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  • #1

    Isn't it Ironic, Don'cha Think?

    Everyone here is always talking about not relying so heavily on the "metal monster" (scale), yet we all put our SW/CW/GW in our sigs and make mini goals revolving around the bathroom beast!

    Perhaps we need to start a revolution by changing the "W" from weight to waist and add SH/CH/GH (hips) and SN/CN/GN (neck).

    OK, maybe that's too confusing, but at the very least I vote that mini goals become "fit into my old pants" or "climb the steps without being winded."
    _____________

    "It's like rain on your wedding day
    It's a free ride when you've already paid
    It's the good advice that you just didn't take
    Who would've thought... it figures."
    -- A. Morissette
    Eric

    Age: 38
    Height: 6' 1"
    Round 1: 6/08 - 11/08 (SW 270 / LW 223)
    Round 2: July 19, 2009
     SW 254.5 / CW 242 / GW 210

    Keep your eyes focused on the prize!
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  • #2
    Re: Isn't it Ironic, Don'cha Think?

    Not a bad idea!!

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    • #3
      Re: Isn't it Ironic, Don'cha Think?

      I can witness to the fact that Vallerie had her Ultimate goals in her sig BEFORE she read this post!
      Eric

      Age: 38
      Height: 6' 1"
      Round 1: 6/08 - 11/08 (SW 270 / LW 223)
      Round 2: July 19, 2009
       SW 254.5 / CW 242 / GW 210

      Keep your eyes focused on the prize!

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      • #4
        Re: Isn't it Ironic, Don'cha Think?

        I totally agree. In fact I had my husband hide my scale from me cause it was bumming me out. On that note though, I like it when people put there SW/CW/GW in their sigs because to me it's a huge motivator. I love being able to watch everyone's progess no matter how fast or how slow. It's just another bit of proof that this way of life works and that I should stick with it. That's just me.
        SW: 205 / CW: 205 / GW: 120
        27 yrs. old, Female, 5'2''







        The Game Plan:
        Goal weight 120 lbs
        Mini goal #1-200 lbs -
        Mini goal #2-195 lbs -
        Mini goal #3-190 lbs -
        Mini goal #4-185 lbs -
        Mini goal #5-180 lbs -
        Mini goal #6-175 lbs
        Mini goal #7-170 lbs

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        • #5
          Re: Isn't it Ironic, Don'cha Think?

          Me scale was me enemy, now we friends and getting closer everyday. God Bless, Joe

















          HW371/SW371/CW325.4(08/04/0/GW225!!!

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          • #6
            Re: Isn't it Ironic, Don'cha Think?

            Literally the scale is the first thing I think of when I wake up in the morning. Peeing and weighing myself are my top priorities. Silly, I know. But it motivates me like crazy.
            Andrea
            Age 32/f, 5' 9-1/2"
            Restart 02/16/2010: hw 260/sw257.8/cw239.2/gw165
            18.6 pounds down, 74.2 pounds to go!
            Goal #1: 230
            Goal #2: 220
            Goal #3: 210
            Goal #4: 200
            Goal #5: 190
            Goal #6: 180
            Goal #7: 170
            GOAL: 165 by summer 2011

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            • #7
              Re: Isn't it Ironic, Don'cha Think?

              Originally posted by Splandrea View Post
              Peeing and weighing myself are my top priorities.
              Just as long as you don't do both concurrently. I don't think the scale would be appreciative, and it might report incorrectly just for revenge!
              Eric

              Age: 38
              Height: 6' 1"
              Round 1: 6/08 - 11/08 (SW 270 / LW 223)
              Round 2: July 19, 2009
               SW 254.5 / CW 242 / GW 210

              Keep your eyes focused on the prize!

              Comment

              • #8
                Re: Isn't it Ironic, Don'cha Think?

                exactly what splandrea said...every morning. i also measure myself and buy smaller fitting clothes because i know that scale is not always moving..... as long as one of those 3 work i'm happy cuz i know there is fat somewhere that is gone
                f/30/5'2
                restart weight: feb 9 @ 125
                1st goal weight: feb 15 @ 120
                ultimate goal weight:                 mar 15 @ 115
















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                • #9
                  Re: Isn't it Ironic, Don'cha Think?

