Should I take my scale on vacation?

rocketmouse
rocketmouse Posts: 143 Member
edited October 6 in Health and Weight Loss
This seems like a "duh, no" but HEAR ME OUT

I'm traveling by train and have room in my duffel bag. The main reason I want to bring it is because I'm in a 6 week challenge and next week is the last weigh-in. I'll have access to internet so I should be able to log into MFP regularly and I feel like it might help me to not go nuts on Christmas market fare? Maybe.

What would you do?
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  • Grimmerick
    Grimmerick Posts: 3,342 Member
    personally I would but that's only because last year I gained back 12 lbs over xmas break, but if you are logging into mfp and keeping up that way you don't really need to.
  • kaetra
    kaetra Posts: 442 Member
    If you think it will help you do well in your 6 week challenge, and you have room for it I say what the heck, why not.
  • ackeebee
    ackeebee Posts: 1,042 Member
    lol, you made me laugh when i read the title of this topic....

    i would say if you have the space to put if and it is not too heavy, why not. when i was going on holiday to jamaica in september to see my parents and sis, i was thinking of taking my scale as well. i didnt in the end as i my sis had one. though, i got totally confused when i got there as it was giving me a totally different reading from my own so i wished i had took mine :-)
  • mleoni092708
    mleoni092708 Posts: 629 Member
    Hell to the NO! J/K. I never would - it's vacation! But do what's best for you :)
  • rocketmouse
    rocketmouse Posts: 143 Member
    lol, you made me laugh when i read the title of this topic....

    I have a gift with words! Okay, I think I might take it... I know it seems silly! It's vacation and all that but I'm gonna be in Germany and there will be so much spiced wine and sausage, so I think a scale will put the fear or overindulging in me. Because normally I'd think, "Oh this is fiiiine I'm walking it off," but all that stuff is actually super rich/calorie dense so I need to stay on my toes
  • CMmrsfloyd
    CMmrsfloyd Posts: 2,380 Member
    I was going to say outright 'NO' but if you need to weigh in for the last week of your challenge, I can understand the logic. Although if you truly let yourself be 'on vacation' and not watch the calories, sodium, alcohol, and exercise, you might not like what you see and it might not help your challenge very much. LOL
  • rocketmouse
    rocketmouse Posts: 143 Member
    It's primarily for the challenge, but yeah. I'm thinking of making some strict rules to follow with regards to market food intake (only two glasses of spiced wine a day! Only one sausage)
  • Jellyphant
    Jellyphant Posts: 1,400 Member
    That.. seems a little obsessive..
  • rocketmouse
    rocketmouse Posts: 143 Member
    I know! But I think it's good to be a little obsessive at the beginning because before I was too lax. It's about finding a happy medium. Balancing everything
  • LaLaMicha
    LaLaMicha Posts: 37 Member
    That.. seems a little obsessive..

    I have to agree. If I took my scale on vacation, my husband would have me committed to a funny farm.
  • CMmrsfloyd
    CMmrsfloyd Posts: 2,380 Member
    That.. seems a little obsessive..

    I have to agree. If I took my scale on vacation, my husband would have me committed to a funny farm.

    She's not just randomly thinking of taking it on vacation, she's also going to be on vacation at a time when she's supposed to be doing her final weigh-in for a challenge. If she doesn't take her scale, how is she supposed to do an accurate and timely weigh-in?
  • LaLaMicha
    LaLaMicha Posts: 37 Member
    That.. seems a little obsessive..

    I have to agree. If I took my scale on vacation, my husband would have me committed to a funny farm.

    She's not just randomly thinking of taking it on vacation, she's also going to be on vacation at a time when she's supposed to be doing her final weigh-in for a challenge. If she doesn't take her scale, how is she supposed to do an accurate and timely weigh-in?

    I understand that, and being an OCD myself, I still think it is a BIT MUCH. There are scales at hotels, and she can request one, and still record her food and exercise and stay on track, but putting a scale in your dufflel bag.....................
  • chubbybunnee
    chubbybunnee Posts: 197 Member
    I would bring a food scale....lol....you could always buy a scale when you get to your destination, use it, and then return it before you leave! hahaha Then you wouldn't have to travel with it.
  • Sidesteal
    Sidesteal Posts: 5,510 Member
    "duh, no"
  • capriciousmoon
    capriciousmoon Posts: 1,263 Member
    I took mine with me when I went to visit my grandmother for a month. I didn't use it and gained 10 pounds anyway. :tongue:
  • 12skipafew99100
    12skipafew99100 Posts: 1,669 Member
    DO IT! I think its a great way to keep aon track and not be blindsided when you return. Have a good time!
  • CharNordie
    CharNordie Posts: 96 Member
    I would. I took mine on the plane to Hawaii. And I was more than relieved to be able to weigh myself everyday then to get home dreading stepping on the scale. I didn't gain anything while on vacation, but I'd rather know that my choices in eating are not adding up and I can always correct them right away.
  • _SusieQ_
    _SusieQ_ Posts: 2,964 Member
    I think you explained it well. It's for a challenge you committed to, you have room in your bag, and of course you want to use the same scale you have been using for the whole challenge! I say do it, just don't be obsessive about it and enjoy your holiday also.
  • rsouthland
    rsouthland Posts: 75
    Problem with vacations and holidays is they easily become a time to have a "break" from being in control. I'd say, if you can bring it, do it. Stay true and strong. Stay connected and accountable.
  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
    personally I would but that's only because last year I gained back 12 lbs over xmas break, but if you are logging into mfp and keeping up that way you don't really need to.

