Scale: that naughty naughty minx

jenc555

You'd think I'd remember this: sometimes the scale lies and masks the truth! I did not gain 3 pounds this week, especially with dropped caloric intake and extra workouts. Of course I know this. But it's still frustrating. I will keep my face to the ground and keep going. Consistency is key. I know this.

Can I get an amen from the mfp congregation?

carrie_lebel

Aaaaaaaaammmmmmmmeeeeeeeeennnnnnnn

♥♥YoungMrs♥♥

Amen Sista!!

Janworkingitout

Amen!!

charitydc

AMEN! AMEN! AMEN!

maryritt529

Hallelujah!!!

WolffEarl

Your comment "Consistency is key" is so very true. Sometimes when I used to go running I would see some old lady or gentleman slowly jogging along the trail. When I was jogging by (being a little younger still at only 49) would be thinking: " Glad I am not that slow". Then of course, after some time would stop exercising, start to overeat, gain lots of weight, become unfit. Then sometime later would spot the same old lady/gent again and think: Wow, I wish I could be that fast and consistent". SLow and steady does indeed win the race. HUrrah for the turtles. Before long hope to be that old gent slowly but happily shuffling along. Life is good.

evertongirl

amen amen amen

suzooz

Amen from me, too!

I gained 1 1/2 pound this week but. . .

Lost 2% bodyfat!

I am SO glad that I learned how to use this function on my scale and started tracking. Now. . . to find the tape measure!

QueenofCups

amen! I gained recently too, even though my clothes all fit looser and I have upped my workouts considerably and have been eating less and cleaner. Whatever! lol

jteammom

Your comment "Consistency is key" is so very true. Sometimes when I used to go running I would see some old lady or gentleman slowly jogging along the trail. When I was jogging by (being a little younger still at only 49) would be thinking: " Glad I am not that slow". Then of course, after some time would stop exercising, start to overeat, gain lots of weight, become unfit. Then sometime later would spot the same old lady/gent again and think: Wow, I wish I could be that fast and consistent". SLow and steady does indeed win the race. HUrrah for the turtles. Before long hope to be that old gent slowly but happily shuffling along. Life is good.

Amen to that! I am constantly trying to remind myself that it is not about what the scale says, it is about the fact that I want to be fit and healthy. When the day comes that I am a grandma, I don't want to be the grandma who can't bend over, or sit on the floor and play, or turn a jump rope (if they still have those...) or who can't fit a child on her lap. I want to be happily shuffling and playing and dancing along. (Now if my kids would just get busy finding themselves spouses, that would also be helpful.)

jenc555

Hurrah for the turtles indeed! Love that!

prettybrownround

Amen!!! Glad to know I am not alone in feelings this way. The scale is the devil and its a lie.

carissaxoxo

lol same with me! It feel discouraging so I have decided to weigh myself once a week. It'll be hard but I gotta do it!

spackham

Happens to me all the time. It just means that if you stay good that you will have some big drops coming. Wait for it... and then BAM!

jaygirl3

Amen!!!

Lillyzar

Your comment "Consistency is key" is so very true. Sometimes when I used to go running I would see some old lady or gentleman slowly jogging along the trail. When I was jogging by (being a little younger still at only 49) would be thinking: " Glad I am not that slow". Then of course, after some time would stop exercising, start to overeat, gain lots of weight, become unfit. Then sometime later would spot the same old lady/gent again and think: Wow, I wish I could be that fast and consistent". SLow and steady does indeed win the race. HUrrah for the turtles. Before long hope to be that old gent slowly but happily shuffling along. Life is good.

I love this!!! So true. To think also of all the mileage that they have slowly racked up!

fakeplastictree

Happens to me all the time. It just means that if you stay good that you will have some big drops coming. Wait for it... and then BAM!

So true, I've been at the same weight for a few months after steadily dropping. Finally, after sticking to my diet I am starting to lose again. YAY!!