Making Peace with the Scale

What if we changed our mindset so the number on the scale was simply informational and not an emotionally distressing commentary on how poorly we're doing at life?It's funny because there are lots of numbers in healthcare ... but I don't see people in my clinic feeling ashamed about a low potassium number! No one is beating themselves up when they learn their respiratory rate isn't in the normal range!We simply examine those numbers and figure out how to get them where they need to be.The number on the scale is no different.You don't need to be hard on yourself if it's higher than you want. You just need to take the first step, whether that's talking it over with your physician or going back to what was working—we all stray and lose track sometimes!It's not a judgment, just like there's no shame in your vision changing from one appointment to the next. That's why you check in! You gather the info and make a plan for managing your _______ (fill in the blank: eyesight/potassium/respiratory rate/WEIGHT!).Take in the info and take the first step!I can help. Just listen to this episode of the Dr. Francavilla Show. More from The Dr. Francavilla Show brand:The Dr. Francavilla ShowMy linktreeFollow on TwitterFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramSubscribe to The Dr. Francavilla Show onApple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Pandora