No scale until May 1st!

Quinn_Baker · April 2016

I don't know about you, but I get a little scale crazy sometimes. I don't want to focus on a number right now, I just want to work super hard and be motivated by how I feel!
Anyone want to join me for a no-scale challenge until May 1st?

Shoebacha1 · April 2016

I am in. I actually wrote a blog about this on Saturday. You should check it out!

Quinn_Baker · April 2016

Fantastic! Thanks!

Shoebacha1 · April 2016

A scale cant talk, its an adamant object. So why do I fear what it has to say, and why does it scream out to me every time I pass? I do not have a scale at home, but there is one at the gym, I pass one at Walmart on my now weekly shopping trips (Healthy food doesn't last 2 weeks, you have to shop more often or it goes to waste), and there are two I pass at least twice a week at work. I refuse to weight myself more than once a month. I find that my weight fluctuates greatly form what seems like moment to moment. I do not want negative reinforcement of a scale, and adamant object, laughing at my fat face. I am working my tale off, fighting internal and external temptations at every turn of my day, but my most feared moments are walking by that scale. I feel a physical attraction to it, like I NEED to see my progress. Especially on days my clothes fit extra well, or I am having a good hair day, or when I had a massive workout, or when I just went poo, or when I saw my reflection and my outfit is super complimentary. Then I think, what happens if I step on that scale and I am perceiving myself incorrectly? Why does that stupid number shatter what was my reality just a moment ago? I FEEL thinner, I LOOK thinner, I MOVE easier, my clothes FIT better, I BREATHE easier, but that number takes all that away from me in an instant. I watch as co-workers share a pizza while I eat my smoked salmon, veggies and brown whole grain rice, I watch as co-workers and strangers at wal-mart check my out, I watch my food diary build a solid foundation to be proud of, I watch old ladies at the gym pool look at me with envy as I swim laps, I watch my reflection at every opportunity and see the physical changes, I watch my husband massage my legs that are now firm and tone, and I watch my hard work and resistance to temptation paying off....but then I step on that scale and in an instant, everything changes. I have now added the scale to my long list of unhealthy habits I need to break. I no longer fear that scale, I pity it. The scale only knows numbers, black and white, inadequate facts. I get to see, live and experience all the colors of this journey, while the scale only tracks the most unimportant factor. I will no longer let the scale have this power over me. I now weigh myself for a different purpose. I do not look at my weight to determine if I am succeeding or failing, I use that number to determine how many people I am willing to get on an elevator with, If a hammock can support me while I read a book in the sun, if a chair is suitable to support me on my camping trip, if I am too heavy for an amusement park ride, or if someone is strong enough to give me a piggy back ride. That number does not define my life, it lets me make wise decisions while on this journey of not just enjoying life, but being happy, healthy and good looking while I live it. I may weigh 217 pounds right now, but all that tells me is only about 6 of you reading this will be allowed in an elevator with me at the same time as we go to the top floor to hike the stairs back down. When my number changes, I can invite more of you.

rebeccaahopkins93 · April 2016

I'm going to give this a try

ydyms · April 2016

I'm in!

AbbySpunky · April 2016

Shoebacha1 · April 2016

Still havent weighted, as tempting as it has been....I feel great today and my clothes are fitting better than ever. I wore this same outfit 2 weeks ago and it was snug, today it is almost sagging.

goalss4nika · April 2016

I'm totally in! I need to do this because I've become obsessed over mine.

MarySheppardWalker · April 2016

I'm involved in a weight loss challenge at work that involves weighing in. As soon as it is over, I'm totally doing this. I don't do well when I constantly weigh myself. I get either overconfident or discouraged.

rebeccaahopkins93 · April 2016

It's so hard not to weight myself! I've been doing it every morning and it felt wrong not to do it today. But I found that I was able to notice other ways I made progress today which made it easier

fontenelleh · April 2016

Im in, let's do this!

Shoebacha1 · April 2016

I am having a tough food day.
Before I read about it in the PCOS for Dummies book, I always thought it was just a problem with me....but knowing that PCOS is what is causing this urge to binge eat on occasion helps me ignore and control it. Now instead of feeling like I have piss poor self control and am a self-sabatager, I understand the urge is actually chemically induced. Lets me feel I am in control of myself again, and helps me know the hunger pains are not really me being hungry, but my out of whack system telling me lies. I will continue to eat as normal and increase my water intake, and give the finger to these lies from my tummy.

melieday · April 2016

Yes I was thinking I need to not be so focused on the scales . Can be disempowering . I need to focus on the bigger picture ( hopefully not my reflection in mirror lol(

rebeccaahopkins93 · April 2016

Hey guys, is anyone else having a super hard time staying away from that scale? I'm still refraining from weighing myself but every time I go into my bathroom I'm tempted to hope on and "just check"

Shoebacha1 · April 2016

I have had temptations. I dont have one in my bathroom, or even at home at all, but they are all over the place at work. I am able to comfortably cross my legs for the first time in over a year, and my ring fell off today just walking...very tempted. But, just like with food cravings, I give the scale the finger as I walk by and say "you aint getting none of this til the 1st!" and move on.

Quinn_Baker · April 2016

I'm definitely struggling! It's hard to stay away from the scene but it'll be worth it!

Joanna28 · April 2016

This is just what I need! I'm in. Going to put the scales out of sight so I don't feel tempted to cheat. Hoping I'll feel more relaxed if I'm less fixated on the numbers on the scale (which didn't go down last week!). Good luck everyone

Shoebacha1 · April 2016

Today has been the most tempting. My ring fell off and now I cant wear it until I get a snuggie, and I had to buy a belt on the way to work to keep my jeans from falling down. Seeing and feeling so much progress, terrified the scale will reflect it.