Lenten Scale Diet Official Thread - Join us!

emmaleigh47

Blue violet: I am sooo proud of you that you are going to hop back on (not on the scale) hehe and hop ... Easter...ok I am apparently giddy today!

redpiggy: YEAH you for not getting on

MegJo: I 100% agree with you .... it has its positives and negatives, but I think the positives outweigh the negatives.

Husband had a great point the other day ... Friday after my 5 mile run that felt soo great I was DYING to get on the scale because a nude weight after running is always my lowest weight. I asked him for the scale and he just laughed at me... and asked me why.

I told him it was because I wanted to know if everything I was doing was worth it... his comments

1. Do you feel better and stronger? (yes)
2. Do you regret any of your workouts? (no)
3. How will you feel if you get on the scale and you gained (terrible)
4. Why do you need to get on the scale... if you are doing everything right, it should show so why do you need it?

Hmmmm ... I replied that well if it doesnt show what I want then I clearly need to work harder. He laughed and said "huny I dont think that is possible" (I have really put in a big workout week this week).

His point... do the right thing and thats all that matters. We need to stop thinking that we are making choices to "lose weight" we are making choices to be healthier and stronger, right?

There are days I love my husband!

SolidGoaled

Ok, guys - I am really struggling with this scale thing the last couple days. I feel really out of touch with my goals and with my progress - I just tried on some old clothes that I am hoping to wear again this summer and even though they were tight, I BUTTONED those babies - I couldn't even get them up past my hips before I began my lifestyle change. So, while that was very motivating, I still feel like I need some sort of idea of where I'm at on the scale (especially since I have sooo far to go) I thought about having my hubby do a "secret" weigh in and he can look at the number but not tell me and just tell me if I am on the right track,or if there is a need for me to kick it up a notch. What do you think?

emmaleigh47

Ok, guys - I am really struggling with this scale thing the last couple days. I feel really out of touch with my goals and with my progress - I just tried on some old clothes that I am hoping to wear again this summer and even though they were tight, I BUTTONED those babies - I couldn't even get them up past my hips before I began my lifestyle change. So, while that was very motivating, I still feel like I need some sort of idea of where I'm at on the scale (especially since I have sooo far to go) I thought about having my hubby do a "secret" weigh in and he can look at the number but not tell me and just tell me if I am on the right track,or if there is a need for me to kick it up a notch. What do you think?

See my post above... do you think you are doing your best... if so you dont need a scale to reaffirm your progress!
When you workout are you working towards a goal?
I know you are focusing on how you will feel if your down ... but how will you feel if you are up ... what would you do differently? If you dont feel you are doing your best ... its time to start baby!

atomiclauren

I'm going to have to bow out - forgot about a doctor's appointment Friday. It will happen - not sure about hiding my eyes/ears...

fzyfrog

Sorry I've been MIA the past fews days everyone!!! I have been spending some quality "me" time. I needed a short break. although it looks like Emma has been giving some awesome pointers and suggestions! Take a serious look at her questions and answer them truthfully. I met a friend today who ran part of my run with me. I haven't seen her in a couple months and the first thing she said to me was "OMG, look how skinny you look!!" At over 200 lbs I can guarantee you I am not skinny, lol, but I didn't need a scale for her to notice how I look. I had some other friends last night tell me that my "shelf" has gotten smaller (I have a ghetto booty). So for me, those compliments are the positive affirmation that I need that what I am doing is working. How I look has nothing to do with the number on that scale.

blueviolet20

Yay! No scale this morning! Just an omelet and some coffee....mmm, so tasty! I'm so ready for the day!

fzyfrog

Way to go blueviolet! And your breakfast does sound yummy!!! Have a great day!!

Yay! No scale this morning! Just an omelet and some coffee....mmm, so tasty! I'm so ready for the day!

tmthorn0927

So I have given up chocolate and the scale for 47 days and it surprises me that I am doing so well. Keep up the great work everyone! :blushing:

fzyfrog

I bow down to you for giving up chocolate!!! Good for you! And way to go!

So I have given up chocolate and the scale for 47 days and it surprises me that I am doing so well. Keep up the great work everyone! :blushing:

Val_from_OH

After getting up 5 times in the night for a "potty break" last night, I was DYING to get on the scale this morning. I left it under the bed though, and got on with my day. The WI for my work challenge is tomorrow, and I am heading in blind. I will look at the number, as I need to know if I am a contender in this contest. Wish me luck!

fzyfrog

Good luck jinxed!

tmthorn0927

Thanks.

I bow down to you for giving up chocolate!!! Good for you! And way to go!

So I have given up chocolate and the scale for 47 days and it surprises me that I am doing so well. Keep up the great work everyone! :blushing:

ruthie3110

No scale today again
Getting pretty easy although I still feel like I'm doing rubbish!
Eaten soooo much today, not bad food necessarily but sooo hungry.. TMI but it's TOM which might have something to do with it.
Want my scales Lol I'm like a split personality about my bloomin' scales!

fzyfrog

TOM always gets me too! But you can do it!!

ToniDH

Hi y'all! I've been doing MFP for several months now, but have never posted in the forums. This challenge totally intrigues me...and scares me to death! My scale is my motivation - I weigh every day! Some days it makes me smile and some days it makes me cry! LOL! Gosh, can I do this challenge? I'd like to. I'd love to get back on it Easter morning and be at my goal weight! That would be the bomb diggity! I must think on this for a few hours....

