When Cheating Isn't Cheating
Sep. 2nd, 2009 11:47 amIn an effort to show a loss (of weight) when I should have had a gain, I went to my morning weigh-in at Weight Watchers this morning. I also went jogging this morning and went to the meeting immediately afterward (i.e I was still sweaty and out of breath when I stood on the scale). I figure this was cheating for three reasons:
Is that a cheat? My loss was artificially enhanced by timing. Conversely, I went for a hell of a run this morning (8km in 50 minutes) so I'm being a good boy. I'll take it, just like I'll take the occasional lucky shot in archery. The true test is whether I keep it off over the next week. I'm feeling pretty damn confident that I will, even if I do plan on indulging in some nachostomorrow tonight at the Hop in Brew.
- It was in the morning before I had breakfast - you generally weigh less in the morning then in the evening.
- I wasn't wearing pants.
- I was somewhat dehydrated.
Is that a cheat? My loss was artificially enhanced by timing. Conversely, I went for a hell of a run this morning (8km in 50 minutes) so I'm being a good boy. I'll take it, just like I'll take the occasional lucky shot in archery. The true test is whether I keep it off over the next week. I'm feeling pretty damn confident that I will, even if I do plan on indulging in some nachos