“I have always felt that laughter in the face of reality is probably the finest sound there is and will last until the day when the game is called on account of darkness. In this world, a good time to laugh is any time you can.” Linda Elerbee
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GIGIANGELA
Posts: 14 2/8/10 9:40 P
I'm not a compulsive weigher. I weigh myself every Thursday and I have to give myself a pep talk before getting up the courage to step on. So far so good though. I've lost 8 pounds in 4 weeks.
GOALIE44
SparkPoints: (25,398)
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Posts: 3,587 2/8/10 2:53 P
Yes, I must weigh in every morning. It is my reinforcer that I did a good job the day before, or my wake up call to be much wiser with my choices that day.
I know all to well how #s can sneak right back on when one is not aware or able to stop the cycle.
My name is Martha.
2003 : began WW 50# heavier than now .
2010 : still in ww goal range
"Which we hope ever to do with ease we must first learn to do with diligence."
Samuel Johnson
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NIKI11784
SparkPoints: (2,870)
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Posts: 110 2/8/10 11:03 A
I am totally a compulsive weigher, I try to stick to once in the morning and once at night. Ironic how we are supposed to have self control not to eat, but cant control our weighing....wonder if that is connected?
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LILYGIRL44
Posts: 206 2/7/10 10:54 P
I find that twic a week is best...oterwise you can get down on yourself if the scale doesn't say what you want it to.
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TRIGFROST
SparkPoints: (10,473)
Fitness Minutes: (3,340)
Posts: 821 1/28/10 2:52 P
I Weigh-in Once a week on Mondays...
The Shepherd always tries to persuade the sheep that their interests and his own are the same.
God already knows the good, He will bring out of your difficulty of life each day.
Mistakes are the portals of discovery.
Wise is He who collects the wisdom of others.
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DIAMONDDIR
SparkPoints: (10,772)
Fitness Minutes: (7,017)
Posts: 354 1/27/10 10:40 A
I really try not to be...I try to limit to 3 times a week but it doesn't typically happen.
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AMZIPP
Posts: 40 1/27/10 9:36 A
I have been getting up and weighing on my Wii Fit every morning. I like to see where I'm at everyday and track what I did each day to have a GOOD day!
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OMAMARY
Posts: 300 1/26/10 12:18 P
I weigh every morning. It works for me. It helps me know what I need to do that day. AND I need the encouragement when the scale says somthing I like and it gives me new resolve when it says something I don't like. It also helps me decide if what I did the day before worked or didn't work.
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ANDIEGOR1
Posts: 112 1/26/10 12:07 P
I was and I stopped last week, now it's once a week for me. I hope this will stop some of my frustration and help me focus on the lifestyle I am trying to establish.
NWFL59
Posts: 1,215 1/16/10 8:09 P
No, once a week is sufficient
Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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JAZZMINE
SparkPoints: (17,228)
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Posts: 156 1/16/10 4:27 P
I have to weigh every morning. If I am up 3 pounds, that will change what I eat that day!
current weight: 142.0
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MAMABEARLICIOUS
SparkPoints: (21,785)
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Posts: 382 1/15/10 10:27 P
i weigh every morning
JESSICA0431
SparkPoints: (23,992)
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Posts: 979 1/14/10 5:47 P
Yes, twice a day naked, once in the morning and once at night. I always will. It keeps me "in the know" of my body...and I am happy that way.
Their are no rewards for being the strongest rebel.
I have tasted what 145 pounds feels like and it was...sweet.
Aug01-203lbs
Dec08-148lbs
2009
Jan-153lbs
Feb-150 (!!)
Mar-ugh :(
April-157:(
May-155(wait for iiiiit....)
June-idontwanna
July-154
Aug- 151
Sep-149 (sweet)
Oct-no.
Nov-no. Stupid holidays
Dec-156 Jan-153
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MISSBRIDGE
Posts: 85 1/13/10 11:17 P
definately! but only in the mornings
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DOIN_IT_RIGHT
Posts: 68 1/13/10 10:35 P
Yes, and then some. I try only twice a day, which sometimes works and sometimes doesn't.
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SNOWYOWL56
Posts: 102 1/13/10 10:33 P
No, I'm more of a, "Hey, these pants are starting to fit well!" kind of a person.
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KEVINR112
Posts: 50 1/13/10 9:03 P
Hey!!! I have avoided my scale for two mornings in a row.
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BOOKERSMOM
Posts: 107 1/13/10 4:57 P
I am a compulsive weigher, but I'm trying to break the habit. I've only been working toward a healthier me for about two and a half weeks and I weigh in on Sundays. I've probably stepped on the scale two or three extra times, but it's a lot better than when I weighed everyday. That was so discouraging!
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SKINNYPAT62
Posts: 273 1/13/10 2:01 P
I was but I am trying really hard to weigh only once a week. I weighed after one week back on track and lost four pounds. I really wanted to weigh again this morning, but didn't.
60 lbs. lost
KILA1228
Posts: 187 1/13/10 12:55 P
Yes, I started using the scale a lot, but have been doing good lately, now it's down to once a week.
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BEELZEBLONDE
SparkPoints: (34,824)
Fitness Minutes: (9,263)
Posts: 5,051 1/12/10 10:45 P
Only lately, yeah....getting a bit compulsive. As in, "Oh, I must lock myself in here and weigh myself naked after my morning youknowwhat", even though we're all trying to get out of the house on time.
