If you work hard- you will reap the benefits. PUHCHUH!

your small weight gain

jen our body weight fluctuates 2-3lbs everyday depending on how much water we have had before the weigh in. I really wouldn't worry so much about gaining 2lbs. I'd be more concerned if it was 5-10lbs. How long have you been doing this regimen of yours? Some people just have a harder time losing weight, especially if you have a history being overweight. It really just takes time. Some people will work out and diet for 3-4 months w/o anything happening, but sooner or later the weight loss starts and it usually just rolls from there. Try to find a simpler, and easier way for you to lose weight. For instance, take the diet one step at a time. Instead of cutting out so many things, just cut out one, say chocolate. Once you get used to that, add something else. It will make it easier for you to stick to it, and also keep exercising, and you need to lift weights. The more lean muscle mass you have, the more calories you constantly burn. Just try to find a type of exercise you enjoy, dancing, hiking whatever. The point is to try to have fun because working out is a long-term thing. Anyway sorry i haven't written, been real busy, but i always read your live journal.

mike

Oh Mike, you just made my day! It's so nice to hear from you. How're you doing- it's been awhile! I've been doing this sponsored weight loss for 5 weeks and thus far- I lost 8lbs. I've been hitting the gym most days or walking and eating fruit/cereal for breakfast, salad for lunch, and vegetables for dinner. No bread, chocolate, alcohol, basically nothing that's bad and I've been drinking lots of water. The only thing I can think of is maybe because this jobs keeps me so stationary that it is off setting my exercise regime? Or caffeine, maybe? I'm so flattered that you're still reading my journal, wow! Please, let me know how you've been? Oh, I'm also off to Spain tomorrow. YAY! Where in the world are you?