Quite awhile ago (1 year ago) I started trying to lose weight. I lost a little at the beginning purely through HARD exercise. Then my weight stalled.
My diet was not all that bad (or so I thought at the time) until I found out I had PCOS and IR. I hated the thought that something could dictate what I could and could not eat. Being the rebel that I am, I just kept eating whatever I wanted.
Finally my symptoms got so severe and the weight kept creeping up, even though I was hardly eating. I didn't eat all day long (not even a nibble) and then I had a decent dinner. I realize now that my body didn't have enough fuel and hung on to every bite I was taking. And I was eating the wrong things for my condition.
So, 8 days ago, I made myself a promise to eat healthier. I cut out all the yucky carbs, refined sugars, fatty meats, etc. and replaced them with low and healthy carbs, natural sugars, and lean meat. Also I started eating breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a few little snacks if I am hungry.
You wouldn't believe my shock when I stepped on the scale after only 1 week and I saw that I lost almost 10 pounds! I know this is simply "beginner's luck" and I shouldn't expect to see this type of weight loss every week. But, it is definitely some motivation and it tells me that my body likes my new diet and eating patterns.
Now my problem is that I am obsessed with the scale! At first I said that I would only weigh myself once a week, then that turned into once a day...in reality, I find myself on the scale 3-4 times a day!
I know it is stupid because your weight naturally fluctuates a little here and there but, I always just HAVE to peek.
Do all beginner dieters go through this scale obsession phase? Will it ever end? How do I convince myself to only step on the scale every few days or once a week? A week seems soooo long!
Thanks!