I have gone for an entire month without losing any weight. It is so frustrating. I think 'awwww, this is pointless' or "why do I even bother" or "this will never happen." And every time I think these things I have to fight the desire to just give in and eat anything. I am frustrated and angry. That doesn't help either.
I know that the scale isn't the only measure of the changes that are going on - my pants are so big I'm afraid to wear them without my belt. My belt is on the tightest hole - and it hangs loose. So I know changes are happening. But I want the validation of the scale.
I think it goes back to my dieting days when I was in elementary school. If the scale went down I was good and if the scale didn't move I wasn't working hard enough. I know how much better I feel and the scale shouldn't matter. But it does.
How much of my mental state has to do with the fact that deep down I still have the attitude that this weight loss thing is temporary. That when I reach my goal I will be able to go back to eating what I want. I know that isn't true but sometimes I unconsciously think that way.
Ever thought of throwing out your scale? Seriously... obviously you know what you are doing, you are losing weight... and you have 'non-scale' proof. Its kind of scary... but I know a few people that did just that because they kept focusing on a number...
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