Throw away our scales

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Russellb97
Russellb97 Posts: 1,057 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I'm convinced our scales are evil and out to hurt us.
I don't have proof but I believe this is a creation of the devil.

I'm going to try and use measurements from now on.
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  • gashinshotan
    gashinshotan Posts: 753 Member
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    Taking measurements takes forever vs jumping on the scale and seeing your hard work pay off.
  • netty1959
    netty1959 Posts: 46
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    your showing that you lost 119lbs hun so your scales are definetely working for you
  • MyTime1985
    MyTime1985 Posts: 456 Member
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    I agree 110%. I'll be using measurements from now on.
  • tgh1914
    tgh1914 Posts: 1,036 Member
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    I believe the're helpful (or at least useful) for the truly obese, where there's no question they just need to lose "weight". But once you're even approaching a healthy range, body composition (BF%, measurements, how one looks in the mirror) becomes the standard to go by.
  • Scott613
    Scott613 Posts: 2,317 Member
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    I'm using the mirror! If I think I look good the scale can kiss my butt. The only time I weigh in is at the doctor's office.
  • Thena81
    Thena81 Posts: 1,265 Member
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    i kinda in love with my scale lol.. idk if i can give it up!! lol
  • crudd12
    crudd12 Posts: 63
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    I'm throwing my scale out the window! I haven't lost for months and today I bought a size 16 jean instead of a 20! Also I bought a new xmas sweater a 14/16 instead of a 2x!
  • Solomonre0
    Solomonre0 Posts: 143 Member
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    I have to admit that I am a scale addict. And in the morning when I see that I am .2lbs less than the day before I do a little happy dance.
  • bjfmade
    bjfmade Posts: 543 Member
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    I don't have a problem with the scale. Helps me monitor what is going on. I can relate to how important it is in the beginning of this journey and when you get closer to maintaining how measurements would be better.
  • mysteria_
    mysteria_ Posts: 44 Member
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    HA... good for you but I <3 my scale... measurements annoy me... and I'm never sure if I'm being consistent.
  • olymp1a
    olymp1a Posts: 1,766 Member
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    I'm convinced our scales are evil and out to hurt us.
    I don't have proof but I believe this is a creation of the devil.

    I'm going to try and use measurements from now on.

    Hahahah! Yes they are!

    Had the same conversation with my nutritionist a couple of days ago, she told me "Get rid of your scales. Buy a pair of jeans that are a size smaller and try it on from time to time". I think I may just do that!
  • sjtreely
    sjtreely Posts: 1,014 Member
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    One day I'm gonna use the, "Did you see his frickin' jaw drop when he saw me?" to rate how I'm doing.

    Until then, I'm a slave to the scale.
  • BobbyClerici
    BobbyClerici Posts: 813 Member
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    I use the scale but also simple measurements plugged into a body fat calculation.
    See this site: http://www.scientificpsychic.com/fitness/diet.html

    I see value in the scale, yes, and one must also track other variables that tell us more than a mere number representing weight.
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
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    I've supposedly gained 4-5# in the past two months, but I'm buying jeans in the same brand a size smaller. I'll continue to use the scale, but I'll care more about how clothes fit and how I look in photos. (The mirror tends to lie to me, too.)
  • cuquee
    cuquee Posts: 8
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    My best scale are the people I see once a month...those are my biggest fans..."you just keep shrinking" if it wasn't for them I would have been a wreck by now. they really do notice the difference overall. scale can be tricky at times.
  • ch178
    ch178 Posts: 364 Member
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    The scale drives me nuts, I'm putting mine away for awhile. I'm just going to do what I need to do and not worry about the scale
  • timingsands
    timingsands Posts: 83
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    I'm convinced our scales are evil and out to hurt us.
    I don't have proof but I believe this is a creation of the devil.

    I'm going to try and use measurements from now on.

    Hahahah! Yes they are!

    Had the same conversation with my nutritionist a couple of days ago, she told me "Get rid of your scales. Buy a pair of jeans that are a size smaller and try it on from time to time". I think I may just do that!

    I do the scale and jeans thing. I sometimes do the tape measure but I can't ever measure consistently! It's fun to put on a pair of jeans that start out impossible to button and keeps getting slightly less tight each week.
  • cheshirequeen
    cheshirequeen Posts: 1,324 Member
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    i have vowed once a month to weigh. im depending on my clothes.
  • Time2getFit4Life
    Time2getFit4Life Posts: 521 Member
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    https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/383100_10151012907575254_480488100253_22146819_2055952206_n.jpg

    This is a good pic for you couldn't figure out how to make it show up!!
  • Bunnzye
    Bunnzye Posts: 39
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    yea, whats up with that? my measurements have gone down very well since June, but the weight doesnt seem to be moving. did new measurements yesterday and another half-inch all over, but lost only 8 ounces.

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