'Staying the Same' psychology

[babette22]

Hello you lovely bunch

I have been thinking on and off all day about STS in terms of what it literally means and what it 'means' (ie you're slightly off track but mainly doing ok) and the effect it has on us.

To me, today, I was expecting fully to step on the scales and have lost a pound. But then I thought about it and there was an incident....so i am not powerless (good) cos I can account (that word I love again) for it .

So all is not lost though it feels like it momentarily and it may even re-motivate us. It can be that STS is in fact a good thing. Think of that.

How awesome. Losing weight is awesome. What a journey. What a feeling. STS can be a good thing!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love from your good friend,

Babette xx

[PandQs Maintainer 3st 7lbs]

Babette I can almost imagine you doing a happy twirl for your STS Stay positive, stay focused, and hopefully there will be momentum towards losing.

[babette22 7lbs in reply to PandQs]

Hopefully, as you say! There will be xx

[Dollydaydream65]

Hi Babette22 . Well done for stsI’m glad you mentioned about going off track as at the moment I’m doing just that and have been for a couple of weeks . I’m exercising as I go to Zumba and aquafit every week and have a physical job , but can’t seem to focus on everything at once

[babette22 7lbs in reply to Dollydaydream65]

Accountability is so important isn't it? xx

[Dollydaydream65 in reply to babette22]

Definitely

[babette22 7lbs in reply to Dollydaydream65]

yup xx

[Grigid Moderator 4 stone]

You're in excellent company babette22 as I'm a STS for the second week running. The latest is due (I think), to a night out on Friday where lots of dancing took place, but , as it was a Cuban bar, so did a lot of rum drinking 🤷‍♀️I'm on the downward trend though, so I'm not fretting as these opportunities to let my hair down are few and far between.

STS is a good thing

[babette22 7lbs in reply to Grigid]

I am proud to be in excellent company xx

[Circlesquare 4lbs]

I love your posting babette22 , I Also have STS for a few weeks, I am positive on my outlook (not gained) 🤞for a loss in the near future 😻

[babette22 7lbs in reply to Circlesquare]

You'll find a loss next week. you'll see xx

[Ironqueen Maintainer]

Loving the positive attitude - STS weight does not mean you haven't made some progress in the week - it could be 'CFALL' (clothes fit a little looser) or ' EBF ' ( eating better food ) or even ( havent put any more on even when I had a couple of bad days )

[babette22 7lbs in reply to Ironqueen]

positive attitude? It's the only way. I would not be here without mine. It saved my life. xx

[Maxy6 6kg]

I do tend to equate STS with a failure. I need to rethink that. I know I will likely be an STS next week, but will try to look on it as a positive thing.

[babette22 7lbs in reply to Maxy6]

Do cos I think it will help you and the overall picture xx

[Maxy6 6kg in reply to babette22]

I agree. I have been really disappointed in myself because I haven't been losing weight. Yet, my clothes are still looser, and I know what my triggers are so I can work on them.

[babette22 7lbs in reply to Maxy6]

You see? ! Excellent stuff. Glad for you xx

[babette22 7lbs]

I feel like I was meant to post that today! lol

[babette22 7lbs]

What a brilliant wheeze. Is that a fact? xx

[babette22 7lbs]

Brilliant , thank you so much. I will do that. I don't want my body's metabolism to slow down!