Freight Scales on Roses and Whiskers on Kittens…
Well, there is nothing quite like seeing your weight advertised on a giant Freight Scale… Talk about a reality check…
Man…This one just smacked me right upside the head!! I am not happy…As this scale is about 7 pounds heavier then my home scale…
So after a short temper tantrum (WHO ME????) my co-worker pointed out that it is what it is. It’s the scale we are ALL using, and it’s not the number that counts, it’s the percentage I will lose… She is right, of course…DAMN. I hate when she is right…
But I was still pissy for awhile. And a tad depressed… We are playing for money, of course…And we are going by the person who loses the highest percentage of body fat…
Still… Freight Scales suck cow’s eggs!
But…After getting it out of my system, I have come to realize that I lie to myself an awful lot…And I know better…And you cant lie when there is a big bright red digital number staring you down… I used to love weighing in and watching the scale go down…
I haven’t liked the scale in many many months…So I really needed this…As hard as it was to see…And as hard as it was to weigh in, in front of another person, I needed to see it… I need accountability.
I need this challenge. I need the support this challenge will give me…
I need to finish this journey once and for all… And more then anything, I know I can not do it alone…While I am ultimately responsible for my own failures and successes, I do much better when surrounded by supportive people who understand…
After my summer, I realize more then ever that this is a battle I will fight for the rest of my life…I will never ever be able to stop…Its way too easy for someone like me…Like MOST of us…Who truly have obesity issues within our families, to ever stop… Exercise and eating right will always always be a part of my life…I stopped for just a few months, and I can not believe how quickly the weight crept back on…UGH!!
Somehow, I chose to ignore that this summer. I let life get me down. And I let it side track me from my goals…I let it change me…I completely lost my focus. And I lost site of how good it all felt… I am slowly getting it back…So although I had a bad reality check this morning. I am ultimately excited…I can change that BIG RED DIGITAL NUMBER…
I hold that power…I don’t EVER have to see that number again… And man…There is something exciting about that power. That control… Take care all!!!!
Absolutely agree with you. You have the power. Go get it! Concur the scale. Be in control. Enjoy feeling strong and resolute.
Tatiana
I’m glad you are getting back on track! Get ‘er done!
When I first started reading your post, I was a little sad because you sounded defeated by “the number.” But, by the end, I was standing and cheering you on. You go girl. You and only you have the power to “Move that BUS!” Oh wait, that’s another show. “Move that number on the scale!!!!!”
Sometimes we forget that this is OUR life and WE are in control even if we lose the joystick every now and then.
You have much insight!
I also want to point out that most people weight themselves at home in the buff.
So having clothing and perhaps shoes on will add a considerable amoutn of weight.
Also, everyone falls off the wagon every now and then. I know how awful it feels too, cause I’ve done that recently. And it is so much harder to get started again.
But soon enough you’ll be right back where you were!
Congratulations on getting back on the horse.
I really hope the challenge works for you, it did for me and you have the extra incentive of money!
Nice to see you in a challenge. I always thought challenges were great. Worked for me!
I can’t believe you got on one. There is one sitting outside our shipping office and well, i have been tempted but never dared…
I know being in a challenge has made all the difference for me. Good decision! You can do it!
It’s very courageous what you did.
And, really, Dawnie, you want to win this one, right? Well, the extra pounds that may or may not be real will make it easier for you to drop the percentages of fat. The higher you start the more you will be able to lose in the same amount of time. Right? Or is this chicken logic? It could be my chicken logic. I see this as an advantage.
The challenge sounds great Dawn. I know you have the strength and determination to get those red digits moving. I’ll be cheering you on!!