Good trainers know how to talk you down...

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     Since I began this journey I have been telling myself that it is about more than just losing weight. It's a lifestyle change for me. I have tried to stay focused on how I feel, what I see and the changes in what I can do when we train. But for some reason today I got hung up on the number on the scale and I was feeling a little discouraged about my weight loss journey. I've only weighed myself once every two or three weeks and have seen a steady decrease in the number since I started training in June. That is until recently. Today when I weighed myself I didn't weigh any less than I did the last two times I stepped on the scale. I have been hovering at 202 lbs. Today I had hoped to break through and get below the 200 lb mark and when the scale didn't tell me that I let it get in my head. So of course I text Brandon to vent my frustrations.

      'I'm pretty sure I'm at a plateau.' I tell him and then go on to explain how frustrated I am that I've been working so hard at the gym, training 3 days a week, doing cardio 3 days a week, upping the incline on the treadmill each time, and trying to eat clean. I walk out of the gym feeling really good after working up a cardio sweat. Training is even more satisfying, especially on leg days. I explained all this to Brandon and how discouraging it feels to not see all my hard work pay off on the scale. I mean if it was only one week or even two I wouldn't be so hung up on the number but after over 3 weeks and no loss? I was on a downward spiral of self doubt. Brandon quickly reminded me that I need to put into perspective muscle weight gain especially considering the way we train. And I had considered that but still thought about how much I wanted to break the plateau and get under 200 lbs. Determined to make me realize that I was overreacting to the what the scale said he tells me that I definitely am looking different and asks if I've been getting feedback from people. A few co-workers had said something since we have been back to school and my husband has made a few compliments. So yes. I have. I tell him.

   Good. He tells me that I definitely will lose more but at times when it slows its generally due to muscle gain. Ok. So maybe I am overreacting. It's not just about the number. We both agree that the training is working. I am trying to not be discouraged. I'm just anxious to get below 200. Brandon tells me don't worry. It'll happen. And sooner than I think. Ok boss. I'll focus on other things like the Fall Transformation Challenge that starts tomorrow. Maybe not losing anything the last few weeks is a good thing. More weight to lose for the challenge. Brandon says yes and tells me "don't weigh yourself too often. We've got to set ground rules for that. LOL. During the challenge I only want you to weigh in every 2-3 weeks." So we agree that I will weigh in every other Sunday at the gym before we train. No more weighing myself at home. Deal.

     So after this pep talk I'm feeling more positive and ready to move on to the next leg of this journey. Tomorrow is the official start of Muscle Inc's Fall Transformation Challenge and I am pumped!