jillc
Well-Known Member
I don't know how many times I've read "STAY OFF THE SCALE". Pre-surgery, I would shake my head at all the panicked people scared that they broke their DS because they hadn't lost weight.
I thought I would have no problem staying off the scale. But it whispers the lure of possible weight loss in my ear and I get on it.
I do pretty well sometimes and stay away from it. I can't wait until doctor's appointments because my surgeon is in NJ.
Karma is a bitch though, and I got on the scale this morning and was up 3 lbs. I have eaten more in the past two days than usual - but it was high protein, high fat and low carb. Logically, I know it could be my body adjusting to the new amount of food. Or other factors. I've been lifting more and it could be inflammation too.
I know it's a process. I'm not panicking (although my hindbrain is trying to make me think that I'm a failure - classic conditioning).
So, my question is - how often should you get on the scale. Once a month?
I thought I would have no problem staying off the scale. But it whispers the lure of possible weight loss in my ear and I get on it.
I do pretty well sometimes and stay away from it. I can't wait until doctor's appointments because my surgeon is in NJ.
Karma is a bitch though, and I got on the scale this morning and was up 3 lbs. I have eaten more in the past two days than usual - but it was high protein, high fat and low carb. Logically, I know it could be my body adjusting to the new amount of food. Or other factors. I've been lifting more and it could be inflammation too.
I know it's a process. I'm not panicking (although my hindbrain is trying to make me think that I'm a failure - classic conditioning).
So, my question is - how often should you get on the scale. Once a month?