Eh...

So: I'm just the same, weight fluctuating and not making much progress down the scale.
I'm not gaining, just alternatively putting on water weight, throwing it off and hovering right in the low 170's.
I want OUT (to the 160's-- I mean.)
Right now: I'm just weighing frequently and recording Wednesdays.

I've got a lot going on, which may not be an excuse, but it is a reality.  I feel like once I'm a bit more oriented and set up in my new job, I'll be able to use more mental energy towards LOSING weight.

The good news is that my new band surgeon gave me a fill that has completely left me symptom free- no heart burn, no "PB's", ease of eating fruits, veggies and proteins.  The bad news is that since I have less 'restriction'-- it's far more up to me to take hold and use the band to help me.  It is not taking care of ethelbessie related cravings and habitual eating for boredom, stress relief, entertainment etc.

So: the lifetime of work continues.
I'll never give up, and I want to keep this level of fill and see what I can do over time-- but for now: no dramatic changes.

PS: I've changed from "The Girl Who does not snack" to the "Girl who will not give up"-- because I feel like that is a much more accurate portrayal of what is critically important to my ongoing journey…

PPS: Most important of all-- I want to stay positive and NOT mean about myself.  I have not given up, I am fit and healthy in so many ways.  It may not necessarily be in the cards that I'll reach 30 more pounds down… but I am keeping at it every day to best way I can.

I've gotten a lot accomplished in just the past few months… and I'm moving forward with my life in general in a great way.  My new job is more active in general and I walk my dog at least a mile, and up to about 2 miles per day.  My eating habits are evolving.  I'm giving ME space to develop and just doing my best.  NO GUILT.

Weds weigh in

Weigh in Wednesday