Ditch the scales for less stress.

Today I'm aiming my blog very heavily at women - sorry lads, keep reading though, it is worth it :-). I`m doing this because I know that women, particularly women trying to lose weight, mentally abuse themselves with the number on the scales (stereotypically).

I understand how easily it is to become addicted to the scales, especially if you've been working hard, eating healthily and are excited to see how much you've lost. However I also understand the sheer devastation when you haven't lost as much as you had hoped.

Through personal experience I know that the number on the scale can take a firm hold and can completely make or break your day. It used to cause interference with my mental ability to carry on with healthy eating / exercise programs which sent me back to the food I was eating before my "health kick" started which made all of my hard work a waste.

I ditched the scales about 8 months ago after a vicious cycle of checking my weight on a daily basis. Now I use measurements, especially with my clients. What sounds better? A loss of 3lbs or a loss of 12 inches? I certainly think 12 inches sounds better. It helps you to stay motivated to carry on with whatever you are doing to lose more weight and inches.

Tip for the day - If you are trying to lose weight, remove those scales from your house! Take two weekly or monthly measurements from your arms, stomach, hips and thighs for a nice basic idea of what your healthy lifestyle is doing to your body.

It is all about feeling and looking good not being defined by a number.

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I hope you can take something positive from this. :-)