To weigh or not to weigh? - Phentermine.com

BikerJulie · June 25th, 2008, 11:21 AM

Well the great debate on how often to weigh. Some say once a week, others say everyday. Just wondering what you all think. I am a scale junkie. So of course when I got on the scale this morning, after only 2 days on Phen, I was greatly dissapointed. Sigh....

Hope everyone is doing fine and would appreciate some feedback.
Thanks!

mom24gr8kids · June 25th, 2008, 11:30 AM

I am a scale junkie too. I weigh everyday but I know I shouldn't. I try not to let the number bother me so much as I want to lose inches more. So if you are working out a lot and not seeing the lbs come off it doesn't mean you aren't losing inches, kwim?

After only 2 days don't get disappointed....it takes time and just keep eating right and exercising.

amckevly · June 25th, 2008, 11:32 AM

I do weigh myself everyday. I cant help it! It helps me stay motivated though. I try not to weigh the day after I do weights at the gym though. I am always a pound more after that!

BikerJulie · June 25th, 2008, 11:33 AM

Thanks Brenda...I know I was asking alot after 2 days. I like instant gratification!

RH584 · June 25th, 2008, 11:34 AM

Okay... you all are gonna laugh... or scold me. I way everyday first thing in the morning after I get up and use the restroom. That is the only number I pay attention to. However, I have a bad habit of getting on the scale everytime I go into the bathroom that has the scale. I don't know why. The numbers don't matter. I guess I just get curious. Oh well, I only count the first one anyway.

thisisonecutie · June 25th, 2008, 11:45 AM

I am a scale junkie too

I have to be honest i weight myself every morning before I get dressed for work. Don't get discourage just hang in there you will see result.

breekibuggie · June 25th, 2008, 12:51 PM

Same for me.... I actually go off my weight in the morning ( soon as I wake up & go potty ), I also weight myself before bed too...I like seeing the scale being very close to what I got that morning...Makes me sleep better knowing the results in the morning are going to be positive!

wildcat1842 · June 25th, 2008, 01:08 PM

I weigh once a week, but I have to have dh hide the scale from me,otherwise it would be every hour! I get dissapointed when I don't see what I want. I did get on this morning, after only 3 days of phen. I was impressed. That's only becasue I've had a headache for 3 days and I've been nauseous. I kind of wish I waited for the one week point, so I could be really impressed!

imabijou · June 25th, 2008, 06:02 PM

I weighed on my scales before I left Monday to go to the clinic and they said 271.3...I started taking the phen Tuesday...Today (Wednesday) I weighed about the same time of day and my scales say 268.1...woohoo I know weight fluctuates tremendously and tomorrow my scales might say 270...I think that's why they say not to weigh everyday...because of the fluctuation...

Now my question is.........are any of you finding it hard to eat? I bout gag just looking at food and that's bad...I own a restaurant...lol
I'm just finding it very hard to want to eat any thing at all....Nibbled a very little yesterday and today I barely nibbled again but I just forced down a small salad...

JustKim · June 25th, 2008, 06:07 PM

I don't have any problems avoiding scales. I am so accustomed to seeing bad numbers, I think it's mentally healthier for me to stay completely away. I make myself get on it once a week, and even then it's like dragging a dog to a bath.

free2b.you · June 25th, 2008, 06:16 PM

I'm a daily one... I do it to stay motivated... I truly only count the once a week weigh in though. I use all the in between days to know whether or not I need to get my act together before the "real deal".

On your second question: I found it VERY hard to eat at first, but YOU HAVE TO!

Try eating some light things, if nothing else, like yogurt, fruit, cheese. (I don't avoid carbs, just keep it all in moderation!)

The_Sweetest_1 · June 25th, 2008, 06:17 PM

I am a recovering scale junkie too. I know it's silly but I weigh myself every time I use the restroom

So I have to hide the scale from myself. Well, it's not actually hidden(just out of sight)

I put it in a place that's not very easy to get to like all the way in the back of a closet so that I would have to climb and reach and have stuff fall out of the closet just to get to it

I know...sad but true

Actually the last time that I put it(put them...ok I have 2)

away for a few days I had lost a few lbs when I got them out. So it's great when u only weigh once or twice a wk and notice a few lbs missing vs weighing 10x a day and you're 8oz heavier than u were 30 mins ago

but 1 lb less than 2 hours ago

You scale junkies know exactly what I mean...off to hide the scale

im_ready · June 25th, 2008, 07:47 PM

I would say once a week. Im going to try that because if those numbers dont change it could discourage you. Stay focused on how your clothes fit and if you feel lighter on your feet! Goodluck

luckiemomoftoo · June 25th, 2008, 09:23 PM

I get on everyday, sometimes 2 or 3 times. I even take it on diff floors to make sure it's right! I cant help it.

