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NSV - Because the scale hates me, I turned somewhere else.

hlw5112
hlw5112 Posts: 33
edited December 2024 in Success Stories
After the scale told me that I gained ten pounds in a week, (Yep. 10.) I knew I couldn't rely on it to accurately track my progress. Thanks to a suggestion from a pal on here, I've started taking my measurements.

Today, I woke up to the wonderful surprise of losing 1.5 inches off of each of my thighs (BIGGEST PROBLEM AREA).

Honestly, I'm doing a little dance right now that might just turn into a full-on broadway number because I'm so happy.

NSVs for the win!

Replies

  • knightreader
    knightreader Posts: 813 Member
    great job! my biggest regret is not taking my measurements when i started back in january. i used the notches on my belt as a substitute, but it wasn't the same.

    keep up the good work!
  • 9jenn9
    9jenn9 Posts: 309 Member
    Yay! Good for you! Your progress can not be fully expressed by the number on the scale! Sooo many factors cause the number to jump up and down! For that reason, I only weigh every couple weeks. It helps me keep my sanity!
  • Penelope2Plyr
    Penelope2Plyr Posts: 166 Member
    The metal monster lies, but the tape measure doesn't!
  • happyfeetrebel1
    happyfeetrebel1 Posts: 1,005 Member
    I absolutely wish I'd have taken measurments. My scales HATES me and it secretly cackles at me when I get off. I swear I heard it snicker at me last time!

    That's ok, though, I hid it in the closet as a punishment til it can behave!
  • Owly22
    Owly22 Posts: 6
    Congratulations that's fantastic!! I'm just starting out so I am going to take my measurements today for sure! I would be dancing too if I could lose that off my thighs haha! Way to go, really pleased for you :)
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