The No Scale Challenge

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  • Gee_24
    Gee_24 Posts: 359 Member
    I'm 2 days late but I'm in!

    I have upped my calories by 100 and I have been checking the scales about 3 times a day. Its getting really stressful.

    I've been stuck on 7 stone ( exactly ) for over 2 weeks now so I upped my calories 5 days ago and have been super nervous about a gain.

    Here we go. Honestly, bricking it! lol

    Starting weight 98lbs. ( I'm 4ft 8, this is fine for me, dont worry. )

    Pic:

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  • GingerLolita
    GingerLolita Posts: 738 Member
    Hey, is it too late for me to get in on this? :)

    I just moved and I don't have a scale. I've been really trying to resist buying one, but it's so tempting...
  • sweepgurl101
    sweepgurl101 Posts: 52
    Hey, is it too late for me to get in on this? :)

    I just moved and I don't have a scale. I've been really trying to resist buying one, but it's so tempting...

    Hey Ginger - it's not too late to join! The more the merrier =D
  • 1stday13
    1stday13 Posts: 433 Member
    That has been the only way I do it. Any more often and I get discouraged if I have not lost. I couldn't deal with the fluctuations . For me just seeing a bigger loss and dividing it out by 4 makes me much more motivated! :drinker:
    So, I'm addicted to weighing myself. I recently changed my diet and decided that I WILL NOT weigh myself for one month. My goodness I was going through withdraw, but I'm on week 2! For me looking at the scale has been a rollercoaster ride - way too many ups and downs. The scale just represents a number - if you feel good and look good then what the hay! Whose in it with me!!!!

    Challenge starts on September 1, 2013

    Note your current weight
    Your exercise and eating game plan

    *Rules*

    NO SCALE CHECKS! NO CHEATING lol!

    Ends on October 1, 2013 you will finally weigh in! YAY :-D
  • MissPatty584
    MissPatty584 Posts: 155 Member
    Day 2 of no scale! Argh! It's driving me crazy, seeing it sitting on the bathroom floor! A few times I have caught myself about to step on it (between today & yesterday) and had to mentally smack myself, lol! :noway:
  • pkbryant28
    pkbryant28 Posts: 146 Member
    Day 2 of no scale! Argh! It's driving me crazy, seeing it sitting on the bathroom floor! A few times I have caught myself about to step on it (between today & yesterday) and had to mentally smack myself, lol! :noway:

    I had my husband hide ours. Is there anyone in your home that can hide it away? That way you will not be forced to see it sitting there wanting you to step on it.
  • Ninonll
    Ninonll Posts: 8 Member
    I actually broke my scale a few weeks ago, before that, I stepped on it every morning, and the number I saw always influenced my mood.
    Right now, it's the first time I successfully log my food everyday for more than a week, I don't know my weight, and I don't really care about what is my weight. I started measuring my waist, my neck and my hips and I really enjoy those as a progression sign!
    No more scale for me for the moment!
    (I must admit I'm a little scared to step on the scale for now, so maybe wait until the end of the month is a great challenge for me too!
  • fitwithwhit88
    fitwithwhit88 Posts: 59 Member
    I'm in as well! Did the whole no-scale thing for a month a while back and it's really a great idea - forces you to focus on your eating and exercising vs. the number on the scale. I highly recommend it!

    Starting weight: 160.4lbs
    Height: 5'9"
    Diet Plan: Clean eating at 1700 calories/day (20% calorie reduction from /TDEE)
    Workout Plan: Replace steady-state cardio workouts with HIIT or interval training 2 days/week, 1 hour Pilates 3 days per week, and 2 rest days.
  • Gee_24
    Gee_24 Posts: 359 Member
    Ok I'm definitely getting my boyfriend to hide our scale. This is torture lmao
  • lenoresaari
    lenoresaari Posts: 500 Member
    Ok I am in ;

    Weight 179.2 lbs, 5'4.5"
    Diet : low sugar,low salt 1380 -1500 calories/day
    Exercise: bike riding,walking,tennis,swimming, weights 3-5 times/week

    Might try 30 day shred or other Jillian Michaels videos.
  • TheVimFuego
    TheVimFuego Posts: 2,412 Member
    I'm in.

    I have a head start though, I last weighed myself in July 2012.

    The belt is getting looser and I'm on the last notch, dat's all I need to know ...
  • sweepgurl101
    sweepgurl101 Posts: 52
    Day 2 of no scale! Argh! It's driving me crazy, seeing it sitting on the bathroom floor! A few times I have caught myself about to step on it (between today & yesterday) and had to mentally smack myself, lol! :noway:

    Miss Pattie - TOSS THE SCALE - get someone in your household to hide it from you!
  • sweepgurl101
    sweepgurl101 Posts: 52
    Good Morning All! I hope everyone is staying away from the scale. I know it's hard, but you can do it!! Look at it this way - it's only one month =D As promised here's our motivational quote for today.

    "Here's the Truth - I don't care how far you've got to go or how little you have left. I don't care if you're tall, short, young, old or maybe, you're that rare 12 year old. I don't care if you binged or skipped a meal. I care that you are doing this for your own happiness. I care that you have the strength and willpower to wake up each morning and work your *kitten* off - mentally and physically. You step on the scale, and the number hasn't changed..guess what? I don't care. I care if you let that defeat you and you give up. So, word of advice: Don't let that defeat you and don't ever give up.

