We are pleased to announce that as of March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor has been introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

Is having a scale motivating or frustrating?

thebassdrumheavy
thebassdrumheavy Posts: 55 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I have not gone out to buy a scale yet because I'm afraid that I'll obsess over numbers and that this experience will be more frustrating than good. Does a scale motivate you or is it a source of stress? I think it may be time to get one but I haven't owned one since high school and the idea makes me anxious.

Replies

  • knapowell
    knapowell Posts: 230 Member
    It just depends on you. When I first started, I had so much to lose that I was constantly weighing myself. That obviously didn't make me feel any better at the time, but over time, I learned more about my body weighing more regularly. Now I know that our bodies fluctuate pretty drastically at some points for many reasons, and I can see definite trends (intense workout, too much sodium, not enough water, etc.). I am at a place where I have decided that there is no magic number, so it is just a tool for me. If you even think that you are going to fixate on the scale, put it away and get yourself a tape measure. It is better not to start down that road. Good luck with finding what works for you!
This discussion has been closed.

Categories