Here is a question I often ask myself...do numbers really mean anything?
Whether it's the number of reps, the amount of servings in my morning cereal, the number of calories I'm burning during my workouts, or my weight I'm constantly seeing a number and wonder is it good or is it bad? Should I be happy that I saw 135.6 lbs on the scale this morning or say Oh My God is this really one serving?
This morning I dragged myself out of bed and realized the weather was not in my favor. But I got dressed anyways and did a brisk walk on the treadmill for 15 mins then did a series of bicycle sit-ups, standard crunches, and heals to the heaven (P90X). Then I helped myself to a bowl of Honey Nut Cheerios, but not before I got out the measuring cup and for the first time ever, measured one serving. To my surprise, I've been eating approximately 2 servings worth for breakfast most mornings for the past several years. As I made my way to the shower I thought I should weigh myself. My pants do not feel any looser than before and I was afraid of the number that may appear on the scale, but since I'm starting out on this new journey I need to know where I am so that I can determine where I wanna be. It's been about 3 months since I last weighed myself at 143.2 lbs. To my surprise I actually lost weight...7.6 lbs to be exact. I'm clueless to how this actually happened.
As the day progressed, I remembered two things I had learned once before. Muscle outweighs fat and it doesn't matter what the number on the scale reads. Simple yet true. With this in mind I chose to do the AbsDiet2 Workout video after work (complete with abs, squats, lunges, etc). Although I didn't complete every single rep on some of the exercises I pushed myself to actually complete the video.
So how do I gain muscle, eat badly, and still loose weight, but don't feel a difference in my clothes? Not sure what the answer is, but I don't want to dwell on trying to find one. I have to remind myself that it doesn't matter what the number on the scale reads. As long as I'm toning my trouble spots, having more energy, and staying motivated my persistence will pay off and I will achieve my goals...one step at a time.
Here is my view.. the scale numbers sometimes matter. I often weigh every few days just to see if I am headed in a particular direction, but don't get too down on myself if it goes up.. especially while doing ChaLEAN because I knew I was gaining muscle. Also important to weight yourself during the same time of day. I sometimes can weight up to 5lbs less in the morning than the evening.. and don't weight after a workout, as you often weight less. I do right before the shower in the morning (or before your workout).
ReplyDeleteThe MOST important numbers are the measurements though, so do those tonight or before you start ChaLEAN. They will obviously correspond better to your clothes feeling looser.
SO excited for you! We can do this.. we'll be rockin' our bikinis before long. And my goal is 135lbs :)