Many of us start our day by stepping on the scale. It doesn’t matter that we know muscle weighs more than fat and how hydrated you are will show up on the scale… we still have to know.

It can be a thrill to find out you lost weight and a depressing experience to find out you gained. We do it thinking it will help us to stay “in control” if we know what the numbers are… “numbers don’t lie.”

Unfortunately, weighing can backfire. Instead of taking you closer to your weight goals, it may make it even harder to transform your body. Here’s how:

1. Increased stress throughout the day. When you step on the scale you start your day with worry. Even when you see you have lost or maintained your weight, you will continue to worry about what you eat all day long. This worry translates to STRESS. And plenty of studies have shown that increased stress leads to weight gain or difficulty in losing weight.

2. Deciding to avoid the “bad” foods for the day will make you want them more. Ahhh, forbidden fruit. The minute you tell yourself “not allowed” the chocolate, and the chips will look that much more delicious and it will be that much more difficult to resist them.

3. If you have gained weight you may feel more depressed and down on yourself. Feeling bad can compels you to seek comfort, right where you’re used to finding solace… with more food.

Ask yourself these questions:

Have you gained weight at a time you were weighing?

Have you lost weight at a time you were weighing?

Chances are the answer is “yes”. Therefore you can conclude that weighing yourself regularly DOES NOT help you to lose weight.

If you regularly worry about your weight, dispose of your scale pronto.

You’re still going to know if you have gained or lost a significant amount of weight because you will FEEL differently and your clothes will fit differently.

Yes, it is possible to weigh without getting triggered into a “Oh my gosh I have to diet! I’m getting so fat!” spell where you plunge into the next quick fix meal replacement, shake, or other extreme measure.

But, until you can say that you genuinely and unconditionally LOVE your body, it’s best just to dump the scale for now, and maybe forever.

Shannon Hodge – Health Coach

www.ShannonHodge.com
http://elizabeth-shannon-hodge.healthcoach.integrativenutrition.com/

JCBC Fitness  6 Week Weight Loss Competition started on April 9^th with the goal to learn how to eat more whole foods, stay away from processed foods and weight loss products.

We started with 22 participants and ended with 17 while still losing a TOTAL of 93.5 pounds!!  We integrated Yoga and Boxing while keeping our Group Personal Training Schedule. Everyone really enjoyed the variety that all the classes provided. Some of the ladies chose to add exercise outside of the class from swimming, walking and riding bikes. They were free to incorporate whatever they felt would benefit them.

JCBC Fitness offered a 6 Week Meal Plan that a few clients took advantage of. This was not a requirement to be able to participate in the Competition. The main goal was that over the 6 weeks Clients would realize what balance of food works for them.

JCBC Fitness believes in a slow weight loss plan for real change. No laxatives or fat loss pills were allowed and supplementing with protein powder was only allowed once a week. It is important that we eat whole foods and not rely on outside sources for the goals we want to reach. We are so proud of each participant and their success. Everyone learned something about themselves during this time and made changes on their plate for the better.

Jennifer Faimon, CPT

Owner/instructor

www.jcbcfitness.com

 JCBC Fitness had a 6 weeks Weight loss contest which ended on May 20th.The KC Glam Squad will be offering the winner a head to toe makeover early August,. Stay tuned for details.

JCBC Fitness strives to offer the best of both worlds: The results and attention of a personal trainer combined with the affordability and social benefits only available in group sessions. We offer

• Personalized attention
• High Intensity Interval Training that burns fat and calories
• Functional training exercises that fit your everyday lifestyle
• Training for any fitness level
• Create more energy for your life to enjoy the things you want
• Learn about Nutrition and how it impacts your life
• Exclusively for women by women

JCBC Fitness believes in a personalized approach to health that combines personal training and nutrition, and maintain that each is equally important and dependent on the other. True weight loss comes from a change in lifestyle, not a quick fix and their philosophy is not a “one size fits all” mentality. Each person is at a different stage in their life and must learn what works for them and their body. JCBC Fitness encourages you, offers support and would be glad to give you a swift kick if you needed it!

Jennifer Faimon

Owner and Personal Trainer – JCBC Fitness