Obsessed with my scales :(

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  • chubbynow
    chubbynow Posts: 13
    I was weighing myself every day and I would freak out if I gained an ounce or be overly excited that I lost 3 ounces, only to gain it back on a different day. My doctor said for me to only weigh myself once a week, so on Wednesday mornings I hop on the scale and record it in my log. I do weigh myself on Sunday morning just to make sure things are heading in the right direction, but do not record my weight at that time.
  • KarenJanine
    KarenJanine Posts: 3,497 Member
    My number one recommendation would be to get rid of the scale. Weighing every morning means you are setting up your mood for the day ahead based on a number on the scale. If it's down you have a happy, if it's up you have a sad.

    If you really can't resist stepping on those scales and can't bear to part with them, try using a weight tracking phone / tablet app such as Libra or Happy Scale.

    Log your weight every day and the app will monitor your fluctuations and calculate your 'true' weight, so you can determine whether your weight is trending in the right direction. In women it can help identify patterns in fluctuations during the course of your monthly cycle so you know when to expect to see a higher number. Understanding that your fluctuations are normal and expected can help to prevent that feeling of disappointment when there is a scale increase.
  • CurtisR85
    CurtisR85 Posts: 7
    I usually weigh myself twice a day because I like to see fluctuations. It helps me to stay conscious about what causes certain fluctuations and how to minimize them. Sometimes from the morning to the evening I will see over a 1 pound fluctuation, sometimes the morning is higher, sometimes lower, vice versa for the evening.

    For people that often check the scale there are two types from what I see; those that are discouraged, and those that are encouraged. If you can't find encouragement from the scale (even if it's not moving in the right direction) I suggest setting it away and weighing yourself less. If it's not budging for me, instead of getting upset or disappointed, I just switch up my game a little bit.
  • carlyjaner
    carlyjaner Posts: 36 Member
    My number one recommendation would be to get rid of the scale. Weighing every morning means you are setting up your mood for the day ahead based on a number on the scale. If it's down you have a happy, if it's up you have a sad.

    If you really can't resist stepping on those scales and can't bear to part with them, try using a weight tracking phone / tablet app such as Libra or Happy Scale.

    Log your weight every day and the app will monitor your fluctuations and calculate your 'true' weight, so you can determine whether your weight is trending in the right direction. In women it can help identify patterns in fluctuations during the course of your monthly cycle so you know when to expect to see a higher number. Understanding that your fluctuations are normal and expected can help to prevent that feeling of disappointment when there is a scale increase.

    I'm going to look for them apps now, they actually sound like they would be a great help. Thanks KarenJanine :)
  • kmorgan221
    kmorgan221 Posts: 206 Member
    I tend to weigh myself at least twice a day, right before bed and first thing in the morning. I only record on my "official" day, Wednesday morning. The rest is almost a game for me. I know I will weigh more at night than I did in the morning, but I can usually guess +/- 1lb what I will weigh the next morning based on the evening number.

    No matter the number, the trend remains downward and that's what matters right now.
  • Jim_G10
    Jim_G10 Posts: 132
    Threw mine out months ago and the squirrels now play with them up the trees out the back of the house.
    Never want to see them again.

    I got "hung up" on the numbers and friends told me to start using measures and general feelings with clothes fitting.
    By using measures and fat2fitradio.com I managed to hit my body fat target and that will do for me......

    It is just a number as most people have advised here and there are other ways in measuring success.

    Give it a go.
  • eomuno215in541
    eomuno215in541 Posts: 201 Member
    I weigh every 2 weeks. Try once a week or something. Hard to see difference in 1 day. And set non-scale short-term goals, x more crunches or whatever. It takes time. Worry about the day to day in your intake and exercise, worry about weight in the mid to long term.
  • carlyjaner
    carlyjaner Posts: 36 Member
    Thanks for all the replies. I find it hard with measurements as I can never seem to get it in the same place as before so I never know if it is the true measurement or not.
  • dwh77tx
    dwh77tx Posts: 513 Member
    I don't use my scale anymore- it was driving me crazy! I use my clothes now. They are a much better indicator.
  • carlyjaner
    carlyjaner Posts: 36 Member
    I don't use my scale anymore- it was driving me crazy! I use my clothes now. They are a much better indicator.

    Clothes can be a good way for some, but alot of my clothes are stretchy so whether im big or small they still fit.
  • Zara11
    Zara11 Posts: 1,247 Member
    I looooove Happy Scale. I weigh in every AM and the fluctuations don't bother me at all because I see that line heading down steadily. I used to weigh in once a week, but I like to weigh in at least 3 mornings a week. Helps me make better food choices because I'm less likely to eat poorly for several days in a row & reason that I can compensate "later" to still reach weight goals.

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