Hardest thing to do but must be done - Ignore Your Scale

I sent the following message to a friend today. I weighed in today and didn't lose any weight but I don't ever let that get me down. I know there are multiple posts about this very topic but hey I like to add my two cents.

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You cannot let the scale run your feelings. You have to know that eating better and working out is doing your body wonders even if your not seeing the progress on the scale you are making progress.

Have you take the time to "measure" yourself? I see progress in other ways. For example today I uppped all the weights in the gym so clearly I am getting a little stronger. I measured my arms and legs a few weeks back if I don't see progress on the scale next week I'll consult the measurements.

For me I know from my previous attempts at weight loss I'll drop some weight and then nothing then drop some more but for me really this isn't a diet or an fad. I really enjoy going to the gym because when I walk out I feel like I am ready to handle anything the day has to throw at me. There are times for sure that I don't want to be there and times when I am sore at work 2 hours later but then there are days like today when I walk out feeling on top of the world. I capture that moment (even took a picture of it today) and when I am feeling bad I remember that feeling and BOOM I totally feel better.

Stick with the plan, log your calories, log your exercise, don't listen to the scale listen to your endorphins