weight loss and vigilance

Good Wednesday morning....

Yesterday I was speaking with a new patient who informed me that she didn't have ascale at home. I believe most people have scales at home but I also think that many people experiencing weight control issues do not use those scales. They know their weight is not a healthy one, but do not want to face the real number. Clothes do not fit, the mirror shows changes but psychologically the overweight person does not want to see the stark reality on the scale.

I know it is difficult to stare at a number you are not happy with, but vigilance and monitoring of your weight is extremely important for long term success. Obviously when you are coming to your visits here, we monitor the weight, record that weight etc. However, when you leave your formal visits, the accountability becomes your alone again and if you are not monitring your weight and recording it, I would almost guarantee that your weight will return to pre-program levels.

Opening up your 401K statements when the market was crashing was painful. Getting on a scale when you know your weight is not optimal is also painful. But this vigilanc is crtically important in your long-term weight control.