Parting "Weighs" with My Scale

Posted on August 25, 2014

I joined Diet Bet because I needed to hold myself accountable. I wanted to make some changes in the way that I was eating and couldn't seem to stay disciplined on my own. I had been talking about losing some weight for months and really hadn't made any serious attempts to make that happen. I weighed myself about 10 days into the challenge and I had only lost a HALF POUND. I was discouraged but didn't give up.

Now I have to admit that I have not set foot on the scale since that last weigh in. I can feel a difference in my body and I can see subtle changes in the mirror. What that translates to in terms of a number I have NO idea. I know that I AM losing and maybe on weigh in morning I will be pleasantly surprised at the amount lost. Actually I am going to be pleased NO MATTER what the amount is.

I have been focused on changing my habits and being aware of each and every calorie that I put in my mouth. This is a lifestyle change. Do I want to be successful at the end of this challenge? Of course I do. However, if it takes me longer than 4 weeks to reach my goal then so be it. I am on a steady path to weight loss and sometimes that means a HALF pound a week. That won't translate to a win in terms of this challenge. It WILL be a win towards my overall goal which is to lose the weight and be able to realistically MAINTAIN it.

I have decided that I am not going to weigh myself until the final day and we will all find out together just how much weight I have managed to lose. Even then I am going to view this challenge as a success in my book no matter what the final number is. I have created the habit of drinking a gallon a water daily. I have stopped late night snacking. I am eating 3 times daily. I have stopped using cream in my tea. actually I have stopped drinking tea all together! SO, I feel really good about myself and my accomplishments. I know that being held accountable with the Diet Bet challenge is the reason for my being able to stay disciplined and I want to thank all the other ladies who have shared their lives and struggles with the rest of us. I respect you all for your honesty and hope that you are able to succeed and feel good about yourselves too.

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Jodie D.

04/27/2015 6:22AM

Awww Laura! I came to give you the info on PiYo and started to read your posts! You and I are so similar. I trying so hard to ditch the scale and go by how my clothes feel and most importantly...how I feel in them! If you do yoga and pilates then PiYo is something you'll love. Have you ever tried a challenge group with Beachbody? They are AMAZING. It's a private group on FB that usually lasts 21 days and everyone is doing the same program (we're starting another one May 4) and they are so encouraging. It's a great support system. We drink Shakeology (www.shakeology.com/rootsofendurance) everyday and workout at least 30 minutes and then we check in with everyone for accountability. If you're interested I can email you a link to the challenge pack that has the Shakeology and PiYo bundled together. Good Luck!!

Laura

08/27/2014 12:08PM

Thank you for your comments ladies. I appreciate it. stay strong to the finish!

Michelle W.

08/25/2014 9:27AM

good for you!! you tell that scale who's boss come weigh in day!! woohoo

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Jessica M.

08/25/2014 6:46AM

What willpower! I've tried to break my scale obsession multiple times. I even had my husband hide it from me, only to freak out and make him give it back. Take pictures! Just looking in my mirror from day to day, I see no difference, but looking at a picture from January compared to now, O.M.G. It's amazing. And much more confidence building than the scale!