psh17's Journal, 30 Mar 21

What are your thoughts, feelings or revelations about your health journey? 

Honestly? I find it sort of a bummer. I've been at my 'target' weight once, during a really hard season at college where I only ate soup because I was outright miserable. I have weighed less, and felt better, but this is where I was in 1996, and it's where I am now. It's less of a journey and more of spinning wheels. In the past year I did make it to nearly 10lbs less than this moment, but as soon as I was there I was hungry all of the time, which is also not great. I just.....don't know.  

I hear you about it being a bummer 😪 I hit a Plateau 15 years ago suddenly, after steady loss. I had heard about this b named Plateau but when it came to see me, it was a shock. And really hard. I spoke with all my docs and they weren't concerned as long as I continued with my diet & exercise plan. But that wasn't what I wanted/needed to hear. However for me the break came when I just happened to meet a colleague who was also a personal trainer. We talked about what I did, where I plateau'd, etc. I was re-energized to try new things. Weight loss didn't magically reappear. But she gave me other ways to measure my progress. I gave myself a break from the pressure and instead focussed on the moment, rather than how the moment is going to affect my future. I'm not sure if that made sense. It may not be the right path for you 

Or it may not jive with your feelings and goals. But know that your FS family is here with you, through thick & thin.💟