How often do YOU weigh yourself?

My youngest child is almost 3 years old.  Shortly after his birth, I made it my mission to regain myself and my old (pre-baby) body.  I worked hard.  I deprived myself, fasted, and became obsessed with checking the scale.  I did end up losing weight and inches.  However, I became so obsessed that it began to take over my thoughts, actions, and life.  I lost sight of why I tried to lose weight in the first place… for me.

I eventually stopped stepping on the scale.  I began measuring my progress solely by how my body felt and how my clothes fit.  Yet, lately I haven’t been feeling too hot and my clothes are bit more snug.  #sigh

I decided to stop on the scale this weekend.  To my shock… I noticed that the number on the scale has increased.  Not shockingly though since my diet has not been up to par.  I have decided to recommit to recording my food with a food journal and being more mindful with my eating.

I do not advocate weighing yourself daily, however the occasional step on the scale can keep your goals in check.  I know that I plan on recommitting myself to not only be active but to also eat wholesome nutritional foods with portion control and mindfulness.  I hope to one day beat the battle with the scale.

How often do you weigh yourself?

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