No Weigh – Why you May Need to Ditch your Scale





How often do you hear a friend say that they need to lose some weight? Many people believe that if they don’t fit into their idea of “thin enough,” then their identity isn’t as valuable as a thinner persons. The problem is that we place too much emphasis on what a scale says.
Granted, I believe the scale is one of many good ways to keep an eye on your health. But, maybe you have let it rule your life in a detrimental way.
Here are some reasons you might want to ditch your scale for a period of time.

Diets Don’t Work – Even though the diet industry is worth more than $60 billion, only 5% of dieters keep their weight off for 5 or more years. It’s so much more about making consistent healthy choices that add up to a healthier lifestyle.
Success is not measured in only in pounds – It’s better to focus on healthy daily behaviors like exercise. Exercise helps you sleep better, have more energy, improve your self-esteem, and help you gain strength. There are so many worthwhile benefits.
The scale can be misleading – Sometimes, when you first start lifting weights, you may go up a few pounds. However, that weight will come back off after about a month. Don’t let that stop you. Consistent healthy choices will reap many benefits. Better to measure your body composition which includes knowing your body fat vs. lean muscle mass, and your measurements throughout your body.
Restrictive eating can be unhealthy – Dieting, along with compulsive weighing of yourself throughout the day can lead to eating disorders. When a person fixates on a number on the scale they can come to see food as the enemy vs. the reality that food is meant to be medicine and the fuel that keeps your brain vibrant and your body moving.
Our weight is not our worth – Our value can never be ruled by a scale unless we allow it to be. Everyone is valuable regardless of their weight. Never let the scale dictate your worth.
I hope this has been helpful to help you have a healthier attitude of using the scale as one measurement of your success. Choosing life-affirming healthy-lifestyle behaviors should be what you focus on.
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 Make it a happy, healthy day lived with intention!
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