June 25th, 2008, 11:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
BikerJulie Bronze Phenster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 18 Lost Weight: -15 Current Weight: 159 Goal Weight: 130	To weigh or not to weigh? Well the great debate on how often to weigh. Some say once a week, others say everyday. Just wondering what you all think. I am a scale junkie. So of course when I got on the scale this morning, after only 2 days on Phen, I was greatly dissapointed. Sigh.... Hope everyone is doing fine and would appreciate some feedback. Thanks!

June 25th, 2008, 11:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
mom24gr8kids Bronze Phenster Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 25 Lost Weight: - Current Weight: 170 Goal Weight: 140	I am a scale junkie too. I weigh everyday but I know I shouldn't. I try not to let the number bother me so much as I want to lose inches more. So if you are working out a lot and not seeing the lbs come off it doesn't mean you aren't losing inches, kwim? After only 2 days don't get disappointed....it takes time and just keep eating right and exercising. Brenda 6/14 174 6/15 started phen 7/1 165.5 7/16 160 GW 140

June 25th, 2008, 11:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
RH584 Silver Phenster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Nevada Posts: 283 Lost Weight: -51 lbs ~ 177 lbs to go... Current Weight: 347 Goal Weight: 170	Okay... you all are gonna laugh... or scold me. I way everyday first thing in the morning after I get up and use the restroom. That is the only number I pay attention to. However, I have a bad habit of getting on the scale everytime I go into the bathroom that has the scale. I don't know why. The numbers don't matter. I guess I just get curious. Oh well, I only count the first one anyway. Keep on Keepin' on!

June 25th, 2008, 11:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
thisisonecutie Bronze Phenster Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 50 Lost Weight: -29 Current Weight: 160 Goal Weight: 136	Junkie Here! I am a scale junkie too I have to be honest i weight myself every morning before I get dressed for work. Don't get discourage just hang in there you will see result. Before Phen 189 lbs, First Month on Phe. May 10th weight 174 LBS. Down - 15 Picture was taken then Second Month June 7th weight 164 LBs. Down -10 Third Month July 2th weight 160 LBS. Down -4

June 25th, 2008, 12:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
breekibuggie Bronze Phenster Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 67 Lost Weight: -13 Current Weight: 153 Goal Weight: 140	Same for me.... I actually go off my weight in the morning ( soon as I wake up & go potty ), I also weight myself before bed too...I like seeing the scale being very close to what I got that morning...Makes me sleep better knowing the results in the morning are going to be positive! August 1st - 10lb Challenge - STARTING OUT June 16th ~ SW 166 1st MONTH WEIGHT LOSS July 16th ~ CW 155 ( -11 )

June 25th, 2008, 11:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
amckevly Bronze Phenster Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 59 Lost Weight: -20 Current Weight: 190.8 Goal Weight: 145	I do weigh myself everyday. I cant help it! It helps me stay motivated though. I try not to weigh the day after I do weights at the gym though. I am always a pound more after that!

June 25th, 2008, 11:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
BikerJulie Bronze Phenster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 18 Lost Weight: -15 Current Weight: 159 Goal Weight: 130	Thanks Brenda...I know I was asking alot after 2 days. I like instant gratification!

June 25th, 2008, 01:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
wildcat1842 Silver Phenster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 134 Lost Weight: -16lbs Current Weight: 189 Goal Weight: 140lbs	I weigh once a week, but I have to have dh hide the scale from me,otherwise it would be every hour! I get dissapointed when I don't see what I want. I did get on this morning, after only 3 days of phen. I was impressed. That's only becasue I've had a headache for 3 days and I've been nauseous. I kind of wish I waited for the one week point, so I could be really impressed!

