My journey into maintaining without a scale

homestretch · 02-25-2009, 09:37 AM

So I started the thread asking who maintains without a scale and I came to the conclusion that I will share my experience trying to go scaleless.

Some of you may think that I am crazy and in fact I have my own fears about this but because of my unhealthy bondage to the scale god I am going to give this a try. My plan is to stay a comfy size 8, exercise, and eat right. I will post the ups and downs and if I break down and get on the scale I will post that also. I plan on using my pants as a guide and when they are too tight I know I will need to cut back. Anyone who wants to join in is quite welcome.

This week I feel very positive about my body and food. My sister's and I went to Talbot's on Monday and I got two very form fitting and cute tops. I was very happy with my purchase and I felt so good about my weight loss because for so very long I could not buy clothes that I desired. I had to buy clothes that hid (at least I thought). I have a closet full of cute jeans, pants and capri's and it is very nice to stay the same size from season to season.

godsbeloved79 · 02-25-2009, 01:08 PM

Hello! Though I'm no way near maintaining...I'm taking the same approach. I would like to stay scaleless throughout Induction. It's always good to know what you have lost at the end of the 14 day period. Once I go on to OWL, I really couldn't care much about what the scale says. I will use my pants as my measuring tool as well. Keep me posted and I will do the same

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gharkness · 02-25-2009, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by homestretch

SI plan on using my pants as a guide and when they are too tight I know I will need to cut back. Anyone who wants to join in is quite welcome.

It's a great idea, but please don't wait until your pants are "too tight." Be very, VERY aware of how they feel on you in the greatest detail so that you will know to make some dietary changes BEFORE they get "too tight."

This is the way I have maintained for a year. It requires a great deal of unvarnished truth-telling to one's self....and it can be difficult at times, but you can be successful. Just be aware!

homestretch · 02-26-2009, 09:17 AM

Thanks everyone!
Georgene**I will be aware of how my pants are fitting before they get too tight and thank you for the reminder. It is very motivating to me that you have been successful maintaining this way. You said it requires a great deal of truth telling to one's self and I have to say that scares me but I am wanting to get a healthier relationship with my body and I am hoping that I am going down the right path!

Godsbeloved**Keep us posted on how you do after induction and good luck!

godsbeloved79 · 02-26-2009, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by homestretch

Godsbeloved**Keep us posted on how you do after induction and good luck!

I will, day 1...so far so good!

vli1127 · 02-28-2009, 06:43 AM

Hi all, I think scaleless is a great idea. I am currently in TOPS and only weigh at meetings even though I have a scale here at home. I used to drive myself nuts with the numbers. I know what it feels like in my clothes and how I look in the mirror.

I am currently maintaining at around 167-173 and I am 5'6". I had some fitness testing done at my "Y" in the past few weeks and my body fat is around 26%. I am in a size 10-12 depending on brand and cut which I am quite pleased.

Homestretch, how tall are you?

02-25-2009, 09:37 AM	#1
homestretch MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,179 Gallery: homestretch Stats: 206.5/155 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 5/26/06	My journey into maintaining without a scale So I started the thread asking who maintains without a scale and I came to the conclusion that I will share my experience trying to go scaleless. Some of you may think that I am crazy and in fact I have my own fears about this but because of my unhealthy bondage to the scale god I am going to give this a try. My plan is to stay a comfy size 8, exercise, and eat right. I will post the ups and downs and if I break down and get on the scale I will post that also. I plan on using my pants as a guide and when they are too tight I know I will need to cut back. Anyone who wants to join in is quite welcome. This week I feel very positive about my body and food. My sister's and I went to Talbot's on Monday and I got two very form fitting and cute tops. I was very happy with my purchase and I felt so good about my weight loss because for so very long I could not buy clothes that I desired. I had to buy clothes that hid (at least I thought). I have a closet full of cute jeans, pants and capri's and it is very nice to stay the same size from season to season. __________________ Start 206.5 5/26/2006.......Goal of 155 Met Nov. 1, 2007 "Be careful the environment you choose for it will shape you; be careful the friends you choose for you will become like them." ~ W. Clement Stone BELIEVE IN THE POWER WITHIN YOURSELF!

02-28-2009, 06:43 AM	#6
vli1127 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,732 Gallery: vli1127 Stats: 230/166.5/170 5' 6" 49 yr. old WOE: LC my way Start Date: May 08'	Hi all, I think scaleless is a great idea. I am currently in TOPS and only weigh at meetings even though I have a scale here at home. I used to drive myself nuts with the numbers. I know what it feels like in my clothes and how I look in the mirror. I am currently maintaining at around 167-173 and I am 5'6". I had some fitness testing done at my "Y" in the past few weeks and my body fat is around 26%. I am in a size 10-12 depending on brand and cut which I am quite pleased. Homestretch, how tall are you? __________________ Vicki *One Day At A Time* "Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending." -Maria Robinson 364 (before VBG 6/97), 215 lowest wt after that surgery; 280's (before RNY 6/01), 185 lowest wt after that surgery and abdominoplasty 11/02; 230 (wt. regain, highest before LC woe)

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02-25-2009, 01:08 PM	#2
godsbeloved79 Atkineer For Life Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pompano Bch, FL Posts: 17,252 Gallery: godsbeloved79 Stats: 214.5/201/160 WOE: Atkins - Induction Start Date: 11/21/09	Hello! Though I'm no way near maintaining...I'm taking the same approach. I would like to stay scaleless throughout Induction. It's always good to know what you have lost at the end of the 14 day period. Once I go on to OWL, I really couldn't care much about what the scale says. I will use my pants as my measuring tool as well. Keep me posted and I will do the same .

02-26-2009, 09:17 AM	#4
homestretch MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,179 Gallery: homestretch Stats: 206.5/155 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 5/26/06	Thanks everyone! GeorgeneI will be aware of how my pants are fitting before they get too tight and thank you for the reminder. It is very motivating to me that you have been successful maintaining this way. You said it requires a great deal of truth telling to one's self and I have to say that scares me but I am wanting to get a healthier relationship with my body and I am hoping that I am going down the right path! GodsbelovedKeep us posted on how you do after induction and good luck!