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'Staying the Same' psychology

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babette227lbs
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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

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PandQs profile image
PandQsMaintainer3st 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.

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babette227lbs in reply to PandQs

Hopefully, as you say! There will be xx

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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

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babette227lbs in reply to Dollydaydream65

Accountability is so important isn't it? xx

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Dollydaydream65 in reply to babette22

Definitely

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babette227lbs in reply to Dollydaydream65

yup xx

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GrigidModerator4 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 :)

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babette227lbs in reply to Grigid

I am proud to be in excellent company xx

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Circlesquare4lbs

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 😻

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babette227lbs in reply to Circlesquare

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

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IronqueenMaintainer

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 )

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babette227lbs in reply to Ironqueen

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

Maxy6 profile image
Maxy66kg

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.

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babette227lbs in reply to Maxy6

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

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Maxy66kg 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.

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babette227lbs in reply to Maxy6

You see? ! Excellent stuff. Glad for you xx

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babette227lbs

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

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babette227lbs

What a brilliant wheeze. Is that a fact? xx

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babette227lbs

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

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