Things You Say to Your Scale
The scale has a lot of power over us. It's like a religion - an object of worship even! The fact that it is inanimate doesn't seem to stop us from talking to it though. Thinking about some of the things you've muttered under you breath besides the obvious profanities when stepping on the scale.
The scale is like having a child.
I won't go as far as to say it's like giving birth, but it is a pretty painful experience at times. But like a new mother, once it births a loss, even a baby one, they're pretty excited!
When there is good news from baby scale, it's "I love you baby."
With a new child in the house the real relationship work begins. You start to act like your own parents. The worse the report, the madder you get.
Here are some things you know you can hear yourself saying! (The following is an except from my new book.)
Don't talk to me like that!
Don't make me come down there.
Show me onederland!
Just measure the part that's not water!
This hurts me more than it hurts you.
Someday, when you have offspring, you will understand.
Don't get married ever in your life. And tell that to your kids.
I am going to stand here until I get the truth.... OK, lie to me and let's get this over with.
You're going to sit there until you give me the weight I am looking for. I don't care if you sit there all night.
Where are your clothes?
Keep your numbers to yourself!
No, I am not pregnant.
Two zeros don't make it right.
When I say no, I mean NOOOOO!
Because I can pull your batteries out, that's why.
Don't ask me, ask your manufacturer.
Stop playing Biggest Loser, and give me just one weight.
If Tommy told you to go up to 350, would you do it?
Do what I say, not what I do.
Wipe that smile off your dial, or I will.
If you don't stop crying, I'll give you something to cry about.
If you break your legs, don't come running to me!
So don't be an abusive parent. ;0
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This measurement tool has almost nothing to do with either your level of fitness or what you want your body to look like. Obsessing over ANYTHING this much is horrifying.
It's not like having a child, it's like having a RULER!
I have stopped talking to my scale. I stare quietly straight ahead as I step on, hoping I won't be noticed. Then I peek down and as soon as I see whats what I step off & just pretend it was nothing and silently walk away.