Revaudrey's Journal, 27 June 2014

I just got up, peeded and weighed myself three times. Here's what the scale said: 138.2, 135.4, and, on a different scale: 136.2.
I have two identical WW digital scales ( in 2 different bathrooms) and they just can't make up their mind.
SO I'll take the middle reading- 136.2- and not sweat it. A buddy here on FS suggested that as long as I maintain in a 3 lb window, that it's all good... and I tend to agree. On any given day, (If I obsess enough and weigh myself more than once) my weight can fluctuate as much as 2 or 3 lbs! For me it's all about water and... bowel contents. I only poop about once a week! And that is with 6 days per week of exercise, lots and lots and lots of veggies, fruit, added fiber and at least 8 glasses of water per day. I really DON"T want to get into the laxative rut... it is unhealthy and I won't do it. I've tried a tablespoon of olive oil first thing( yuk!) And warm water and "natural" laxatives like senna (ugh!) and I'm really frustrated. Part of it is about the hectic lifestyle that I lead and my long hours at work and erratic schedule.
136.2 lb Lost so far: 46.6 lb.    Still to go: 0 lb.    Diet followed reasonably well.

Diet Calendar Entries for 27 June 2014:
2160 kcal Fat: 103.82g | Prot: 67.86g | Carb: 180.65g.   Lunch: Panera Bread Asian Sesame Salad Dressing, Panera Bread Asian Sesame Salad Dressing, President Fat Free Feta Cheese, Diamond of California Slivered Almonds, Calavo Avocado, Dole Broccoli Slaw, Radish, Nature Sweet Cherub Tomatoes, Stop & Shop Mixed Salad Greens. Dinner: Great Value Mixed Nuts, Old London Melba Toast Roasted Garlic, Brie Cheese, Baileys Original Irish Cream, Jason's Deli Strawberry Shortcake, Wal-mart Deli Cole Slaw, Potato Salad, Corn On The Cob with Butter, Barbecued Pork Spareribs with Sauce, Gimlet, Chambord Raspberry Liqueur, Champagne. Snacks/Other: Cherrybrook Kitchen Gluten Free Sugar Cookie Mix. more...
1786 kcal Activities & Exercise: Weight Training (moderate) - 14 minutes, Running - 6/mph - 7 minutes, Walking (exercise) - 3.5/mph - 8 minutes, Running (jogging) - 5/mph - 15 minutes, Resting - 15 hours and 16 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
losing 1.3 lb a week

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EXACTLY what my scale does to me. Sometimes I think weighing myself is very detrimental to maintaining good health, but right now I'm in the gotta weigh myself weekly rut - same as your routine: get up, pee, weigh myself 3 times and try to reconcile all the numbers. I agree with the 3 pound window - but I'm tempted to say 5 pounds. 
27 Jun 14 by member: dcwalker
Pick one scale to use (as official gauge of weight loss) and keep it in the same spot (hard level surface). Every scale you weigh on can weigh you something different (calibration, flooring, etc.) They should all be close with the weight though. Weigh same clothes, same time of day, same everything. If you get different readings from same scale, it may mean you need a new battery. Everyone's weight fluctuates all day long. Google "why the scale lies" for insight in to water weight fluctuations. It's normal. My scale can go up 5lbs by night. If you exercise and sweat it may go down. Sodium laden food may make it go up. Hormones, medications, inflammation, sickness, stress, etc. all affect the scale.Giving yourself that window is a good idea.  
27 Jun 14 by member: Suzi161
Your compromise between the 2 scales is nice. So much better that the scale at the doctor's office. Those things are mean bullies! Ha! Ha! Ha! Good luck with the number 2 situation. Hope everything comes out okay.  
27 Jun 14 by member: Teacher Try

     
 

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