapia and brussel sprouts (my fave!) and will be heading to the gym for a 60-min Les Mills Body Attack class. Good luck to everyone, particularly those who are in the same boat as I am!!

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Chrissy

11/26/2014 11:27AM

I'm right there with you Jen, after my attack of the
"crazy sugar monster" this weekend, ....
I'm so worried about Thanksgiving....I have things planned with healthy foods & treats...
but what if "crazy sugar monster" showed up again.... Am I strong enough to stop her with so many temptations???
This is also my biggest bet & I really don't want to lose it.
I guess we just have to hope we can get thru it & stick to or close to our plan ;)))
We can do it !!!!!!!
I'll be thinking about you ;))) wish me luck & good luck to you in winning this one ;))

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Jen J.

I hear ya! It's so hard to stay on track when everyone around you (at least in my family) is chowing down on crazy high caloric food and drinks!! I'm going to work out tonight AND tomorrow I'm going to go to a 90 minute spin class - so even if I do indulge a bit, at least I'll have burned off some calories! I'll be thinking of you too! Happy Thanksgiving!!

Cara H.

11/25/2014 8:14PM

How long have you been doing the same workout routine? Even when you give it 100%, if you do the same thing too long your body learns how to cheat by being more efficient. You could try switching up your workouts to give your body a new challenge. Read my blog Crazy Eights to see a new workout style.

Jen J.

Hi Cara! Thanks for commenting! That's another one of the things that's been a mystery to me lately - I've definitely been changing up my routine every week or 2 so I can "shock my system," as they say. I know there's a dozen reasons why your weight could fluctuate; it's just so frustrating trying to figure out what it is! I'll definitely try out the crazy 8's routine though!! Happy early Thanksgiving! :)