Due to the beauty of the female body (*ahem*, **periods**) I was having a terrible week last week. I made the mistake of weighing myself and I had gained 5 pounds! I felt awful. I knew it was just from water retention, but I felt like I had done something wrong and was so distraught I almost tried to give up on dieting for the week. 

I wanted to buy chocolate and ice cream, but instead I begrudgingly stuck to my plan. 

Well everyone, great news! I reweighed my self this morning and not only did I lose those 5 pounds I had gained, but I also lost another 2. I'm so happy! I'm glad I stuck to my 1200 cal/day plan and didn't buy that ice cream because not only did I lose another two pounds, but I also fit into my old pants! I was out of clean clothes this morning, so I tried on an old pair of pants for giggles and guess what? They totally fit. I'm back to a US size 10 everybody and I am pumped. 

I think the takeaway here is to remember that even though it's easy to get discouraged by weight fluctuations, female or otherwise, that it is *worth it* to stick it out. Just keep pushing and remember that if you are truthful with yourself about what/how much you're eating and you stick to your plan then the weight will come off. You'll be glad you did. 

A big thank you to all of you inspiring folks out there who have lost so much! You guys are what keep me going.
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Due to the beauty of the female body (*ahem*, **periods**) I was having a terrible week last week. I made the mistake of weighing myself and I had gained 5 pounds! I felt awful. I knew it was just from water retention, but I felt like I had done something wrong and was so distraught I almost tried to give up on dieting for the week. 

I wanted to buy chocolate and ice cream, but instead I begrudgingly stuck to my plan. 

Well everyone, great news! I reweighed my self this morning and not only did I lose those 5 pounds I had gained, but I also lost another 2. I'm so happy! I'm glad I stuck to my 1200 cal/day plan and didn't buy that ice cream because not only did I lose another two pounds, but I also fit into my old pants! I was out of clean clothes this morning, so I tried on an old pair of pants for giggles and guess what? They totally fit. I'm back to a US size 10 everybody and I am pumped. 

I think the takeaway here is to remember that even though it's easy to get discouraged by weight fluctuations, female or otherwise, that it is *worth it* to stick it out. Just keep pushing and remember that if you are truthful with yourself about what/how much you're eating and you stick to your plan then the weight will come off. You'll be glad you did. 

A big thank you to all of you inspiring folks out there who have lost so much! You guys are what keep me going.
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