i'm upset today.

[jilliam09]

Today started off well. I stepped on the scale and it said 194. One of my mini goals is 195, and I told myself that when I got there I would buy myself a new fancy scale. So I bought the scale, got on it, and it says 204. I've been trying not to let it get to me, but it makes me so angry. I was all excited because I thought I was SO close to 189, but no. It was all snatched away from me in a second. To make matters worse, I quit smoking 5 days ago and I'm having horrible cravings. Hopefully when I weight myself in the morning it'll be down to at least 200. im so mad.

[IrishMom82]

Re: i'm upset today.

Every scale is different for one, and they aren't always accurate. Also your weight can fluctuate throught the day depending on what you eat, etc. I've learned that if I move my scale around the room and can change my weight by 5 lbs. (I try not to do that because then I'd be jumping the gun or something.)

Stay strong, you can do it!

[IrishMom82]

Re: i'm upset today.

This post might help with your frustration:

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ad.php?t=57272

[jilliam09]

Re: i'm upset today.

thank you! that post does help.

[DigitalMocking]

Re: i'm upset today.

I understand your frustration.

I've got a decent scale at home, that's what I go by. I use my scale to measure progress, not my weight. The professional scale at my gym is about 3 lbs heavier, and the scale at my Dr's Office is 2 lbs lighter.

In the end I don't really care, I'm down over 50lbs on my scale, my measurements are good and my clothes fit better. Make sure you're taking measurements and progress pictures. When I get down, looking at my progress in pictures has been a huge pick-me-up and motivator for me.

[quotidianlight]

Re: i'm upset today.

Make sure you drinking enough water. When I quit smoking I retained water for something like two weeks. Good job of quitting smoking and the loss, you have done something many people can't do so try concentrate on that achievement.

[losetocruise]

Re: i'm upset today.

Every scale I have ever weighed on weighs different. It's best to pick one, that stays in one location and go by it.

It doesn't matter that much, to me, if it is off a couple of pounds in mytotal weight as long as it records my loss accurately.As Irish Mom said it can change by where you put it in the room. Leaning forward or back can change it, your salt intake can change it. use it as a guide but don't get discouraged. Mine also fluctuates by five pounds or more by moving it around the room. I gave up and weigh now on the scale at my excercise facility. I don't know if it's accurate in the exact weight but it never gets moved and doesn't seem to fluctuate that much.

[ThinSoon]

Re: i'm upset today.

Congratulations on already losing weight no matter what the scale says!!

Also - quitting smoking will have some affects on your body, drink your water, stay away from the scale and stick to your plan! Exercise is really important after you quit, it helps to give you new habits and gives your body some direction... right now it's thinking about that smoke also! LOL

I just quit on 3/15, I am so glad I did and so will you! You will no longer be a slave to that!

Hang in there sweetie, it does get better and you are going to look and feel great!!!



Tracey

[LaRie]

Re: i'm upset today.

Congrats on quitting smoking! I have been smoke free for about a little over a month now and its a GREAT feeling to conquer that demon! Dont be so hard on your self right now. You have to take baby steps sometimes and you took a huge step quitting smoking, once you get that under control then start focusing more on the weight coming off. To me quitting and staying smoke free right now is more important then those couple of pounds...
Stay focused it will all come to pass!