Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Batteries

You may not think that batteries are important for weight loss, but in my world they are.  I know, I'm confused as well, but let me explain.

Ever week, on Saturday morning I wake up, go to the bathroom and then meet the monster of the day:  the weigh scale.  Since starting my weight loss drive I have been dreading/anticipating the moment that I step on the sale and view my progress.  I dread it because I am scared that I will see little to no progress.  I anticipate it because I want to see the progress I have made.  Imagine what happens to your self esteem and commitment if you don't see any progress for one or two weeks or even longer.  That was the problem that I faced.  

No progress. 

None.

Even worse, it appeared as if I had actually gained half a pound.  I was eating only 2000 calories a day, over 1000 calroeis below TDEE.  I should have lost four pounds.  I was depressed.  I was feeling that all of my effort was going to waste.  I was confused as to why the numbers on the weigh scale were flickering.  Flickering?  What the heck?  Yes, I have a weigh scale which is digital.  A weigh scale that requires batteries.

Batteries.

I went downstairs, get some fresh batteries, installed them in the weigh scale and BAM, instant weight loss.  I was happy.  I was relieved.  I was amazed at how such a simple thing, replacing the batteries in the weigh scale, could have such a huge impact on my self esteem.  Remember, check the batteries if you have a digital weigh scale.  It is so important.

 Status for September 28th
  • Weight - 331.5 lbs
  • Blood Sugar - 6.0 mmol/L

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