Why the Scale is Keeping You from Progressing on Your Wellness Journey

In this episode of the Training for Life podcast, hosts Sarah Gilks and Tanna delve into the topic of why the scale might be hindering your progress on your wellness journey. Drawing from their own experiences, Sarah and Tanna discuss the early parts of their lives where the scale played a significant role. Tanna reflects on her time in modeling, where the scale was a constant measure of her worth and success. Sarah shares her struggles from high school, where she felt pressured to restrict her diet to maintain a certain weight. The conversation then shifts to a pivotal moment in their lives when they discovered the gym and strength training. They discuss how embracing strength and focusing on being healthy changed not just their body composition and shape, but also their overall health and how they felt about themselves. Both Sarah and Tanna emphasize that they no longer use the scale as a metric for their health. Instead, they rely on a metric of strength and how they feel. By shifting their focus away from the scale and towards more meaningful indicators of health, they have been able to cultivate a more positive and empowering relationship with their bodies. Join Sarah and Tanna in this candid and insightful discussion as they challenge the conventional wisdom surrounding the scale and empower listeners to redefine their approach to health and well-being.