Plateau...

Plateau……..a region of little or no change in a graphic representation. One of the toughest parts of losing weight is when you begin to plateau. You hit that period of time when you just don't seem to lose. It’s actually tougher than cutting back your eating habits because it usually occurs after you’ve done all the right things. You’re eating well, exercising, drinking lots of water……and not losing any pounds.

I hit such a plateau about 10 days ago. I’d been a good boy with my eating, got my workouts at Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning in and even did plenty of walking. When I jumped on the scale I expected a big drop, but only saw a half pound reduction. I was *&^%#$^&. It was raining F bombs as I hopped off the scale. I then had a very angry workout. I really wanted to bag the whole workout and go home, but I realized that that is what I’ve always done, in the past. I’m kind of like George Costanza on Seinfeld, right now. I’m doing the opposite of what I used to do, because those behaviors never succeeded. I kep in mind that my weight has gone from 375 pounds to 309 and I didn't want to regress in any way.

Instead, I fought through my walking, stretching and weight lifting…..very begrudgingly…..but, boy, am I glad I did. I’ve worked too hard to let myself down. I continued to eat right, exercise and keep the positive attitude.. Two days later I was down 3 ½ pounds. Don’t ask me why I lost a half pound in eight days, then 3 ½ pounds in two days, but it always works out. Stick to the plan. That’s the lesson I learned. Think big picture. If you drop out of the race, you’ll never cross the finish line.

I’m down to 309 and trying to break 300 by Labor Day. I’ve got some work to do.

Thanks for following along. Any questions, please email me at hmorse@wror.com.