Before I go to my meeting each week, I weigh in at home for comparison purposes. My scale at home is usually a couple pounds higher, but somewhat consistent, so I know if my scale is higher or lower than last time, the scale at TOPS will reflect the same.
USUALLY!
This week, there was a problem when I jumped on the scale before hand. I knew I hadn't had a great week, my exercise slowed down towards the end of the week and my eating got worse.
I made my trek to the bedroom to see the damage done and when I got on it said:
204.6
I'm no expert but I was pretty sure I hadn't lost 30 lbs in a week. I mean, my pants still fit and all of that! So I said to my husband, "I think the scale needs new batteries or something, it's a bit off"
So he jumps on and it reads correctly for him. So I get on again....nope, still 30 lbs lighter.
The sad sick part of me really wished it was true, but the proof was in the pudding.
So I went to my meeting, not really having any idea what to expect on the scale, but I was thinking up.
Last week: 244.0 lbs
This week: 244.0 lbs
Once again I stayed the same. I am now focused. I am still trying to take it easy on the foot, so my exercise will be cut down a bit, but I need to watch my eating. It is totally possible to lose weight without exercising.
We had a great meeting and in an effort to make my blog more enjoyable, I thought I would start sharing some of our meetings.
The Pinocchio Syndrome.....when you lie about your diet!
Have you ever noticed how the more you lie to yourself about what you're eating, the wider your waistline grows? Maybe you are suffering from the Pinocchio Syndrome. Just like Pinocchio, the consequences of your lying will soon become apparent. Here are some common dieting fibs:
Replace this with "I'll start right now." Your conflict will disappear and so will the guilt. A successful diet is an eating style for life.....and doesn't begin tomorrow.
No calorie counter ever printed says three ounces of fish or chicken is equal to a huge dish of ice cream and you know it. Eat your three meals a day and include a small dessert or a small snack. You'll have no excuse to overeat unnecessary foods.
Holidays, birthdays and anniversaries are occasions to celebrate, but overeating isn't the way to have a good time. Be really good to yourself on special days and find worthy ways to celebrate.
Keeping tempting foods in the house is a sure way to undermine your diet. If family members insist on eating fatty or surgery foods, make them indulge on the outside in their own time. And then keep your grocery cart free from dangerous foods.
Most people's weight does fluctuate from day to day. But if your scale is consistently weighing you in on the high side and your jeans are consistently tight, it's time you faced reality. There' nothing wrong with your scale.
Vegetarian diets are great providing you don't drench the salads in fattening dressings. Fruit juices too are laden with calories and sugar. Just because you drink something don't think it doesn't count. It all adds up.
What you are really saying is, "I've succeeded so now it's time to fail." That just doesn't make any sense. You're just being a Pinocchio.
This lie usually lands you in front of the fridge with spoon in hand, wolfing down a pint of ice cream or leftovers. After dinner snacking is just as fattening while standing as it is while sitting down.
And then we tell ourselves we will start again in the morning. With this reasoning, a 265 calorie bagel and cream cheese mistake at breakfast may very well turn into a 4000 calorie day. Don't give up. Get back on track at your next meal. Don't wait until the next day.
Even Pinocchio would blush if he heard this lie. Keep a written record of what you eat. You'll be surprised to learn how much of what you're just looking at winds up in your mouth!
Unless it's been diagnosed by a doctor, this untruth rationalizes naughty behavior. If you're really concerned about your metabolism, see a specialist. And you can always rely on exercise to increase your metabolism if you really think this is the problem.
This lie would increase Pinocchio's nose by three inches. The plain and simple truth is, if you're not losing weight, it's because you're eating more calories than your body is burning off. Instead of making excuses, perhaps your best bet would be to really examine what you're doing or NOT doing and make a few adjustments. Stop playing games and lying to yourself and others. Start being honest with yourself and figure out what you want....If you're true to yourself, the TOPS scale will be true to you.
This is all some great advice and I have used a few of those "tall tales" myself a time or too.
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