You had an amazing week.

Your nutrition was on point.

You crushed your workouts.

You got your cardio in.

You managed your stress, stayed hydrated, and even prioritized your sleep.

Everything felt aligned. You were doing everything right.

Then you step on the scale… and it’s up two pounds.

Your heart drops. That wave of discouragement hits hard. You feel sick, defeated, and confused. Suddenly, you’re overanalyzing every detail of your week.

Was it the extra almond milk in your coffee? Did you eat too much one night? Was your cardio not intense enough?

The spiral begins. You’re stressed out, your mood tanks, and you start picking yourself apart in the mirror.

But take a breath. And really think.

Did you forget…

• How your pants suddenly fit looser?
  
• That you slipped into a size 6 at Lululemon—a size you’ve never worn before?
  
• That you looked in the mirror and genuinely liked what you saw?
  
• The compliment you got about how in-shape you looked?
  
• That you smiled more this week?
  
• That you felt better in your relationships and proud of how you showed up for yourself?
  

Here’s the truth: The number on the scale does not define your progress.

It does not determine your worth, your success, or how far you’ve come.

So if stepping on the scale is stealing your joy, your confidence, or your motivation—my advice? Get rid of it. Seriously. Throw it away.

Instead, start focusing on what really matters:

• Do you feel stronger?
  
• Do you like how your clothes fit?
  
• Are you feeling more confident in your own skin?
  
• Are you happier? More energized? More you?
  

If the answer is yes, then please hear this:

The scale doesn’t matter. Not when your life is changing, your confidence is growing, and your body is getting stronger.

You are more than a number. Always.