it really *IS* important to take measurements!!

grdaze
grdaze Posts: 195 Member
edited January 27 in Success Stories
In the last 30 days, I have gained and lost the same 2 lbs. BUT I have lost at least an inch everywhere else and I've dropped another dress size.

All you need is a tape measure and a mirror! It's easy to get discouraged by the number on the scale ... it is so satisfying to see when things work!!

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  • elisa123gal
    elisa123gal Posts: 4,341 Member
    Great advice. I also try on the same tight jeans..those too tell the story.:flowerforyou:
  • Amym26
    Amym26 Posts: 83 Member
    Completely agree!
  • Budding_Flower
    Budding_Flower Posts: 30 Member
    You are so right! Although I have been stuck somewhere between 180lb and 175lb for about a month and a half now, I have to keep pulling my belt tighter and tighter when I wear my jeans that used to cut me half. It's way more gratifying than jumping on the scale. :drinker:
  • Therealobi1
    Therealobi1 Posts: 3,262 Member
    Great advice. I also try on the same tight jeans..those too tell the story.:flowerforyou:

    this
    i have not used the tape measure. but my test shorts have kept me going. i couldnt button them up last year now they are falling off. this really helped me when i felt i wasnt doing well
  • dnunny70
    dnunny70 Posts: 411 Member
    I need to do this. I have a long journey ahead of me and when the scale isn't showing what *I* think it should, the inches will be the lifesaver!
  • berriboobear
    berriboobear Posts: 524 Member
    I always forget to take measurements along with my weekly weigh-ins... I should definitely get back on that!
  • User819
    User819 Posts: 271
    If you ain't measurin, you're guessin
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