The view from a plateau can be a thrilling sight if you’re out in the Rockies somewhere. But it is less so when it comes to weight loss.
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No beautiful vistas, just a gut that won’t go away. As I try to shape up for my daughter’s wedding next weekend, I’m stalled at 180 pounds. I lost 21 pounds during the first 6 weeks of this self-guided Father of the Bride Boot Camp, and only 5 in the last 4 weeks.
Yes, it’s true that I’m probably building some muscle along the way, which can diminish the weight loss. But it’s also true that I’ve gotten a little complacent. Yes, I’m still working out, but not always more than once a day. Yes, I’m still watching what I eat — for the most part — but a treat has been allowed in occasionally. I’m tired, and I’m stubborn.
There’s a part of me that doesn’t want a lifestyle change. So even though I know it’s necessary for good health, longevity, etc., I’m starting to drag my feet a little. Becoming more active has been easier than changing my eating habits, and the sweet tooth hasn’t gone away.
If this were a TV show, they’d call it a cliffhanger. But for the fat guy, it’s not much fun dangling on the side of a cliff.
Weight loss last two weeks: One-half pound.
Total weight lost so far: 26 pounds.
Average daily exercise: 1 hour and 30 minutes.
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