Addressing Weight: Does the Number on the Scale Dictate Better Running Performance?

Today I want to address an often-controversial topic but one that feels like is coming up way too much lately. Weight and weighing yourself. Weighing yourself day in and day out can become a vicious cycle. One that can lead to burn out and frustration. Not only because our weight can fluctuate on any given day due to hydration, the meal you had the night before, the time of day or even that time of the month (for ladies). But also because you are focusing on the wrong measure of success. The number on the scale can lead to either feeling victorious or defeated which doesn’t bode well for your mental health and well-being and takes the focus off of the things we know lead to better performance.