Do you weigh yourself “just to check”? Promise the number won’t ruin your day…and then it does? Feel unsettled when you don’t know your weight?

If the scale feels like something you need for reassurance, this episode is for you.

Today, we’re unpacking why your attachment to the scale makes sense after all these decades living in a society obsessed with weight, and why the problem isn’t the scale itself, but the emotional job you’ve assigned it. 

We’ll explore the anxiety-relief-dependence cycle, the hidden cost of constant self-monitoring, and why this dynamic gets in the way of you being able to eat intuitively, make peace with food, and trust your hunger and fullness cues.

Episode Highlights:

-The job we’ve assigned to the scale that it’s not qualified for (and how it’s destroying your ability to trust yourself with food)

-How the scale puts you in the position of making decisions out of fear, and not what you body actually needs

-Small, doable experiments to help you loosen the grip of the scale, without going into all-or-nothing thinking

Wellness Woo is red light therapy.

Resources Mentioned

– Sign up here for the Braver Than the Scale FREE 5-Day Challenge!

Resources for Your Intuitive Eating Journey

• Join Katy’s weekly email newsletter for tips and resources
• Intuitive eating education on the blog
• Work with Katy
• Explore the self-paced mini-course Stepping Off The Dieting Rollercoaster

Connect with Katy Harvey:

Website: KatyHarvey.net
Instagram: @katyharvey.rd
Facebook: KatyHarveyRD

Rate, Review & Follow Us!

“I love Katy and Rebuilding Trust With Your Body.” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people — just like you — who are ready to finally discover peace with their bodies. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

Also, make sure to follow the podcast if you haven’t already done so. Follow now.