Whoomp There It Is.

My mind is in so many places right now regarding my fitness/health/weight situation that I honestly don't know where to start. But right now my life revolves around making lists so that's where I'll start.

1. I felt good this past week. Was a bit lethargic Mon, Tues, Wed but got energy back end of the week.
2. I ate mostly all whole foods-- non processed with lots of veggies and lean meats.
3. I had 1 day where I went to the Hawks game and had wine and a quesadilla and it was AWESOME.
4. I went to all 4 days of Bootcamp and was awarded with Bootcamper of the week! I was beyond proud of myself. (That's me...bottom left, I kid, I kid...bottom right)

Now to the confusing part. On Friday I got on the scale, you know....just to see... and I was down to 212.2 (WOW-- over 3 pounds in just 5 days)....I was on cloud 9. Could I lose 5 lbs the first week? I had 3 days left and the math should make it so.....I've been counting my calories, drinking a boatload of water, and being active-- BRING IT ON WEEKEND. So I played the weekend super chill-- no boozing, no partying, just errands, cleaning, cooking, meal prepping-- getting ready to get on the scale this morning and see 210!!

Alas, I got on the scale and it said 213.4.

WHAT THE FUCK? How is that even possible? I was at a calorie deficit between Friday's weigh in and Monday's weigh in. I did a considerable amount of weight work (and cardio) on Friday but none on Saturday and Sunday-- It couldn't just be a gain in muscle.

I've been given a certain amount of calories that I can eat each day. If I eat just those calories (without any working out) I should be able to lose 2 lbs per week. Then, this week, I was at a 3500 calorie deficit so that should have been an extra l lb... so at the very least 3 lbs. NOT TO MENTION THE INSANE AMOUNT OF WORKING OUT I DID.....you get my drift. It doesn't add up.

For the record-- this is why I absolutely detest that scale. I'm scared to get on it.

I read an article this week about how often you should weigh yourself. I always thought I should do it once a week, at the same time. But this article said, go ahead and weigh yourself every day (as long as you're not a crazy psycho). Well friends, I think I may fall into crazy psycho category.

I'm not going to go on a binge, nor am I going to stop eating but it's all up in my head now-- which is what I said I DIDN'T WANT.

So....I vow, this week:

1. Keep drinking boatload of water
2. Eat lots of veggies and lean meat and little processed food
3. Workout!
4. Track my food but not compulsively.
5. Stay off the scale until next week.
6. Chill the fuck out.