scales

Let me start off by saying some of us (me include) believe scales should be used only for fish or piano ... However, many others like to weight themselves regularly. They feel it helps keep them on track.

Remember there are other “scales" you can use to monitor your success: your constant hunger reduction (eliminated); reduced clothing size; increase energy; re-familiarizing yourself to body-parts unseen for years (errr… toes) ; “common" activity becoming easier (walking, climbing steps), just feeling good about yourself; sleeping better (reduced snoring); the mirror; better medical exam results (lower cholesterol and/or blood pressure); etc.

But if you want to "monitor your weight", use the scale you will use most often - but remember a few things: (A) you will weigh less in the morning then you will at night (B) "your scale" may be different then the Doctor's, DON'T WORRY - go with the lower number :) (C) Don't weigh yourself EVERYDAY - a lot of things affect out weight. So a weight gain on 1-2 pound today, could mean a weigh loss of 3-4 pounds tomorrow. (D) if you exercise, your fat will turn to muscle - which means while on the scale "you aren't loosing weight", in reality you're getting healthier.