i was thinking today while i cooled down from exercising; that i dont think i care about the scale number - not as much as i care about how i look (which is super vain, i'll admit it).
Anyone else have this mentality?
WI tomorrow. I dont think i've lost anything this week...
Right now I care more about the number on the scale because the results aren't as obvious. Once my hard work starts to show I don't think I'll care as much.
I care more about how I look. While I want the scale to read a certain number I care more about how I look in my clothes. If I look fit, feel sexy or not, etc. I found an old pic of me a few years back at my smallest weight and I did not look as beautiful in my face as when I do now. Go figure
I don't think that's vain at all. But probably 'cause I'm the same way :-P
I care about the number on the scale, only because I still weigh so much and have a long way to go. But I've also struggled with staying on track these past few weeks, so I try to focus on how I look and feel. I have a much healthier relationship with food now and still manage to dress and look pretty darn cute despite being 300 lbs I find that I'm more successful with WW if I have a healthier attitude towards ME and not just food, regardless of the number (if that makes sense)
So true, Rose. I've had a better attitude towards myself as well. WW has taught me more than just good food choices. They have also taught me good life choices.
currently 8lbs away from my 10%. I lost 2.2lbs today but i did cheat (just a little).. i dont usually work out today (but i took monday off), you ive noticed before that working out drops some weight (lol)... but i lost an extra 8oz, from when i weight at home ( i ride there) - all sweat?
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My WI is tonight. I'm a bit antsy about it because I know I "misbehaved" a little over the Easter weekend. But if I stay the same (or, god forbid, even if I gain) I'll still keep going. I've worked too hard to lose even this much; I can't give up now!
My WI is tonight. I'm a bit antsy about it because I know I "misbehaved" a little over the Easter weekend. But if I stay the same (or, god forbid, even if I gain) I'll still keep going. I've worked too hard to lose even this much; I can't give up now!
We're not perfect. Proud of you for owning up to misbehaving a little bit and recording your weight. Maybe the scale will be in your favor.
TERRIBLE week last week... after breaking my plateau the couple of weeks before and losing a combined 4.6lbs, i COMPLETELY went off the diet last week.
my father in law came in to town on Tuesday... we had take out, then on Wed was a Dodger game where i had a hot dog and beer, then Thursday he took us to a nice restaurant where i had fried food, dessert and too much wine. THEN it was easter weekend...ugh...i didnt even track, which i do RELIGIOUSLY even when i know im eating horribly... I just figured to continue eating horribly for the rest of week and start over today (Wed)
I woke up feeling bloated, lethargic and I couldnt get myself to jump on the scale. So no official WI this week. I know its wrong not to weigh in everyweek even if you know you've gained...but I just cant face it. I was doing SOOOO GOOD TOO!
Oh well...back to square 1. Been eating fresh fruit, steamed veggies and grilled salmon today...lots of water and lemon tea. CLEANSE, CLEANSE, CLEANSE all the bad stuff out!
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Originally Posted by DrivenByAmbition
We're not perfect. Proud of you for owning up to misbehaving a little bit and recording your weight. Maybe the scale will be in your favor.
Thanks for the encouragement. As it turns out, the scale was quite good to me this week -- I lost 3 pounds! I guess that my increased water intake and daily hour-long walks (I'm up to about 4 mph at this point) really balanced it out.
Only 2 pounds till I get my 25 pounds medallion, and just 8 pounds to go till I reach my mini-goal! I'm pretty happy.
Weekly WW April Chat 25th-some date (lol)
I find that I'm more successful with WW if I have a healthier attitude towards ME and not just food, regardless of the number (if that makes sense)
(just a little).. i dont usually work out today (but i took monday off), you ive noticed before that working out drops some weight (lol)... but i lost an extra 8oz, from when i weight at home ( i ride there) - all sweat?
Jinksie you are in Onderland. How exciting. Fantastic job. If I workout before weigh in, I gain. My muscles retain water.
