You know you are a slave to your scale .....
I admit to being obsessive compulsive when it comes to weighing and diets. I know deep in my heart of hearts that weighing myself every day is not a good thing. Why should I allow a piece of metal determine my self worth?
I tell myself I do it so I can catch any slip up right away. That it will stop me from destructive behavior.
But as soon as I step on the scale the destructive behavior begins.
If the scale is up.....I'm down.
If the scale in down....I'm up.
Sad.....but true. It's almost like a crystal ball...." Tell me , am I allowed to like myself today?"
Whatever the number, my reaction is often to eat-to celebrate if the news is good and to comfort myself if the news is bad. Whenever I step on the scale, I give my power away. I'm either Rocky on a victory lap or a beached whale trapped on a sand bar.
I know that weighing myself on a daily basis is a form of insanity. I already know what I ate or didn't eat, whether I exercised or indulged in chocolate cake. I know if my jeans are snugger than they were or exactly the same as last week. So why do I go through this ritual dance of stepping on the scale and praying to the god of gravity to make the number less?
Every day I have the power to decide how I feel and how I choose to spend my day- I am allowed to like myself today. I belong here....to experience love, joy, peace, health and connection to people I love. Allow yourself to know what you already know!
Daisy Dilemma: If I know this....why don't I do it?
4 comments:
Lady...we have to take control of our brains...throw your scales away then!! You dont need that piece of metal if it is causing you that much mental stress!! Toss it out the door!! I never weigh anymore!! Just weigh at CURVES once a month now!! I do not like what i see anymore on those dreadful scales!! WHO ever invented those things anyway!!
I am so sorry that I missed your call but i was off visiting with Betty. She says her afternoons are so lonely and i thought I could make at least one happier!!
Miss you..Sandy
Oh friend, I am SO THERE for (and with) you. I find myself in a funky fog when it goes up...then I sabotage myself and do NOTHING to really make it go down that day. I sometimes feel I am gripped by food...and it has to stop. I agree with SAndy, throw the thing away if that is causing you trouble.
I'm praying for you and sending you HUGS!!
:-) Susan
I have always been like you... The first thing I do in the morning, Everyday, is hop on the scales.It can make my day or break it..I need to do what Sandy said and throw it out or hide it!!!! Have a blessed Sunday.
Love ya, Baba
I do the SAME thing. That scale is either my best friend or worst enemy!
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