Slave to the Scale

Do NOT be a slave to the scale!  I understand (believe me!!)  how hard it is to not step on the scale daily because you're PRAYING something has changed.  Let me tell you--this is a sure fire way to get you depressed, which then may cause you to eat something you will regret!!!  Your body has to go through this change GRADUALLY!!!!  That means, while you will lose weight, it will NOT be from day to day.  My suggestion is to pick 1 day a week and weigh yourself at the same time of day that day each week.  For me, I step on the scale (usually) Sunday mornings when I wake up because this is most often, my free day.

When you start restricting your calorie intake you may lose weight quickly at first, but then your body will hold onto the excess fat to try and figure out if it will need it because it is going into "starvation" mode so a few days will be the same, or you may even gain weight.  But, if you're consistent and continue, your body will adjust and start letting it go because it knows you are feeding it--just not as much!

I also HIGHLY recommend taking your measurements and tracking those--weekly at first (if you have a lot of weight to lose) and then monthly as you have less and less to lose.  You will see changes HERE constantly if you are being consistent with your eating and working out.

Just recently, I didn't lose a single pound for almost 4 weeks, but I did my measurements and found that I had lost another 1/2 in. of my waist, hips, and butt.  So, that helps you stay motivated even if the scale doesn't.

Also, don't worry about what the world says is your ideal weight--that is just a number!  I think WE are the best judges of what our body should feel and look like.  I don't ever expect to weigh 125 lbs. which is the ideal weight for my height.  I believe as long as you're healthy and strong, you will know when you've reached YOUR ideal weight.