Ooop! I did it again!
This is what I posted this morning on the Advice Needed Forum......
Okay, I know that I am losing lots of inches and I know that my body does this. It never loses inches and pounds at the same time. "But" after almost five weeks of it not budging I am starting to feel like giving up.
I have gone from a size 26 to a size 20 during that time and it is really great! But not seeing it on the scale is making me freak out big time and I am feeling down right depressed and I can't help to feel like giving up.
I know that I have to keep going and that it will all show up one day soon, but this overwhelming feeling of depression, because it is not showing up on the scale, is really getting to me. Before, it didn't bother me as much when it was showing on the scale and not in inches.
Why does the numbers on the scale get to me, when I am still losing all of these dress sizes? Why does the number on the scale mean a big deal to me, when I know this is only temporary? Anyway, I am just feeling down and venting.
I just feel like why can't I have it both ways? And I feel like crying.
I have to stop and count my blessings.
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And this is what I posted tonight......
First of all, I want to thank you all so very much for all of your encouraging words and support. I really needed that.
Second of all, I figured out what the problem is today. I went with my Husband to the supermarket today. What I usually get is the 90 calorie Superbrand nonfat yogurt. But they have two brands, which are both almost identical in labeling, taste, price etc. "BUT"!!! There is definitely one "HUGE" difference. One is 120 calories more. So if I am having three of those a day that is 360 calories more a day that I should be having and on top of that, I have been having 1/2 cup too much as far as steamed veggies. When the menu says raw veggies, I have been forgetting and having 1 cup, instead of 1/2 cup of steamed as an exchange. Not much of a difference, until you add it on top of the 360 extra that I am all ready over doing it, by 380 per day. So I have been having 380 calories more than I am supposed to have a day. It is a wonder that I haven't gained, gained, gained! The 90 cal. yogurt is Nonfat and the 120 cal. yogurt is Lowfat. Boy you have to be so careful. So, here I go again. Getting back on track. Thanks again.
Luv you guys!
~Connie

Hey, Connie!
Well, it seems you found a way to "lighten up!" But be honest- wasn't the fattier yogurt creamy and good? Maybe not enough to justify the calories, though . See what a difference a few hours and a little perspective make? Keep, plugging away at it!
Deedee
P.S. The manufacturer probably packaged them similarly on purpose. Doesn't that just make you steamed ?

"YES IT DOES!"
The Non Fat / The Low Fat
Calories 90 / Calories 220
Total Fat 0 / Total Fat 2.5
Cholestrol 0 / Cholestrol 5 mg
Sodium 130 mg / Sodium 120 mg
Potassium 350 mg / Potassium 330 mg
Carbs 14 g / Carbs 41 g
Fiber 0 / Fiber 0
Sugar 11 g / Sugar 38 g
Protein 8 g / Protein 8 g
The Low Fat one, is a little bit sweeter, but I just thought my taste was changing. Duh! It just showes how careful we have to be, with every little thing that we put intp our mouths.
Now! If I could just do something with that automatic 5 pounds that I gain every month for a week, I'd be a whole lot better. LOL
~Connie
[ August 07, 2002: Message edited by: ykwcg ]