My body is a little rhythm and it is staying pretty constant. One week is a 0.6 loss and the next is a 2.8 loss. I think I work just as hard each week - I'm going to look back through my food tracking and see what's different. I'm sure not much, it's just what my body does.
I was excited to be down this morning and when I got home told my husband. He's struggling right now with eating, exercise, everything.... he told me he didn't want to hear it. He doesn't want to hear about my .6 - this really hurt. Somewhere deep down, something echoed this back. I know he's having a hard time. I know he's been doing Weight Watchers as long as I have. I know he's gained 9 pounds since starting. I work hard. I work out. I eat and track what I'm supposed to. When we go out -I get a salad or salad bar. I know in his mind he's doing everything he can. I know he's trying. This week I've walked with him and he's worked out. He doesn't eat breakfast and if he does it's a yogurt. Sometimes he goes all day without eating because he's too busy.
How do I help him? I know it's all mental. It is. Changing your life style, something you've been doing for 30+ years isn't just physical. It's mental.
He works hard for us. I'm thankful for that. He's got to start putting him first. He's the most important person here. Without him no one in our family would be who they are - How can I help him. He's not happy with my now - my feelings were hurt and I didn't want to talk to him.
It's got to come from him. He's got to be the one. I will keep walking with him. I love it. It's nice to have some alone time.
I clocked the distance to Weight Watchers this morning - 3.5 miles one way. I'm going to run down in a few weeks. We are traveling the next 3 weekends but the next time I go on Saturday, I'm running down.
The next weigh in for me will be Thursday because we are going out of town. My 2.8 loss will be harder to achieve. This makes Saturday and Sunday count even more. Not a problem. I'm on top of it this morning. I'm getting my house in order and then going to do yard work. Love the sunshine!!!
Running to weight watchers is an amazing idea. Running to actually go somewhere, instead of in a cicle or out and back, changes everything. You will feel a huge sense of accomplishment, especially when everyone at your meeting is amazed that you ran. You will inspire someone that day for sure.
ReplyDeleteThe husband thing is hard, isn't it. Time is an issue for both of you probably, because if he exercises, it takes away from your time. I'm sure he is feeling so insecure right now because he sees your success and it contributes to his sense of failure. I think the best thing is to just keep encouraging him, but it may have to be in a way that is non-threatening to him. Good luck with that one. I am 99% sure he is happy for you, and disappointed in himself. Maybe he needs to find something else to get him moving. Maybe a bike. (Can you tell I love to bike?) Congratulations, Molly, you inspire me.