Carrie and Danielle - Latest Comments in Weighing In - Part One

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Jamie Wilson-Hull — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 11:51:39 -0000

Ahhh.....the scale......now there's an invention that could drive us all insane!

I totally agree with what you've written here. The scale can dictate a good day or a bad day for those of us who jump onto it. The words that fly through my head on that scale are just not pretty words. Even if I'm in a great mood, the numbers that show up on that thing can send me into a downward spiral of rather self-deprecating thoughts and feelings. We are often our own worst critics and needlessly send ourselves into a pit of despair over those numbers.

You have made perfect sense in saying that we need to be happy with our weight now because that is who we are at this moment in time. And, in the meantime, a little more care in recognizing when we are full, eating more sensibly in choice and simply feeling our clothing and how they fit, tells us whether we are on track or whether we need to simply listen better to our bodies, rather than the scale.

Great article! It's really woken me up again!

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Rebecca — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:02:04 -0000

Colleen, what great insights! Thanks for sharing. I prefer keeping track of how my clothes fit vs. stepping on the scale which feels so judgemental and a huge hurdle to overcome.

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Rebbecca Vickerman — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:33:36 -0000

WOW! Nicely said. I totally agree and am taking you up on your advise. No more scale! My mom gets on her scale a couple of times a day and it really affects her attitude. When I'm visiting, I wonder everytime she walks into the bathroom if she's going to come out pissed. She's in her 70's by the way. This kind of self sabotage has been going on for a while in this country. I'll be having a talk with her, or sending her here to read this article.

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Nancy Ettinger — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 23:09:40 -0000

Colleen you are so right about the scale. I haven't owned one in forever. Although sometimes this leaves me thinking I weigh much less than I actually do. It doesn't really matter though, does it? How much you weigh that is. I'm just happy I fit into my clothes.

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Scott — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:57:36 -0000

Well. I think everyone is different. Some people need to weigh in some people don't.
There are some research studies that state people who weigh themselves regularly gain less weight than those who don't.

See these blog posts about it:
http://www.simpleweight.com/blog/news/weigh-you...

http://www.simpleweight.com/blog/news/another-r...

http://www.simpleweight.com/blog/news/four-tips...

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Eight Pack 24/7 — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 02:16:35 -0000

I think people should exercise more. If you exercise consistently you can eat what you want and not have to worry about your weight. Just like your job, the harder you work the better the results.

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EcoDiva — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:04:02 -0000

Scale, scale, scale. Is that one of this things for making belgian waffles??

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Kat — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:42:05 -0000

I only get weighed at the doctor! I haven't owned a scale in years and years. I base evaluations of my weight on whether or not I can fit into a particular pair of jeans :-)

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Carolynn — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:50:53 -0000

I haven't owned a scale for decades. Getting rid of it was the best move I've ever made. I don't believe that weight is an accurate measure of one's fitness level, anyway. I will measure myself from time to time, as a way of keeping tabs, much the same way I will monitor by bank account to make sure I'm not putting myself in a position to be overdrawn.

I am not my waist size. The men I date seem to think I'm pretty cute, regardless of whether I fit the 'ideal' body type or not. Personally, I think sexy is defined by how confident and comfortable I am in my own skin. It's all just packaging anyway. What really matters is what's inside. Trite? I don't think so.

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Adrienne Fritze — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:54:21 -0000

Refreshing viewpoint! I'm not sure I'm ready to go on a scale-fast quite yet, but I am at this moment considering it!! Thank you Colleen!

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colleenoverman — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:15:32 -0000

Thanks MoJo! Good for you.

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DanielleLaPorte — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:50:01 -0000

Brill.

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pearl_mattenson — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:43:59 -0000

Timely! Just went back to a diet/eating approach that I had been on a few years ago. (ISAGENIX) At the time I was obsessive about pounds and inches-and hence-the scale. This time, I have no interest- I am going with how it feels to be in my body. Thanks!

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MoJo69 — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:37:42 -0000

Wooohoooo! Toss that bugger of a scale right out the window! I haven't owned a scale for over 15 years. The last time I was weighed regularly, I was pregnant, and extra pounds were linked to a healthy wee one so it wasn't so bad. I agree wholeheartedly - thanks for sharing. M xo