                  I use the scale twice a day in the summer. I weigh myself before I go for a bike ride and then immediately after so I can gauge how much water I need to replace. In the winter I don't get on the scale once a month--by design. I do have a full-length mirror in the bedroom that lets me know my progress (or lack of...)

                  TWS

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                  • #10
                    Re: Isn't it Ironic, Don'cha Think?

                    Our scales would probably thank us, too!



                    People who say it can't be done, should not interrupt those doing it.


                    "Some men give up their designs when they have almost reached the goal; While others, on the contrary, obtain a victory by exerting, at the last moment, more vigorous efforts than ever before."
                    ~~Herodotus


                    Doin' the "Real Deal" Atkins 2002 since 9/15/2005
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                    • #11
                      Re: Isn't it Ironic, Don'cha Think?

                      Originally posted by Greeneggs&ham View Post
                      Just as long as you don't do both concurrently. I don't think the scale would be appreciative, and it might report incorrectly just for revenge!
                      I had to go pee after I read this post cause I was laughing so hard! HILARIOUS!!!!!!
                      SW: 205 / CW: 205 / GW: 120
                      27 yrs. old, Female, 5'2''







                      The Game Plan:
                      Goal weight 120 lbs
                      Mini goal #1-200 lbs -
                      Mini goal #2-195 lbs -
                      Mini goal #3-190 lbs -
                      Mini goal #4-185 lbs -
                      Mini goal #5-180 lbs -
                      Mini goal #6-175 lbs
                      Mini goal #7-170 lbs

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                      • #12
                        Re: Isn't it Ironic, Don'cha Think?

                        I agree with what Irish said. I don't allow the scale to rule my life or day, but knowing that it's going in the right direction is always encouraging. To see those numbers in other postings are hugely encouraging as well. I keep track of my measurements, but those are for my eyes only
                        ~Nichole
                        Female/Back on the wagon 04.13.08



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                        • #13
                          Re: Isn't it Ironic, Don'cha Think?

                          I think there's a difference between obsession with the scales and using them as a tracking guide. I just completed my first 14 days. I weighed on day 1 and gave the scales to my partner to hide. They came out recently on Day 14 and although I knew I had lost as the clothes are definately getting looser, the sight of 14.3 pounds less on the scales was great excitement for us both. Scales back into their hiding place for a month.

                          In the past I became obsessed with the number, what it showed me made or broke my spirit. I ignored the other signs like how clothes fitted and was ruled by numbers. I knew I needed to change that and with my partners help I think I have suceeded. Now I also get the wow factor..I look forward to the next weigh in and that wow factor, it's also kind of satisfying to see it come off in large chunks rather than a pound here and there
                          "Don't let the fear of the time it will take to accomplish something stand in your way of doing it. The time will pass anyway; we might just as well put that passing time to the best possible use."
                          Earl Nightingale



                          Started 15/06/08
                          Completed 29/06/08 Weight Lost 14.3lbs

                          Started 30/06/08


                          Start Date 15th June 2008
                          42 yrs: 5'10"

                          SW:317.02 (143.8kg)
                          CW:302.7 (137.3kg)
                          GW:164 (75kg)

                          Mini goal 300







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                          • #14
                            Re: Isn't it Ironic, Don'cha Think?

                            I don't think I could just go by measuring. I don't like measuring myself and did you mention mirrors OMG I try hard to avoid ever looking at myself in the mirror and the very idea of looking at myself NAKED well, excuse me while I go and lie down with a cold compress on my head.

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                            • #15
                              Re: Isn't it Ironic, Don'cha Think?

                              I like to buy my mirrors from the fun house -- they always make me look tall and skinny
                              Eric

                              Age: 38
                              Height: 6' 1"
                              Round 1: 6/08 - 11/08 (SW 270 / LW 223)
                              Round 2: July 19, 2009
                               SW 254.5 / CW 242 / GW 210

                              Keep your eyes focused on the prize!

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