tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093949012295817108.post1435396557196402405..comments2023-12-09T18:42:59.716-08:00Comments on Healthy Stride: Just A NumberUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093949012295817108.post-80592451201844743512010-05-23T17:26:55.066-07:002010-05-23T17:26:55.066-07:00Well since you read my post about the same thing, ...Well since you read my post about the same thing, you know I obsess about the scale!!! <br /><br />Great post, I agree with you 100%. It made me re-think things :)Leslie SBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02280750748125674553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093949012295817108.post-90565795380035772172010-05-22T16:49:06.290-07:002010-05-22T16:49:06.290-07:00I am trying so hard to only weigh once a week!!I am trying so hard to only weigh once a week!!gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00894920637532415315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093949012295817108.post-15408921317986868712010-05-22T09:37:20.036-07:002010-05-22T09:37:20.036-07:00You are so right!!! I agree! why do we get so cauf...You are so right!!! I agree! why do we get so caufght up with the scale. I do it all the time! <br />Good luck on your run! Wow! what an accomplishment! <br />Have a pretty day! <br />KristinBring Pretty Backhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11809961135225963623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093949012295817108.post-15969457352537763732010-05-22T09:21:24.062-07:002010-05-22T09:21:24.062-07:00I used to be a scale junkie, now I am trying not t...I used to be a scale junkie, now I am trying not to be. Perhaps that has more to do with the fact that the number I am seeing is really discouraging, and I know that it will effect my mood too much. So now I am weighing in twice a week, weigh in day and one other day, and I swear I won't do it more. Although I am just starting this journey (again) I know that my clothes are too tight and that once they are looser that will be a measure of my success! PLus the fact that my energy is so much higher right now!<br /><br />Good luck with your run!Kinderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18335702302039163801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093949012295817108.post-71467812956840595832010-05-22T06:59:58.860-07:002010-05-22T06:59:58.860-07:00Thanks for stopping by my blog. I love, love, lov...Thanks for stopping by my blog. I love, love, love your blog page. Just seeing that shoe inspires me to get up and exercise. Awesome job also on your huge weight reduction. I will check in with you on a weekly basis. Thanks again!lyricgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10597935671413130972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093949012295817108.post-70377661282880521952010-05-22T06:33:20.135-07:002010-05-22T06:33:20.135-07:00love when the pants are feeling a bit loose.
goo...love when the pants are feeling a bit loose. <br /><br />gooood luck on your run!amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03788339783098779038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093949012295817108.post-91188127914867445562010-05-22T06:14:31.126-07:002010-05-22T06:14:31.126-07:00I abuse the scale like crazy. My FH actually remov...I abuse the scale like crazy. My FH actually removed it from the bathroom and has put it up where I cannot reach it. (I am only 4'11). He takes it down once a week so I can weigh myself and get depressed Geezericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13681790957020143383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093949012295817108.post-33246182803541614802010-05-22T05:34:56.431-07:002010-05-22T05:34:56.431-07:00i think this is great advice!!
once a week is per...i think this is great advice!! <br />once a week is perfect. I think daily weigh ins show too many ups/downs. I mean if you had a big dinner you might weigh a little more in the morning because food is still digesting, you know? great post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093949012295817108.post-50079938496821000162010-05-21T23:07:23.473-07:002010-05-21T23:07:23.473-07:00I'm learning to pay more attention to my body ...I'm learning to pay more attention to my body and how my clothes fit as well.<br /><br />I used to abuse the heck out of the scale. Over the winter and into the spring I would weigh at least 6+ times a day to check myself...even waking up in the middle of the night. My obsession was really unhealthy. :/<br /><br />Best wishes for your race tomorrow girl!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093949012295817108.post-54909502229108863052010-05-21T22:14:58.184-07:002010-05-21T22:14:58.184-07:00Wow.. I just posted this same topic on my blog bef...Wow.. I just posted this same topic on my blog before looking through Blogs I follow. This must have been on everyones mind Funny how we seem to ignore/forget the non scale victories. I am vowing not to step on the scale this week at home. <br />Love your post.julielopez3https://www.blogger.com/profile/03001192432668374241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093949012295817108.post-91663512301935748092010-05-21T21:26:51.035-07:002010-05-21T21:26:51.035-07:00That dreaded number on the scale is a hard one to ...That dreaded number on the scale is a hard one to crack. I am a frequent weigher. I have heard that it's actually good to weigh yourself once a day at the same time of day because if you notice a big difference in the number you can stop what you are doing an course correct yourself before the week is up. If you wait for the full week, you could be in way more trouble than if you had realized what you were doing earlier. Of course, everyone will chose their own way that works best for them. Gotta love it when those clothes get big. That's the greatest feeling.Tracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14441082297152690560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093949012295817108.post-55097330070152417612010-05-21T21:20:01.083-07:002010-05-21T21:20:01.083-07:00I weigh every day, it helps me keep on track. Also...I weigh every day, it helps me keep on track. Also, I love my food journal! When tracking my calories, I kind of know what to expect. Tomorrow is a day of firsts - Your first 5 mile run(can't wait to hear the details) and my first day in a dragon row boat. CAN'T WAIT!! Hugs!Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03722527731126817253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093949012295817108.post-66789123527523551702010-05-21T19:57:13.094-07:002010-05-21T19:57:13.094-07:00I definitely fluctuate on this. I think it's b...I definitely fluctuate on this. I think it's better to weigh once or twice a week. Even though I KNOW BETTER! I might weigh more and if it's up 1/2 lb I'm second guessing myself, ticking through my bodily habits, obsessing essentially. Hard to find the balance. But I did make a little poster with all my measurement changes over the last 2 years and that makes the weight loss REAL.PJ Geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16550278783075004470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093949012295817108.post-45683535052529882922010-05-21T19:53:23.402-07:002010-05-21T19:53:23.402-07:00I only weigh in once I week and I don't have s...I only weigh in once I week and I don't have scale at my house, I only use my IL's. If I had one at the house I am sure I would be horrible. Good luck on your five mile run!Julianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17293492512405504013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093949012295817108.post-60468520228808007562010-05-21T18:21:01.006-07:002010-05-21T18:21:01.006-07:00love the photo. I keep pulling out new clothes an...love the photo. I keep pulling out new clothes and the hubs is asking is that new?? i say no I think it was just skin tight the last time I wore it. I have been avoiding the scale as I am sure with 8 days of no activity and beng bummed equals some added poundage. Good luck tomorrow. Can't wait to hear how it goes.H Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09695646661289938406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093949012295817108.post-47012299374457048702010-05-21T15:40:22.963-07:002010-05-21T15:40:22.963-07:00Lindsay, Thanks so much for sharing this. I'...Lindsay, Thanks so much for sharing this. I'm beginning to understand that it's not all about the scale...and that's really how it should be! I just recently joined Curves for Women and they take in account body fat, measurements, and weight. It will be great to see the changes from month to month.<br /><br />Thanks for taking the time to stop by my blog and leaving a comment!<br /><br />-HeidiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093949012295817108.post-44921866464909852902010-05-21T15:21:08.342-07:002010-05-21T15:21:08.342-07:00I completely agree with this. If I was making my o...I completely agree with this. If I was making my own list, I'd add "the way I feel physically." The older I get the more the way I feel is a determination of my success. Since I started working out with my trainer the knee pain I used to have is gone. It's really nice to get out of bed in the morning knowing stairs aren't going to be a challenge!karen@fitnessjourneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15161983893717225660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093949012295817108.post-73831253094319209102010-05-21T15:05:24.017-07:002010-05-21T15:05:24.017-07:00I agree that the scale gets way too much power!
I...I agree that the scale gets way too much power!<br /><br />I use it as one tool to measure my success. Clothes, how I feel and my food journal tell the rest of the story!Tami@NutmegNotebookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03734911958992997465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093949012295817108.post-39269418674152318602010-05-21T14:04:58.972-07:002010-05-21T14:04:58.972-07:00I usually only weigh once a week, but since I star...I usually only weigh once a week, but since I started my healthy eating plan this week I've been weighing myself daily, partly to laugh about the wide fluctuations but also partly either to see a drop and motivate myself to keep going or to see a gain and motivate myself to keep going. I think next week I'll go back to once a week though. My scale is definitely trying to gaslight me.The CilleyGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06655326831902251300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093949012295817108.post-40363299952001372582010-05-21T13:58:37.914-07:002010-05-21T13:58:37.914-07:00Getting over the scale is a HARD thing. It's s...Getting over the scale is a HARD thing. It's so easy to be controlled by a stupid number. Blah!!Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00364279577538257080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093949012295817108.post-46875750334050695932010-05-21T13:19:39.903-07:002010-05-21T13:19:39.903-07:00I find measuring hard to keep track of, I always d...I find measuring hard to keep track of, I always doubt that I've done it in the right spot, the same way, etc.<br /><br />I agree with you on the clothing thing though, that does not lie. I hate when you feel things getting tighter and tighter... grrrr.Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08526427622469683858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093949012295817108.post-13981708185053120042010-05-21T12:54:41.707-07:002010-05-21T12:54:41.707-07:00I recognize that scale ... Costco? It's the s...I recognize that scale ... Costco? It's the same one as I have. I love your witty photo.<br /><br />I have reformed myself concerning the scale.<br />Other ways I determine my success are my eating and working out. Those are easy to determine and control. <br />I'm a once a week weigh-er but during the at work challenge it will be twice a week. That's still better than the 4-5 times a day I used to hop on and off the thing.<br /><br />Have a great weekend and good luck with your 1st 5 Miler!!!Brightceterahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04315996303259692721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093949012295817108.post-73518720049127578362010-05-21T12:40:59.923-07:002010-05-21T12:40:59.923-07:00i get it. that sounds very balanced. it's one ...i get it. that sounds very balanced. it's one of many ways you measure your progress. i admire that!SGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12872069788090565862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093949012295817108.post-34638498404918915702010-05-21T12:40:14.173-07:002010-05-21T12:40:14.173-07:00i definitely over use my scale. it even annoys me!...i definitely over use my scale. it even annoys me!! good luck on your run! :)Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07073920261483561794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7093949012295817108.post-4043453496742810012010-05-21T12:30:11.167-07:002010-05-21T12:30:11.167-07:00I so needed to read your post toady. I've bee...I so needed to read your post toady. I've been getting so discouraged at the results I feel I am not getting. I'm one of those that are so focused on the scale number that I get myself rethinking why I am doing all this work if nothing happens. I too run and have intense workouts, so something should be working. <br /><br />Do you have a tool you use to measure body fat, or can recommend what to do for that?<br /><br />Thanks for you blog, it helps keep me going day to day!Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06376766297203528245noreply@blogger.com