June 25th, 2008, 06:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
imabijou Silver Phenster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 297 Lost Weight: 26.8lbs Current Weight: 246.2 Goal Weight: 180	I weighed on my scales before I left Monday to go to the clinic and they said 271.3...I started taking the phen Tuesday...Today (Wednesday) I weighed about the same time of day and my scales say 268.1...woohoo I know weight fluctuates tremendously and tomorrow my scales might say 270...I think that's why they say not to weigh everyday...because of the fluctuation... Now my question is.........are any of you finding it hard to eat? I bout gag just looking at food and that's bad...I own a restaurant...lol I'm just finding it very hard to want to eat any thing at all....Nibbled a very little yesterday and today I barely nibbled again but I just forced down a small salad... Can ya tell a difference in the avatar pic and this one? I think all my weight came off my face...lol ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS TO SEE THAT SCALE SAY 199...I THINK I CAN, I THINK I CAN Last edited by imabijou : June 25th, 2008 at 06:03 PM. Reason: My ticker isn't working... :(

June 25th, 2008, 06:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
JustKim Silver Phenster Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 190 Lost Weight: -36 lbs Current Weight: 234 lbs Goal Weight: 150 lbs	I don't have any problems avoiding scales. I am so accustomed to seeing bad numbers, I think it's mentally healthier for me to stay completely away. I make myself get on it once a week, and even then it's like dragging a dog to a bath. 5/08 SW-270 8/08 CW 234 Goals, schmoals. I just come here to talk, and if I lose weight, that's great! Same place next year? NOT!!!

June 25th, 2008, 06:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
free2b.you Silver Phenster Join Date: May 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 224 Lost Weight: -34 Current Weight: 197 Goal Weight: 180	I'm a daily one... I do it to stay motivated... I truly only count the once a week weigh in though. I use all the in between days to know whether or not I need to get my act together before the "real deal". On your second question: I found it VERY hard to eat at first, but YOU HAVE TO! Try eating some light things, if nothing else, like yogurt, fruit, cheese. (I don't avoid carbs, just keep it all in moderation!) I'M IN ONEDERLAND!!! Started Phen 5/24/08: SW: 231 lbs at 5'11" 214 lbs on 6/23/08 @ one month follow up Dr. visit 204 lbs on 7/29/08 @ two month follow up Dr. visit CW: 197 lbs @ 08/15/2008 GW: 180 lbs by Sept. '08

June 25th, 2008, 06:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
The_Sweetest_1 Bronze Phenster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 34 Lost Weight: -34...Lost 20lbs before phen/Lost 14lbs w/phen Current Weight: 178 Goal Weight: 150 lbs	I am a recovering scale junkie too. I know it's silly but I weigh myself every time I use the restroom So I have to hide the scale from myself. Well, it's not actually hidden(just out of sight) I put it in a place that's not very easy to get to like all the way in the back of a closet so that I would have to climb and reach and have stuff fall out of the closet just to get to it I know...sad but true Actually the last time that I put it(put them...ok I have 2) away for a few days I had lost a few lbs when I got them out. So it's great when u only weigh once or twice a wk and notice a few lbs missing vs weighing 10x a day and you're 8oz heavier than u were 30 mins ago but 1 lb less than 2 hours ago You scale junkies know exactly what I mean...off to hide the scale

June 25th, 2008, 07:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
im_ready Silver Phenster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: CT Posts: 102 Lost Weight: 9 lbs Current Weight: 188 Goal Weight: 160-150 As long as I am healthy	I would say once a week. Im going to try that because if those numbers dont change it could discourage you. Stay focused on how your clothes fit and if you feel lighter on your feet! Goodluck Starting Weight: 197 Mini Goal 10 pounds WEEK 1: 193 (lost 4 lbs) WEEK 2: 189.5 WEEK 3: 192 WEEK 4: WEEK 5: WEEK 6: 10 POUND CHALLENGE BY AUGUST FIRST! IM ON MY WAY!:

June 25th, 2008, 09:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
luckiemomoftoo Bronze Phenster Join Date: May 2008 Location: IL Posts: 42 Lost Weight: -25 lbs Current Weight: 175 Goal Weight: 160	I get on everyday, sometimes 2 or 3 times. I even take it on diff floors to make sure it's right! I cant help it.