Weight-loss frustration!

My goal was to lose 2 lbs over this past week. Two weeks ago I lost 3 lbs, then last week I gained .2 lbs (point 2) . My net total loss as of last week was 8 lbs. So although I gained a little last week, I still felt confident that I could lose this week given that the week before had been so good. I mean, I workout practically every day and am very careful about what I eat. So, a 2 lb loss for this week seemed very reasonable.

Tuesday's are our normal weigh in days. However, since the official Team in Training training has begun, the Buddy Runs are also on Tuesdays around the same time. I didn't put much thought into how that time conflict would work out, so earlier in the day I decided to log onto the Weight Watchers website to find out if there was another time during the day I could go weigh in. Well, there was one during lunch. I thought to myself that that was perfect, since I hadn't eaten lunch yet and felt as though I would be lighter than at 6pm!

Well, I gained another .2 lbs (point 2). Ughhhhh, how frustrating!! I couldn't believe it. Seriously, how did that happen? The lady at WW saw my frustration and simply said, "Well, I guess you just need to look over the past week of your eating." Oh yeah, that is a good idea... if I would have actually kept a log of what I ate like I am supposed to!

Honestly, I'm not making excuses, but if I think back to the week where I lost the most weight, I would have to say that I actually ate more during that week. As I mentioned previously, I am not a big eater. In fact, it is much easier for me to go for long periods of not eating rather than of eating. The more I eat, especially in small healthy quantities, the sooner I get hungry again. And I just don't like that feeling of always being hungry. If I don't eat as often, my hunger adjusts and I don't have that feeling of wanting to eat as often. But I know that is not the way to lose weight. And the week I lost the 3 lbs, I had been eating several small meals throughout the day. I'd have my oatmeal in the morning, awhile later eat a yogurt, then lunch, then a snack, etc. It seemed as though I was eating constantly.

I need to become more deliberate in my eating. I need to track what I eat and eat the WW Points or calories that I need to eat. Especially with the running, I need to be eating enough. While the Team in Training coaches say this is not the time to be on a diet, I think I should still be able to work it out--getting enough energy and nutrition while still losing weight. While it's going to take an extra amount of effort on my part to have a plan for my eating, I know I can do it!

Aside from the weight gain bummer, as I mentioned, today was our first Buddy Run with Team in Training. It's our mid-week option to go out with other TNT teammates for a run. Although I wasn't feeling it and wanted to pass for tonight, being a team with David and Dana helps a great deal as it pushes me through when I have days like this. I am very happy I went though. After a 2.5 mile run I was feeling much better. There was nothing I could do about today's weigh in other than to continue reminding myself to just stay on track.

So, while I have lots more to do in regards to my eating habits, I am still feeling positive about my journey. I know I will get there!