How often do you get on the scale?

[dizzylizzy 2]

I "officially" weigh myself once a week - on MOnday mornings. I have a scale that will track your loss from the last time you get on.. However, honestly, I am on the scale at least twice a day. Every time I am home and go into the bathroom I get on the scale. I can't stop myself..lol

The worst part is that I will go 2-4 days without losing an ounce and then all of a sudden it will move a few pounds. But for those days it doesn't move, I drive myself crazy.. I really need to stop obsessing. But I used to obsess about food, so I guess this is healthier..

[Connie0394 0]

I only weigh every couple of weeks. It was so discouraging to get on the scale every day and see weight gain instead of loss. I finally threw out my scales.

I pay really close attention to how my clothes "feel". I know I'm loosing because I go down a size a month, on average. I started at a tight 28 and am now in a "loose" size 12.

Just remember that the weight didn't just get on your body overnight and it won't come off overnight. Seems like during the weight loss journey, even little weight gains can be discouraging and it is hard not to focus on the gains and let it start controlling your mind.

As you loose weight, you will feel more like getting out and exercising. Remember that with exercise, fat turns to muscle. Muscle weighs more. People tend to forget this when they climb on the scale and get discouraged. You are loosing inches but "putting on weight" due to increased muscle mass.

Keep your eye on the prize and don't fall into the trap of letting the scales sabatoge you. You are gonna do great!!!!!!

Great advice.....we are so number conscious!!