Is weighing yourself that important?

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swells27
swells27 Posts: 14
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I've always been one of those ppl that hates weighing in every week due to never being satisfied with what the scale says! :frown: So my question... is it possible to follow this program without weighing in every week and just going off measurements?

:drinker:
Cheers,
S.

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  • swells27
    swells27 Posts: 14
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    I've always been one of those ppl that hates weighing in every week due to never being satisfied with what the scale says! :frown: So my question... is it possible to follow this program without weighing in every week and just going off measurements?

    :drinker:
    Cheers,
    S.
  • swtally80
    swtally80 Posts: 278 Member
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    sure why not!!!:flowerforyou:
  • AllenMom4
    AllenMom4 Posts: 294 Member
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    Yes!!! It helps keep you on track! I think it helps well atleast when your weights going down!
  • LightenUp_Caro
    LightenUp_Caro Posts: 572 Member
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    In my opinion, measurements are a much more accurate indicator of your progress. Fat is less dense than muscle and takes up more space- therefore if you're getting healthier, the muscle starts to replace the fat. weight doesn't indicate progress, but if you're losing inches, you know you're doing something right!
    :flowerforyou:
  • emikarls
    emikarls Posts: 1,058 Member
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    I've always been one of those ppl that hates weighing in every week due to never being satisfied with what the scale says! :frown: So my question... is it possible to follow this program without weighing in every week and just going off measurements?

    :drinker:
    Cheers,
    S.

    I prefer measuring over weighing. I have lost 10 lbs a month using this site, and I know that because of the scale, but I am more proud of the 11 inches of my waist, etc. There are weeks where the scale stands still and will play mind games with you - it is not worth it to me. I prefer to measure. Good Luck!:flowerforyou:
  • stevieg_fan
    stevieg_fan Posts: 51
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    so how often do you measure? I currently measure once a month. but am wondering if I should perhaps do it more frequently - though want to avoid the "not enough progress" gloom...
  • emikarls
    emikarls Posts: 1,058 Member
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    so how often do you measure? I currently measure once a month. but am wondering if I should perhaps do it more frequently - though want to avoid the "not enough progress" gloom...

    I measure every 2 weeks.
  • lessertess
    lessertess Posts: 855 Member
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    Do whatever works for you. There are no hard fast rules here. I used to weight myself very frequently but it was making me crazy. I do it now once a month and I don't always worry about that. The tape measurer and how your clothes fit is a better indicator of weight loss anyway.
  • swells27
    swells27 Posts: 14
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    Well perhaps every once and I while I can weigh in, but I'm going to continue using a measuring tape and how my close fit for my weight loss! :happy:

    I figure once a month should be sufficiant!!

    Good luck to all, and looking forward to hearing about your success! :)

    :drinker:
    Cheers,
    S.
  • swells27
    swells27 Posts: 14
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    PS.... thanks for your input everyone! :wink:

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