scale

I have started low carb about one month ago. I decided until I am
down into the next size of my jeans not to get on the scale. I am a
very compulsive person and if I get on now, I will be on it three
times a day and everyday. This will affect my mornings and determine
my whole days mood. I am going by the pants and when I need the next
size and can get into them I will get on the scale. So far the pants
are getting looser!

From: (maralyn)

(Snipped) I am going by the pants and when I need the next
size and can get into them I will get on the scale. So far the pants
are getting looser!


Whatever works. Sounds like you found a great way to trick yourself to avoid
compulsive weighing behavior.

I made up my mind not to buy any more clothes in my present size. Any new
clothes have to be one size smaller. They are a tiny bit snug, but it's going
in the right direction. It doesn't work with pantyhose for some reason. :-)
Nearly killed myself trying to squirm into a smaller size.

Henrietta

I always used jeans to tell me I was losing too the first time I did low
carb.. I would go shopping and buy the next smallest size I could barely
squeeze into, lol. Just wait until you're squeezing into a size 6 and then a
couple weeks later they FIT!! We don't need no stinkin' scale, lol.

Teeb

"maralyn" wrote in message
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I have started low carb about one month ago. I decided until I am
down into the next size of my jeans not to get on the scale. I am a
very compulsive person and if I get on now, I will be on it three
times a day and everyday. This will affect my mornings and determine
my whole days mood. I am going by the pants and when I need the next
size and can get into them I will get on the scale. So far the pants
are getting looser!

maralyn wrote:

I have started low carb about one month ago. I decided until I am
down into the next size of my jeans not to get on the scale. I am a
very compulsive person and if I get on now, I will be on it three
times a day and everyday. This will affect my mornings and determine
my whole days mood. I am going by the pants and when I need the next
size and can get into them I will get on the scale. So far the pants
are getting looser!

Very smart. Folks ask how often they should step on the scale. My
answer: How often did you step on the scale before starting? That
often.

Some people step on the scale every day as a part of their morning
routine. They've done it for years already. They are fully aware of
their large daily water swings. These few folks should feel free to
continue to step on the scale every day as a part of their morning
routine.

Some people step on the every month or two. They have no idea about
daily water retention swings. These folks should continue to step on
the scale every month or two. It is what their reality used to be,
so it is what their reality should continue to be. Of course few are
ever willing to do it this way. Good wisdom, Maralyn.

I'm doing the EXACT same thing! Well, I was. But I can't stand not
knowing if I've lost weight Have you noticed a difference after a
month? How long did you do induction for?

???/???/140

I wish I had stepped on the scale last January to head off this massive
weight gain over the summer! :-(
I also used an old pair of jeans that used to fit to measure how I'm doing.
They fit ok now, but could be a little loose for a comfortable fit. I thnk I
need to lose at leat 15 more ilbs?

Mark

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285/236/210 6' 1 "
Aug/03/03
Literally Walked MY Ass Off! LOL

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"Doug Freyburger" wrote in message
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maralyn wrote:

I have started low carb about one month ago. I decided until I am
down into the next size of my jeans not to get on the scale. I am a
very compulsive person and if I get on now, I will be on it three
times a day and everyday. This will affect my mornings and determine
my whole days mood. I am going by the pants and when I need the next
size and can get into them I will get on the scale. So far the pants
are getting looser!

Very smart. Folks ask how often they should step on the scale. My
answer: How often did you step on the scale before starting? That
often.

Some people step on the scale every day as a part of their morning
routine. They've done it for years already. They are fully aware of
their large daily water swings. These few folks should feel free to
continue to step on the scale every day as a part of their morning
routine.

Some people step on the every month or two. They have no idea about
daily water retention swings. These folks should continue to step on
the scale every month or two. It is what their reality used to be,
so it is what their reality should continue to be. Of course few are
ever willing to do it this way. Good wisdom, Maralyn.