I don't own any of those evil things

Scales and measuring tapes and the like are a way for people to track progress, but they certainly aren't the only way. If you're happy with just watching yourself get healthier and more fit and don't feel the need to measure, don't worry about it.

I will say, though, that I regret not taking my measurements when I started this, because I think it would be fun to know what I've lost. Then again, all I need to do is measure a new pair of pants against those I was wearing a year ago and I have a pretty good idea.

I vowed never to own a scale again and have succeeded in that. I weigh in when I go to the Chiropractor every two weeks or so. It's the same scale and it helps to keep me from obsessing.

As for tape measure, I have that for making clothing and quilts so I do happen to have that one. Maybe 4 of them. I'd share one but it's probably cheaper for you to get it yourself.

I have a scale, but I refuse to buy new batteries for it because i know I'd be weighing myself everyday. I'm a nurse so I just weigh myself every Monday morning when I get to work. I like to see my success and have accountabilty when I know I messed up during the week.

I own one and only weigh in once a week (Wednesday mornings). I also do measurements every other week at the same time as my weigh in. I like to see the changes as it really pushes me harder. I also do not get obsessive with it and have no urge to weigh more then I already do.

I hate my scale, because when I mess up, the nerve of that thing to NOT lie to me! haha

But seriously having several ways to measure your progress is your best bet/ Pics are great

If you can not have a scale and still be successful, why not? If you don't want to buy one, you can gauge your weight loss by clothing. See how your clothes get looser and looser, and then you have to get smaller sizes. I think it really depends on your mindset, but I think you could do it if you really want to.

How fun would it be to say you lost weight and got to your goal size without ever owning a scale? That'd be quite a successful story! An exciting one.


If you want to get a scale, get a cheap one. I bought one that was $15. Now, granted, it's 2 lbs off so whenever I get on, I have to add 2 lbs to get my weight, but I'm so used to it that I don't even realize I'm doing it now, haha! You might be better off paying $2 for a measuring tape and tracking that weekly or monthly.

I have a tape measure that goes to 60 inches from my sewing days, but I don't have a scale. Be careful using random ones, because they can have differing calibrations and may not show your weight loss accurately. It's better to use the same scale every time.

My issue with owning one is the ones at the store rarely work accurately over 250 lbs. Getting one that will work accurately at my weight is expensive. Not even my doctor's scale is reliable enough. The ones at the office can show fluctuations up to 30 pounds in the same day!

I'd recommend investing in a private set of measuring tools. It's more important to go by inches most of the time anyway, so get a 5 dollar measuring tape and call it good for now.

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I can understand not having a scale to weigh yourself, but a kitchen scale is perhaps the best weight loss tool out there, with the exception of gym shoes. It turned out that what I was actually eating was *way* more than I thought I was eating (and logging.) Weighing out all my food has helped with that tremendously.