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Holy Cow!

jennib06
jennib06 Posts: 101 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I knew my scale had went whack a couple of weeks ago, but I thought I had gotten it fixed. Knowing it wasn't completely accurate I went out and bought a new one tonight. When I hopped on, it told me I was FIFTEEN lbs heavier than what I had thought. I'm not sure if this means I haven't lost any of the weight or if it means I was just 15lbs heavier when I started. Honestly I don't wan't it to be either of them, but the math just doesn't add up in a way that makes me happy.

I guess what this means is I have 15 extra lbs to loose that I didn't think were there...at all! It kinda bums me out...but I know I'm getting healthier because I have lost almost 7 inches since I started. I'm resetting my tracker and starting over with this new more accurate scale...this way I will know EXACTLY where I stand instead of assuming that...

Boy, I wish I could have gotten on and it said I was 15lbs lighter LOL but now I have a bigger motivation and reason to push harder!

Yay for new scales...boo for the results! Haha

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  • jennib06
    jennib06 Posts: 101 Member
    I knew my scale had went whack a couple of weeks ago, but I thought I had gotten it fixed. Knowing it wasn't completely accurate I went out and bought a new one tonight. When I hopped on, it told me I was FIFTEEN lbs heavier than what I had thought. I'm not sure if this means I haven't lost any of the weight or if it means I was just 15lbs heavier when I started. Honestly I don't wan't it to be either of them, but the math just doesn't add up in a way that makes me happy.

    I guess what this means is I have 15 extra lbs to loose that I didn't think were there...at all! It kinda bums me out...but I know I'm getting healthier because I have lost almost 7 inches since I started. I'm resetting my tracker and starting over with this new more accurate scale...this way I will know EXACTLY where I stand instead of assuming that...

    Boy, I wish I could have gotten on and it said I was 15lbs lighter LOL but now I have a bigger motivation and reason to push harder!

    Yay for new scales...boo for the results! Haha
  • mom24qties
    mom24qties Posts: 112
    :sad: So sorry!
  • heyjude78
    heyjude78 Posts: 160
    One day at a time either way jenni...you do what you need to do and it'll come off:wink:
  • swtally80
    swtally80 Posts: 278 Member
    omg I had that happen too!!!:grumble: I upped my starting weight by the amount it made me really depressed for one day then I just had to come to terms and do 'er!!!:wink: it'll be all good especially cause you are losing and now you are just more accurate about what you've gotta do!!!
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    Bahh, it's just 15 lbs happier you'll be once it comes off!

    think of it like just setting a goal, and then later revising your goal
    to make it harder, cuz you KNOW you can reach it!
  • watch48win
    watch48win Posts: 1,668 Member
    Just remember it's just a number. The important thing is ...how do you feel?

    hey, and who's to say that new scale isn't correct!
  • josoleil
    josoleil Posts: 17
    :flowerforyou: Think of the 7 inches that you lost, positive.......
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