02/06/2025
âď¸ How does the word âscalesâ make you feel?
Do you feel motivated and encouragedâŚ
Or a bit anxious, frustrated, or deflated?
If youâre someone who can use the scales without letting the number affect your emotionsâamazing! đ But for many of us, that little number can carry way more weight than it should.
đ Imagine this:
Youâve been making healthy changes, feeling more energised, your clothes feel looser... You step on the scales hoping to see progressâand instead, the number goes up by half a pound. đ Sound familiar?
Here are 3 important questions to consider about your relationship with the scales:
1ď¸âŁ What do you want from the scales?
Are they actually giving you helpful feedbackâor just dictating how you feel about yourself? Could other signs of progress be more meaningful?
2ď¸âŁ Are you expecting your body to perform on demand?
Our weight fluctuates daily due to water, hormones, sleep, and more. A single number doesnât reflect the full story.
3ď¸âŁ Do the scales lead to unhealthy comparisons?
Are you chasing a number from years ago, or comparing yourself to someone else? Your worth isnât tied to a number.
đĄ So what can you use to measure progress instead?
⨠How You Feel â More energy, better sleep, fewer symptoms? Thatâs real progress.
đ How Your Clothes Fit â A more flexible, practical way to see physical change over time.
đ Waist Measurement â A great way to track changes in body composition without obsessing over pounds.
â¤ď¸ Progress is about more than weight. It's about health, strength, confidence, and freedom.
đ If the scales are messing with your mindset, maybe itâs time to take a breakâor ditch them altogetherâand try a new way to measure your journey. What could that look like for you?
Let us know what works for you, or what youâre trying out! Letâs support each other in healthy, sustainable ways. đŹđ