Losing inches but not pounds....

[EverLosing]

When I've lost inches in the past, it was usually followed eventually by a whoosh. Eventually, it seemed the pounds would catch up (or down) with the inches. Recently, however, it doesn't seem to be the case. I'm looking for some encouragement here. I've remained stuck a few pounds above ONEderland. I'm sick of it. I lost several inches this past week and several more the week before. The stagnant weight loss though, is umimpressive!!! Does there come a time when your body has no choice but to make the numbers catch up with one another? I want to increase my weights on my bars but I'm a little apprehensive about doing that. I don't want to be stuck at this weight and bulking up. I'm hoping this post will jinx me and I'll see a whoosh tomorrow!!

[Miss Phode]

My suggestion is to put the scale away for 4 weeks. Track your inches lost and be thrilled that your shrinking. The scale lies. I think that has been addressed several times on these boards. I know how frustrating it us. Don't give the scale too much credit. You deserve to feel good about your shrinking body, not bad because the scale isn't being cooperative.

[EverLosing]

I completely understand where you're coming from. I know the scale lies...I think I've read all of posts about that!! LOL I actually did consider hiding the scale away at my mom's house. The only reason I haven't is because I'm so close to ONEderland. I didn't want to miss the day! I wanted the little naked dance celebration that morning. Now, if I were many more pounds away, I'd go ahead and hide that scale away but it could be just a week. It could be two weeks, maybe. ONEderland is a huge goal for me. Several of us on this board are really close and I feel like I'm cheating myself out of the deserved celebration if I go scale free!! It's weird, I know. I'm going to take a break from the scale and do some extra walking!