The program I am in has three parts: psychological (behavour), exercise and nutrition.
I have a long sorted history with the scale, as do most of us. My parents thougt that it would be a good idea for the 3 of us to go on a diet(s). I had to weigh in every Sunday morning. I was about 13 when the processed started. It was about a year and it was horrible. No matter what I did, there was drama. If I lost then my Dad was upset that I lost more than he did. If I gained I was scolded. I learned how to "play the scale" very quickly. I still have a sense of failure if the numbers don't do what I want.
So last week the psychologist told me that she thought I should throw my scale away. Of course my reaction was, "Um .. I'll think about it". Her reasoning is that I will pay more attention to a healthy lifestyle and less to the numbers. OK I can understand that.
Well tomorrow I have an appointment with the Nutritionist, I see her every two weeks. She's the only one who does the weigh-ins and she reviews my food journals. I am freaking out! And of course what does one do when one is stressed??? EAT ...
I have been battling the hungry monster all day. Maybe throwing the scale away was not a good idea after all ....
