I don't own any of those evil things

kaithenderson07

I don't have a scale,but I'm getting one tonight.

aippolito1

If you can not have a scale and still be successful, why not? If you don't want to buy one, you can gauge your weight loss by clothing. See how your clothes get looser and looser, and then you have to get smaller sizes. I think it really depends on your mindset, but I think you could do it if you really want to.

How fun would it be to say you lost weight and got to your goal size without ever owning a scale? That'd be quite a successful story! An exciting one.


If you want to get a scale, get a cheap one. I bought one that was $15. Now, granted, it's 2 lbs off so whenever I get on, I have to add 2 lbs to get my weight, but I'm so used to it that I don't even realize I'm doing it now, haha! You might be better off paying $2 for a measuring tape and tracking that weekly or monthly.

CoryIda

If you REALLY don't want a scale, then just get a measuring tape - they are super cheap and you will be glad you have one (in addition to the progress pictures)

Quasita

I have a tape measure that goes to 60 inches from my sewing days, but I don't have a scale. Be careful using random ones, because they can have differing calibrations and may not show your weight loss accurately. It's better to use the same scale every time.

My issue with owning one is the ones at the store rarely work accurately over 250 lbs. Getting one that will work accurately at my weight is expensive. Not even my doctor's scale is reliable enough. The ones at the office can show fluctuations up to 30 pounds in the same day!

I'd recommend investing in a private set of measuring tools. It's more important to go by inches most of the time anyway, so get a 5 dollar measuring tape and call it good for now.

rashooy

same here i neither own a scale nor a measuring tape. But I am going to buy them asap i wanna keep track of my progress

Kelra01

lol

jazzie2421

I have a scale, but I try not to step on it except for once a week. I'm not overly obsessive about that number versus the number on the tag of my jeans. I enjoy my jeans being easier to button and can't wait until I can't wear them anymore!!

rjmwx81

I can understand not having a scale to weigh yourself, but a kitchen scale is perhaps the best weight loss tool out there, with the exception of gym shoes. It turned out that what I was actually eating was *way* more than I thought I was eating (and logging.) Weighing out all my food has helped with that tremendously.

RilantheFirebug

I have a scale as well and I tend to check it a couple times a week, HOWEVER, it is not an obsessive thing -- I try not to deny myself things I want (in moderation, of course) and I'll pick what day during the week based on how my week is going. Weight is very fickle because it bounces around all day.... plus low weight does not always equal healthy.

I agree with others, try at least once a week in a store (though you will get much more accurate results with the same scale every time) and if not a scale, a measuring tape. It is very rewarding and inspiring to see numbers going down.