I Maintained My Weight on This Trip. 270.0 pounds, + 0 pounds today, + 0 pounds this week, + 16 pounds in 2025, - 63.0 pounds overall

I Maintained My Weight on This Trip — Because I Brought the Scale

Trips are usually where the wheels come off.

I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve gone away for a few days and come back carrying more than just my luggage — usually a few extra pounds, some regret, and the familiar frustration of feeling like I’d undone my progress.

But not this time.

This time, I made one small but powerful decision before I left home:
I brought my scale.

Every morning on this trip, I stepped on it. Not out of fear — but out of intention. That number kept me grounded. It reminded me that even though I wasn’t in my normal routine, my goals still mattered. And that one daily habit helped me stay connected to the progress I’ve worked so hard for.

The result?

I maintained my weight the entire trip.

That’s a huge win for me.

Because it wasn’t about being perfect. I still enjoyed food. I still relaxed. I still lived. But the daily weigh-ins kept me from drifting into denial. They helped me pause, reset, and stay mindful.

I used to avoid the scale when I traveled. I told myself I didn’t want to stress about it. But what I’ve learned is this: avoiding the scale didn’t give me peace — it gave me permission to disconnect. And that disconnection often turned into regret.

Now, I see it differently. Weighing myself is just a check-in — like brushing my teeth or looking at my calendar. It’s not judgment. It’s just data. And on this trip, that data helped me stay steady.

If you’re someone who struggles with travel derailing your momentum, let me encourage you:

Pack the scale.
Check in daily.
Stay connected to yourself, even on the go.

Because it’s not just about losing weight — it’s about not losing sight of your why.

This time, I didn’t gain.
This time, I maintained.
And more importantly, this time, I stayed committed — all the way through.