Scale Article

I hope you all got the chance to read the weight/scale article I posted yesterday!  This article means a lot to me because like I said I have been having some scale issues. When I met with Kyle the other day although it was at 5:30 at night) I stepped on the scale and saw 188 (usually I am between 175-178)....I know that isn't what I weigh and I had obviously eaten and drank water that day, but still that freaked me out A LOT! I never want to be close to 200 pounds again.  It is just very discouraging to see that my body fat percentage and bmi put me in the category of obese, but then the number of push ups (38) and sit ups (42) in a minute put me at the 90th percentile for my age group. Ugh. So frustrating. 

I emailed Sara and naturally she had some great insights:
Totally ditch the scale.  The scale is a simple measure of our weight.  Not our lean weight or fat weight.  That being said, getting to your 1/2 marathon goal or even tri and weighing more than you thought could take away the powerful meaning of those huge triumphs.  I know it's hard, hard, hard to not get stuck on the scale, but it never really helps us in the big picture.  Weighing once in a while (once a month) isn't a bad thing, but use other sources of accountability to note your progress.  Perhaps a pair of jeans or something.

When I train hard and my body fat goes down, sometimes my jeans get tighter.  I can see the muscle tone, and I can tell my butt looks higher and better, but I can also let them bug me.  I know if I stopped training hard my jeans would get loose due to muscle loss, but I want fit and health more than I want loose pants.  

I am suggesting you give up the pursuit of what you think is perfect and go for the goal that will keep you feeling good, confident, and strong.  That, in almost every situation, will result in the other things you are  hoping for, but you won't need to fixate on them. 

I hope that makes sense.  You have changed so much since the day I met you and I do find your inspiring and beautiful.  I would never want some number on a scale or pair of pants to say otherwise.  You've come too far for that silliness.

Everyday, ask yourself how YOU can improve your health, confidence, and strength.  I think you will find motivation to eat for health, and exercise for strength and confidence.  Don't be hard on yourself, see the best in everything you are working on - if you've been critical of yourself, I think the attitude shift could make a big difference.  

I know that's long and drawn out, but I took a lot away from what she said and figured I would share in hopes someone else can gain something too! 

For a mid-weekend recap...I did come home this weekend for a family funeral.  Although this was a sad time for the family I am very glad that I came home to share this time with them and see family that I hadn't seen for quite some time. 

Friday- 
Came home after class 

Made a great dinner. 

Whole wheat pasta from Trader Joe's 
Peas and Broccoli
Shrimp
Salsa de Parmigana from Brine's 

Then made a quick run to Charming Charlies to pick up B's birthday present.  Of course, I couldn't just go in and buy one thing, so I came out with two things for me. 

Great nude necklace

Cute wedges for work

Saturday- 
Stairs at 6am with Bails
Funeral 
Papa Murphy's DeLight pizza for dinner...God's gift of pizza in a semi healthy form. 

Tried Arctic Zero Ice Cream.  SUPER GOOD, a definite recommendation. 

Make the rest of the weekend great! 

Until tomorrow :) 

C