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See that picture? That yucky, yucky picture?
Yeah …. I GAINED weight in my first “official” week of the Omron and Mamavation fitness challenge. Gained. GAINED!
To admit frustration is an understatement. I was angry and sad with the knowledge that despite my hours and hours on the treadmill … despite the strength training exercises (sigh … burpees… my new dreaded word) … I gained nearly three miserable pounds.
It’s enough to make a girl want to spit.
But, the Husband reminded me of something. This: ”The One Where I Talk About the Thing I ‘Don’t’ Talk About.”
Lightbulb moment, folks. Regardless of my PCOS (a common hormonal condition), every time I start watching what I eat and exercising, my nearly broken body decides to shape up and become “normal.” Regular. Nearly predictable. It seems it likes the healthy living route.
And, during those times, I have the joy of experiencing a few extra pounds. Just for a week.
So, the frustration is gone. My body is just working. Like it’s supposed to. Being a normal, healthy girl…. I just wish it had waited till this whole challenge was over.
But, never mind. Next week is an entirely new week and a new chance to shed this water weight and then some.
Just. You. Watch.
How do you combat bloat and water weight gain?
Disclosure: This post is sponsored Omron Fitness as a collaboration withBookieboo Blogging Network and Mamavation – a community dedicated to weight loss for women and obesity prevention for families. I was provided with product and compensation for my time and honest opinions.
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About Rachel Lacy
My name is Rachel -- I share tales about food and family. I'm a home-cook who focuses on fresh & simple meals to both fuel us and to help us celebrate our family-life. My day starts with coffee. Lots of coffee. 
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Weight isn’t the only scale we should measure ourselves on. Are you active more? Are you eating better? Obviously you know that our hormones can suck sometimes but I know that eventually you will see change.
Keep plugging away, you can do it!
I am — on both fronts. And, I have to keep reminding myself that the ONLY reason I saw a gain, when it comes down to it, is BECAUSE I have been fueling my body correctly and have been more active. PCOS always stalls everything (sometimes for months and months and months), but each time I pay attention to being HEALTHY, my body starts cycling normally. So … I really need to view this gain as a positive… an indicator that what I’ve done these past few weeks has put my hormones into a more balanced state.
I’m right there with you. You’re doing great. I can’t wait to celebrate your loss with you next week!
I’m right there with ya
. You’ll have a better number next Sunday, it’s just hiding out right now 
I have PCOS too. My ovaries look like they’re wearing beautiful pearl necklaces, they’re jam-packed full of cysts. My Reproductive endocrinologist put me on a diet called the Paleo Diet several years ago. I was able to get pregnant with my 2 monsters and lost a bunch of weight. I totally know how you feel – frustrated at the initial weight gain. I’ve been in the gym 5 days/week for 2 weeks, and while I’ve lost noticeable inches, the stinking scale is sticking to the same number. I should start to see some downward motion this week, for me it’s usually 2-3 weeks before the scale budges, then it does so with incredible strides. Good luck with your weight loss journey in the Mamavation Challenge! I’m following you!
Thanks, Summer! I’ve thought about going Paleo as I know it’s ideal for PCOS. Just haven’t made that leap yet.
Honestly, to combat the dreaded water weight… I drink MORE water.
– hugs my visitor is this week too… and I doubt the scale will be friendly to me come weigh in day also
LOL, I don’t know how much more I can drink … I pretty much slosh as I walk! (I drink between 96-120 ounces a day)
Keep doing what you are doing – hopefully you are already starting to see those numbers come down!
I drink a ton of water – it’s practically the only thing I drink – but I don’t have to combat it. I wonder why?
I don’t know why it didn’t work for me — I drink 96-120 ounces a day (always have) …
Keep on keepin’ on! I’m looking forward to seeing your journey – you’re a rock star!
Guuuuuuurl, you’ve got this! Keep at it. When you do good things for your body, your body will eventually get the message
You are doing great! XO
Keep up the great work!!! One of the best things I did to combat water weight and bloating was to cut out breads and switch to quinoa, brown rice and brown rice pasta and believe it or not eats LOTS of asparagus! Good luck on your journey!
It’s frustrating! Think of it though as the only good excuse to gain! It wasn’t that you did something wrong; it’s that your body is doing something right. Next week will be better!
Rachel I gained a pound this week so I feel your frustration! I’m trying not to sweat it and instead focus on changing some of my eating habits that lead to the gain. I know next week you will be back on track.
You’re definitely making awesome changes, and that scale going up happens to all of us! I love your kickbutt attitude – you are totally going to rock this challenge!