Non-Scale Victories...and Why the Scale is Sometimes Not My Friend

Three days into Week 2 of 21 Day Fix.

I haven't stepped on the scale yet. Do you want to know why? I mean, it seems silly that I set this goal to lose 10 pounds and it only makes sense that I would want to check my progress.

I'll tell you why: because sometimes, the scale is not my friend.

Sometimes, it's too easy to get wrapped up in the number you see when you step on the scale. I have fallen victim to a wicked case of the sads when the number I see isn't moving as quickly in the direction I want it to, or even worse--moving in the wrong direction completely.

This was a HUGE issue for me when I started Focus: T25 back in March. I was recording my stats every week, and after Week 1 I had actually GAINED two pounds. Say what?! I was a little bummed for a minute, but I pushed on and soon I noticed other things that were happening to my body:

I had lost four inches in one week.

I felt stronger.

I was sleeping better.

I had more overall energy.

People were noticing changes in my physical appearance.

My jeans were fitting better.

I could keep up with my VERY active two-year old.

That, friends, is the beauty of the non-scale victory.

So, while I haven't stepped on the scale yet, I have noticed the following:

I can increase the amount of reps I complete in each phase of each workout.

I can push myself harder than I did last week.

I have been sleeping like a BABY at night.

I don't feel as sluggish during the day.

Making healthier decisions is easier because I know I am fueling my body to reach my goals.

Last night my husband noticed my jeans are getting baggy.

So here I am, making myself a promise that I am NOT stepping on the scale until the morning of November 27, but instead I am going to relish each success I encounter throughout the next week and a half.

The scale is not a measure of your success; YOU are.