Losing weight

I have been exercising more regularly lately and eating fairly well.  I'm trying to lose some weight and get back in shape.  It sucks because I can't weigh myself without triggering major anorexic thoughts and behaviors so I never know for sure if I lost anything.  I think that I look like I've lost some inches around my middle.  My stupid thighs and butt won't budge.  But what if my eyes are deceiving me?  What if I'm lying to myself thinking I actually lost weight.  I just don't trust it.  I wish I could have some sort of concrete evidence without it being so triggering!!