Whole 30: Day 3 & 4 - Hide the Scale

One of the rules for doing a Whole 30 is that you aren't suppose to weigh yourself during the entire 30 days.  Here is a little excerpt  on this taken directly from the source (you can also click on the excerpt  to be taken to the Whole 30 page to find out more about the program).

You are not allowed to step on the scale or take any body measurements for the duration of the program. This is about so much more than just weight loss, and to focus on your body composition means you’ll miss out on the most dramatic and lifelong benefits this plan has to offer. So, no weighing yourself, analyzing body fat or taking comparative measurements during your Whole30.

I have found that this habit is one of the hardest for me to break.  From the time I wake up I start thinking about weighing myself and have to remind myself that I am "not allowed" to.  Then there is constantly reminding myself while in the bathroom waiting for the hot water in the shower that I cannot step on the scale.

After I step into the shower the need to weigh myself goes away.  This is because I have convinced myself that you weigh less before you shower then you do all wet after you shower (also can't eat breakfast before you weigh in cause that add on pounds).

It is because of my overwhelming desire to weigh myself everyday and my own silly little rules about getting weighed, that I think this rule is such an important one.  I really do need to break away from the psychological hold that the number on the scale has on me.

Meal Log

Day 3:

Breakfast: 3 egg omelet with spinach, tomatoes and mushrooms, and a side of smoked salmon
Lunch: salad with grilled chicken and home made dressing
Dinner: cilantro lime chicken legs (2), marinated tomatoes and zoodles (zucchini)

Day 4:

Breakfast: egg muffins with prosciutto
Lunch: Salad with grilled chicken and home made dressing
Dinner: grass fed ground beef tacos - home made seasoning, lettuce wraps