Just a reminder: Don't get hung up on the scale!

CeliaSea
CeliaSea Posts: 51 Member
Hi, friends.

I've been trying hard to "keep the faith" the last few weeks. I've been eating strictly Keto for a month now and haven't lost a full 10 pounds, yet. Several of you have mentioned not to rely on the scale so, this morning, I decided to measure myself again. Wow! FOUR full inches off my waist, 2.5 off my hips, and an inch off each thigh! (My calves, upper arms, and neck stayed about the same.)

Obviously, I'm THRILLED, but I'm posting this here as a reminder to others: If the scale is moving slowly (or not at all) it doesn't mean you're not benefitting from your low carb lifestyle. Keep chuggin' along and make sure you're measuring!

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  • KarlaYP
    KarlaYP Posts: 4,436 Member
    Good for you!!

    I tell others, all the time, to not allow the number on that liar of a scale to dictate food choices!

    Congratulations on the weight loss you've seen so far too!!
  • RowdysLady
    RowdysLady Posts: 1,370 Member
    I so wish I could be more like most of you. I really want that scale to move! Another goal to reach I guess....stop habit eating or caring about the scale.
  • tcunbeliever
    tcunbeliever Posts: 8,219 Member
    I usually measure on Saturdays as soon as I get up...with vacations and such I have missed a few metrics days.
  • dmariet116
    dmariet116 Posts: 530 Member
    I do weigh once a week just because. I don't really expect a loss but if it comes, hooray for me! I mainly just go by how my clothes are fitting. Jeans are fitting better and less muffin top so my waist is starting to show after being hidden for the past 4-5 years.
  • Gallowmere1984
    Gallowmere1984 Posts: 6,626 Member
    I weigh every morning. If I were prone to scale flux worries, I'd have lost my *kitten* this past week. Just since I started lifting again constantly, I'm up from 150.2 at the start a little over a week ago (while sedentary) to 156.1 as of this morning.
  • Majcolorado
    Majcolorado Posts: 138 Member
    I'm getting an updated DEXA next Monday. Performance up all the way around, but the scale isn't moving in any appreciable way. I hate the way it makes me guess.
  • missesquirejd
    missesquirejd Posts: 88 Member
    I really needed this today. I'm in the middle of some PMS water retention, and the scale has been creeping up and down and back up again. I've been pretty good so far about not letting it bother me, but I have my moments.
  • RalfLott
    RalfLott Posts: 5,036 Member
    edited August 2016
  • redimock
    redimock Posts: 258 Member
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    Please excuse the bad quality of the photos and the excessive makeup LOL - these were quickly cropped together.

    The left picture popped up on my Facebook memories.

    The photo on the left is from 2009. I was 21, on a starvation diet, used diet pills that were basically legal speed, and eating less than 1000 calories a day and do boatloads of cardio on the elliptical. My weight was hovering around 128-130lbs at the time.

    The photo on the right is from less than 2 weeks ago. I'm 28, weighing in at approximately 142lbs, eating enough to sustain heavy lifting and a generally active lifestyle.

    If I told you to guess who weighed more, would you have guessed on the left?

    I use this example to illustrate that it does not matter what the scale says/does. Trust the process, take care of yourself, and don't let it determine your worth.

    You look awesome! Thanks for the comparison and numbers - very good to know!
  • genmon00
    genmon00 Posts: 604 Member
    qqph3bd85tym.jpg

    Please excuse the bad quality of the photos and the excessive makeup LOL - these were quickly cropped together.

    The left picture popped up on my Facebook memories.

    The photo on the left is from 2009. I was 21, on a starvation diet, used diet pills that were basically legal speed, and eating less than 1000 calories a day and do boatloads of cardio on the elliptical. My weight was hovering around 128-130lbs at the time.

    The photo on the right is from less than 2 weeks ago. I'm 28, weighing in at approximately 142lbs, eating enough to sustain heavy lifting and a generally active lifestyle.

    If I told you to guess who weighed more, would you have guessed on the left?

    I use this example to illustrate that it does not matter what the scale says/does. Trust the process, take care of yourself, and don't let it determine your worth.

    Thank you @samanthaluangphixay! Just what I needed to see today!
  • Brigit723
    Brigit723 Posts: 58 Member
    Wow! @samanthaluangphixay & @Kirstie155 Thanks for sharing those photos, that is really inspiring!
  • kpk54
    kpk54 Posts: 4,474 Member
    The proof is in the "pudding" or in these 2 cases...lack of! Great visuals. :)
  • sammyliftsandeats
    sammyliftsandeats Posts: 2,421 Member
    genmon00 wrote: »
    All these posts are AHMAZING! I refuse to let the scale dictate to me! I just found a pair of skinny jeans i bought 3 years ago that were a size 11 in juniors (I was in serious denial of my size lol). I just found them and although they still have a little bit to fit, Im keeping them as my GOAL JEANS :)

    Always nice to have a goal piece of clothing to keep around. May help you keep motivated!
  • NonnaTurtle
    NonnaTurtle Posts: 105 Member
    Brigit723 wrote: »
    Wow! @samanthaluangphixay & @Kirstie155 Thanks for sharing those photos, that is really inspiring!

    Two of the best posts I've ever seen in a forum like this.

    Could not agree with you more @Majcolorado. Those are Jawdropping visuals. Thanks for sharing @samanthaluangphixay & @Kirstie155