Was I expecting too much??

I weighed in a day early, to anxious I guess. During the wl faze, I will weigh in on the anniversary day of the BOT, day which is the 9th of each month. & Then at the end of the month. This will be a practice as to not obsess over the scale during wl faze.

I am 3 wks. in with a loss of 12lbs. I was a little disappointed in all honesty but I guess it's a good start right? Help me out here? what on earth was I expecting? the entire 50lbs. to be gone? don't I wish! I am not really sure? from last weigh in from two weeks ago is only a 2lb.difference, perhaps that's where the disappointment comes in, -2 lbs. in two wks.??? Is this realistic?
I will agree it's a fairly good start, but in my heart I know of the sacrifices I have made to get to even this point and I am just disappointed, because I really do miss my beloved apple martinis! Thinking I gave up my ****tails, I want more!! wl.
In do time. I have realistically given my self a year, to make it to all the goals if it's possible. I know I am seven yrs. out, but???
I tell you one thing, this battle is not over, not by far. This 50lbs. is coming and staying off! and I mean from the bottom of my heart. I have to be patient with my self. So now I count down to weigh in again on Feb. 9th. The one month anniversary of getting back on track. I wouldn't trade this 12lbs. for nothing. And so what if it's water, muscle, fat, etc. call it what you want all I know is that scale number is coming down again and that feels good for sure. Best wishes to all as we continue on through the BOTT- journey! "Eye of the Tiger!!"
Peace-jbug

Hi jbug. First week of 10 lbs was probably 8-9 lbs of water andf the rest fat. After that - unless you really cut on calories and exercise a few hrs a day ... 1 lb a week is verty good loss.  Also - you may have a week or 2 two or more when the weight may not move down -- or (gasps) if may go up temporarily (I.e day with a of sodium - like Chinese food). Important is keep plugging along. Change one of 2 things - like type of exercise, or some type of food, or even daily calories - and keep doing the BOTT...

Good luck.  

I think that is amazing!  I got BOT 1/1 and I am down 6 pounds.  I have learned to adjust my expectations.  I would be thrilled with your results!  

You are doing awesome!  Don't fret over what you are missing think about what you are gaining.  You are going to be thin again by Summer and wearing your cute summer outfits again.  So raise your glass full of Crystal Lite and rejoice! 

I really don't know what I expected honestly??
But I've been told that it's good start. I will keep pushing no matter what.
You Ladies, Rock on here! Thanks BOTT!! group.
I am in for the long haul regardless.
Peace-jbug

I think you are doing great!!!  Kudos!!!

 

Thanks!