Scale and food struggles!

lostalykat
lostalykat Posts: 683 Member
in Motivation and Support
Hey There I guess I just want to vent a little and get some support. The last week I have splurged a lot after going a little too hard core on cutting stuff out for 5 days. I know what I did and I know why I did it and now I am moving on. I was obsessing about the scale (yet again) and it was taking over me. At this point I don't even want to look at the scale and just go by how clothes are fitting me and measuring myself. I will not be defined by a number! Has anyone had good success with this? I feel like it is a good tool to measure how you are doing but it is not the only tool. Hope everyone is having a great day!

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  • RinnyLush
    RinnyLush Posts: 389 Member
    I can't speak for everyone else, but my best success came when I detached from the scale and started focusing on 2 core principles: 1) Finding an activity I enjoy doing, and 2) Eating at a nutritious deficit.

    I discovered a love for walking, and started by getting in 1.5 hours 5 times a week by walking to and from work. Once my fitness improved I moved up to running. I love running, and do it almost everyday now. Find something that you truly love and will do consistently for your body, mind, and soul. Running has done wonders for me not just physically, but also mentally and emotionally.

    I eat at a nutritious deficit while still allowing myself treats. For instance, on a Friday, I might have eggs and toast for breakfast, a salad for lunch, some fish, quinoa and broccoli for dinner, and then go out for a few pints with my friends. It's all about moderation and filling your body with things that make you feel good AND make you happy.

    Best of luck! If you need a pal through this feel free to add me. :flowerforyou:
  • sadrithmora
    sadrithmora Posts: 121
    There's so much truth in this! I'm ashamed to admit I'm still addicted to weighting myself, but at least now I don't see it as discouragement of any kind. But if you can still log your food and NOT weight yourself all the time, that's just totally great!
  • catrip1024
    catrip1024 Posts: 5
    I hate to admit it, but I am addicted to the scales. I weigh myself every time I go to the gym (3-4 times a week). I am so frustrated that my numbers aren't moving!!! I journal everything I eat and almost always stay under 1500. I exercise and keep up with my steps. I keep thinking I'll be better when my clothes start to show a diference. (I've only lost 14 pounds.) It's all just so exhausting!!

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