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    Do You Have to Weigh Yourself?

    This is my second time around and I have chosen not to use the scale this time. The scale made me a little crazy. I was on that d@#$ thing constantly, to the point that it was dictating my mood. If I lost a couple of pounds I was in a great mood, but God forbid if I didn't lose any weight that day or week; I surely had the attitude of life. This time I going by the way my clothes fit and how I look. The last time I went to the doctor I weighed 210. My clothes are much loser and I feel much better. For right now that will be my unit of measurement. What do you think ADBB?
    ~ Chris


    Re-Started on 1/2/008, F 5'3, 47
    SW 229/ CW 229/ GW 150



    "Some Things Are About to Change"
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    Re: Do You Have to Weigh Yourself?

    More power to you if you can stay away from the scale. You already have your starting weight so toss that scale. Do you see how many people do struggle from the scale addiction. Congrats on your loss so far with your clothes feeling better on you!
    My hubby & I in the Smokies!




    Jan. 23/06 -183
    July 23 -159
    Jan. 23/07 - 154 - 29 lbs.
    Aug 16 - 153 - 30 lb. mark
    Sep 26. '07-148.5
    Nov 26-153
    April 1, '08-155
    July7 '08-155
    6/11/09-148 - 35 lbs. loss



    ~Karen~

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    • #3
      Re: Do You Have to Weigh Yourself?

      I think it is best to get on the scale once a week or every two weeks or maybe once a month. But staying completely away from the scale might be a problem.

      Measurements or body fat % checks can be just as good. But I have had a hard time getting good measurements with a tape.

      As long as you have some kind of feedback, it is probably ok.
      Start 7/5/2004

      290/205/204

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      • #4
        Re: Do You Have to Weigh Yourself?

        I think it's great! I should do the same thing...
        Are you measuring yourself or anything else?
        ~Kathy~

        Started Atkins - October 1 , 2006
        Starting Weight: 220
        Post Induction Weight: 195
        Current Weight: 139 - GOAL!!!
        Restart Date: November 2, 2008
        Restart Weight: 150
        Goal Weight: 130






        "Whatever the mind of man can conceive, it can achieve" - W. Clement Stone

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        • #5
          Re: Do You Have to Weigh Yourself?

          You know, I have been considering staying away from the scale indefinitely too. I think I may go by measurements, how my clothes fit and the mirror. I see no problem with avoiding the scale, but you do need to make sure you are sticking to plan and exercising.

          No Weigh Until Christmas Day!!!
          Happily Married American Atkineer!(translation, males, please NO PMs asking for my help, please ask the board for advice, thanks!)
          I have lost:
          107 Pounds
          16" from my chest
          17" from my waist
          12" from my hips
          G-Mom's Challenges...
          End of September (Kid's B-Days) Goal: 215 lbs MET
          Christmas Goal: Under 200 lbs
          Valentine's Day Goal: 185 lbs
          Next Summer's Goal: 175 lbs!

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          • #6
            Re: Do You Have to Weigh Yourself?

            I think it is a GREAT idea!!! I have been thinking of doing the same thing... the scale is EVIL!!!

            I was very depressed because I gained 4 lbs for TOM (sorry guys), been on the scale every day waiting for it to go away... then I decided to measure again last night...has been 10 days since I measured last. And I have lost a ttl of 4.75" in that time!!!! So, I am staying away from the scale... may only weigh once a month!!
            F 32 5'7"
            SD 9/27/06
            SW 221 CW 205 1rst goal 199 2nd goal 175 GOAL 160
            It worked before...it will again!!!



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            • #7
              Re: Do You Have to Weigh Yourself?

              Absolutely a great idea. I wish I had that strength cause I am addicted to the thing. When it comes right down to it, losing inches is what we really should be using as our goal, not what the scales say



              41 pounds down and counting

              If you don't know where you are going, you will wind up somewhere else. - Yogi Berra

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