Setting a New Weight Loss Goal; Is the Scale Lying?

Posted by L. Marie Dubuque Jan 31, 2009

This morning, the Wii Fit avatar told me there is probably no way I am going to reach my weight loss goal in two weeks, at the rate I am going. What a self-esteem deflater? I mean, really, I have lost five pounds in one month. At least I'm losing!! Ok, so I am not going fast enough for the machine, I'm not gaining either!

So I reset my weight loss goal to seven lbs in one month. I figure I can realistically attain that...or maybe not. I'm getting a little frustrated here, but I am NOT giving up. My clothes are looser and people are commenting that I look great. I know, I've heard it a million times. Muscle weighs more than fat, and I am doing the same amount of strength and yoga, as I am cardio. Still, that argument only goes so far. Otherwise, we would all be super thin and weighing 200 lbs!

On the plus side, I feel great! I really am stronger and fitter. I may not have lost enough pounds yet, but I have definitely lost inches. What's strange is that the avatar on the screen is really motivating me. It's like...I care what she thinks. If she says my balance is worse on my right side, I am determined to make it better the next time, so she will tell me, "You have great balance." Am I nuts or what?? Why do I care what a machine thinks...er...says. Whatever. As long as I stay motivated; even if it's a cartoon character that's helping me.