I have enlisted my husband for another task. I want to lose about ten pounds (that I know I have put on slowly again), but I’m afraid if I look at my starting weight, I’ll just be discouraged. So, when I got on the scale this morning, I asked him to look at the number, record it, and not tell me what it is. Then, as I continue to weigh myself, he will have to continue looking, recording, and keep it a secret from me. The only thing I want to know is the weight difference each time. When I proposed this to him, his initial reaction was laughter. But, he agreed to do this, and so it begins. I already demanded to know if it was under a certain number, and he reluctantly told me. Now I need to keep myself in check, and not ask him any more about what number it is. I realize it wouldn’t be fair of me to ask him to do this, and then constantly bother him with questions. I’m hopeful that I will be able to do this, even though losing ten pounds often seems impossible. I will soon find out if not knowing is better than knowing. I’m wondering how it will impact my weight loss; I’m hoping it will be easier since I won’t be the one knowing the number! Not knowing gives me one less thing to obsess over, and instead I can focus on what recipes I want to make. I think we got off to a good start with making a five spice grilled kabob recipe last night. I’m kind of over the usual burgers and brats, and I’m onto more interesting, and healthier, options. Over the next few weeks, we’ll see what else I can find to help me with this new adventure.