BTW, I'm Toni.
Starting weight Jan 2010: 172
Current weight Today: 153.8
Goal weight: 139
I'm 5'11"
35 years old

Just about a month ago I was down to 144lbs. and then I crashed and burned. I've developed a horrible ability to play mind games with myself over food. It's not healthy and I know it. My desire to be thin consumes my thinking. I don't know any other way to be at this point. But I think giving up the scale might be a step in the right direction. Ugh! :-)

fzyfrog

Welcome Toni!!

klininger

I can't help myself from weighing in everyday. I am so anxious to know how I compare to the day before. But I set myself up for frustration when I see the scale go up and down and up and down day by day. Yesterday, I put the scale under my bed. I will take advantage of the once per week weigh-in though.

I am so in, and it's great to be in such good company!!

emmaleigh47

Welcome Toni! You have to forego short term success for long term success. Is it cool to lose a pound... sure. Is it cooler to step on the scale see 5 or more pounds gone... heck yeah!

Kl... welcome! We are all about breaking the hold that stupid scale has on you. I weighed 3x per day ... sometimes more before giving it up cold turkey. I am not doing ANY weigh ins... gutting it out until Easter! Welcome to the group!

alaskagrown

I haven't weighed myself... but I'm being bad. I'm eating lots of sugar, and not much else. I exercise a lot, so even with the sugar I'm staying under, but I just don't feel good. I need to give up chocolate for the rest of Lent, too, I think. Who else is chocolate-free til Easter?

MegJo

Well, today (Monday) is my normal weigh-in day. It felt weird to not get on the scale. This has been the longest I've ever gone! WooHoo!

Today was also a measurement day, I measure once a month, and I didn't do well this month according to those numbers. I lost 1/2 inch on my waist and stayed the same everywhere else. But, I'm wearing pants that didn't use to fit and I'm down another belt notch! So I'm still staying positive - I have an agressive workout schedule this week and I'm going to try a new recipe!

Easter here we come!

fzyfrog

I'm not eating "bad" chocolate if you can count that. I am eating chocolate vitamuffins. But I will say my Easter reward is going to be 2 Reese's PB Easter Eggs!!!! And I can't wait to dive into them!

And you have to stay away from that sugar!!! I know that you know just because you're under doesn't mean what you're eating is good for you. I know you can eat healthier!! I KNOW IT!!! You can do it!!!

I haven't weighed myself... but I'm being bad. I'm eating lots of sugar, and not much else. I exercise a lot, so even with the sugar I'm staying under, but I just don't feel good. I need to give up chocolate for the rest of Lent, too, I think. Who else is chocolate-free til Easter?

fzyfrog

Way to resist Meg!!! Congrats on the loss you did have! That is great!! "Stuff" could be shifting which could account for why you didn't lose in the other places, but if your pants fit and down another belt notch then those are total NSVs!! Rock those pants Meg!! Great job!!

Well, today (Monday) is my normal weigh-in day. It felt weird to not get on the scale. This has been the longest I've ever gone! WooHoo!

Today was also a measurement day, I measure once a month, and I didn't do well this month according to those numbers. I lost 1/2 inch on my waist and stayed the same everywhere else. But, I'm wearing pants that didn't use to fit and I'm down another belt notch! So I'm still staying positive - I have an agressive workout schedule this week and I'm going to try a new recipe!

Easter here we come!

emmaleigh47

You going to stop at 2 ... LOL I promised myself a whole dang package!
You are an awesome person.

Meg: I dont know why your disappointed... a half inch is a loss, and your pants fitting better... ooh I think someone is gaining muscle and tone!

You know I have thought about this a long time last night (when I wasnt sleeping) ... why are WE are worst critic.
I have people who say how impressive it is that I ran a half marathon ... and I immediately think... yeah but Im slow.
I have people who say how impressive it is that I do P90X and I immediately think... yeah but I cant do a real push up or pull up....

Dude... why are we our worst critic?

NanBar

Sick. Cannot exercise. Haven't weighed. Eating like crap. END. OF. STORY.


uhg! Im also happy there is no scale in the house right now!

sneakers71

so the dance studio where I take zumba is starting a biggest loser competion - how can I join in without using the scale???

fzyfrog

Can you just have them record your weight on paper for you and you not look at the scale?

so the dance studio where I take zumba is starting a biggest loser competion - how can I join in without using the scale???

sarahnicolexoxo

I have not seen my weight since the 10th which was at my doctors appointment and you know what's funny? My fiance has NOT hid the scales and nor have I had an urge to get on them. He'd of course stop me if I tried but, it's nice to know that they are there but, I never look twice at them.

emmaleigh47

I have not seen my weight since the 10th which was at my doctors appointment and you know what's funny? My fiance has NOT hid the scales and nor have I had an urge to get on them. He'd of course stop me if I tried but, it's nice to know that they are there but, I never look twice at them.

Good for you girlie. Truth be told, I just noticed this morning that the husbands bathroom scale is still there. But I have no urge to get on it

tmthorn0927

I haven't weighed myself... but I'm being bad. I'm eating lots of sugar, and not much else. I exercise a lot, so even with the sugar I'm staying under, but I just don't feel good. I need to give up chocolate for the rest of Lent, too, I think. Who else is chocolate-free til Easter?

Chocolate free for 47 days! It has not been too hard. Try it, you might like it

tmthorn0927

I have not seen my weight since the 10th which was at my doctors appointment and you know what's funny? My fiance has NOT hid the scales and nor have I had an urge to get on them. He'd of course stop me if I tried but, it's nice to know that they are there but, I never look twice at them.

great job resisting the urge!