When embarking on a journey towards weight loss, fitness, or healthier living, consider doing something empowering: get rid of that scale.
I once found myself weighing in every morning, then taking a bathroom break to weigh myself again. I even stripped down, convinced that the number would change for the better. One day, I’d celebrate a 3-pound loss and feel like I could conquer the world. The next day, I’d see a 5-pound gain and instantly feel deflated. I often blamed my food choices, but there were many days when my eating habits and workouts were on point. The number staring back at me felt completely unjustifiable.
I became a prisoner to that scale, and it was doing me no favors. It made me want to smash it in frustration, dictating my mood and self-perception way too much. I realized it was time to end my toxic relationship with my scale. Each morning, I laid myself bare before it, and all it gave me in return was a big fat reminder of my insecurities. So, I reclaimed my power and tossed it out, realizing it wasn’t offering a complete picture of my health.
We’ve been allowing ourselves to be controlled by this outdated notion for far too long. In the grand scheme of life, you won’t look back and cherish those numbers. Women’s bodies are intricate and multifaceted; our self-worth should come from how we feel inside, not from a machine that spits out a number, forcing us to question our food choices and self-esteem.
Hormonal fluctuations, water retention, and even the time of day can affect our weight. Sometimes we reach a number we think will unlock happiness, only to find ourselves chasing the next milestone.
You don’t need a scale to gauge your progress. With activities like weight training, yoga, or pilates, your body builds muscle, which takes up significantly less space than fat. So while the scale may not budge, your clothes might fit better, or you might feel more energized and confident.
If you can slip into your favorite pair of jeans without discomfort, that’s a real victory. The scale isn’t a reliable measure of your worth; it’s time we stop giving it so much authority. Confidence and happiness come from within—from relationships, self-care, and how we feel about ourselves, not from a number on a scale.
So, let go of that scale. You won’t miss it.
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In summary, it’s crucial to prioritize how we feel over a number on a machine. Tossing out the scale can lead to a healthier mindset and a more positive body image.