"WHY SCALES LIE"

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  • katejolee
    katejolee Posts: 50 Member
    Cheers great read x
  • lambdafu
    lambdafu Posts: 14 Member
    Very useful, thank you!
  • angela5168
    angela5168 Posts: 18
    bump
  • FinerthanB433
    FinerthanB433 Posts: 51
    Thank you so much for this. my scale has not moved in weeks, and I try to resist the urge to weigh. I am working my butt off and got a little discouraged.
  • taeliesyn
    taeliesyn Posts: 1,116 Member
    Excellent read.

    I am one of those who weigh daily, but I understand so many things can affect the numbers shown.
    Such as last week, I gained 2-3 pounds while coming under my target, why? Because I wasn't drinking enough water and many of the foods had higher salt levels than my normal diet.
    3 days into this week, where I have upped my water intake again, and I have shed nearly 4 pounds.
    I weigh daily out of curiosity, not to be trapped by the numbers.
  • rhonda4444
    rhonda4444 Posts: 21 Member
    Wow did I need this. I do know this stuff but when that nasty old scale begins to dictate my day-I sometimes start to listen. I only weigh weeklyBbUT the loss has really slowed down (only 3 pounds this) so I have been weighing a couple times a week. So today I am up by .6 pounds from my last weigh-in AND I HAVE BEEN GOOD! I was needing this discussion. I know the truth but I just needed to hear it again!!!!!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,949 Member
    Understanding the "why" makes it easier when you have a bad scale day.
  • nikkishai
    nikkishai Posts: 407 Member
    BUMP!
    Very helpful indeed!
  • BeautyFromPain
    BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
    bump
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,949 Member
    bump
  • lilyinlove
    lilyinlove Posts: 441 Member
    Bumping...
  • JennC831
    JennC831 Posts: 628 Member
    Thanks for the article!!! It was a good read!!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,949 Member
    bump
  • kemeko
    kemeko Posts: 158 Member
    Thanks for the timely bump, niner!

    I'm one of those people who weight myself daily. For the first time in two weeks of steady decrease in weight, I was heavier (ok not by much, just 0.8 lbs, but still an increase).

    Reading the article was really helpful... I didn't freak out quite as much as I would have normally. :laugh:
  • Helloitsdan
    Helloitsdan Posts: 5,564 Member
    I love Niners posts btw.
    Awesome stuff!
  • JulieSchreier
    JulieSchreier Posts: 44
    Thank you for posting :)
  • healthchick
    healthchick Posts: 75 Member
    So logical, great article. What is really concerning is how many weight loss plans use the scale as a measure of success. Not sure if I can farewell my scales, but I sure do not use them as the the only measure of success.
  • brk_1982
    brk_1982 Posts: 125 Member
    Bump!!! Everyone should read this AND it should be referenced in every thread that involves panic over a lb (or two or three) fluctuation, and every time someone posts "I ate _something unhealthy_! Will I derail EVERYTHING?!"

    End mini rant.

    Thanks for posting!! :)
  • kellyjamespro
    kellyjamespro Posts: 88 Member
    bump
  • LadyOfOceanBreeze
    LadyOfOceanBreeze Posts: 762 Member
    That's why my last set got placed in the driveway and reversed over!

    Exactly! and that's why I removed the weight loss ticker off of my signature :wink:
  • daterminedfatburnerX
    daterminedfatburnerX Posts: 346 Member
    yea weighing in everyday can be very discouraging :(
  • langababy
    langababy Posts: 43 Member
    bump. This was great to read!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,949 Member
    bump
  • HotBodUnderConstruction
    HotBodUnderConstruction Posts: 420
    Thank you for this article. Although I knew most of this intuitively, it's nice to see it in writing.
  • Picola1984
    Picola1984 Posts: 1,133
    That's why my last set got placed in the driveway and reversed over!

    Exactly! and that's why I removed the weight loss ticker off of my signature :wink:

    Ooo how did you remove yours? I can't seem to find anything that says remove
  • ShrinkRapt451
    ShrinkRapt451 Posts: 447 Member
    So logical, great article. What is really concerning is how many weight loss plans use the scale as a measure of success. Not sure if I can farewell my scales, but I sure do not use them as the the only measure of success.

    This is one of the biggest reasons why I consider it cruel to include mandatory public weigh-ins in ANY weight loss program. And why I always take the numbers I get on my doctor's scale with a grain of salt. It's not like I visit his office first thing in the morning, before I have a chance to shower or clothe myself....

    If this article isn't included in the threads for the "MPF FAQ" group, it should be.

    Edited to add: the way to remove your ticker is to click on the "Settings" link just below the "Message Boards>>Motivation and Support" heading for this forum. Uncheck the box, save changes, and you're done.
  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    I see you posted this awhile ago, but first time I have seen it. I have linked it 3 times so far since. So relevent and saves me a ton of typing.
  • butters1
    butters1 Posts: 1,540 Member
    also bumping for reference. this is a great writeup!
  • dreamzvt
    dreamzvt Posts: 96
    This was so helpful to me. Thank you so much for sharing. I needed to read it for so many reasons. Thanks again :)
  • fourthirtyten
    fourthirtyten Posts: 67
    This was a very informative read. Thank you! :-)

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