It's Just a Number

I struggle with that big number that stares at me when I step on the scales. Why? I don't feel like I weigh that much and I don't think I weigh that much. I really believe the high number on that scale is due to so much muscle in my body. I am not a body builder or anything but I do have a lot of muscle, especially in my legs. So I am about to do something that I usually do not do because of embarrassment...tell you my weight. Right now, after losing 10 pounds I weigh 206.6. Yep, my starting weight was 216.6 and that isn't even my highest weight.

I know I shouldn't concentrate on the number on the scales. After years of trying out this diet, reading this and that I learned that the way to go is by measurements. However, I haven't done that. Why? It seems the world is obsessed with the numbers on the scale. I have decided to stop being obsessed with that number. Oh, I will certainly keep track of the scale number but I am also going to start keeping track of my measurements.

Here is an interesting article regarding 4 different ways to measure your progress without using the scales. Measure Progress Without the Scale

I recommend measuring your upper arm, waist, thigh and hips. Of course, by all means measure whatever you want. I have read to do this one time a month. However, I prefer to do it weekly or bi-weekly.

Join me today in getting rid of the scale obsession and start measuring!

The Difference

I weighed in yesterday for a total loss of 10 pounds in a little under 5 weeks. This is huge for me. First, I have been working to loss weight for 5 weeks. Second, I am lost 10 pounds. Past attempts have left me at this point eating what I want and no longer trying to lose weight. This time is different. I can't say why it is different, it just is. Something clicked in my brain to make me so motivated and determined to lose this weight and get healthy. Maybe it is because of my husband's heart attack at 30. Maybe it is my 6th anniversary dealing with infertility. Maybe it is something completely different. Regardless of the reason, I am overjoyed at this change!