A New Way of Thinking

I have counted calories and weighed myself ever since I can remember.  I have used them as a gauge and measuring tool.  After all, isn't that what you do when you are trying to become healthy and lose weight?

This week I was introduced to a new way of thinking, and I would be lying if I told you that it is not a radical shift for me.  

NO COUNTING CALORIES.

NO WEIGHING MYSELF.

My first thought was one of panic at the thought of both of these ideas.  How in the world can I measure success if not by a number?  Instead I am supposed to listen to my body.  Eat when I feel hungry.  Stop eating when I am satisfied.  The idea being to actually FEEL healthy.  Okay, it sounds WAY easier than it is to implement.  It is difficult.  VERY difficult.

I have already mentioned that I have a great support system at home.  Seriously.  Those with whom I live are fantastic.  I got up this morning and my scale was gone!!  GONE!  It had been confiscated!  Just in case I might be tempted to weigh myself.  I kind of panicked.  I know this is for the best, but I did not realize how much I would miss my scale.  Silly, I know.

So, here's to a new way of thinking about health and weight and body image.

Worth is not measured by a number on a scale.  Remember that.