Dear Brookie!

Dear Brookie,

Lately I've been trying to lose weight but it's getting so frustrating. I try to work out and eat right but when I step on the scale and see no change, I lose hope and finding myself chomping on chips and cookies out of anger. Am I a lost cause? Will I ever lose weight and not lose my mind in the process?


Sarcastic Answer:
Well if you're going to lose anything in this process it better be your belly fat, not your mind. Have you tried sticking your finger down your throat? I hear that makes people skinny. Either that, or go full out obese and try to get on The Biggest Loser. That way you can eat all the chips and cookies you want AND make money AND get famous! Then you can lose it all again and get to stand on that awesome giant scale. I think it's worth considering weighing the pros and cons. Then weigh yourself. It may help your decision.


Real Answer:
All right. It sounds to me your the type of person that likes high-speed Internet, instant coffee and the express line at the supermarket (ok fine, who doesn't). But you seem so antsy when it comes to this 'process.' Have patience!! Depending on your age and weight, you're not going to lose weight so easily. Plus, you do realize that even if you don't see a difference on the scale, you're still doing your body good by getting your heart rate up in workouts and eating healthy. So don't get discouraged, and certainly don't negate all your hard work on the treadmill for a bag of greasy potato chips. Let this 'process' play out and don't worry about that scale so much. Keep doing what your doing and you WILL see a difference! And save stepping on the scale all the time for The Biggest Loser.

-Brooke

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