Weighing is hurting...

[Oh.2.B.Fit]

Hi
I promised myself I would only weigh myself every Thursday. I didn't do it AGAIN!!! Last week I weighed myself just a couple days after, and had lost a little over 3 pounds wich brought me to 302.6 now today (an actual week after weighing 306.0) I am down too 304.4. So I don't know if to count that as a loss or a gain If I am going weekly I lost a little over a pound this week. But if I am counting in the WEEK SNEAK AT THE SCALE I am up. Does that make sense??? I think I am going to make Michael hide the scale from me and only give it to me on Thursdays. So I feel a little bad, a little down. I feel so stuck in these 300's (a 20 year relationship with 300lbs *sigh*). I think I mostly feel down. I have been so, so good with this WOE. I don't know. I just needed someone to talk to about it I guess. I know I am very good, and expert even at sabotaging myself. I know there is a challenge to not weigh yourself. I am going to look into it when I get home from work. I get panic just thinking about not weighing myself That's crazy!!! I also need to get a tape measure. I haven't been able to measure, and I really think I have lost some inches. Blah, I'm rambling. I'm sorry. I just don't have anyone else that understands what I am going through but all of you. So here I am As always, thank you for listening to my ramblings. I hope you all have a wonderfilled day
Peace ^_^V

[Scooterjam]

Nicole we understand what you're going through. Lighten up on yourself. Just think, in a month you'll be thinking back to when it was cool to break the 300 mark. You will. I guarantee it. Keep pushing forward, and never look back! The board is here for you!

[Momtofour]

I have to weigh myself daily. I get in trouble by not weighing. I have a "If I don't see the scale go up then it doesn't" attitude. It keeps me in check. The highest weight I ever was, resulted after not weighing myself for a year. Everyone is different though, so do what works for you. If weighing yourself all the time causes you to be down, or to cheat then don't do it.

[Lamby-pie]

Good morning Oh2,

These fluctuations are normal. I'm sure everybody has them. I think you are much better off looking at your weight loss on a month to month basis. I have been recording my weight on the first of each month. Then when I get down in the dumps about any fluctuations, or if I think I'm not losing, I look at the calendar and know it is all in my head. It is hard to be patient, but I think that is something that many of us have to learn.
I can look back at the previous month and see that I am losing weight, and Atkins is working. Frequent weighing is a hard habit to break, but if you let it affect you mentally, it is probably best to have your friend hide the scale.

[julirama723]

Like the others have said, weight fluctuates hourly and daily, depending on how much physical activity we've had, how much we've eaten, if we're dehydrated or filled to the brim with water, and because of hormonal fluctuations. For me, it's best to weigh only once a week. And I think for most it's best to weigh only once a week (that's what Dr. A recommends.) If you hadn't snuck a peek, you'd be celebrating your loss, not wondering why it's slightly higher than the last time you checked.

Here's a question: When and how are you weighing? You should weigh in the morning after you've gone to the bathroom, without a stitch of clothing on. This will be closest to your "true" weight.

We've all been the victim of scale fluctuations! I suggest you go out and buy a tape measure ASAP because I am willing to bet you're losing inches. Often, it's the tape measure (and our clothing) that tells the TRUE story of our successes, not the scale.

[Elizellen]

Hi Nicole
You are finding out why lots of us advise not to weigh more than once a week, so those normal fluctuations during the weeks don't get a chance to freak us out

Congratulations on your losses so far Keep up the good work
I am looking forward to reading your 'Yippee' post when you cross the border into Twoterville!!

[Oh.2.B.Fit]

Thanks so much everyone. It helped to come home to so much support. Well, I am going to consider myself down from last Thursday...yep And I am going to only weigh myself every Thursday...no excuses. I am going to get measuring tape, even though I really don't want to know my measurments >_<
Thanks again everyone for caring

Oh, and I only weigh myself in the morning, naked, after going to the bathroom, BUT lately I don't go to the bathroom like I use to lol

[Brenda80-2lose]

Hey Nicole, I found out that if I just weigh about once a month its not as stressful. For me the important thing is that its coming off and thats all that matters. You might just be pleasantly surprised if you could hold out for a whole month!!!!

[Scooterjam]

There you have it Nicole! Lots of folks trying to help. You do what NICOLE has to do! Patience is a virtue!! We're all gonna raise a toast (water of course) when your break in to that twosville like Elizellen says!! you better come back and keep us posted!!

Much luck to you and we're rooting for you!! Go girl!

[sallyseachange]

If you don't go to the bathroom like you used to that can have a temporary effect on the scales.

Don't fret the fluctuations... they are completely normal. Think "direction" not "speed", and look at the overall picture after a few weeks.

Hang in there... you can do this!