Week 34 Weigh-in

After last week's three pound gain, I was really hoping for a good weigh-in this week. I'm leaving for Portland on Friday, and I want my weight to be low for a couple of reasons: 1) I'm going to be indulging in some good food while I'm there, and I fully expect to gain a few pounds on the trip; and 2) I'm running my race on Sunday, and every pound matters when it comes to running my fastest.

Last week's gain was a matter of indulging too much on a few occasions (out with friends, eating out with the family, etc.). I didn't regret any of it, and things like that are going to happen in life. The most important thing is how I handle the week AFTER a gain. In the past, I would have gotten discouraged, and possibly continued to indulge too much, leading to another gain.

This time, I just decided to consciously cut back on calories a tiny bit (not by much, because I didn't want to go from overindulging to feeling like I was starving). I still had my high-calorie day; and I still had my treat each evening.
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