Anyone else afraid of the SCALE??

emarty29
emarty29 Posts: 37 Member
edited 5:52AM in Motivation and Support
I joined on September 14th and I'm coming up on my 90th day...which is awesome. After many years of crash diets, fads and letting my emotions get the best of me I've come to MFP to do it right. I've been following a plan that will allow me to lose 2lbs per week.
I still haven't weighed myself yet because I don't want to be disappointed if I haven't lost 2lbs a week, silly I know by I'm afraid if I weigh myself and I don't have the expected result it might cause me to fail. I've told my self not to weigh myself until April which would be 6 months. I figure that after 6 months that I would be at my goal weight of 185 and be satisfied. I started at 230.
All my clothes fit way better now and people are noticing, which is good, but as you can tell, I'm affected by what the scale says, so I'm just going to put it away until April.
The weight loss I've recorded on my badge are based on losing 1 lb per week, which is at 12.
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  • 31993703
    31993703 Posts: 1,144
    I actually look forward to my weigh day.
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    Granpa always said that the best way to solve a problem is to ignore it
  • DontStopB_Leakin
    DontStopB_Leakin Posts: 3,863 Member
    Uh...


    Huh?
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,458 Member
    I lost 40 lbs without a scale. I also gained 60 lbs without a scale.

    I think you need some way to keep track. How about a once every two weeks weigh in? Then just write it down and move on. It's just a number.
  • EatClean_WashUrNuts
    EatClean_WashUrNuts Posts: 1,590 Member
    Never...I step all over that thing and it never bites back
  • myofibril
    myofibril Posts: 4,500 Member
    All my clothes fit way better now and people are noticing, which is good, but as you can tell, I'm affected by what the scale says, so I'm just going to put it away until April.

    Sounds like a good plan to me.

    If the reading on the scale elicits a negative emotional reaction which leads to binging which derails your efforts then it needs to go....
  • Muddy_Yogi
    Muddy_Yogi Posts: 1,459 Member
    F the scale...grab a tape measure!
  • Mara_816
    Mara_816 Posts: 14
    i get scared by the scale when i know i didnt do good a day or 2 during the week, but when i do very good i cant wait to get on the scale... this app helped me lose 50 pounds last year! now i want to lose even more so FEEL FREE TO ADD ME PLEASE!!
  • purpleipod
    purpleipod Posts: 1,147 Member
    You shouldn't let the scale rule your life that badly.
  • JenniTheVeggie
    JenniTheVeggie Posts: 2,474 Member
    Whatever works for you. Weigh once a month, once a week, once a day (I do that). Don't weigh at all ever. Go by how you feel/look.

    So again, whatever works for YOU!.
  • Sililily115
    Sililily115 Posts: 45
    I'm the same... If i lost weight I'm like of this is easy I could probably spare a few more calories.. and If i gain I'm like of heck this aint working! So, I'm not sure when I'll next weigh myself lol
  • lilRicki
    lilRicki Posts: 4,555 Member
    yes i am, i hate disappointment, but i know it's necessary. So i weigh myself once a month, and i measure every 2 weeks just to make sure I'm on track without the stress
  • lousoulbody
    lousoulbody Posts: 663 Member
    Yes I'm afraid of the scale, its evil as you well know, however, aren't you a bit curious to hear the real number, I'm sure you lost more then 12lbs, and I'm afraid that lb a week is just not working for me, don't get me wrong i follow the mfp rules but the scale is not.

    Cheers:drinker:

    Now weigh yourself you got us all just so curious:ohwell:
  • cmcollins001
    cmcollins001 Posts: 3,472 Member
    I step on the scale every night before going to bed just so I can see how much less it is the next morning when I step on it again. And if it doesn't say what I want it to, then I step on it a few more times until I'm convinced and take the best reading I get.

    I don't care what the scale says, it's great at tracking a general idea of how I'm doing....my clothes, the tape measure, and the mirror have more impact on me than the scale does.
  • Adc7225
    Adc7225 Posts: 1,318 Member
    I totally understand, it took me almost 4 months to start seeing a difference on the scale but my clothes told a different story. I think it's hard to gauge each individuals preference for weighing themselves. I weigh myself every day and that works for me, though some mornings it may not be the number I want I take it for what it is - and most importantly continue with MFP and the gym visits.

    I am looking for this experience to transition to a life after MFP, so I think do what works for you, and hopefully you will develop at least a "like" relationship with the scale : )
  • kmccracken123
    kmccracken123 Posts: 2
    I am not afraid of the scales, but I don't rely on them for weight loss. I can tell by how my jeans fit when I have lost weight. And, my motivation is to look good, again, in snug blue jeans. I have always weighed more than I look; deceiving to say the least since at my annual physical last week I was on the very edge of being "obese"!
    I have been on MFP for less than a week and so far it is the easiest way to balance my "food budget". Like money in your pocket, when the (money) calories are gone you quit buying.
  • firefoxxie
    firefoxxie Posts: 381 Member
    I always look forward to my weigh ins :)
  • quirkytizzy
    quirkytizzy Posts: 4,052 Member
    I keep the scale at a friend's house. We hang out once a week. That's when I weigh myself.