    I highly doubt you gained 12 pounds of fat over Christmas break.. one pound is 3500.. times 12=42,000 extra calories... on top of your maintenance calories.. Yea, thats a bit impossible!

    To OP:
    Personally I wouldn't.. Can't you just tell the group hey I'm going on a holiday but I'll check in after?
    That makes more sense to me.
  • sandiki
    sandiki Posts: 454
    there are plenty of service stations that have those big scales usually near the restroom ..add .50cents and you can get your weight.
  • CMmrsfloyd
    CMmrsfloyd Posts: 2,380 Member
    Using a different scale may yield unreliable results - you have no idea if it is calibrated the same as yours so the weight you get on that scale may not show an accurate comparison to the weights you've been getting at home.

    If the challenge group understands you weighing in a few days late due to the vacation, then I'd leave the scale at home. But if you need to do the weigh-in on time, I'd say take the scale but only step on it for that official weigh-in. I would not weigh every single day on vacation or anything like that. Vacation shouldn't be stressful.
  • ajbeans
    ajbeans Posts: 2,857 Member
    Using a different scale may yield unreliable results - you have no idea if it is calibrated the same as yours so the weight you get on that scale may not show an accurate comparison to the weights you've been getting at home.


    Right, but moving the scale to a new place can make it unreliable as well.

    I'm going with "duh, no." Unless this challenge is for money or something tangible, it's not that big of a deal.
  • BobbyClerici
    BobbyClerici Posts: 813 Member
    If I were on vacation, it's a vacation from everything, but if you're still reaching goals and such, then yes.
    Nothing changes.

    Are you sure you want to do that?
    A vacation needs to be fun, carefree without totally blowing your program.

    Me? I would never, but you must decide.
  • reaolliemama
    reaolliemama Posts: 483 Member
    If it's part of your lifestyle then do it, I don't vacation from my lifestyle. That said, my lifestyle does include the occasional 877 calorie appetizer like I ate last night! I'm taking mine with me...I know there are probably scales available, but for me it's important to weigh in on the same scales.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,989 Member
    This seems like a "duh, no" but HEAR ME OUT

    I'm traveling by train and have room in my duffel bag. The main reason I want to bring it is because I'm in a 6 week challenge and next week is the last weigh-in. I'll have access to internet so I should be able to log into MFP regularly and I feel like it might help me to not go nuts on Christmas market fare? Maybe.

    What would you do?
    Stay at a hotel that has a gym. Most of them have scales in the facility.


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  • EDesq
    EDesq Posts: 1,527 Member
    This seems like a "duh, no" but HEAR ME OUT

    I'm traveling by train and have room in my duffel bag. The main reason I want to bring it is because I'm in a 6 week challenge and next week is the last weigh-in. I'll have access to internet so I should be able to log into MFP regularly and I feel like it might help me to not go nuts on Christmas market fare? Maybe.

    What would you do?


    YES! Take it with You...THIS is your "Binki", take it with you!
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    If it were me, I would not...I am actually not weighing myself until after the holidays because I think not knowing where I stand will actually keep me in line with food more than if I knew my weight the whole time.
  • CrystalMarie253
    CrystalMarie253 Posts: 128
    Oh that is interesting... I have not gone on vacation since I started MFP... I wonder what I will do when it comes to that? Hmmm.. in your situation, if it were me I would bring it because of the challenge. I don't think on a regular vacation I woud bring it unless it was a longer vacation.
  • surromom2010
    surromom2010 Posts: 457 Member
    I totally would, with or without a challenge weigh in coming. This isn't about weighing yourself constantly it's about seeing th scale everyday and remembering that EVERYDAY you need to keep yourself in check. If need to keep your scale with you as a reminder to make it a habit to eat healthy then by all means knock yourself out! I'm proud of you for not relapsing on vacation this way!
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