Beyond The Number On The Bathroom Scale

JUST FOR TODAY:  Lighten up by focusing less on the number on the bathroom scale.

Whether your goal is weight loss, or weight gain as part of your eating disorder recovery, knowing the number on the bathroom scale can be very challenging.  The number may not be changing in the direction that you'd like, as quickly as you'd like.  Tracking body weight is just one way to measure progress with achieving a healthy weight.  However, you can keep your focus on living the healthy habits that you know will support a healthy weight.  Let weight loss or weight gain be the outcome of your healthy goals.  If your weight needs to be recorded for medical reasons, then allow your doctor or someone you trust to note the number for you.  Keep your eyes closed, or turn your back to the actual number.  They can discuss any significant weight loss or weight gain with you, along with an action plan for success.  Let go of your weight worries and move beyond the number on the bathroom scale.

©2010 by "Dr. Dorie" McCubbrey, M.S.Ed., Ph.D. – Eating Disorder & Obesity Treatment Specialist – Denver, Colorado