Anyone who's ever tried to lose weight has undoubtedly heard that "the last 10 lbs are the hardest to lose", and it's probably scared the mess out of them as it did me. I always thought that meant that your body realized it was at a good weight and metabolism, and other junk all worked together to make it difficult to shed those last few pounds. Well, I'm here to share the great news! That's not the case at all! The battle of the last 10 lbs is all about self-sabotage. You get into a comfort zone and realize that you're ok at this size, yet deep down you really want to lose a few more. However, being in this comfort zone you give in a little more often to what should be occassional treats, and you just can't seem to make yourself behave to lose that last 10 lbs.
Anytime people hear that I'm trying to lose weight they freak out like I'm aiming to be as skinny as an anorexic. No, but I do want to feel comfortable with my body in my clothes. And I may be in a healthy weight zone right now but if I don't lose or at least maintain, I'll end up overweight. I'd rather lose the dreaded last 10 lbs slowly than easily lose the first 10 of a 50 lb journey.
So for me, I've been going back and forth. I want to get down to 110 (thus affording me a splurge and weight gain without panic), but ever since I hit 119, I can't stay focused on weight loss. I got down to 117 one week and this week I'm back up to 120! BUT I'M SO CLOSE!!!! I blame it on work. I blame it on being busy or out of the house. I blame it on the kids, and when that doesn't work I'll even try blaming it on the cat! (So stinkin tasty!) I blame it on the weather because I can't go out and run. So, I have a treadmill now. And ear plugs. And I'm so busy at work I don't have time to munch. And I quit keeping soda's at home (though the next step is to remove them from Brazoria county). So why can't I lose the last 10 lbs???? NO FREAKING SELF CONTROL!!!! So, here's my newest plan: no soda's (from anywhere) until I lose the last 10 lbs. At least walk on the treadmill 30 minutes a day until I lose the last 10 lbs. And no treats such as ice cream and all that fun stuff until I lose THE LAST 10 LBS!
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"I'd rather lose the dreaded last 10 lbs slowly than easily lose the first 10 of a 50 lb journey." - Yes... you are absolutely correct. Wish I'd realized that before I got myself into this 50 pound dilemma. And my problem seems to be wanting to get started because I know it's going to take several months but that is a battle I will face in due time.
ReplyDeleteHow about instead of cutting soda out of your diet completely limit yourself to one a week? It worked for me when I lost the 20 pounds but everyone is different!
I'm a total soda addict, I can't have just one a week or I'll give in and start up the habit again. But to not have any for 10 lbs, it shouldn't be THAT long... Right?
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