I have been struggling with the scale for quite some time. I'm not sure why I put so much value in whether the number is up or down each week but for some reason I do.
I would get on the scale a certain day of each week eagerly anticipating the number to be drastically lower, only to be sadly disappointed. I had eaten well, tracked my food, and exercised. The scale number was my only focus.
Over the course of the past month I have been able to wear a size smaller pants, rings and bracelets are looser, I have more stamina and can do much more exercise. Why didn't I let those fuel my motivation?
I've only lost 2 lbs this month but I've also lost 10 inches. I can't let the scale define my weight loss journey anymore. I have to consider many more factors like:
Looser clothes
Wearing smaller size clothes
People telling me I've lost weight or look smaller
Feeling healthier
And so many more
I will continue to weigh myself each week but want let it determine my path to weight loss anymore. Eating right, exercising, and following my plan is what I will do.
I define my succes....not the scale!
