That Darn Scale!

Why is it that the darn scale can make or break our entire day?!
We get on there first thing in the morning hoping to see a miracle
loss overnight and when we don't see the number we want...our
day is ruined. We realisticly know that we can not lose 10 pounds
overnight, but if we even gain 1 pound from the day before we are
devasted and ready to eat everything in sight!
Want to stop this craziness? Start taking body measurements instead.
Only allow yourself to get on the scale once a week and try to make
it the same day each week at the same time. Do a series of measure-
ments...hip, waist, thigh, chest. Check these every 1-2 weeks. If you
are eating a balanced diet and exercising at least 30 minutes a day, you
WILL lose inches. The number on the scale will come down in time,
but as long as your body is getting smaller, you know you are on the
right track. Remember, a bottle of water can weigh a pound! If you
drink it and then weigh yourself, you will be heavier...but not bigger.
Save yourself the morning grief and enjoy your day! Don't be a slave
to that number on the scale!!!