The All-Important Weigh-In
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The All-Important Weigh-In
Summary
This article delves into the pivotal but often stressful weekly weigh-in for dieters. It emphasizes the weigh-in as a vital source of feedback, while cautioning against allowing it to dominate one’s mood or self-perception.---
Allowing your week to hinge on a single event is rarely advisable. If that event doesn’t go as planned, it can bring down your entire week. For dieters, the weekly weigh-in often becomes such a focal point. This weigh-in acts as a progress report, offering a thumbs up, thumbs down, or something in between.
I used to ride a wave of emotions based on weigh-in results?"elated with success, dejected with setbacks. Sometimes, these feelings lingered until the next weigh-in. I urge you not to let this happen. Instead, treat the weigh-in purely as feedback, avoiding the emotional roller coaster.
What can you do before stepping on the scale to set yourself up for success? Dropping the idea of fast-acting laxatives is a must. Though resourceful, relying on such methods isn't healthy and could lead to further issues.
On weeks when I anticipated unfavorable results, I’d imagine creative ways to reduce the number: cutting my nails, clearing out earwax, even shaving my head. But ultimately, sustained improvement came only from better choices the following week.
Conversely, on weeks I expected success, I’d be eager to weigh myself, much like a child waiting to open birthday presents. Observing a loss of one or two pounds filled me with pride and confidence.
My scale routine was anything but straightforward. I’d ease onto the scale gently, careful not to disrupt what I whimsically called the “Fat Gods.” Using my hands to initially cheat the reading by about 30 pounds, I’d slowly relieve the pressure until I saw the true number. If I gained weight, I’d weigh myself again, often to no avail. If I lost weight, I avoided a second attempt, preferring not to risk a higher result.
In pursuit of a favorable weigh-in, I’d sometimes starve myself the day before. Afterward, I'd binge, feeling justified by the seven-day gap until the next weigh-in. This approach, unsurprisingly, knocked my balance off entirely. It's far better to maintain consistency every day rather than resorting to extremes.
Remember, consistency in your diet is far more valuable than sporadic laxity. You can still embrace spontaneity in other aspects of life, like donning fancy clothes. Keep your diet simple and steady.
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