which starting weight?

oolala53 · Post by **oolala53** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 11:30 pm

I'm up from the weight I was when I joined up a few months ago. Obviously, haven't been sticking to my N days. I hate admitting I am the weight I am but I want credit for every pound lost, even if it's just the water retention from the pork chile verde! Gosh, I hope I've reached my (most recent) top. I did get up to 30 pounds over where I am now several years ago. I almost can't imagine tolerating the uncomfortable amount of food it took to get there. But, we can always surprise ourselves, can't we? I'm hoping it will be surprising myself by turning things around now. Don't wish me luck; wish me resolve!

MerryKat · Post by **MerryKat** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 10:42 am

I would use your weight today.

That is what I did when I got back on track on the 1st January. That way I am not dragging the past with me everywhere I go.

Hugs
Mo

winnie96 · Post by **winnie96** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 1:30 pm

MerryKat wrote: That way I am not dragging the past with me everywhere I go.

What a wonderful way to look at things -- in general, and particularly diet history!

lmt2pt · Post by **lmt2pt** » Wed Jan 14, 2009 4:18 pm

If you are starting over, use the weight you are now. If you have been tracking all along, just not caring much about success or failure, use your original starting weight. It really is a matter of when you mentally are considering yourself "starting". Personally, it sounds like you are looking at NOW as a fresh start.