Ditching The Scales

I hate this thing. In fact no, I actively DESPISE it and avoid it at all costs. It causes so much pain, upset, and misery in so many people's lives across the world.

Last year my mum went in to hospital for surgery. There were complications and she lost a lot of weight, it terms of both fat and muscle, because she was bedridden for so long. She's recovered now and I couldn't be happier to have her back home. Tonight she stood on the scales and the numbers it showed caused her to become so upset she cried in the shower. This truly broke my heart. I explained to her that as long as she's feeling healthy, there's no need to worry about the number on the scales. Yes she may have gained back some fat, but more importantly she's rebuilding muscle and feeling stronger.

Numbers on a scale do not and never will define your worth or your character. They mean absolutely nothing.

This goddamn scale is going in the bin tomorrow, I'm not even allowing one in the house anymore. It nearly destroyed me once. I will not let the same happen to my mum. I advise you to do the same and never look back!