Help me stop weighing myself constantly!

throw it out
when i was in high school, my parents took away my scale and it was the best thing they did for me even though i cried and cried
obviously i don't live at home anymore and have my own scale.. but it did help me break free of that obsession for a while

When it comes to weighing myself, I believe in "out of sight, out of mind." I've had to go so far as to have my husband hide my scale so I forget about it for at least 3-4 days. He just keeps it from me until at least my weigh-in day so I don't freak out over the fluctuations during the week.

Hope that helps!

you're not alone

Give your scale to a friend (far away) or put it in a place where you rarely have any access. Also, you have the motivation to get healthy, which is why you're here. Use the same motivation to refrain yourself from weighing.

I agree with Sarah. Make it a big ceremonial thing. Have a ceremonial burning or something. If you have to do something, use a measuring tape. It's more of a PITA than scales and much more accurate.

I know this is probably a psychological issue, but I seriously cannot help but try and see my weight every morning. It's almost like it's an impulse, and I can't stop. And if the numbers don't go down, but either stay the same or go up one or two pounds, I freak out. I have no clue how to stop myself; I really just want to weigh myself once a week. Help, please!

You live off instant gratification. Honestly, you probably need to put it in the attic or some place that would be hard to get to or throw it out all together. If you live and die by the scale you will definitely FAIL at this. I've seen it time and again.

I know this is probably a psychological issue, but I seriously cannot help but try and see my weight every morning. It's almost like it's an impulse, and I can't stop. And if the numbers don't go down, but either stay the same or go up one or two pounds, I freak out. I have no clue how to stop myself; I really just want to weigh myself once a week. Help, please!

1) There is nothing wrong with weighing yourself daily or even multiple times a day.

2) There *is* something wrong if you let the number control your day, your mood, or your life.

The scale is providing you with information. It is perfectly normal for weight to fluctuate, and there are two ways you can deal with this. The first is to stop assigning so much value to a number. Your body is what it is - and whether it says 120, 220, or 320 isn't going to change the REALITY of what your body is physically made of, shaped liked, or weighs. Your personal worth, your beauty, and your success is not wrapped up in a number. This.......this method is hard......but the long-term value is worth being able to appreciate your body AS IT IS.

The second method is to put the scale away. If you can't handle the truth, then give the scale to someone else and only weigh when you're allowed. This method helps people to keep from freaking, but it does NOTHING to improve your ability to see the value of your body in its current state, and to appreciate what NORMAL really is.

At some point, you are going to have to reach a point of maintenance, and if you haven't learned how to look at the same range (say 5 pound range) day in and day out, you're going to drive yourself crazy, and not be able to USE that information to adjust your behaviour when you go above your range. Self esteem, self-appreciation, and understanding that you can put on a pound and still be FINE is something that will give you peace in the long run - if you can achieve it.

I know this is probably a psychological issue, but I seriously cannot help but try and see my weight every morning. It's almost like it's an impulse, and I can't stop. And if the numbers don't go down, but either stay the same or go up one or two pounds, I freak out. I have no clue how to stop myself; I really just want to weigh myself once a week. Help, please!

1) There is nothing wrong with weighing yourself daily or even multiple times a day.

2) There *is* something wrong if you let the number control your day, your mood, or your life.

The scale is providing you with information. It is perfectly normal for weight to fluctuate, and there are two ways you can deal with this. The first is to stop assigning so much value to a number. Your body is what it is - and whether it says 120, 220, or 320 isn't going to change the REALITY of what your body is physically made of, shaped liked, or weighs. Your personal worth, your beauty, and your success is not wrapped up in a number. This.......this method is hard......but the long-term value is worth being able to appreciate your body AS IT IS.

The second method is to put the scale away. If you can't handle the truth, then give the scale to someone else and only weigh when you're allowed. This method helps people to keep from freaking, but it does NOTHING to improve your ability to see the value of your body in its current state, and to appreciate what NORMAL really is.

At some point, you are going to have to reach a point of maintenance, and if you haven't learned how to look at the same range (say 5 pound range) day in and day out, you're going to drive yourself crazy, and not be able to USE that information to adjust your behaviour when you go above your range. Self esteem, self-appreciation, and understanding that you can put on a pound and still be FINE is something that will give you peace in the long run - if you can achieve it.

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I weigh myself all the time. Like some others mentioned, I gain weight when I stop weighing myself.

One thing I like about weighing myself is that my highest weight of the day is still so far below my starting weight 3.5 months ago.

However, I understand the hourly/daily/weekly changes in weight, so small gains do not bother me. If the scale is making you feel bad, get rid of it. My scale makes me feel amazing.

Edit: You have lost even more weight than me! Every time you weigh yourself you should get a reminder that you are badass, and accomplishing something awesome!

I did that at first, then the battery on the scale ran out! I use my sisters which is downstairs in her room now bc my mom hasn't bought a new battery yet and I don't need it. If it's possible, maybe taking the scale out of your room or bathroom and putting it in a less available location like your basement or what not, maybe it could help you?

I do that too! Glad you posted that! I think I will get my hubby to hide my scales until I'm ready to check my weight, aybe once a week! Keep up the good work your going so well!