Went to the doctor's today...
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Found out that my scale has the wrong reading, for whatever reason. I actually weigh 247 instead of 220.
Also found out that I'm not 6'1'', but instead 5'9''. So, I'm not just overweight, but obese.
I adjusted my MFP stats, and understand that it's my fault for not being accurate, but this was quite depressing. :ohwell:
Also found out that I'm not 6'1'', but instead 5'9''. So, I'm not just overweight, but obese.
I adjusted my MFP stats, and understand that it's my fault for not being accurate, but this was quite depressing. :ohwell:
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Aw, that sucks. Don't let it get you down, just start again with your new measurement and new goals and keep going. You'll do great. (((hugs)))0
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Growth spurt?? :S0
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Yeah, it can be depressing finding out you weigh more than you thought! And hey at least you're still tall... I'm 5'7"... wish I were 5'9"!0
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Growth spurt?? :S
My width, maybe... not height. :X0 -
I can understand scales giving different readings (mine is about 14 lbs diff than my doctor's), but how could you mistake 4 inches in height? I'm 5'9" and the only time I'm near 6'1" in height is when I'm wearing 3-4" stacked high heels.0
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Found out that my scale has the wrong reading, for whatever reason. I actually weigh 247 instead of 220.
Also found out that I'm not 6'1'', but instead 5'9''. So, I'm not just overweight, but obese.
I adjusted my MFP stats, and understand that it's my fault for not being accurate, but this was quite depressing. :ohwell:
How could you think you were 6'1" if you are only 5'9", that is a huge difference???0 -
Ouch. Look on the bright side, though, did the scale still go down since you started MFP? Are your clothes fitting better? Are you losing weight and getting in shape?
If you answered yes to any or all of these, then you're still on the right track!0 -
Don't worry, either number is just a number, and if isn't your target, it isn't your target! Keep at it and don't give up!0
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stay with your own scales, you use them more often. it is only a number, as long as it goes down. Trust yourself and you will get there0
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I can understand the scale being wrong - I'm never sure the doctor's scale is right. But, how do you think that you are 6'1'' when you are 5'9"? That seems a really basic thing to notice about yourself...have you shrunk?0
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my scales are wrong as well here by 10 lbs i weight myself on our scale for the horses :laugh:0
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Don't let this get you down. Changes your MFP figures, and keep going, you can do this.0
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Sorry about that! Wow! I'm a half inch shorter than I thought I was, but.....4 inches shorter?!!!0
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I'm not sure what's gone wrong with measuring my height. The last time I did it was a year and a half ago. Maybe it was the wrong reading the begin with, and I've just been flying with it. Pretty stupid.0
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Wow does your gut hurt after those 2 punches.
Don't get discouraged. You will still do great if you stick with it. No more scales for you.0 -
My son was measured as being 92cm by the hospital, so I took him to a theme park where the minimum height is 90cm.
The hospital's figure was definitely wrong! He was just on the borderline of 90cm. I'd try measuring again before you take the new figures as true.0 -
My son was measured as being 92cm by the hospital, so I took him to a theme park where the minimum height is 90cm.
The hospital's figure was definitely wrong! He was just on the borderline of 90cm. I'd try measuring again before you take the new figures as true.
2 cm is less than 1 inch, he is talking about 4 inches.0 -
My son was measured as being 92cm by the hospital, so I took him to a theme park where the minimum height is 90cm.
The hospital's figure was definitely wrong! He was just on the borderline of 90cm. I'd try measuring again before you take the new figures as true.
4" = 10.16 cm difference. Not easily mistaken.0 -
Time to buy a new scale - go for digital, My new one is much more accurate. If it makes you feel better I always thought I was 5'6 and actually 5'5.5 Lost 1/2 inch somewhere along the way.0
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I called them back after measuring myself. I measured 71.5 inches. Turns out I either misheard the nurse or she mispoke, because they measured me as 70.75 inches.
Phewwwww. Rounds out to about 6 - 6'1''.
Now, about that weight... :laugh:0
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