tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post8203264348797581673..comments2023-10-20T01:45:56.058-07:00Comments on Something Brilliant is Brewing: Scale rehab underwayLesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12401609334253676307noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-39944601732573528992009-10-01T04:42:58.084-07:002009-10-01T04:42:58.084-07:00Hop over to my blog post from last night and pick ...Hop over to my blog post from last night and pick up your well-deserved award! :)Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09903038555489140718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-58723847001798305572009-09-30T14:58:31.770-07:002009-09-30T14:58:31.770-07:00The scale addiction may take some time to break, b...The scale addiction may take some time to break, but you are doing a great job with it!<br /><br />There are so many ways to measure progress besides just the scale! Keep up your great work.Diane, Fit to the Finishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03563578757721307599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-75599357326445661772009-09-30T14:50:04.934-07:002009-09-30T14:50:04.934-07:00I just found your website and have been thinking a...I just found your website and have been thinking about your post on the scale. It really hit a nerve with me. For most of my adult life with the exception of the past 8 years I have been overweight/obese. In 2001 I was 300 pounds, and one day had enough and began to diet.(But it is a long and complex story!) While this may not work for everyone - it worked for me.... I did not weigh myself for a year and lost well over 100 pounds. The only time I weighed myself was at the Doctor's who told me my weight loss. I did try daily weighing for awhile, but it drove me crazy with anxiety. I have kept the weight off (150 pounds) for 8 years and do not weigh myself except at the Docs and do not want to know the number. But I use a pair of pants that have no lycra, no stretch, no give to keep me on track. Those are my "Honesty Pants." When I was losing weight I used clothes that I grew out of as my goal. The scale is my phobia! This stuff is hard and I give you all the credit in the world. Best of luck keep going forward, it does get easier.Sandy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10671880078908754455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-42730035638287498972009-09-30T12:05:17.381-07:002009-09-30T12:05:17.381-07:00Keep up the good work! I'm down from weighing...Keep up the good work! I'm down from weighing myself every day (which often set the mood for my day, in spite of me *knowing* there are everyday weight fluctuations) to weighing twice a week, and I'm hoping to get that down to weekly, then fortnightly, then, finally monthly!Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16237128259799260713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-87854056482013063392009-09-30T10:59:17.997-07:002009-09-30T10:59:17.997-07:00I am glad you are breaking your scale addiction. I...I am glad you are breaking your scale addiction. It's hard to believe we can be so obsessive about weighing. And good for you for having 2 binge free days!MissyMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08588439902120046209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-27734579573787909382009-09-30T10:50:22.910-07:002009-09-30T10:50:22.910-07:00It sounded like you might have meant you have neve...It sounded like you might have meant you have never taken classes at the gym - or did you just mean Zumba?<br /><br />And Did you mean that you can pay slightly more at your gym and then attend any classes for free - <br />or <br />you pay slightly more and then have to pay yet more for the classes?Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05452333714845476967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-79826154879237183332009-09-30T10:45:43.102-07:002009-09-30T10:45:43.102-07:00Here I am - thanks for leaving a note for me.
(...Here I am - thanks for leaving a note for me. <br /><br />(what ages are your kids - I think you mentioned grown - ?)<br /><br />I will be eager to hear how the scale experiment continues for you.Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05452333714845476967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-19408636991718434532009-09-30T10:15:22.154-07:002009-09-30T10:15:22.154-07:00Hi Leslie. Got your email BTW!
It's amazing t...Hi Leslie. Got your email BTW!<br /><br />It's amazing that not weighing = no evening bingeing. Your scale and food addictions go hand in hand. It's almost sounded like you're more worried about giving up the scale than the excess food; maybe because a lower number on the scale = being able to eat excess food. The scale has allowed you to stay in your "comfort zone" (not very comfortable I know)whereas without it you will be flying into new territory - and that can be scary. <br /><br />I know it's early days yet but I feel sure that this is the way. I am worried that even once a week will tip you off again though. But even bingeing once a week would be a lot better than every other day. <br /><br />I think weighing only once a month at the doctor might be better or officially with a gym instructor. That way you won't be so likely to binge afterwards because you'll be accountable to the doc or instructor and they can set you a new goal for the next month. <br /><br />I hope it continues to go well for you. <br /><br />Best wishes,<br />Bearfriend xxFriend of the Bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01338137165061207438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172726268459163555.post-51380714765901036162009-09-30T09:58:50.500-07:002009-09-30T09:58:50.500-07:00Your doing great! Keep up the good work. Way to go...Your doing great! Keep up the good work. Way to go. You go girl. I can't think of anything else to say. But Congrats.. I know how hard it is. I really do. But if you can stay sober so long I bet you can do this. Staying sober has to be one of the hardest things in the world. Your in my prayers.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11078744172786664046noreply@blogger.com