    Don't give up on your happiness. Don't give up on yourself."
  • beckieboomoo
    beckieboomoo Posts: 590 Member
    Am in, luckily i havent weighed in this month! Currently 190 lb, exercise is my own little circuit training, next week am gonna add in weight lifting and exercise bike :) eating plan mostly clean! :)
  • kr1stadee
    kr1stadee Posts: 1,774 Member
    Day 3 and I was tempted to weigh this morning.. usually I hop on when I've had 2 really good days in a row, BUT I didn't.

    I put the scale in the closet.. my 4 year old found it, and yelled (she was playing in the closet lol)
    "MOM!! I hopped on your scale and it says I'm 20 bucks!!" hahahaha
  • beckieboomoo
    beckieboomoo Posts: 590 Member
    Day 3 and I was tempted to weigh this morning.. usually I hop on when I've had 2 really good days in a row, BUT I didn't.

    I put the scale in the closet.. my 4 year old found it, and yelled (she was playing in the closet lol)
    "MOM!! I hopped on your scale and it says I'm 20 bucks!!" hahahaha

    that is so cute!!!! :)
  • meha13
    meha13 Posts: 5
    I know I am a few days late, but I am in.. The scale is my worst enemy. I weigh myself every day.. sometimes twice a day. I get so frustrated when nothing changes.. ugh

    Starting weight 201:cry:
    I will get my measurements too. (i know that is more important than that ugly number on the scale)

    Time to hide the scale!!
  • Gee_24
    Gee_24 Posts: 359 Member
    This is too hard. :(
  • teddy1234567
    teddy1234567 Posts: 32 Member
    This is such a cool idea! Bit late i know but i would love to do it.
    I am off to spain on the 28th so i want to weigh on the 28th.
    I weigh every day and it drives me mad!

    Starting weight (this morning) 140lbs

    I have taken the batteries out of my scales. :/
  • kosman8807
    kosman8807 Posts: 29 Member
    I'm in. I need to stop weighing daily. I will have my hubby hide the scale.

    CW: 212
  • Colombianmocha
    Colombianmocha Posts: 5
    Is it too late to join? I really need this - the scale is my drug of choice and it has not been making me feel any better lately.
    SW = 165.5LBS
  • Cikan_Vuz
    Cikan_Vuz Posts: 32 Member
    Well, when I first started working out again I gained 11 pounds (ex-body-builder so I had muscle memory issues) I told myself I would not step on the scale again until 9/22 but I can wait until 10/1 for sure! =])
  • sweepgurl101
    sweepgurl101 Posts: 52
    This is too hard. :(

    @ Gee - you better NOT GIVE IN WOMAN!!!! Stay strong!
  • sweepgurl101
    sweepgurl101 Posts: 52
    Well, when I first started working out again I gained 11 pounds (ex-body-builder so I had muscle memory issues) I told myself I would not step on the scale again until 9/22 but I can wait until 10/1 for sure! =])


    @Cikan_Vuz - Good deal - what's a few more days right? =D
  • sweepgurl101
    sweepgurl101 Posts: 52
    :happy: Day 5!!!:happy:


    Here's our motivational quote for today folks!

    "Don't be afraid to change. You may lose something good, but you may gain something even better"


    I hope you are staying away from the scale - out of sight out of mind right?
  • happysherri
    happysherri Posts: 1,360 Member
    I'm with you so far! We can do this! My scale stares at me everyday and I say "NOT TODAY, MY OLD FRIEND"!

    Eat good healthy yummy foods and move it, People!
  • kr1stadee
    kr1stadee Posts: 1,774 Member
    I haven't gotten on the scale since August 31st, so it's been 6 full days for me!! I haven't had any diet pop in the same amount of time, either! It's actually liberating to not depend on the little box on the floor.
  • Gee_24
    Gee_24 Posts: 359 Member
    I haven't gotten on the scale since August 31st, so it's been 6 full days for me!! I haven't had any diet pop in the same amount of time, either! It's actually liberating to not depend on the little box on the floor.

    Well done you!!!

    Well, I will have to be honest with you guys, I caved this morning. Having been stuck at a certain weight for 2,5 weeks I was happy to leave them be. But this morning I noticed my neck looked a whole lot slimmer and I could NOT resist. 1lb down.

    Sorry guys and please continue on!!!
  • happysherri
    happysherri Posts: 1,360 Member
    Willpower! Still no weigh in. Concentrating on adding to my workouts, pushing my comfort zones, making healthy decisions and enjoying every moment!
  • rainbow198
    rainbow198 Posts: 2,245 Member
    Stay strong everyone. Hiding the scale for a short while when I was losing was one of the best things I have done. It was so frustrating to know I was eating well and working out but not seeing the scale not reflect my hard work.

    Although I knew good things were happening (losing inches/getting smaller) that number on the scale played with my head for a short while. Now I just jump on the scale twice a month to make sure I'm staying within my range.

    Good luck!!

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