So here's my update.
I've had a frustrating 3+ weeks losing and gaining the same three lbs, bouncing between 207-210.
I could be all strengths-perspective about it and say yay, I've maintained good weight loss. But I admit, it's frustrating.
I am doing the right things... eating healthy, 1200-1400 calories a day. I am active- 10,000 steps (about 5 miles) a day. I ran my first 5k last weekend (45 minutes.. not fast, but I did it, jogged most of the way.)
I haven't been to the gym much and need to get back to it. I am not eating enough vegetables. I am still low-carby but more like under 100g than under 20g, so not in ketosis. But that's ok. I am eating food that fills me, mostly not processed, no high sugar.
I haven't thrown everything out the window like I've done in the past. I am not soothing myself with cake and ice cream. I am still in the game, but I am frustrated.
I was feeling sulky and was wondering if maybe I was depressed. I have family and personal history of depression. But I think it's actually the opposite is true... I am feeling healthier and more active, and craving more activity and interaction and am frustrated about my struggle in finding community. Although work is generally good and I like where I am, I don't have anyone to adventure with and am feeling bummed out about it. And maybe I am not trying hard enough or feeling too old and specific about what kind of company I want. But I had friends and community in my old towns and it's not happening for me here and I don't know what that means for me.
I will try to up my activity a bit and get back to veggies and keep doing what I am doing and keep thinking about how I want to spend my time.
This post has a lot of "I's".
/selfabsorbedreflection
