I Won't Give Up

I have to admit, I am losing my will to keep going with tracking my calories.

Here's where I am with things:

I am still loving my fitbit.  I mean, I.LOVE.IT.  I am a little obsessive about making sure I get my 10k+ steps in each day and making sure I burn at least 2K calories a day.  Things are going strong there, no complaints.

I am still doing my mile a day challenge.  So far, easy-peasy getting it in.

My running is going great!  I have gotten all of my long runs in and am doing well with getting midweek miles in and even pushing my pace.  Today I had 4 miles on the schedule but I felt so great that I kept going till just past 5 miles.  It feels great to be back in a good training groove.

I am still trying to eat healthier and track my calories on My Fitness Pal.  I am faithful about tracking every single bite of anything I have.  I'm getting better about my portion sizes which I've needed to do for years.  I feel so much better when I eat healthier.  The thing is, the scale is not cooperating.  According to my fitbit and My Fitness Pal, my calorie deficit in the last 7 days was just over 5200 calories.  That should equate to 1 pound at the least.  How much have I lost?  Zero.  Zilch.  Nothing.  Nada.  Ugh!  So frustrating! In fact, in the last 4 weeks, I have lost 1 pound when the numbers say I should have lost 4-5 pounds.  Grrr...

I have mentioned to several people that I need to have my thyroid checked.  I believe I am doing everything right so I'm thinking maybe there is a medical reason why I am not losing weight.  I don't know why I am procrastinating on having it checked.  It's been over 10 years I think since I've had blood work done so it is time.  Someone needs to give me a shove.

I don't want to give up.  I shouldn't give up.  I would be so disappointed in myself if I gave up.  Is a little progress really too much to ask for?