Health & Exercise
scale question
Does anyone here NOT own a scale? I might toss mine, I'm afraid of constantly weighing myself causing me a deal of anxiety. I usually don't absses over the digits on the scale but these last few weeks I've either maintained or gained 1lbs. Slowly driving myself crazy.
Tried making this a CP but It wouldn't let me.
And, And, how often are you weighing yourself? I hear every two weeks, but I do it every Monday morning.
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Re: scale question
If you are having more anxiety as a result of weighing yourself, you should remember that it isn't the scale that causes the anxiety; it is your mentality when you react to the number. What do you hope it will say? Is there a way that you can recalibrate your approach to weight that would help you see that number in a different light?
Weight is a tough subject for a lot of people, so you are certainly not alone. I have had my fair share of frustrations and struggles with nutrition and exercise in the past, but I always had to remind myself that food is fuel. I need to properly fuel my body to do what I need it to do, and I need to pay attention to what my body needs when I'm in the gym. I highly recommend starting a strength training program so you can build your lean body mass. While cardio will initially help you burn calories short term, lean body mass (muscle) helps you burn more calories long term (it increases your metabolic rate). The scale won't move as much initially, but you will FEEL much better and the long term results are well worth it.
I also recommend using a program where you can chart your intake. There are many apps/programs available where you can log your nutritional intake and track your macronutrient balance (carbs/fat/protein). Sometimes just shifting your macro-balance will give your body the kickstart you need for fat loss. I wish you the best of luck with everything! Take it one day at a time and stay well.
I need to do this ... My scale hasn't moved at all .. I think it actually went UP, but I'm wearing jeans 2 sizes smaller.
I like the scale simply for accountability but it's really NOT a great measure of sucess.