Reaching That Magical Number

Lindsey Root - Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Do you have a magical number set in your mind that if you could only reach that number then you would look and feel beautiful? I know for me it seems that once I reach that number then I will feel happy and confident, but why can't I feel that way now? It's stupid… I know!

So… what is your magical number? Mine is 120lbs, and it seems so far away. Right now my weight is fluctuating between 142-145lbs. There are days when I get very discouraged and feel depressed about not being at my goal weight, but at the same time, I just want to be healthy and learn to eat healthy for a lifetime.

I've started a new fitness routine and it has been great! I'm trying to focus more on the changes I'm seeing in my body instead of the number on the scale. In fact... if you've been following me at all along the way, you know that I absolutely hate the scale, but really who doesn't?! LOL! I think everyone hates the scale until they reach that magical number that says... you know what... you're not fat anymore!

We need to stop putting so much emphasis on that "magical" number and focus more on our health, how we feel, and what we look like in the mirror, not on what the number says on the scale. We all need to stop dieting and start living as weight watchers says. DON'T LET THE SCALE DICTATE YOUR SUCCESS!!!

Please feel free to share any comments or tips. I love hearing from you! Have a wonderful day!

Comments (11) | Trackbacks (0) | Permalink

Comments

isyng commented on 25-May-2010 10:47 PM

And it's important to keep in mind that muscles weigh more than fat, so the number on the scale might be totally wrong when thinking about musclemass and percentage of fat!
It's the changes that we want, might it not be better to just use a thread without numbers to measure the difference, instead of being so obsessed with a number, and as you say, let it dictate us and make us depressed? I sure will start using a thread instead of the weight.

BethG.R. commented on 26-May-2010 08:47 PM

Hi Lindsay.
I met my magical number, and didn't even realize it! I set a goal for myself of 160. 50lbs lost I was at 175. I know that sounds like a high weight. I thought so too. I was actually getting comments from my friends and family that I was looking a bit too thin. Of course I didn't believe them! I had 160 stuck in my mind...I was just not quite happy. I felt great! Why wasn't that enough? Because I wanted my 160!
Well, I slipped and regained 20 of those pounds back."It was the holidays" is my excuse!
Now that I am back up a whole size, I miss my 175! THAT WAS MY MAGIC NUMBER! I didn't know it at the time.

It has been 3.5 months now since I went back to my low carb way of eating. I have lost 1 pound :( Having a major stahl! Not giving up and not giving in! Only this time I'm going to just see how my clothes fit. It is driving me crazy that I am not seeing any change in the scale! For now I am just satisfied
with feeling good, and knowing I'm eating healthier. :)

Erin Gutierrez commented on 27-May-2010 10:48 AM

Lindsey,
My magic number is also 115-120. I am only 4'10, so I really have to get my weight down since I am so short. I just want to say you are so incredibly beautiful!!!!! and I completely agree about the scale..... I hate it too.
I think your right. I think I am going to just start focusing on what I see changing for a while. I am going to start working out harder too!!!

Thanks Lindsey!!!

You rock!!!

Love,
Erin

stephanie commented on 10-Jun-2010 05:29 PM

Hi Lindsey, I commented a while back and I was wondering why you hadn't updated in a while. My story is so similar to yours. I hit my goal weight of 135 about a month ago and felt like I wanted to drop another 5-8 lbs. While I was disciplined in my eating I felt fantastic...I had so much energy, loved seeing the scale drop, but most of all I loved being in control of my choices. I went on vacation and I am now at 139-140. Ahhh! I just am having the hardest time getting back into it. For me it is the sugar, sooo hard to give up! Anyway, I am celebrating my 10th Anniversary in two weeks and I am (as of right now) going to take control of my choices. It is so mental isn't it?? Anyway, keep going we can do this, the sacrifices are so worth it when the clothes feel loose and the changes are evident!

Lindsey commented on 11-Jun-2010 01:24 AM

Hey isyng! Best of luck to you! :-)

Lindsey commented on 11-Jun-2010 01:26 AM

Hey BethG.R.! Thanks for sharing your story! It's so easy to get discouraged and want to quit, but it's definitely not worth it. Don't give up! We can do this! Please keep me posted on your weight loss success. I know you will reach your goals! :-)

Lindsey commented on 11-Jun-2010 01:37 AM

Hey Stephanie! You're completely right! I'm really behind on writing blogs. I'm so sorry! I will work on that. Thanks for sharing your story! You're doing a great job! I'm so looking forward to reaching my goal weight some day but as you said even though I'm not at my goal weight... I feel so much better and I have so much more energy. Low carb living is awesome! Congratulations on your 10 year anniversary!!! That's wonderful! Thanks for your encouraging words! I really appreciate it! Best of luck to you girl! :-)

Dream Puppy commented on 13-Jul-2010 11:24 AM

Hi Lindsay,

I have been fighting the last 10-15 pounds too every since I started. I have finally decided to buckle down and make it happen. My plan has been to 1) cut out dairy except for cream in my coffee (I am dairy sensitive, although not that much) and 2) I have cut out all sweet things, including artificial sweeteners and any product containing even a trace of HFCS

What seemed to sabotage me most was too many little LC sweet treats and diet soda, that would turn into all out carb cheats. Having even a bit of sweet makes me want more. So I figure its best to just cut them out all together. It's kind of embarrasing to admit one is a "sweet" addict, as the mental image is not so pretty, certainly not as pretty as Kate Moss "heroin chic".....

I'll let you know if it works! Bikini pics on my blog to get my hits up too!! haha.

Dream Puppy commented on 13-Jul-2010 11:30 AM

hi, one more thing- not sure if this is the right place for it, but just FYI: The "Real Age" website is using your logo of the blonde girl with the apple. It's not on the site (as far as I know) but it is on some adverts...I saw it on my google reader feed yesterday.

annuaire jeux de casino virtuels commented on 27-Aug-2010 12:57 AM

hello lindsay.
I went back to my low carb way of eating. I have lost 2 pound : Having a major stahl! Not giving up and not giving in! Only this time I'm going to just see how my clothes fit. It is driving me crazy that I am not seeing any change in the scale

annuaire jeux de casino virtuels commented on 27-Aug-2010 12:58 AM

Reaching That Magical Number

Comments

Post a Comment

AFFILIATES

About Lindsey

RECENT POSTS