Re: Getting discouraged - long - sorry

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Ann,

You have every reason in the world to be discouraged. You do also

have some room for encouragement too.

First of all what are your meals like? Are you eating high quality

foods? I did find in my first challenge food was a huge issue. Are

you getting 6 in? Because not eating enough can cause a slow down in

the weight loss too.

Okay I weighed 210 when I was full term with my son. And I started

out at 130. But hey that shouldn't be your goal. What I am saying is

that you are not your sister. And even if you were exactly like her

you would probably have different weights. Chill on the comparisions.

You are a very beautiful lovely woman. With a very nice attitude.

You are a small woman you don't have a lot to loose and it seems

harder to loose small amounts. I mean in the grand scheme of things a

small amount. (you know not a hundred of pounds) I know this will not

make you feel better. But I and many other women are in the same boat

with you.

Second of all are you pushing your self with working out? I thought

I was until I worked out with this police man. OUCH! He pushed my

buttons. So sometimes we get a little complacent. Just trying to

finish the set, not the form. It does count. Sometimes working out

with a new friend or partner is helpful. Shakes things up a bit.

Third you (I am going to take a huge leap here) are probably better

off right now than you were 10 weeks ago. Are you stronger? Are you

having to up your weights? Are your cardio sessions getting easier,

are you having to do more to make the heart pump? I am guessing here

but I would venture to say that you are moving in the right

direction.

Do you take any supplements? Some people need a little extra help.

I mean like Udo's? Apple Cider Vinigar tablets,CLA.

I will tell you I did up my cardio when I wasn't seeing results, and

then had to back off. It gave me the jump start, but then I flatlined.

There are some 'jumpstart' techniques. I can't for the life of me

remember. But I am sure some here can offer many suggestions. They

did when I needed help.

Keep the faith my friend,

> Here's the deal.

>

> I started BFL on July 16, 2001. I have been on the plan (working

out and

> eating) since then.

>

> Around the 20th of August, I drove with the guy I'm seeing to FL to

help him

> move. I didn't exercise for 6 days. I also didn't eat BFL those 6

days but