For years I have taken measurements as a way to compare myself to myself (the only true comparison). I had a notebook where I would draw this little guy and then write the measurements in the appropriate spots. I kept track of my upper arm, my stomach, my hips, my thigh and my calf. I would add these five numbers together and compare that number with the previous entry - usually every six months or so. After a few years I started listing my weight. I remember not wanting to see it in black and white but knowing I needed to own the number, whatever it may be.
My first entry was August 21, 2001. My total number was 131.5. On January 6, 2003 I was pregnant. My sweet baby boy was delivered February 5th and my total number was 137. That was a blessed pregnancy but I logged that I was up 21.5 inches from my previous entry so somewhere in there I lost some inches. One week after giving birth I was 7 inches down. Oh the memories:)
My lowest pre-awakening number was 114. I was so proud to be there. I remember that feeling well. I honestly believed I was at my perfect size. I had, after all, birthed humans out of this body. My awakening made me realize I was short changing myself. My current number is....wait while I measure...101.5!!!
Measuring is key. You will see far more progress here than on the scale. Start today and you can bank an esteem boost sometime in the future.
I haven't ever done that. I'll have to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the good idea. I am totally going to do this.
ReplyDeleteAt first I thought these were your weight measurements...but they're your actual measurements of arms, legs, etc. combined, right? I started taking measurements, but haven't really added them all together. The thing I hate about measuring is that I don't know if I am measuring in the SAME EXACT spot as the previous month. You know how I love to be exact. :) I need to make tattoo lines in those areas, that would solve my problem. hehe
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