Scale liberation

Happy happy Friday everyone! There were points this week when it felt like today would never come, but here it is, and I am so excited for the weekend ahead. It kills me that I haven't had much time to check in this week. I officially started my new program at work on Tuesday, and its been a little nuts ever since. I am loving being able to pend over an hour with my patients, getting to know them and understand their health and wellness goals. It's exciting stuff, but also a TON of work, so my stress level has been through the roof! Luckily, going to CrossFit has really helped calm me down. My friend Aubrey even convinced me to sign up for the CrossFit open! I'll complete the first of five challenge workouts tomorrow, and it's gonna be rough! I'm excited to share my experience, and see how I do.

As I mentioned a few posts back, I gave up checking my weight for an entire month. That time frame actually ends March 22nd, which is my birthday, and I gotta say, I might extend it. While I totally understand that many people feel they need to check their weight to stay "on track." I realized the scale wasn't really serving me, as I have been gaining weight,  but really toning up. I can see a huge difference when I look in the mirror, and can tell I'm getting stronger based on lifting. Plus, I feel great! So I think ditching the scale was just what I needed. I've also noticed that I've been more forgiving of myself when I eat something that isn't necessarily good for me, because I'm not dreading the number I'll see on the scale the next morning.

I'm still loving the RAW protein powder I'm using. It has been a lifesaver this week, when I haven't had time to prepare, or stop to eat lunch. In addition to my shakes, I've been mixing about half a scoop into either almond butter or cashew butter to make a yummy, protein packed treat when I need a quick snack. I love that the protein has both digestive enzymes and probiotics, because I recommend both to my patients. Both aid in digestion and help your body absorb all the nutrients from the food you eat. It is extremely convenient to eat something that already contains these components, since I can be forgetful when it comes to taking my supplements.

Again, weight shouldn't be the be all end all for anyone, and I'm really glad I've taken some time away from my scale. Eat clean, work out hard, and show yourself some love!