gsquared Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 I'm about to begin my second Whole 30 Challenge. It really means: no alcohol and no eating out challenge, since I only eat Whole 30 at home since my first one. During my Whole 30, I am competing in a weight loss challenge at my gym. It is a six week competition that includes an initial weigh in, a mid point weigh in, and and final one. So. . . am I breaking the Whole 30 Challenge rules if I complete those weigh ins? Currently, I weigh myself multiple times a day, so just two weigh ins through a fitness challenge seem to be a huge improvement. But, I could ask to not see the weigh in results. What are everybody's thoughts, suggestions? Thanks! -Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkor Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Just have them record the weight without telling you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted January 9, 2016 Moderators Share Posted January 9, 2016 Knowing a number is unhealthy for you whether you update the number every day or in the middle of a Whole30. Don't do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsquared Posted January 9, 2016 Author Share Posted January 9, 2016 Knowing a number is unhealthy for you whether you update the number every day or in the middle of a Whole30. Don't do it. Just have them record the weight without telling you. You both give sound advice. In becoming healthy, we measure so many things with the doctor (Triglycerides, cholesterol, blood pressure, etc.) and Whole 30 success stories broadcast these numbers and improvements on their website and literature. It is, and has been, hard for me to wrap my head around the idea of NOT measuring the easiest thing to measure- one's weight. Because I love the program, and I truly do believe in it, I'll commit 100%. While I will do the initial weigh in for the weight loss competition, I'll have them record the weight without telling me. Thank you for telling me what I already knew. I needed the confirmation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 It is, and has been, hard for me to wrap my head around the idea of NOT measuring the easiest thing to measure- one's weight. Try looking at it this way: the scale does not give a picture of your overall health - all it does it measure your relationship to gravity. These articles might help in training your brain on this alternative perspective: http://everydaypaleo.com/attention-scale-addicts-part-2/ http://whole9life.com/2012/03/5-reasons-to-break-up-with-your-scale/ http://whole9life.com/2012/08/new-health-scale/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praxisproject Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 As another reality check, quite a lot of body builders and athletes register as obese on a lot of charts. Numbers tell only part of the story and if you're big on muscle, numbers are pretty useless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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