Obsessed with the scale

I was weighing weekly in January and saw the numbers stay the same and go totally discouraged. In February I decided to start monthly weigh-ins, so my first one was today. I lost 4 lbs!!! You know what is better than seeing .5 or 1 or 2 lbs drop......seeing 4lbs gone. Try to let it go, I was absolutely terrified that I had gained but I am so happy that I waited to weigh. Also please note that this brings me up to a total of 5 lbs down since Jan 1......it takes a while, especially if you don't have a lot to lose.

This is so true. The more weight I see that I have lost, the more encouraged I think I will be. So I think I will participate with those of you who are doing no scale March!

I am feeling much more encouraged even noticing that my running endurance has improved, so today is a much better day. You guys are right, it's the other little things that count like slightly looser pants or being able to go longer on the treadmill.

Thank you for all the encouragement, it really has helped!