TERRIFIED of first weigh-in

alligobaba
alligobaba Posts: 6
in Motivation and Support
So in 2011 I lost about 25 pounds, ran a half marathon, and underwent a really noticeable weight loss that I was so, so proud of. Unfortunately, then I went to college and COMPLETELY undid it. I haven't weighed myself in six months or so, as I've always had a fear of stepping on the scale and have gotten really good at being in denial, but my weight gain has become noticeable in pictures and I know I need to start trying to lose again. I am so, so mad at myself and I frequently get upset over how hard I worked to achieve what I did and am having a really hard time stepping on the scale to get my starting weight...I'm so sure it's going to be awful and I'm going to be devastated. I know this sounds wimpy and stupid, but does anyone have any tips for dealing with this kind of thing?

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  • kellehbeans
    kellehbeans Posts: 838 Member
    Just get on and do it. If you're not happy with the scales or your measurements; simply walk away and do something about it. It's not always nice standing on them and finding something you don't want - but you can change it. You need a starting point - a motivator to do this.

    Besides, you could be surprised! Just do it. You'll be fine.
  • jamiek917
    jamiek917 Posts: 610 Member
    remember that we all start somewhere... maybe it will give u the kick in the *kitten* that u need to get healthier!
  • HappyKite
    HappyKite Posts: 36 Member
    Then don't get on the scales. You don't have to.
    Start eating better and exercising again, then IF you want to, you can weigh yourself.
    They are only numbers on a machine.
    Good luck.
  • DanJ1303
    DanJ1303 Posts: 26 Member
    So in 2011 I lost about 25 pounds, ran a half marathon, and underwent a really noticeable weight loss that I was so, so proud of. Unfortunately, then I went to college and COMPLETELY undid it. I haven't weighed myself in six months or so, as I've always had a fear of stepping on the scale and have gotten really good at being in denial, but my weight gain has become noticeable in pictures and I know I need to start trying to lose again. I am so, so mad at myself and I frequently get upset over how hard I worked to achieve what I did and am having a really hard time stepping on the scale to get my starting weight...I'm so sure it's going to be awful and I'm going to be devastated. I know this sounds wimpy and stupid, but does anyone have any tips for dealing with this kind of thing?

    I suppose i 'm going through something similar. I put on weight during my time at uni due to bad habbits and excessive drinking without doing enough exercise. If your results on the scale make you unhappy, then i'd use that as all the motivation you need to get yourself back where you want to be.
  • Cr01502
    Cr01502 Posts: 3,614 Member
    Get on the scale.

    Just take it as information.

    Weight isn't an accurate measurement of body composition so you can always justify that it's probably mostly muscle anyways.
  • mrsnecincy
    mrsnecincy Posts: 115 Member
    I agree. But if you have to get on the scales why not weigh in a format you are not familiar with. I only know my start weight in KG yet understand lb more. I've never once converted my start weight into stones and lb I think it helped. It's only numbers on a machine is a great quote and I'd have been far more relaxed had I have thought of that from the start!
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,342 Member
    It helps to think - whether you get on scale or not, you weigh what you weigh. All that not knowing what you weigh achieves is to let you keep fooling yourself.
  • Peanutbutterx
    Peanutbutterx Posts: 332
    its hard, but just think how happy you will be when the #s start to go down again!! : )
  • NeverGivesUp
    NeverGivesUp Posts: 960 Member
    Get on the scale and realize it is a starting point. I would say put it away after you initially get on it and then wait for a month. Then you will have a huge loss when you weigh the next time and it will be fantastic. Most people make the mistake of getting on every day and then get frustrated when progress is too slow. Stop beating yourself up. What's done is done, face the music and then work your butt off. Just remember this is not a race and taking care of yourself, what you eat , and your body is for life, not just when you reach the magic number on the scale. Then you can keep it up forever instead of gaining it back again.
  • ferrytrip
    ferrytrip Posts: 497 Member
    You ran a half marathon, a half marathon! - you are a superstar! I can't even run a whole block.
    Just get on the scale, find out where you're at and make a plan. We all live busy lives and get side tracked - that's ok.
  • NeverGivesUp
    NeverGivesUp Posts: 960 Member
    Also a great idea converting your weight into another measure like mentioned above. Pounds affect me and my vision of self worth. I did that too because the scale has been horrible to me along this process. I was weighing in KG till I achieved normal weight. Now I am ok but still only weigh once in a while. My clothes are more of a guide for me than anything else. My body loves to retain water so the scale is most of the time my enemy!!.
  • alligobaba
    alligobaba Posts: 6
    Thanks so much everyone - and trust me, I can barely make it around the block anymore either! My half marathon days are many pounds behind me, though I'd love to strive to do one again. I'm going to weigh myself Monday, eat right and exercise hard for a month, then weigh myself again so I can see that more satisfying weight loss and be motivated to keep going! This is all really making me feel a lot better about this, thanks everyone :)
  • lambchoplewis
    lambchoplewis Posts: 797
    Get on that scale and start to document it. It gets fun to watch the loss. I know it is depressing if you gain but... this is usually water and bloat. I weigh every day at same time and it stops me from shoveling things in my mouth as I think of how I will feel the next morning on the scale. I will wonder "why I at that" since the sensation is only fleeting.

    Nothing tastes as good as feeling thin!!!
  • SJLS2013
    SJLS2013 Posts: 149 Member
    Use it to your advantage.

    Don't use not wanting to weight yourself as an excuse not to start a diet. Get on them, find your starting point and work from there.

    You know you can do it, you've done it before.

    As well as getting fit and healthy, learn what foods are good and what foods are bad, so when the weight is gone, you can maintain it without feeling like you're on a diet for the rest of your life.

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