Frustrations...

I haven't checked in all week, but I figured it would be best to check in today.  I have been frustrated this week and on the verge of just throwing in the towel, multiple times.  Again, I am attempting to rush the process and frustrations arise because I know that is not realistic.  I have to keep reminding myself that although I may not see results immediately, it will be worth it in the long run.  Rome wasn't built in a day right! Therefore, my new and improved body cannot be built in a day either.  Well, that is what I keep saying to myself to ensure that I do not fall off the wagon.  With this being said, the frustrations I have been feeling have not caused me to revert.  So far this week, I have exercised 5 times and I have been sticking to my healthier eating plan.  Oh, I almost forgot, the main reason I was so frustrated was because there was no change in the scale.  I am exactly where I was last week and I don't know how to feel about that. I did not expect to see another seven pound loss again this week, but I was at least hoping to see the number go down slightly.  It is just so upsetting for me because I know that I have so much weight to lose and for it to seem as though I hit a plateau this early in the journey is extremely discouraging.

I just don't know what to do.  I mean, in some ways I feel as though I am making progress because certain shirts are fitting much looser than they were when I started this journey.  But, to see that the scale has not moved since last week really does something to me. I know the number is not important, but when your weight is as high as mine, trust me it matters.  I could understand if I was down 30 pounds already and hit this plateau, but to hit it when I am only down 7 pounds is really messing with my mind. I am going to research how to overcome plateaus and implement some of the recommended strategies to see if there is any difference.  It just discourages me to no end and I am trying not to let it defeat me.  I am so angry right now and normally this would be the time I give up. But as I stated before, giving up is not an option this time around.  Just wanted to check in , I will follow up a little later.