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How often do you think a person should weigh herself? We've been talking about that quite a bit. I am of the opinion that since what we're really trying to do is change our lifestyles, weighing in might get in the way. I know when I focus on the numbers, I get seriously depressed. Either it doesn't go fast enough or I get down on myself every time my weight fluctuates. Am I alone in this? Do you think I'm setting myself up for disaster by not weighing myself? I've decided that I won't weigh myself until I go see the doctor in late May, that will be two and a half months since I last weighed in.
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I weigh every week, but I am going to change to everytwo weeks at the first of April and then just once a month after that. I just want to keep track for awhile to make sure that I am eating right. Some people get discouraged when they don't lose fast enough for them I would say don't weigh more than once a month to once ever two months. You are doing great just hang in there and try differant things cause what works for one may not work for the other.
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I just lost a big reply! Probably a good thing.. I tend to babble. :) Yeah.. what ever you need right now is what you do. I've had to commit to a daily weigh in to make myself face what I'm doing to myself. In a week, I'll drop down to once a week.. and then once a month. When I feel like I'm in control of my eating, I'll stick it away. I'm not striving for a number, I'm striving for health. If I'm being healthy, my body will be what ever it's meant to be. But, for now I've got to keep a close eye on my behavior. So, what ever works for you. If it's getting you down, and causing you to get depressed & overeat, I vote for putting it away for a little while. My Mom can't get on a scale anymore.. she was completely obsessed and it would ruin her day if her weight hadn't gone down. I don't think you're dooming yourself by not weighing in all the time. What ever feels right to you!
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i do it every two weeks or so - no real schedule - just when i think of it - but it is a lifestyle change so regardless of what i lose (or don't) i'm still going to eat healthier....
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