Well that hasn’t happened. Not that rail thin would ever be in my future because my body isn’t shaped that way and I actually enjoy eating, but still. Slightly more thin would be nice. So this Saturday will be four weeks since I returned from India with my Rice-A-Roni belly. I weighed myself this morning (as I usually do every few days). It went well.
One pound down. That’s it. ONE MEASLY EFFING POUND. With the exception of a few gratuitous meals (and maybe a rogue box of the cruncy toast of cinnamon) over the past few weeks, I’ve actually been paying attention to what I eat. I’ve been wearing my BodyMedia device and tracking my calorie intake and expenditure. I’ve exercised in some form for at least 45 minutes six days a week. I’ve planned my days to make sure I’m eating less than I burn while also making sure I eat enough to stay satisfied and properly fueled for a grueling day of sitting on my ass at a computer. I’m not eating all the carbs. Even before the food elimination diet, I was eating a diet that actually didn’t include much crap. Really. Like fish and salads and whole wheat noodles and junk like that.
Also I haven’t had cookies, cheese, or bread in a week. That’s got to do SOMETHING.
I have also been organizing my pictures from India to actually upload to Facebook, but every time I do I feel like I’m watching a “how to gain weight” slideshow.
At least it makes it easy to pinpoint the progression.
I’m secretly hoping it has to do with the fact that several of my bodily functions have been all sorts of malfunctioning over the past week and I started taking steroids (not for muscle gain, obviously.). But dear God, one pound is abysmal. I just want to my clothes to fit in a somewhat normal fashion.
Anyway, I’m still working at it and exercising because you know Rome wasn’t built in a day and whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger or whatever those silly things are that people tell themselves to stay motivated. Maybe my body is just in full-blown crisis mode. I guess one pound down is better than half a pound down, but really that’s like someone giving you two ounces of wine instead of one. It’s still bullshit. Okay, I’m done whining, bye.
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Losing weight is frustrating. ESP on steroids hang in there
I seem to remember u mentioning paleo helps your chronic condition. It also is great for weight loss. Maybe it’s time to pull the big guns out and do paleo? Could be a win win, body feels better, no more meds and weight loss to boot!
This is going to sound really annoying but ‘give it time’. I know, I know: Annoying. In another couple of weeks you’ll start seeing the difference and probably a very marked difference. It’s like when you start running after a break and after 4 or 5 runs you think to yourself that you’re never going to get to your previous fitness or distances. Then it just kind of clicks. In the meantime, can I please suggest Hugh Jackman for Men of Monday? I just think we really need some Hugh Time.
Hi cely,
Long time reader, first time poster. Just a question for you. Have you considered trying weight watchers? The only reason I would suggest it is because it works for me. I’m 23 and I started at 156 (5′ 5″, with a sizable ass and chest lol), and I’ve lost 13 lbs since january. I think we’re pretty similar in that we both love food and hate eliminating food groups and also don’t like exercise but do it anyway. So I like weight watchers because I still eat allll the crap, just less of it. And I still lose weight. I don’t know if it’d fit into your lifestyle but I thought you might appreciate the suggestion. Trust me, I understand how you feel! I have exercised and eaten healthy and somehow gained weight at times! Sucks. Best of luck! Ps I loved your India posts!!
It’s just the steroids.
Aren’t you on steroids to help with your arthritis flare up? I bet those aren’t helping weight loss.
HULK CELY SMASH. HULK CELY HUNNNNGRY.
CELY HULK LIKE PUNY HUMAN..CELY HULK WILL NOT SMASH. CELY HULK ANGRY AT TV..CELY HULK DESTROY ICE CREAM.
Y’all are assholes. And I can’t destroy ice cream because I can’t have it. So rude to bring that up.
CELY HULK ANGRY AT PUNY HUMAN..
CELY HULK SMASH….CELY HULK SEE CANDY…CELY HULK DESTROY.
I hate you.
No you don’t. It’s the exact opposite. You love me.
