Why the Scale Goes Up When You’re Losing Weight | My 2-Month Comeback After 60

Two months into my 100-pound weight-loss journey, I got a pretty spectacular reminder that the bathroom scale does not tell the whole story.

I had an unexpected ER visit where I received IV fluids and sodium, followed by a wonderful wedding, restaurant food, cake, a cocktail, electrolytes and a whole lot of dancing. Then I stepped on the scale.

And yep. It went up.

There was a time when seeing a jump on the scale would have completely messed with my head. I would have immediately decided I’d done something wrong, ruined my progress or somehow gained back everything I’d worked so hard to lose.

But that’s not what happened.

My body had been through a LOT in a very short period of time. A change on the scale after IV fluids, sodium, different foods, a celebration and everything else that weekend was not evidence that my entire journey had suddenly gone backward.

And THAT is what I want to talk about in this video.

Because at 62, I’m learning that if I’m going to make this comeback different from every other time I’ve tried to lose weight, I cannot let one number determine whether I think I’m succeeding or failing.

So for my two-month Comeback Over 50™ update, I’m pulling out something besides the scale.
Two months into my comeback, I got a pretty spectacular reminder that the bathroom scale does not tell the whole story.

I had an unexpected ER visit where I received IV fluids, followed by a wonderful wedding, restaurant food, a taste of cake, a cocktail, electrolytes and a whole lot of dancing. Then I stepped on the scale.

And yep. It went up.

There was a time when that jump would have completely messed with my head. I would have decided I’d ruined my progress or somehow gained back everything I’d worked so hard to lose.

But that’s not what happened.

My body had been through a LOT in a very short period of time. A change on the scale after IV fluids, sodium, different foods and a celebration was not evidence that my entire journey had suddenly gone backward. It wasn’t a setback. It was life.

At 62, I’m learning that if I’m going to make this comeback different from every other time I’ve tried, I cannot let one number decide whether I’m succeeding or failing.

So I’m paying attention to the things that matter more: how my clothes fit, my energy, my appetite, how I’m moving and what’s changing in my mindset. And for the first time in a long time, I looked at a picture of my husband and me at the wedding and thought, “Actually… we look pretty good.”

Bodies fluctuate. Life happens. One weigh-in doesn’t tell the story of what you’ve been doing for the last week, month or year.

And I’m finally learning not to give that little box on my bathroom floor quite so much power. ❤️

Tell me in the comments: What do YOU pay attention to besides the scale?

❤️ READY FOR YOUR OWN COMEBACK?
Comeback Over 50™ is about so much more than a number on the scale. It’s about getting stronger, finding your energy again, rebuilding your confidence and creating a life you’re excited to live. Visit ComebackOver50.com for free resources built around the four pillars of the comeback: Food as Fuel, Movement & Strength, Mindset & Identity, and Passion, Spirit & Joy.

Stronger. Fitter. Braver. ❤️

A note from me: I’m not a doctor, registered dietitian, nutritionist, personal trainer or health coach. I’m a woman over 60 sharing my own experience as I work on getting healthier, getting stronger and building a better life. Body weight can fluctuate for many reasons, and my experience isn’t medical or nutrition advice. Please talk with your own qualified healthcare professionals about changes in your weight or health that concern you.

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