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HappyJann 
I seem to be playing with 4-5 lbs of water. I saw my family practioner yesterday and she agreed. It is more than likely the fact that summer has arrived in Canada. Her suggestion was to not weigh myself until the end of summer, so I don't get stressed about the scale. It's a good idea, but I'm so close to Onderland, that I hate like hell waiting to find out...on the other hand, it will be a nice surprise to see how I am at the end of August.
I think part of it is my not feeling confident that I'm doing this GBS program right...but why? I'm following the right foods program and exercising daily. In fact, it was kinda fun being thinner than my doctor!!!!
I started the 5 day pouch test yesterday, to try and break the plateau that has been lingering around my door for the past 3 weeks or so. Maybe, if I can find the confidence deep down inside, I won't weight myself after the 5 days....that's hard, but probably the best thing for me. I have to work on my own positivity and self-esteem. So what else is new?????
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I can understand how frustrated you must feel,Jann. If your doc agrees about the water, you know it's legitimate, and probably not your fault. It's just your body chemistry being annoying and refusing to budge!AARRRGGHHH!!!!!
It sure will be hard not to weigh til the end of August, but if you really buckle down and concentrate on doing the most good for yourself that you can, and try to keep a little preoccupied from the scale, you'll probably get a HUGE reward at the end of the summer! Can you try and approach it as taking a break from all the weighing ups and downs, give yourself a break from that angst so often, and just give it your damndest effort to capture the prize?
I know it will be tough not to weigh at the end of the 5-day, but give it some heartfelt thought, and see how you feel when the time comes. Whatever you decide, just know I'm here for you and will support you in whatever path you choose. Even though I haven't met you personally, your joie de vivre and great determination shines through very strongly! I bet we could be good pals if we lived near each other!
You've done a tremendous job so far. Hang in there and don't let this trial get you down totally. You WILL get past this, and I'll be here rooting you on.
I'm going to try to weigh every two weeks, if not longer in between. I'd rather wait a while and hopefully see some decent results. We'll see how well I do with it!
I am having about as exciting weekend as you are. Hoping to get out walking seriously this week, so will be in touch. I'm determined to get going! Hoping to start swimming soon,too, at our local YMCA.
Be gentle with yourself in the coming days, and know that you WILL achieve your goal!!!
Lots of hugs,
Becky
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