An interesting article for those who weigh everyday...

kgloverii · May 20, 2008

I am a daily weigher as well. I do not think it is an obsession and I do NOT freak out about a pound or so up or down. I am aware of Fluid retention and Constipation, hormonal fluctuations, etc. I like to keep myself accountable, and the daily weight check does just that. So far it has not failed me.

Enchanted · May 20, 2008

Hello. My name is Christine and I'm an addict.

I weigh myself every morning. Get up, go pee, step on the scale.

I really think it's only a detriment if you let the number determine what kind of day you're going to have.

Shinyhappymommy · May 28, 2008

My surgeon recommends that I weigh every day for the rest of my life. He said it's a lot easier to fix a 5 pound weight gain than it is a 30 lb weight gain. If it ever becomes something that messes with my mind or makes me upset or uptight, then I'll cut back, but for now I'm fine with it.

I remember reading a post a while back written by a woman who said she'd been in tears over a 2 lb weight gain. I thought to myself that someone who is that affected by the numbers on the scale shouldn't be a daily weigher.

Bandana · May 29, 2008

Guilty as charged. But let me ask you this, how often do thin people way themselves to keep on track. If you want to be thin, think like the thin do

pinkdots410 · May 29, 2008

This is why I am afraid of having a scale in the house. I was banded on May 19th. Though I can clearly see a difference in my face, hands, and jeans - having lost some Water weight, I have yet to step on a scale.

Right now, I have no desire to.

I know the minute I go out and buy a scale, I will become obsessed.

BUT, I will need to track my progress though...I think I will buy one this weekend, weigh in on Mondays and have my husband hide the scale from me until the next weigh in day. That is the only weigh I won't become obsessed, weighing myself everyday. :wink2: