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 I was not aware of this thanks so much!

Hi everyone. Little late in introducing myself, sorry for that.  I have been on the weightloss roller coaster for most of my life and recently my health has taken a downward spiral.  Given the information that Insulin injections are my next treatment option w/o wls my hubby and I decided we could not afford for me not to have surgery.  My goal is to have the surgery by May of next year.  Seeing as I will be paying for this myself, my insurance company would rather keep me on meds, etc than pay for the surgery, it will take some financial wrangling to get the money.  But we are approaching it as if we needed a new car.  We would not hesitate to finance it if we truly needed one.    My life and my quality of life is much more valuable than a new car.  My support system is awesome.  Great family, co-workers, employer that is supporting me all the way.   Thanks for the encouragement and the information.  Finding this website has been as great as deciding to take the next leap.

Love to All.

I have used this and it is wonderful.  Makes planning your meals much easier than pen and paper.  I just wish they would add a place to track your blood sugars on the same page.  Would be a great tool for us diabetics.

Thank you!  I am currently having WOW moments and struggles at the same time.  People look at me and can't believe the weight loss.  I am coping with parent who is very ill and it brings up those moments of stress where I want to put all the wrong foods in my mouth.  Physically I know I can not do this and realistically I don't want to.  It is an old habit I am truly being tested to break. I appreciate this group because I can read through the discussions and be reminded of all the support out there.  It definitely gives me something to lean on!

Your Scale and You

Unlike other plans that recommend weighing in weekly or less often, we advise you to weigh yourself daily.

"Daily?" you ask. Yes! Studies show that people who weigh themselves daily are more successful at long-term weight loss than those who weigh themselves weekly. Experts speculate that frequent weigh-ins remind you of your goals and help keep you motivated. At the Duke Diet & Fitness Center (DFC), we feel that an essential part of this daily weighing strategy is tracking your weight on a graph. A graph helps you to see the big picture: Rather than focusing on one day's number, you're looking at trends over several days, weeks, or months. There's nothing more motivating than seeing that line move downward over time!

We also like graphs because they can help you to become accustomed to the fact that the number on the scale does fluctuate each day. The line won't always move downward, and that's okay. Weight normally varies from day to day, based on factors like how much water your body is retaining, among others. We find that seeing these normal fluctuations on a graph keeps our clients at the DFC from getting discouraged by them — they look past the little ups and downs and focus on the larger trends.

Another advantage to graphing with daily weigh-ins is that it helps you self-monitor more effectively. If you see your weight beginning to trend in the wrong direction, you can take steps to nip that trend in the bud.

Of course, weighing in daily isn't right for everyone. If you've ever had an eating disorder like anorexia or bulimia or if you find it extremely upsetting to get on the scale, you should talk to your doctor or mental health–care provider. Otherwise, give it a try and see how it works for you!

If daily weighing is a good strategy for you, we encourage you to keep it up — even after you meet your weight goals. Research has shown that people who've lost weight and continue to weigh themselves regularly afterward are better able to keep the weight off. So plan to make your friendship with your scale a lifelong one. Doing so will greatly increase your chances of both short-term and lifelong success.

Based on the world-renowned Duke Diet & Fitness Center Residential Program in Durham, North Carolina, Duke Diet & Fitness Online applies the same proven approach to weight loss: diet, fitness, behavioral strategies, and medical expertise.

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