    I'd go insane if it were available for me every day to check.
  • chocl8girl
    chocl8girl Posts: 1,968 Member
    *shrug* I usually weigh myself every day. It doesn't much affect me at all. It's just a number. As long as the average general trend is downward, no matter how slowly, I am fine. And I KNOW if the trend starts going the wrong way in time to start doing something about it right away. You really need SOMETHING to go off of. Even weighing in once a month is better than just not knowing at all if there is anything you could adjust or do differently...but I suppose measuring/going by clothing feel is a good gauge, too, if the scale really has such a bad mean ing to you...
  • BlueJue2
    BlueJue2 Posts: 77
    I know what you mean. I have a hate/hate relationship with the scale. Even when my clothes are getting loose and my face is getting thinner, the scale doesn't always reflect it. I have put my scale away until just before Christmas. (A mini goal is to be in Onederland by Christmas). Depending on what it says then will let me know if I keep it or throw it in the trash.
  • TKRV
    TKRV Posts: 165 Member
    Here's what you need to do. Just before you step on the scale, look at yourself in the mirror in your underclothes and compliment your body. Take note of all the things you like and take notice are areas that have clear improvement. Remember that your body is the key to good and health and good looks. Then step on the scale. No matter what the number says, don't forget that just 5 minutes ago, you had a lot of positive things to say about your body.

    In this way, you are defining improvement as more than just a number on the scale, but also by the way you feel towards your body. That number is only one part of the many things that define your progress.
  • quirkytizzy
    quirkytizzy Posts: 4,052 Member
    Here's what you need to do. Just before you step on the scale, look at yourself in the mirror in your underclothes and compliment your body. Take note of all the things you like and take notice are areas that have clear improvement. Remember that your body is the key to good and health and good looks. Then step on the scale. No matter what the number says, don't forget that just 5 minutes ago, you had a lot of positive things to say about your body.

    In this way, you are defining improvement as more than just a number on the scale, but also by the way you feel towards your body. That number is only one part of the many things that define your progress.

    I love this. Absolutely love this.
  • emarty29
    emarty29 Posts: 37 Member
    Wow, lots of feedback and thank you. I'm a goal oriented person too, so I'm pretty much going to wait until April. I can feel that I've lost more than 12 lbs too, I just want to wait to be surprised. Plus, for me staying on a healthy eating plan for 6 months is huge and by then my mind and my body will be retrained. Thanks for the feedback, you are all awesome!
  • MostlyWater
    MostlyWater Posts: 4,294 Member
    the scale is only one indication of good health. measure yourself & post it here!
  • meredith1123
    meredith1123 Posts: 843 Member
    I joined on September 14th and I'm coming up on my 90th day...which is awesome. After many years of crash diets, fads and letting my emotions get the best of me I've come to MFP to do it right. I've been following a plan that will allow me to lose 2lbs per week.
    I still haven't weighed myself yet because I don't want to be disappointed if I haven't lost 2lbs a week, silly I know by I'm afraid if I weigh myself and I don't have the expected result it might cause me to fail. I've told my self not to weigh myself until April which would be 6 months. I figure that after 6 months that I would be at my goal weight of 185 and be satisfied. I started at 230.
    All my clothes fit way better now and people are noticing, which is good, but as you can tell, I'm affected by what the scale says, so I'm just going to put it away until April.
    The weight loss I've recorded on my badge are based on losing 1 lb per week, which is at 12.

    if you dont want to weigh yourself - JUST do MEASUREMENTS!!! That will really show you the truth to your success. I mean whats the scale mean anyway? That youre dropping pounds? okay well you can find that out on your own but just measuring your waist, hips, legs, blah blah blah.......
    I think its kind of cool that you havent stepped on the scale. I envy that. I'm always looking fwd to my weigh in day. i want to know if i am screwing up or not. I would hate to waste three weeks and not lose a pound! I have ten more pounds to lose and i am done! By ten more pounds, im giving myself 3 pound buffer room to play in case theres a holiday etc that arrives.
    Good luck man!
  • EuripidesII
    EuripidesII Posts: 49
    Uh...


    Huh?

    Hey cutie, how YOU doin?
  • Yukongil
    Yukongil Posts: 166 Member
    I've grown afraid in the last week since I lost 9 lbs in one day, and I absolutely believe it.
  • catpow2
    catpow2 Posts: 206 Member
    Yes. I haven't weighed since June. I know I lost a few lbs in the summer and early fall when I exercising a lot and watching my diet. But recently I've put a few back on with lax diet and exercise. Now I'm back on track. I didn't weigh when I knew I was skinner, and I'm certainly not going to weigh now!! It's probably good to weigh from time-to-time so that you know your progress. But you know based on how your clothes fit.
  • sarahrbraun
    sarahrbraun Posts: 2,261 Member
    I'm not afraid of it, but I am disappointed by it :(

    It took me 3 months to lose my first 7 lbs...I did really good for 4 months, and looked forward to stepping on the scale...the last 3 months it has been disappointing me again. I have only lost like 3 pounds in the last 3 months despite the numbers saying I should have lost at LEAST a pound a week :( The measuring tape is a ***** too...

    That being said, I started lifting 1-2 months ago. I can now leg press about 20 pounds more than I weigh, I have dropped my assist on pull ups/dips from 165 to 105, and I am barbell squatting 70lbs. By Christmas I WILL do at least ONE 100lb barbell squat!
  • meggwtw
    meggwtw Posts: 95 Member
    You just have to face your fear. I had the same fear, and I regret it, because I put on crazy weight and wasn't realizing it. It's just a necessary tool, and you don't even have to weigh yourself that often, just once a week or less.
    Here's another thing: just think, the higher your starting weight is, the more bragging rights you have when you tell people you lost 30, 50, 100+ pounds!!!
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