Back to Basics Boot Camp
How often do you weigh yourself?
I weigh myself once first thing in the morning...ok, second thing in the morning. None of that getting on and off business. That will drive you nuts. Whatever the number is the first time that's it for the day. I never get on the scale any other time because I know it will be higher and I'll freak out. Once per day helps me keep myself focused on the goal. Accountability to myself I guess.
I "had" a scale in my bathroom and when it started getting close to 200 again I tossed that baby in the closet and there it's stayed. When my clothes start to feel like they fit again I might take it out and attempt a weigh in. I worry myself to death about the numbers almost as bad as I do about clothes size so I have to take a break.
Never Give Up!
I learned that it is best to weigh once a week. Pick a day, mine is Sunday and that is the only time I am allowed to step on the scale all week. I am 18 months or so out and reached my personal goal a few months ago but was just given a new one by my doctor of getting to 145 pounds so that means I am starting again with a mostly protein shake/liquid diet and only eating 1 real meal a day and working out like crazy but I do know that if I step on the scale everyday, and I did this for a while, that I make my self feel bad and tend to be a little nuts if I don't see that I lost anything every single day. I like it when I step on the scale on Sunday and see that I have even lost a single pound, it just makes my whole week better, and if I don't lose anything I try really hard to still be positive about the fact that I am working really hard. Just know that you are not alone and that I am here if you need support.