Compulsive weighing

[Dashofpixiedust8 1,469]

So I know I weigh myself too much. I weigh myself morning and night and sometimes in between. I'm just so fascinated with the numbers dropping!

I mean I had surgery on May 27th but I've had so many complications I haven't really been able to enjoy the weight loss.

Now that I feel better I weigh myself all the time. It just drops and drops.

I've lost 10 pounds since Saturday and it's now Tuesday and I just love seeing those smaller numbers.

Is it really harmful to keep weighing myself? I really have a hard time not getting on the scale....Did any of you have struggles with this?

Starting weight:540

Surgery weight 5/27: 480

Current weight:369

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[theantichick 2,204]

Just my opinion:

The constant weighing isn't the problem. How you feel about the numbers on the scales is what's important, I think.

I'm a data person. I love collecting data and looking for patterns. The first month I was on the scale at least once a day. I found interesting patterns in how the weight would stay the same for several days and then drop 2#. (Constipation is my current enemy... LOL).

Doing this didn't frustrate me or impact my feelings about the weight loss or the process. I don't have an emotional connection with the scale, at all. (I know, that makes me weird, LOL).

If the movement (or lack thereof) on the scale stresses you out and impacts your emotions, then I would advise you to stop it. Don't weigh at all except at your checkups. Or set a day and time each week to weigh and don't even LOOK at the scale between those times. Hide it, or have someone else hide it. Or get rid of your scale and only use the one at the gym. Even if you're going once a day, that will be the extent of how often you can weigh.

If it doesn't stress you out, don't worry about it.

[theantichick 2,204]

Oh, and SUPER congrats on your weight loss!

[Dashofpixiedust8 1,469]

Oh, and SUPER congrats on your weight loss!

Thank you so much! It's been a difficult journey this past 5 months!

Thank you so much for your input also! I agree...I should analyze how the numbers make me feel and if it starts to depress me I will stop.

Thanks!

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[blizair09 3,250]

@@Dashofpixiedust8

I weigh every morning, and I record my weight every Monday (a habit I started during my six-month pre-op diet). I am also data driven, and it would drive me more crazy to not know where I was than it does when my body acts all weird. I won't lie, the "three week stall" about broke me, but I finally broke free of that, and the past week or so, I have been in a bit of a free fall again. I know that won't last forever, and that the ebbs and flows will go on, but I am going to enjoy it while it lasts for now.

I agree with @@theantichick, if it doesn't stress you out, weigh all you want!

[Babbs 14,681]

Just my opinion:

The constant weighing isn't the problem. How you feel about the numbers on the scales is what's important, I think.

I'm a data person. I love collecting data and looking for patterns. The first month I was on the scale at least once a day. I found interesting patterns in how the weight would stay the same for several days and then drop 2#. (Constipation is my current enemy... LOL).

Doing this didn't frustrate me or impact my feelings about the weight loss or the process. I don't have an emotional connection with the scale, at all. (I know, that makes me weird, LOL).

If the movement (or lack thereof) on the scale stresses you out and impacts your emotions, then I would advise you to stop it. Don't weigh at all except at your checkups. Or set a day and time each week to weigh and don't even LOOK at the scale between those times. Hide it, or have someone else hide it. Or get rid of your scale and only use the one at the gym. Even if you're going once a day, that will be the extent of how often you can weigh.

If it doesn't stress you out, don't worry about it.

Yes, THIS.

Oh, and SUPER congrats on your weight loss!

And THIS! Amazing job young lady!!

[Dashofpixiedust8 1,469]

@@Dashofpixiedust8

I weigh every morning, and I record my weight every Monday (a habit I started during my six-month pre-op diet). I am also data driven, and it would drive me more crazy to not know where I was than it does when my body acts all weird. I won't lie, the "three week stall" about broke me, but I finally broke free of that, and the past week or so, I have been in a bit of a free fall again. I know that won't last forever, and that the ebbs and flows will go on, but I am going to enjoy it while it lasts for now.

I agree with @@theantichick, if it doesn't stress you out, weigh all you want!

Thanks for your reply! I just think this fast drop is insane it's crazy to watch!

I never went through a stall per-say...I did gain 3 pounds in 2 weeks but that was because they were feeding me 1200 calories through my picc line and I started eating again and was eating 400-600 calories a day! Once they lowered the calories in my infusion I lost it right away.

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[Dashofpixiedust8 1,469]

Just my opinion:

The constant weighing isn't the problem. How you feel about the numbers on the scales is what's important, I think.

I'm a data person. I love collecting data and looking for patterns. The first month I was on the scale at least once a day. I found interesting patterns in how the weight would stay the same for several days and then drop 2#. (Constipation is my current enemy... LOL).

Doing this didn't frustrate me or impact my feelings about the weight loss or the process. I don't have an emotional connection with the scale, at all. (I know, that makes me weird, LOL).

