Step 3: Becoming Friends with my Scale

I'll admit that I've always thought scales were EVIL!  Even if I worked hard and put out my best effort, the number on the scale doesn't always reflect that.  At one point during me weight loss journey, I was literally addicted to the scale!  I was weighing myself everytime I went past it, sometimes making a special trip.  I was weighing myself so ofen (10 - 15 times a day) that I was obsessed and driving myself crazy!

Now, I have changed the relationship I have with my scale.  I weigh myself first thing Friday mornings and that seems to work best for ME!  I'm no longer obsessed with the number on the scale.  How I feel about myself and how my clothes fit means more to me now than any number on that scale!

Mariana T. told me to give my scale a name - that's right - name my scale.  She said... "It will brighten her mood and maybe she'll do you a favor and give you a less number - if not, it's ok - you have a new friend."

I took Mariana's advice and after the help of my daughter, I have given my scale a name!  From the time Stephy was 3 years old she has given her baby dolls the very same name.  she told me to name my scale the same!  :)  I looked up the meaning of the name and it was PERFECT!

Her name is Maddie because it means strength in battle.  Losing weight is a battle in itself but with strength, I can win this battle!

"Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be!"