Goal Not Reached, but Mission ACCOMPLISHED

So I ended the dietbet for one of the diets. I didn't reach my goal unfortunately. That is a bummer because I tried. Despite not having much time to work out, I made every effort to walk where I needed to go, and increase my activity level by a lot. A WHOLE lot. I feel like the ball is rolling. I have that feeling of "I can't wait to go workout." And even though I still crave sweet things, it isn't as powerful. Also, since I did a great job of recording the food I ate and was on the scale constantly, I feel like I got to know my body a little better. However, I think too much emphasis was on the scale. Yes, I started my cycle, and hormones play a role in your weight, but I think stepping on the scale almost everyday was a HUGE factor in me not achieving my goal weight. It took the challenge and fun out of it, and I feel like that decision contributed to me not losing weight as fast. Live and learn. This go around, I'm not going to be on the scale fifty million times a week. I'm only going to be on their once a week. That is sufficient.

DevotedWife

02/08/2015 3:35PM

I think your perspective is great and what an awesome title! I think you'll reach your goal this time using the observations that you made during your last game. You can do it!

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Natalie M.

02/08/2015 2:58PM

I like to weigh in every day otherwise I put too much pressure on that weekly weigh-in. If I don't lose what I wanted - after a WHOLE WEEK - then I get upset and discouraged. I find daily fluctuations easier to deal with. But you have to know what works for you, so weekly weigh-ins might be your thing.

02/08/2015 10:24AM

Great observation! I only weigh once a week for the same reason. Getting obsessed with the scale is not healthy. I try and focus on my body, how I feel, what I'm eating and my fitness goals. Those are my best measures of success, and the scale tends to follow. If it doesn't, then I refocus and what, and how much I'm eating.

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