Scales belong on fish... not people.

For some reason most of you have made the scale our symbol of authority, of worth, of truth. If we have been "bad", there’s no denying it because it shows up on the scale. If we have been "good", getting on the scale will be its own reward. The scale, has become like God/King— apparently it knows all.

A scale, however, is just a scale a cold, lifeless piece of metal—until we give it its power. 

I fully believe in balance in life and allowing yourself treats in moderation. I also appreciate that if you are preparing for a health or fitness competition you may rely strongly on these however we all need to remember there are plenty more ways to measure if you losing or putting on weight.

We make it into the instrument that tells us if we should like ourselves today or not.

Your weight does not define who you are as a person. People do not go around saying “Hey 150!”, “Whats up 120?”, or “How are you doing 173 or how about you 65?” 

It’s just a number. People around you are not aware of your weight fluctuations or personal life , nor are they judging you for the number that shows up on the scale.

As if you can’t tell by the way your clothes fit whether you have lost or gained weight. 

As if you need punishment to force you into losing weight. 

As if you weren’t a feeling, thinking, capable human being who can decide for yourself what kind of day you’re going to have and how you’re going to feel about yourself. 

Please…..

Do not give the scale power over your life.

Do not let it define yourself worth.

You are so much more than a number. 

If you are happy, feel healthy and are nourishing your body from the inside out, why get so worked up about a number?