Last night at my circuit training class, our instructor was discussing ways to measure success without the scales. And apparently I just had a big "aha moment" and had to share.
I am a sucker for the scales. I have always tended to put a lot of importance on that number which in turn, sadly, has led me to a lot of frustration and disappointment at times. I work hard. I try to eat right 90% of the time and exercise several times a week. I have really been focused on my health and nutrition over the last couple of months but have continued to get frustrated when I stepped on the scale each time. My weight has constantly fluctuated and I honestly felt like every time I took one step in the right direction, I took two steps back when I stepped on that scale every day.
Is it all the scales fault? Well no... but it is my fault for measuring my success solely by what that number has told me. However, last night I got to thinking about all my "non-scale" successes...
I have gotten stronger. I can now do a few pushups without dying. I ran a 5K race faster than I have in months without feeling completely dead when I finished. I upped my weights on some of my reps. I mastered a few PiYo moves withouth busting my tail. I have a little bit of definition in my arms. I have fueled my body with more nutritious food than non. I have said no to fast food and sodas lots of times.
Honestly, I have not set a good example for my girls when it comes to my body image and I am really working on changing that. I try to show them and teach them the importance of being healthy and not skinny but I am not so sure that I have done the best in teaching myself those same things. I am trying to stay positive and focused on taking care of my body on the inside instead of so much of what is reflected on the outside. I have a long ways to go but I am getting there. But.... today I picked up my scale today and stuffed it in the cabinet. I said so long to "my number" and said hello to a happier healthier me!
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