Comments on: Putting Away the Scale

By: Devona

Devona — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 16:16:25 +0000

Thank you so much for this post. I relate to it so well. In February, my life changed completely because of “Made to Crave.” I have found my want to. I “want to” eat healthier. I “want to” exercise. I “want to” give my addiction to food to God. I could go on and on.

It’s like you said, you/we are so much more than a number on a scale. You are important for so many reasons! I pray that you make peace with that nasty ol’ scale and relish in the non-scale victories!

Also, thank you so much for your C25K podcasts. I’m sad that I didn’t find them until I reached week 8, but what a difference I’ve had in those 2 weeks. The music you chose is excellent.

By: LaChanda

LaChanda — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 19:59:26 +0000

Thank all of you ladies for your truths.. I have just started trying to align my body and my spirit. And I have noticed that my spirit will be so high, but when I step on the scales if I haven’t at least lost one pound my spirit falls. I too will not let the scale dictate to me….I will concentrate on more non scale victories…….It gives me so much more confidence to know that I’m not alone and that its ok not to depend on what you weight but how you feel. Thanks again.

By: Jason

Jason — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:12:04 +0000

Just wanted to say thank you to Carli for everything you’ve done with your website. I’ve been using your Couch to 5k podcast for the past 7 weeks, and it’s been so great having you keep me company and encouraging me all along the way. Especially in those moments when it seems to get harder and harder to finish a run, it helps so much hearing an encouraging voice from someone that has been there before and knows the challenge I’m facing. I love reading your blog posts about overcoming your challenges and fears, and how your spiritual journey has helped shape the other areas of your life. Thanks to your help and encouragement, I’ve lost 31 pounds so far, and finally have the confidence that I’ll reach my goal, no matter how long it takes. Thanks for everything Carli, we really appreciate you!

By: Melissa

Melissa — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:03:44 +0000

So happy you are getting rid of that scale!!! We have a really nice scale at our house and I’ve never been on it. I don’t want to know except at weigh-in, which I consider to be my official weight. Even at the doctor’s I tell the nurse to not tell me what it is because it messes with my mind too much.

It took me a long time (and I’m still trying accept it) that a number doesn’t determine how you feel. I try to concentrate on my size or what I look like in the mirror.

By: Carli

Carli — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 20:07:53 +0000

Jenni, One of my blog readers recommended the book months ago, and I finally got it. I have the audio, but then I got the paper back book, b/c she has questions at the end of each chapter that have really helped open my eyes. I love your comment, that number on the scale is not our only accoplishment! Definitely re-read it.

By: Carli

Carli — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 20:03:30 +0000

Amy, I never weigh in the evening too, yikes!! Well, actually I do weigh myself in the evenings before a WW meeting. But, that would scare me to death to weigh after eating all day. That’s brave! lol. The book is GREAT, I’ll be doing a book review soon. I’ve read a million weight loss books and this is the 1st book where i felt like someone truly understood how deep this runs with me.

By: Amy

Amy — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 19:44:56 +0000

I was just thinking about this today! It’s like I am on auto-pilot to weigh in the AM, in the PM, and why? I can’t let it control my day and who I am! I am bringing the scale to the basement where I hate going and just going to let it go!

Made to crave sounds interesting – going to have to read it!

By: Jenni Mac

Jenni Mac — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 19:24:41 +0000

Such a powerful post today! Thank you for sharing what is truly in your heart. I struggle so hard to not judge myself by the number on the scale. It’s so easy fall into the trap of thinking that’s our only accomplishment in the world, and we’re “good” or “bad” based upon a number. I’m SO guilty of doing that.

p.s. Thanks for bringing up “Made to Crave”. I need to reread that.

By: Carli

Carli — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 19:18:03 +0000

Thanks Mama! If you get a fancy scale you know why LOL!

By: Carli

Carli — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 19:17:00 +0000

Pattie, I always think I’m nuts for writting posts like being addicted to the scale even though I know it’s not healthy, and you ladies, always remind me that I’m probably more normal than I think.