What does weighing yourself do for you?
Your weight can fluctuate from 5-8 pounds EVERY DAY for just some of these reasons:
🔸Your body retains water after a workout to help repair muscle damage
🔸For every one gram of carbs you eat for energy, a lower risk of cardiac diseases and production of healthy gut bacteria (among other things), you retain 3 grams of water
🔸The medicine you take that makes your life infinitely better may cause you to either retain water OR change how your body absorbs and stores glucose
When you drink an excessive amount of alcohol, you weigh less- since alcohol is a diuretic- until your body starts retaining water from the foods and drinks you consumed in your drunken state
For many of of us, stepping on the scale works to reinforce the idea that we can and SHOULD have control over that number.
And so often that number determines not only how our day goes, but how we feel about ourselves, our value.
Whatever your relationship is with your scale, it’s always worth asking yourself if using it to ‘check in’ is REALLY checking in with your ‘health’….or is it just complicating how you feel about it.
Author
Gretchen
Coach
Growing up I was a half-hearted athlete who struggled with my relationship with both food and exercise. I smoked for over a decade and spent much of my youth either binging or not eating at all. But after breaking my leg in a car accident, months of physical rehab and years of psychological counseling lead me to a renewed appreciation for my health and my ability to just move-something I'll never take for granted again. I overcame a lot and have spent much of my life sharing what I've learned. I became a NASM personal trainer over 16 years ago. The type of clients I've trained and my own personal interests lead me to attain many other certifications. These include Sports Specific and Orthopedic exercise specializations, Pre and Post Natal exercise, MMA conditioning, and ACE Mind Body Specializations. I've taken 2 TRX qualifying courses in general and functional fitness. I am Kettlebell certified through both NETA and Kettlebell Kings, also completing an independent study facilitated by Steve Cotter, founder of the International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation. I am also a certified Animal Flow Instructor. In the fall of 2021, I became a Certified Intuitive Eating Facilitator, as IE was integral to my own ability to divest from diet culture. I think this was the missing piece to be able to put together a holistic, meaningful training program for all my clients.
