I fooled myself and am discouraged now

[blueeyedvirgo]

When I started on the 1st, I put my weight down at what I weighed when I went to the doctor. Today I bought a scale and weigh 2.6 pounds more than I did then...I was hoping to see a weight loss. I have been told that people can see that I have lose inches (in my face and inches) so I must have weighed more or maybe the new scale I bought is different than my doctors office. At any rate, I am updating my ticker.

At least I have a benchmark with the new scale...will only use the scale I bought to determine weight loss....

[transypodge]

Don't worry too much...I have been known to vary 5-7 lbs on different scales. And you're right...at least you can use your new scales as a baseline! Congrats on the visual difference people are seeing in you

[clogger]

I think I might have to do the same. I'm going to buy a new scale ~ a digital one so it's plain as day what the number is. It's too hard to read the one with the dial. It's good you have a baseline at home now. You can't go to the doctor every day!

FYI - Your ticker's numbers seem off as of this post...

[blueeyedvirgo]

Originally Posted by clogger

I think I might have to do the same. I'm going to buy a new scale ~ a digital one so it's plain as day what the number is. It's too hard to read the one with the dial. It's good you have a baseline at home now. You can't go to the doctor every day!

FYI - Your ticker's numbers seem off as of this post...

Does it appear correct now? 236.6?

[clogger]

You should be able to see it if you're looking at this thread. It says this at the bottom of your ticker...

236.6 lb lost 165 lb below target weight

[callog]

Can I ask a question without being rude or ditzey? Does that mean you have lost 236 pounds and have 160 something to go? If so I am amazed and good for you, well good for you on any weight loss.
But I really have alot to lose and right now at this point it just seems unatainable! So I was just curious if that was how much you lost or what you weigh and 160 something was your goal?

[rweeks]

Dont be discouraged... think long term!

[blueeyedvirgo]

Originally Posted by callog

Can I ask a question without being rude or ditzey? Does that mean you have lost 236 pounds and have 160 something to go? If so I am amazed and good for you, well good for you on any weight loss.
But I really have alot to lose and right now at this point it just seems unatainable! So I was just curious if that was how much you lost or what you weigh and 160 something was your goal?

I wish...I messed up my ticker...fixed now