How many of you step on the scale every morning? How many of you judge the success of your health and fitness journey on what the scale says? Probably most of us.
And, I don’t blame you. It is an easy measurement. Many of us have a particular “weight” that we believe is ideal. But what is really the “ideal” weight (that is another blog)? Watching that scale can get pretty discouraging especially when we are working out regularly and eating clean.
Living a healthy lifestyle is really a journey. There is not a magic end date or “ideal” weight number. Rather it is about making the decision to live a healthier life long term. With that decision, comes positive changes that are not measured by the scale. Those small changes need to be celebrated!
Can you claim any of the following?
- You eat smaller portions
- You resist junk food more often
- You can do more reps
- People ask if you have lost weight
- Your clothes are looser
- You have more endurance
- You feel healthier
- Your blood pressure or blood sugar has improved
- You can lift weight more in your everyday life
- You have fewer aches and pains
- Stairs are easier
- Rings are loser
- You have more energy
- Your skin is clearer
- You don’t feel as tired
- You eat more vegetables
- You drink more water
- You are more patient with your kids/spouse/co-workers
- Headaches are gone or rare
- You feel better about yourself
These are the small victories. These are the successes that matter. Celebrate them!
I bet you can even add to the list!