We’ve all heard it said before: Don’t get hung up on the numbers and don’t weigh yourself every day.
I disagree.
Well I agree about the “don’t get hung up” part. But I believe in weighing myself twice per day and documenting the number. What’s important here, however, is to connect with the big picture.
Don’t get hung up on the numbers, just jot them down. Make this part of your mission. You’re looking to document an overall trend. Your weight is going to go up and down each day. Even during the course of a weight loss journey, it will go up some days. That’s normal and okay. Don’t let it freak you out, that’s counterproductive to your goal.
I think it’s important to disconnect from the individual numbers and get past the fear of the scale. That scale is your friend and will be there with you throughout your journey. With a realistic goal of losing a pound or so a week, you will notice after a month or so, by documenting your weight twice per day, overall trends going downward. Which can be really cool and encouraging!
Additionally, stepping on that scale each morning and each evening can function as a reminder or “mini-meditation”, if you will. A moment where you re-affirm your commitment to your overall journey.
Remember: it’s about the big picture!
