I started working out and dieting at the beginning of January. This was a major change from what I was used to, and fully expected some results. I was exercising a lot and recording all of my food & drink intake. I did everything right with calories and balanced meals, as well as both cardio and strength training exercises.
Fast forward to the middle of February...
I lost maaaybe 3 pounds by then (max), and I was surprised with a vacation/bachelorette party by my sister and friends. Needless to say, my diet and *most* of my exercise did not survive those 10 days! But when I got back I was pleased to see I only gained the 3 pounds back and no more than that. So back to square one, except I know I have much better cardio stamina and muscle than I did before.
After I got back I was still doing very well with dieting and exercising, but not as perfect. I've been getting more and more lax in the last few weeks since I've still had no results (which just makes it worse--vicious cycle). I can't seem to lose more than 2 or 3 pounds! And then that fluctuates back up again when I get so pissed I give it a rest for a few days (though, still, I never eat
that poorly).
With such a drastic change from what I was doing before January, I thought I'd lose a lot of weight. Now my wedding is in just over 2 months and I feel so discouraged I don't even know what to do! I'm going to look like a hog in a wedding dress.
Or, that's what I'm afraid of. I know I'm my own worst critic!!
How can I keep this up without a sniff of success?
ETA: I'm sorry this was mostly a vent of frustration