I can see the difference now...

So, I finally have my pictures from month one done. (Sorry it took forever. I had to go buy a new keyboard for my computer because mine totally crapped out and I couldn't log into my pc.) I am extremely surprised by the difference I can see now and very happy. Check em out...

Day 1 vs. Day 30

 

 

What do you all think??? Its been one month and I am sooooo proud of myself! I know I'm still really big but I'm on my way.

 

In other news, I experienced a weird setback this past week. About 4 days ago, my weight spiked 2.5 pounds for no reason. I did not cheat on my diet or do anything different other than start the 2nd month of Insanity. It really frustrated me and I'm still clueless as to what happened. My lersbian lovOAR suggested water weight from ovulation so there's a theory but I don't like it!!! It discouraged me so much that I have been obsessively weighing myself, which i know doesn't help anything. I guess I have to just deal with it and lose 2.5 lbs of mystery fat in addition to what I have left to lose.

 

I know that I'm going to have the occasional setback and that crap like this will happen but I guess I just figured it wouldn't if i was really good or it wouldn't be so soon. I hope this isn't something that regularly occurs with exercise. I get myself butthurt really easily and don't want to become too preoccupied with a pound or two when things like this happen. (I'm already way too concerned with my weight as it is and mostly not for the right reasons.) I think I need to hide my scale for a week.

 

Anyways, i have a couple questions for you other weight loss warriors...

 

1. My knee pain has gone away but I have developed a sharp nagging pain in my foot. It's persistent and has been bothering me for a week now. The only time it doesn't is when I'm working out. Any clues as to what it is? Or is it my foot just telling me to fuck off for putting so much strain on it lately?

2. Do you occasionally experience mystery setbacks? How do you cope with them without becoming obsessive?

3. I have been thinking of making myself a reward list. Like if I lose x amount of pounds, I get y gift. Is this good motivation or should I just strive for the weight loss itself. (My dad told me when I hit 200 lbs, he'd buy a new wardrobe. Then when I hit 150, he'd do it again.) I like the idea of rewards. Why do you think I put sparkly stickers on my calendar chart instead of marking days off with pen??? LOL, i just don't want to motivate myself for these things and then after I get them fall into the same bad habits.

4. I'm getting kinda tired of eating the same old stuff everyday. Anyone have any really good recipes or sites I can visit to find low carb/low fat/ low cal meal options? I've looked at a few but they seem to be following  certain fad diet trends. I just want to eat as healthy as possible, considering I have to eat 5 times a day.

5. I know stress contributes to weight gain and increased cortisol levels. What do you do to unwind or de-stress? I have a short fuse and get pissed easily and frequently. I really want to work on this. Not only to benefit my weight loss but to have a happier home for my family. i would like in the moment suggestions as well as long term. Any thoughts???

 

Well, that's about it for now. If you don't want to post on here or IG, my email address is rubyknucklesinc@yahoo.com. Feel free to contact me with any suggestions you have. I'd really appreciate any input. :)