AFG and Andrew commented that losing 2lb is actually pretty good going, after I moaned a little that I hadn’t lost more. Whilst I agree, 2lbs is nice, it was still a bad week and I was after more. Am I a greedy looser?
Complaining about losing “only” 2lb does make me feel a little ungrateful, like the rich person saying he can only afford to travel first class and not on a private jet, or perhaps more aptly the buff guys and girls who complain that they are “fat”. Get real! Oddly enough though, they are both similar to my statement: they are one person’s opinion of their life/themselves put in the context of another’s. It’s all relative.
Feeling ungrateful is strange too. To whom, or for what, should I show gratitude for my loss? If someone was magically taking away my pounds, I’d be grateful to them; if I miraculously could lose weight by clicking my fingers, I’d be grateful for my good fortune; but neither are the case: I earn my loss. They only person to thank, really, is myself. So what am I feeling? Perhaps the emotion has something to do with empathy. If the rich guy had empathy for the poor guy, perhaps he’d feel guilty or embarrassed about his complaints. I like this explanation; maybe I’m feeling a little guilty and embarrassed about “only” 2lb.
I love thinking about stuff like this; I’m hopefully going back to university in the autumn to study a Philosophy/Psychology joint-honours degree. My application is currently being considered and I’m starting to wear out my F5 key checking on its status 
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It’s all relative isn’t it?
I hope you get in for your degree. It sounds quite interesting.
Maybe you’re feeling a little guilty or embarrassed about only pulling 2. I can see that, and I totally identify with it!
By the way, my Bachelor’s degree is in Psychology, and my minor was Philosophy! So fascinating!
A lawyer I used to work for was trying to make me feel better about the crappy raise I got and how it isn’t all about money when she said “we had to sell our summer home so I could go to law school.” Really? Did she think that would make someone who lives paycheck to paycheck feel better. I wish I had a summer home to sell.
Anyway …. you should be very proud of those 2 pounds. They add up quick if you keep your eye on the prize. Keep up the good work.