There was a time when I was first getting into shape that I was a slave to the scale - I would let it dictate how I would feel that day. Seriously, how silly is this? That a number could affect my mood and my actions. My husband would always encourage me that your weight fluctuates throughout the day and a lot of it could be water weight. Being a wrestler I know he had a lot of knowledge in this area, but it would still be hard for me sometimes. And of course the number on the scale didn’t bother him, just like getting a year older doesn’t bother him either!
I remember someone that was further along than me in my journey that told me that they never weighed themselves anymore. I was thinking – How could you not weigh yourself?! Well let me tell you something. One of my best decisions I have made was doing the same thing and listening to that advice years ago. I never weigh myself. I have no idea how much I weigh right now, and the only time I jump on a scale is when I am at the doctor’s office. It was the most freeing thing for me! If you are trying to lose weight I am not saying that you can never weigh yourself. I know there can be value there, and I know that it can be encouraging to see those numbers go down. But I also know that it can do the opposite and be discouraging if you don’t see those numbers going in the direction that you would like. There really are fluctuations throughout the day in your weight and from day to day. I think if you are on that weight loss journey and want to use the scale, once a week is a much better indicator than every day. Overall, the best indicator for me is how I feel and how my clothes fit me. And that is really all that matters anyway, isn’t it? Not some silly number.
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