Week 6 weigh in for Sister2

Last week when I put my weight loss in on the WW website and it said I was losing weight too fast. So, this week I made point to eat into my weekly points a bit more. As much as I want to loose this weight FAST, I know that's not the right way to do it. I felt like I indulged in Week 5. Chicken parm, stuffed shells and birthday cake? No problem, because I still lost 1 pound this week. Yup. I ate and still had weekly points and activity points left over and had a weight loss this week. Very happy, but like Sister1, WTF. Those 2 or 3 pounds weeks are the reward we are both looking for every week for all our measuring, counting, blogging, exercising, habit changes, etc.

Total weight loss in 6 weeks is: 16 pounds

I'll take it. I do feel good, but secretly was hoping for a bigger number. Then I saw an article on the WW website about the importance of loosing weight slowly. Here are a few things I've pulled out from it:

Frustrated by slow weight loss?
Read on for expert input on why slow and steady wins the race.

1. Quick fix, fast failure: 

...Go for slow and steady weight loss (a healthy rate is two pounds per week or less), and not only will you be doing a service to your body, you'll also be more likely to keep that weight off for good. Isn't that better than rebounding?

2. Why slow weight loss lasts
...Losing weight slowly isn't just healthier, she says, it's a better investment. Not only are you dropping pounds, you're working on building habits that you'll be able to maintain. And those habits will help you maintain the weight you lost, so you can stay at your goal weight for good...

3. Maintain a positive attitude
..."At least I'm losing and not gaining."... "I know this plan is something I can stick with for the rest of my life. It's definitely not a 'diet' that I'll go off for a long period of time. It's a lifetime commitment."

Sister1, you are doing great. I bet if you get in the exercise and water this week, you'll have a bigger # next week. Hang in there, we will get through week 7 together. Please post your total weight loss, that's the number to focus on.