I have a slight obsession with my super cheap scale. Since starting up my new eating routine, I have begun stepping on the scale a lot. By a lot I mean more than once as week (as recommended) in fact, I often weigh myself more than once a day.
I will fully admit this obsession has become a problem. I mean, I should not be excited to jump out of bed at 5am and weigh myself (sans clothing of course - why add excess weight) because we all know that we are at our lightest first thing in the morning. Sick, I know.
I think it seriously angers me that I can somehow get heavier during the day. It just seems unfair that I can get such a great number in the morning and such a bad one as the day progresses. Knowing this every day, it still irks me.
I know that little (well, big) number should not determine how I am doing. I feel a TON better. I get complements all the time. I look different. I cannot wear my jeans more than once without washing because they get too loose and start to fall down.
Despite my obvious signs of weight loss...that number is just so stuck in my head. I need to stop being so obsessive about this. Since I have little to no will power - I will have to ask one of you to lock up my scale and only give it to me on Sunday mornings (first thing when I have not yet dressed, eaten or had anything to drink). Any takers?
Oh yes, that little number (at my favorite time) is 13 less than when this whole thing began.
- Anne
- Hi, I'm Anne! I'm a formerly unemployed attorney who aspires to be a great working mom. I have two great kids and married a chiropractor turned IT guy. I am nearly 30 years old...and I have informed my family that I will be 29 for the rest of my life..hehe! I sing in the car, shower, at the dinner table and in response to phrases, I really like sushi (yum) and seriously enjoy being around my family (yay for the siblings)! Go me :) Need to contact me? ajdplusthree@gmail.com
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5 comments:
I think we become so obsessed with the scale because we want to see that all of our hard work is paying off. We still are attached to that stupid number on the stupid scale, despite the comments and how great you feel. Try to only weigh your self 1-2 times a week. Good luck!
woohoo! Down 13! That's a big deal. You should be very proud of yourself. Don't rain on your own parade by weighing again throughout the day. It's that morning number that counts!
Scale obsession strikes again! I think this is a problem many people have b/c you want to know that all the work is paying off and the weight fluctuation is water plus foods consumed throughout the day which happens to everyone. Congrats on doing so well, keep up the great work and lock up the scale then give someone you trust the key : )
K
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I think my scale is broken. I ran some tests on it this morning, but there are more to come. It tells me that my weight isn't changing, when IN FACT - I think it's going up...
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I have such a love/hate relationship with my scale. I love it like....twice? per week. Hate it the rest of the time.
Thankfully, I'm heading to vacation next week & will have no choice. I hope I don't get the shakes.
& congrats on 13 lbs!!!
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