Frankly, I am tired of that resolution. I did increase my exercise greatly in 2011. I ran my first 5k and several more after that. I spent the last year going through phases of intense regular exercise activity (running 3 plus times a week and lifting weights) without losing a single pound. The stagnant scale would create an amount of frustration that would lead me to simply give up for a week or two before starting again. I would accompany this exercise with a food journal and log my calories measuring everything out with cups, tablespoons and teaspoons to ensure I was eating the true serving size. Still the scale stayed the same. I bought a new scale. That one read heavier yet still did not budge. The entire process is maddening. When I hear people say, I am so proud of you for running and working out, but it's really strange that you look exactly the same, I want to make their heads explode..Yes I know that is is strange, and also incredibly frustrating for me, thanks for pointing it out that you have noticed too.
This year I am taking a different approach. I am not going to make that resolution. Details to come, but for now. I am going to bed.
