Scale Shock

pinktoque

So for the past 2 and a half weeks since I joined here I didn't own a scale. So I was guesstimating my weight and such. Today we picked one up because I was curious and ... well, I weigh more than I guesstimated Now I know I've done really well the past 2 and a half weeks so I know I've lost weight over the past 2+ weeks because I feel better and look better already... but it's kinda hard having to change my goals a bit and come to terms with my actual weight now that I own a scale.

And I realize that things like time of the month (which it is) will affect that weight a little and I also am not going to be a slave to my scale since really to me it's more about how I feel and how my clothes feel rather than obsessing about exact numbers, but... I can't help it's a little depressing.

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pinktoque

So for the past 2 and a half weeks since I joined here I didn't own a scale. So I was guesstimating my weight and such. Today we picked one up because I was curious and ... well, I weigh more than I guesstimated Now I know I've done really well the past 2 and a half weeks so I know I've lost weight over the past 2+ weeks because I feel better and look better already... but it's kinda hard having to change my goals a bit and come to terms with my actual weight now that I own a scale.

And I realize that things like time of the month (which it is) will affect that weight a little and I also am not going to be a slave to my scale since really to me it's more about how I feel and how my clothes feel rather than obsessing about exact numbers, but... I can't help it's a little depressing.

*hugs*

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age1389

At least now you are on the right track and feeling great:drinker:
You'll be at your goal in no time:flowerforyou:


-Adrienne

obliged

i completely understand - i started here back in April and didnt get a scale until about start of July:noway:
so nervous when i stepped on, and was shocked becasue of how much weighed, and i knew i had been losing weight - as you said the fit of my clothes and you could just tell about your own body
but ever since then i maintain it has been the wisest investment i've made to a better healthier me, as has been my tape measure - love that thing!:laugh: - and my new small food scales - i always thought i was a kinda accurate with my measurements until i got that:noway:
kudos to you!:flowerforyou:

heartshapdworld

So for the past 2 and a half weeks since I joined here I didn't own a scale. So I was guesstimating my weight and such. Today we picked one up because I was curious and ... well, I weigh more than I guesstimated Now I know I've done really well the past 2 and a half weeks so I know I've lost weight over the past 2+ weeks because I feel better and look better already... but it's kinda hard having to change my goals a bit and come to terms with my actual weight now that I own a scale.

And I realize that things like time of the month (which it is) will affect that weight a little and I also am not going to be a slave to my scale since really to me it's more about how I feel and how my clothes feel rather than obsessing about exact numbers, but... I can't help it's a little depressing.

*hugs*

Thanks for listening

I feel you on the scale-I always feel like I am smaller than the number listed on the scale! :laugh: And then that time of the month...gosh it seems like I hold inordinate amounts of water! I can always tell, because then my stomach way sticks out and I think to myself there is no way I am getting on the scale! Consquently, I don't weigh myself every week.

pinktoque

I feel you on the scale-I always feel like I am smaller than the number listed on the scale! :laugh: And then that time of the month...gosh it seems like I hold inordinate amounts of water! I can always tell, because then my stomach way sticks out and I think to myself there is no way I am getting on the scale! Consquently, I don't weigh myself every week.

ya, I kept saying when we bought it today that I shouldn't even think about weighing myself this week because of that, but... of course having it in the house was too much for me and I just HAD to see. I'll try again next week once this has passed and see if it makes me feel better So far I've not given in to any of the normal cravings that tend to go hand-in-hand with this week, so here's hoping!