Saturday, July 28, 2012
Scale whore/scale prude - my life as both
So lately I have been a scale prude - basically avoiding the scale because I know I won't like what it says. Yet when I am doing well, I have to stop myself from becoming a scale whore, knowing for me weighing myself every day can sometimes be discouraging. I haven't been on the scale in weeks, and I know it will be bad. I was all motivated earlier this month, and was getting back on track. I wish I could tell you what derailed me, but I truly don't know. I am an emotional eater, and work has been stressful, so I have definitely been hitting the junk hard at work. My therapist told me to write down my feelings before reaching for food when I'm stressed. I thought, that is a great idea! And then promptly ignored that advice at the first opportunity. I know this journey has its ups and downs, but I wish I could sustain the up periods for a bit longer than a week!
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I want food at work desperately. I have stopped bringing any risky food. Keep blogging it helps
ReplyDeleteahhh the ups and downs... I am in a major down swing today. Hang in there. The hill is coming. ;)
ReplyDeleteScale avoidance is so normal Beth. Just know that the scale is NOT your enemy. You really just need to try to focus on doing all the right things and you will be the success that you hope for.
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I told you that I will one up you... you fell off the wagon and the wagon ran me over. The diet thing has ups and downs, It is best to try to diet as long as you can and try to maintain until you feel like hitting it hard for the long term... and I promptly gave you that solid advice and then ignored it.
ReplyDeleteI know the way you feel. For me, even at 2 1/2 years out of surgery, I still weigh myself, but that is what works for me and keeps me accountable, rather than shocked with a gain or a loss. You need to find the happy medium of what works for you and good luck to you!
ReplyDeleteI'm right there with you! I have such an all or nothing personality so I'm either all in or avoiding all together. I truly believe that balance is key and that's what I keep striving for in all areas.
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