Thanks for your advice everyone.

You're right, I should forget about the scales (at least for a while ). Now that i think about it, I've already noticed changes in myself in terms of happiness (because I'm getting more 'me' time) and I do feel that that is reflected in being a happier and more 'there' parent. I'm also more motivated to achieve more on a daily basis. So, if I think about it, I've had plenty of positive results already. Thanks for helping me see that.