- Weight Fluctuates Naturally: In a given day, our weight (mostly from water) can fluctuate a few pounds depending on
our activity level, foods or liquids we eat or drink, and regularity. There is no need to monitor our weight daily, especially if our weight means more than a number to us. Have you ever stepped on a scale and it changed the way you viewed your day? Well, I’m here to tell you that if you don’t step on the scale… it can’t steal your joy! - Weighing Daily is Unnecessary for Weight Maintenance or Health: Like this holiday weight gain post says, the average holiday weight gain is around 1 pound. One pound does not make or break your health or weight. Instead of focusing on weight, impact your health positively with a focus on listening to your body’s hunger and fullness, nourishing your body with healthful foods most of the time, and moving your body often. This will help you stay energized throughout the holiday season.
- You’re going to eat the dessert anyway: According to Leslie, The Cupcake Law states that whenever there is a scale involved there is also food (specifically cupcakes in this circumstance) involved. For example, a person who loses weight will treat themselves to a cupcake in celebration, and a person who gains weight will eat a cupcake out of disappointment. You see, either way you will eat the cupcake. So, you are better off to go without the scale, so you can choose when you truly want to plan and savor your cupcake!
- Weighing takes away from more important things in life: If you weigh yourself daily, you will (most likely) start to get wrapped up in the numbers. Eventually, you will spend more time thinking about food, weight, and body image and less time on the true meaning of the holidays and important things in life. Don’t let the scale skew your perception about what is the most important this holiday season or take away your joy. You (and your health for that matter) are so much more than a number.
Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season filled with fun and joy! Take care of yourself— and just say no to the scale! 
This post is by Janet Zimmerman, a University of Memphis Nutrition Student and Schilling Nutrition Therapy, LLC Intern. You can follow Janet on Twitter as well at http://twitter.com/JanetZimmerman
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Love this!! Especially the cupcake law. This reminds me of a post I wrote a while back.
http://carleencuevas.wordpress.com/2011/10/30/which-way-to-weigh-in-on-weight/
Thanks for stopping by Carleen! I’m so glad you liked the post.
I also loved your post— scales and numbers don’t have any power if we don’t let them! Hope you have a wonderful holiday.
Janet
My weight fluctuates a lot. It could swing 5 pounds in either direction day to day. I learned a long time ago that it was only necessary to weigh myself once a month to check in.
I like the tip to shift the focus from the number on the scale to how you’re feeling. Weight loss and health are not math!
I like the tip to shift the focus from the number on the scale to how you’re feeling. Weight loss and health are not math!