It's Not About A Number

Ummm...I don't I intend to see that little number on my scale.

So, I am realizing that this can't really be about the numbers. It's tempting. But, that can't be the final ending.

Some people who know what I'm doing have asked me, "Well, once you get to goal, how do you intend to keep the weight off?"

First, I'm not at "goal" yet, so I don't really have the answer to that question.

Second, isn't that a question with ANY weight loss? Whatever the plan?

This post sort of goes back to my post about what motivates us. This morning I've been thinking, "Well, the end goal can't just be about a number." The day to day goal can't even be about a number. Sure, the scale can be a helpful tool for us, but at the end of the day I need to ask myself:

Have I made all the right choices today to move toward optimal health and glorifying God with my body?


Have I done the best I could do and what God has required of me?

If so, then the number on the scale is not the greatest measure of satisfaction. Moving toward my REAL goal is what will be satisfying. And, when that is in proper focus, then I think the weight WILL come off and will stay off. Because when you're doing Take Shape For Life and you're "playing by the rules" you don't have to worry about IF the weight will drop. It will. You simply have to think about "Am I acting in a way that supports my goals?"

I'm sure there will be some stumbling along the way. Christ was the only man whose mind, heart, beliefs and actions were always unified. But when it becomes about the number, I know I get discouraged over a little stumble, and then that little stumble becomes a downward spiral to lots of weight gain.

BUT, if it becomes about walking the right path--moment by moment, day by day, month by month--then, and only then, will a little stumble just briefly trip me up. I'll just get back up and keep on walking.

The steps of the righteous man are ordered by the Lord. Psalms 37:23