SMASHING SCALES !!!- WHY ?     

Over the past decade or more, many charities and health related organizations have been vigilant in drawing awareness to their causes. Many have established campaigns that utilize colors, months, and unique events to place emphasis on, and to draw large scale attention to the cause.  They say that imitation is the best form of flattery so the mere fact that so many have gone down this path, reinforces the approach and its success.  In addition to the “GO RED” campaign for the Heart Association, many do not realize that February is also has “NATIONAL EATING DISORDER AWARENESS” week kicking off on Sunday February 21, 2010.Ironically, one problem can contribute and lead to the other.  

Scales.com is a firm believer in doing our part to pay it forward in life.  As such, Scales.com is more than happy to do our small part in support of various causes and is proud to be a sponsor of the 2nd annual Scale Smashing being conducted by the Eating Disorder Advocates of Ohio organization. This year’s smashing is a practice run for next year when they go for a new Guinness World Record.

Some might scratch their head and ask why promote and support the smashing of scales ? Our answer is simple…AWARENESS & EDUCATION.  We feel it is important to make sure people break free of the stigma and negative association of the scale and change the mindset.  It can be done. Most choose to view the scale as their enemy, when in actuality it can be their friend. The focus and obsession with numbers on the scale that has been exaggerated by today’s culture and society, creates additional pressures on impressionable people. Eating disorders take on all shapes and forms and isn’t partial. Eating disorders go both extremes and many are emotionally triggered.

The scale actually plays a vital role in all aspects of our lives, including one’s health and overall well being. It is also only one piece of the equation that some become obsessed with.  It’s primary function is to utilize it and view it as only that one piece of the big picture and not the only piece. The scale is one of many tools available to individuals and the medical profession providing vital information used in assessing one’s overall health and well being. As with any tool it shouldn’t be abused or misused.  Used properly and as a reference, it allows us to adapt or modify our lifestyle plans advantageously if we so choose and to make sage health decisions.

Numbers are numbers, people are people, and all are uniquely different. One number for one person does not work for another….so, remember, it’s not just about the number.  Smash the old mindsets and make the scale your friend. It’s your choice, it’s your health.     Attitude can be the difference maker  !

SMASH THE BARRIERS AND BREAK FREE TO GOOD HEALTH
HEALTHY ATTITUDES