If the movement (or lack thereof) on the scale stresses you out and impacts your emotions, then I would advise you to stop it. Don't weigh at all except at your checkups. Or set a day and time each week to weigh and don't even LOOK at the scale between those times. Hide it, or have someone else hide it. Or get rid of your scale and only use the one at the gym. Even if you're going once a day, that will be the extent of how often you can weigh.

If it doesn't stress you out, don't worry about it.

Yes, THIS.

Oh, and SUPER congrats on your weight loss!

And THIS! Amazing job young lady!!

Thanks Babbs!!

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[Recycled 2,182]

You're overthinking it.......if it feels good, do it.

[Dashofpixiedust8 1,469]

You're overthinking it.......if it feels good, do it.

Haha you're right! I always overthink things though!

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[LipstickLady 25,682]

I am on and off the scale so often I should call it step aerobics. First thing in the AM, last thing at night, when I pee at 3am, after a poo, just because I'm in the same room as the scale...

Fluctuations don't bother me a bit. They never have. It's just a weird and fascinating compulsion I have and the number on the does not hurt my feelings no matter which way the number moves.

The scale DOES keep me focused. It lives in the back of my mind and reminds me that I don't need a mini Snickers or a cookie. It allows me to see immediate (and inaccurate) results of what I'm consuming and how much I am moving. It motivates me, it does not depress me.

You are the only one who can decide if the scale is your biggest cheerleader or your biggest taboo. You sound fine to me, though.

[Dashofpixiedust8 1,469]

I am on and off the scale so often I should call it step aerobics. First thing in the AM, last thing at night, when I pee at 3am, after a poo, just because I'm in the same room as the scale...

Fluctuations don't bother me a bit. They never have. It's just a weird and fascinating compulsion I have and the number on the does not hurt my feelings no matter which way the number moves.

The scale DOES keep me focused. It lives in the back of my mind and reminds me that I don't need a mini Snickers or a cookie. It allows me to see immediate (and inaccurate) results of what I'm consuming and how much I am moving. It motivates me, it does not depress me.

You are the only one who can decide if the scale is your biggest cheerleader or your biggest taboo. You sound fine to me, though.

I agree about the step aerobics haha that is a great way to put it! I think that I am just fascinated by the numbers!

But I do sometimes feel a little disappointment when it goes up a little. But not enough I think to depress me. It's more like..oh darn..lets keep moving.

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I am on and off the scale so often I should call it step aerobics. First thing in the AM, last thing at night, when I pee at 3am, after a poo, just because I'm in the same room as the scale...

Fluctuations don't bother me a bit. They never have. It's just a weird and fascinating compulsion I have and the number on the does not hurt my feelings no matter which way the number moves.

The scale DOES keep me focused. It lives in the back of my mind and reminds me that I don't need a mini Snickers or a cookie. It allows me to see immediate (and inaccurate) results of what I'm consuming and how much I am moving. It motivates me, it does not depress me.

You are the only one who can decide if the scale is your biggest cheerleader or your biggest taboo. You sound fine to me, though.

I agree about the step aerobics haha that is a great way to put it! I think that I am just fascinated by the numbers!

But I do sometimes feel a little disappointment when it goes up a little. But not enough I think to depress me. It's more like..oh darn..lets keep moving.

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[Aggiemae 739]

Give your scale to goodwill.

[Dub 9,922]

So I know I weigh myself too much. I weigh myself morning and night and sometimes in between. I'm just so fascinated with the numbers dropping!

I mean I had surgery on May 27th but I've had so many complications I haven't really been able to enjoy the weight loss.

Now that I feel better I weigh myself all the time. It just drops and drops.

I've lost 10 pounds since Saturday and it's now Tuesday and I just love seeing those smaller numbers.

Is it really harmful to keep weighing myself? I really have a hard time not getting on the scale....Did any of you have struggles with this?

Starting weight:540

Surgery weight 5/27: 480

Current weight:369

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You are doing great !!!!!!

Let the progress inspire you to keep on plugging away and staying on track.

I generally weight daily...as soon as I wake up.

Embrace success and the great feels that come with it.

[LisaMergs 2,854]

Congrats to YOU!!

My advice?

Do whateverthehell you want with that scale!!!!

Use it....don't...kick it to the curb....give it a place of honor in your home...

All you need to do is be true to you, work the program and enjoy the results as you see fit.

I used to weigh daily. Mornings, naked, after the bathroom lol

My weight loss slowed down over the last couple of weeks as I'm nearing goal, so I've backed off to every few days so I don't fall victim to thinking I'm stalling.

What I'm watching for now is no movement or a few ounces down.

As long as it isn't upward. I'm not ready for maintenance yet mentally. At 7 months out, I still see value in more loss, but if it's only 3-4 pounds a month for a few more months, that's fine.

I'll never NOT weigh... That's sticking your head in the sand.

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