TGI Weigh In Friday (10.18.13)

This week the scale says....

I gained 2.6lbs

So I have been thinking about this weigh in all week wondering where I would end up. I also thought about how I would feel about whatever that number was. I was hoping for 4lbs, but I gained weight. At first, I'll be honest, I was like really? Then I took the next step and did my measurements. I lost inches on my chest, waist, hips, and arms. Thighs were bigger, but with all the wall sit practice, I'm not surprised. 

(I'd also like to point out I can hold a wall sit for 4 mins! Can you?) 

I had a random thought. What if I had the body I wanted with muscle definition where I wanted, and a body able to do everything I ever wanted to accomplish BUT the scale said I weighed some crazy number. Would I be happy or would I let that number on the scale steal my joy?

So...my weight went up, meaning I gained something....

but measurements went down, so I am literally taking up less space.... 

MUSCLE?!?! 

I'd like to think so. I'll have to confirm with my trainer.

I have been consistently lifting the last two weeks and hitting my protein goal daily. 

The biggest difference hasn't been on the scale as much as I WANTED to see that number go down! It's been in my energy level. I feel like a little energizer bunny! I am sleeping better and my stress seems to be in check. I am not hungry and I am not having uncontrollable cravings. I can proudly say for once, that I followed everything on the plan and haven't cheated. And I am very proud of that given my history for giving up, making excuses, and not finishing what I start.

So WHAT am I going to do? 

Push myself harder in my workouts. 

Go up in weight, get in more reps, and add some time to my runs. 

More sweat, more soreness, shock the system, and get to the next level!