What they said. It’s the ‘roids, dork. Losing any weight whilst juicing is an accomplishment. Our very own little (well, obviously not so little) Cely Sosa. Laughed out loud at the weight-gain slideshow comment. You remember that Seinfeld episode where George decides to start wearing sweats all the time, and Jerry says it tells the world you’ve given up? Might be the same thing with sarees…
It’s probably the steroids, just like the others have said. Plus, I’m not a big fan of the scale. I think it can fluctuate 3-5 pounds daily. Remember, people think you look GREAT for just having a baby!
[ducking in case you just threw something at me]
LOL. I laughed out loud for real at that one. I’m in for the steroids guess.
Just want to say, don’t worry. You look beautiful and I can assure you that the only one who has noticed any weight gain is yourself. Yes I know there are places on your body I don’t see (I don’t mean that to sound as creepy as it does), but I say you look damn good. And I think you look amazing in all your India photos!
I understand the frustration though. I have been eating like shit and barely working out and still expecting to not get fat, so I’m sure if I was working at it and nothing was happening I’d be pissed. But, as you know, this stuff takes time. I have a feeling you will wake up one day all BOOM. SVELTE. It’ll happen.
Better than one lb up. You didn’t gain it all in one week, you won’t lose it that way either. Just keep eating clean and your body will catch up.
The Kidless Kronicles
I’m going through the same thing and I’m not taking steroids. It sucks. Hang in there…it will come off slowly but surely.
Ok, I totally feel your pain! I feel like I have put on weight recently and yeah, I’ve relaxed a little on how healthy I should be eating but I’ve still been working out regularly so it’s just like WTF? I don’t get how it happened and it’s pissing me offffff. And I totally know what you mean about the pictures thing, looking at recent pics of myself all I can think is wow, glad I gained 10 pounds just in my fact, that’s amazing. Ugh, why does everything that tastes delicious make you gain weight like crazy? Not fair.
I’m having the same problem and yes, also not taking steroids. I’m sure they’re to blame.
Also, have you thought about not weighing and measuring yourself instead? (just basics…hips, waist, and thighs if you’re so inclined) I know you mentioned you’ve been weight training, so you may be getting smaller without actually dropping any pounds….it happened to me last year. My ass magically got smaller while the scale stayed the same. Then it got bigger again…damn sugar.
Ditto on the ‘roids.
Ditto on the measuring vs. weighing.
Thanks as always for sharing your struggles. It reminds the rest of us that this shit is tough for everyone.
While everyone gives you tips and encouragement…as your beau I’ll give you a firm talking to. Just kidding. You always look beautiful, no matter what pants you’re in or what the scale says. Breath takingly beautiful 24/7…even after you work out.
Mhm.
You’re rude.
You two are so stinkin’ adorable I can’t take it. In the end, it’s just a number. ;) Seems like you’re happy and have some great people around that don’t care if you’re 5lbs up or down but if it’s going to make YOU happy…give a little time since your body is kind of out of whack with the roids and diet change as is. You’re beautiful! :)
Thanks Ann. She’s insane and doesn’t understand how beautiful she is.
I’m pretty sure you and Paula are sisters from a different mister or something so I’ll tell you what I’ll tell her (don’t worry, she doesn’t listen to me either): Stop weighing yourself, listen to your body, eat in moderation (but try to eat mostly whole foods without a lot of crap in them), drink a lot of wine (seriously), push yourself in all of your workouts – and finally be happy with who you are. It’s the best you can do!
carbs get a bad rap. There are plenty of other people out there who yell “carb the fuck up” and you’ll drop tons of weight. I get the clothes fitting problem a lot these days. But if I clean up the diet for about a week everything straightens out again.
Have I mentioned lately how you could be Olivia Wilde’s twin sister?
It’ll take some time, but also important is to work in strength training. Muscle burns more calories than fat, so even while you’re at work, you’ll be burning more calories than you would otherwise. Strength training will help when you start to hit that weight loss wall.
How are you feeling on your elimination diet these days? Frustrated and wanna shank someone for a tub of ice cream? Or do you feel like you’re getting the hang of it?
I’ve been eating and exercising really well since January and I’ve gained a few pounds. Our bodies suck.