Would you let your spouse weigh you in?

saragd012

It honestly never occurred to me that anyone would hide their weight from anyone, let alone their spouse, until a friend recently told me her partner refused to tell her how much she weighed. We talked about it quite a bit because my friend and I are both on the same page, and wouldn't think twice about sharing that information. In my mind, it generally isn't a surprise, even if you think you look lighter/heavier than you really are than the number shouldn't actually matter. It's like a clothing size, 200 pounds can look super different on so many different bodies. Even when I was a good deal heavier, I didnt mind telling people what I weighed, it was just another fact like giving out my height. My wife and I have talked about weights a few times, and we help each other take measurements. It's so much easier to measure yourself with help, and knowing each others measurements has it's bonus when you want to surprise each other with clothing gifts.

lsutigerscage

Emily3907 wrote: »

kommodevaran wrote: »

I have shared my weight online, so I don't think it's a problem to share it with a spouse. You have to do what feels right for you. I think a good approach is to not make it into a big deal, just a habit.

Valid points! We would probably make it a habit. Like every other Tuesday or something like that. Just a quick hop on the scale and move on with our day (maybe with some compliments thrown in there )

And High Fives! High fives are awesome! When the scale is going in the right direction, celebrate it. And when it's not, take advantage of having your SO there to help you regroup.

shaf238

Not sure why this would be considered weird?!

grissinger83

My husband and I weigh each other in. One of the best parts is when your number is down on the scale your husband will probably very proud of your accomplishment and be enthusiastic about continuing the journey together.

lilmisfit1987

I don't think that weighing in with my husband weekly would really motivate me that much, but it works for you go for it! I already tell him what I weighed in at every week and he tells me when he happens to weigh...but me and my husband are REALLY competitive. It would become a competition quickly and we have completely different goals. He wants to bulk and cut a little and I have over 100lbs to lose, so yea. We don't need to be comparing ourselves to one another.

tbright1965

It's not like I don't know that she keeps her log book in the underwear drawer. I see the book everytime I put away laundry.

I just choose to not look at it.

While I announce my values just short of buying a billboard, she is more private about such things.

IHaveMyActTogether

I wouldn't.

elsie6hickman

I would, because we are in this together.

hesn92

I don't see why it would be weird. it's your husband. He sees you naked. You can't hide from him.

LumberJacck

I don't mind knowing but I'd never ask my girlfriend how much she weighs. The reason is that weight is a highly emotional topic and any perceived pressure from another person can cause problems which might result in weight gain, perhaps for decades. She's never been on a diet and I don't want her to start now.