However, I find myself wondering just where I am every time I walk into Curves and see the scale sitting there, all lonely....like it's begging me to step on it. My fear is that I'll have gained a few lbs and then get down on myself which will not help me to stay motivated! On the other hand it might make me think about what I'm eating and increase the intensity of my workout because I don't want to see it go up. Ladies, I need your opinions....what's worked best for you??
I weight once a day. At first it was hard to see the fluctuations regardless of hard work, but you get used to it, it took a month or two of daily weighing to realize that yes, I'm going to go down on wed, then back up, then by the following wed be back down an extra 2 lbs. It works like that pretty steadily.
ReplyDeleteI know that as soon as I start avoiding the scale, it will start creeping up, whether I"m watching it creep or not. If I saw a 5 lb gain that was not explainable by the monthly visitor or too much salt, I'd know to buckle down and fast. If I wasn't weighing,who knows how long it would be before I buckled down again.
It takes time, but getting used to the occasional jump UP in numbers makes it easier in the long run I think. You will see a pattern, and it won't define your self worth after awhile. At least that was my experience.
It still stings though... ;) But I know I'm doing the right things and the scale will move how I want it too soon enough. It's a journey, not a race. :)
Thanks for the post, I found myself hoping on the scale last night and was up a lb so my workout was even more intense. I agree, it is a journey not a race and I'm in it for the long haul!
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