Or, my secret joy: weighing myself at NIGHT, after eating, and I weigh less than I did a week or so before. Well, I like that and may keep it, but lose the compulsive (and CHILLY) a.m. naked weigh-in.
If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal. Not to people or things.
— Albert Einstein
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MURSPERZ
Posts: 357 1/9/10 8:46 A
Used to weigh myself a couple times a day. The past years just once a week on Monday morning. It helped to put the scale someplace inconvenient to get to.
MEXIFRO33
SparkPoints: (7,536)
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Posts: 296 1/9/10 1:27 A
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Posts: 1,048 1/9/10 12:54 A
Nope, once a week - on Friday!
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DAHOKX
SparkPoints: (1,565)
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Posts: 121 1/8/10 11:25 P
I work in a medical clinic, so I tend to weigh myself when I'm bored. For the past half year, it seems that no matter how much I eat or exercise, I weigh in at the same... which took the motivation away from exercising. :(
KMMILLER01
Posts: 128 1/8/10 10:58 P
I weigh in about 2x month, every 2 weeks. Its long enough to see results, but short enough I"m not going too crazy. WHen I used to weigh everyday I just made myself feel bad!
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KEVINR112
Posts: 50 1/8/10 10:36 P
I have a Nintendo Wii Fit, and I weigh most mornings.... or not at all... I rarely weighed myself for 6 months... gained some weight. I am back on it, first thing in the morning for consistency. Will I be able to cut down to ONCE A WEEK? Good question. But the Wii is a great scale to use. I like the exercises/games also, especially slalom skiing.
Edited by: KEVINR112 at: 1/9/2010 (13:06)
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FORGOTTENQUILL
Posts: 1,409 1/8/10 2:01 P
I was, and then I had to stop because I was driving myself crazy with the numbers. Two days a week...Mondays and Thursdays.
JKINGBERRY
Posts: 119 1/7/10 6:21 P
I weigh almost daily sometimes 2 times a day. I know I shouldn't but I still torture myself! ha.
I have really made a conscious effort to not weigh this week becuase it is discouraging if I'm up.
195:New FRYE boots 185:Manicure & Pedicure 175:New Workout Outfit and Nike Shox 165:New outfit from head to toe size 10 (hopefully) 155:Massage & New hairdo 145: This would be icing on the cake and a bikini! :)
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TERRYMEMPHIS
Posts: 177 1/7/10 4:27 P
I also weigh myself after I use the bathroom. I bought a new scale in October when ours had to be calibrated everyday. I like to check my weight everyday.
i dropped the scale...though not on purpose and it shattered (it was glass) or i would prob be on it every morning and every night... i have to buy a new one this weekend... going to be hard to weight only once a week!
When seeking strength you should go to the first place you look every day, the mirror. If you can't find it there chances are you won't be able to anywhere!
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DESI3500
Posts: 74 1/7/10 2:03 P
I can't seem to help it either, I like to weigh myself every morning. I know I shouldn't but I am obsessed.
-“ You can't do anything about the length of your life, but you can do something about its width and depth. ”
-"The price of petro irritates my gas hole."
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FRAZZLEDAZ
Posts: 43 1/7/10 1:10 P
I am a compulsive weigher too but I am not doing myself any favors...today my weight was back up again. I need to stick to weighing myself weekly on Sunday. I should add that to my 'sparkstreak' goals i.e. "only weigh self every Sunday morning"...
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ANEWMELI
Posts: 665 1/4/10 3:47 P
I weigh myself every morning right after I urinate. I tend not to weigh myself again for the rest of the day, because the fluctuations from morning until night discourage me. But I don't think my actions are "compulsive"... I think it's a great way for me to slowly transition into "maintenance" mode.
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SMILINDI
Posts: 763 1/2/10 6:37 P
I am an avid early morning weigher. Only document it once a week though at the medical clinic~so I am accountable to somebody other than myself. It's working!!!!!
Faith, patience, hard work and dedication are not only the answer, but the mighty key...to rediscovering that slender me~ :).
By SmilinDi
12/1/08
A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart, and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words.
~Donna Roberts~
current weight: 178.0
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MARIABELLA
Posts: 281 1/2/10 3:51 P
I weigh myself every morning and lately I feel like throwing the thing out the window, I can't get past these last 5 pds. I know it's just a number but I'm a little obsessed with reaching my goal since I am so close. ARRRGGGHHHH.....
Maria Augustine
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LOOKITSKHAKI
Posts: 25 1/2/10 11:14 A
I weigh myself every morning when I get up. For me it helps me to be more accountable in my daily eating decisions.
- Khaki
"Nothing is impossible to a willing heart." - French Proverb.
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PLINTHESS
SparkPoints: (6,505)
Fitness Minutes: (5,842)
Posts: 465 12/23/09 8:37 P
I really, really try to stick to once a week - Fridays. But tomorrow is Christmas Day (and a Friday) and we have a special meal planned this evening. So I weighed myself this morning (Thursday) and won't do it again till the New Year.
Who am I kidding? I'll do it 2 or 3 times a week, like a usually do.
There are 10 types of people in the world: those who understand binary, and those who don't.
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STAMPINGADDICT
SparkPoints: (5,273)
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Posts: 1,251 12/21/09 1:49 P
I weigh myself at least twice a day. 1st thing in the morning and then again when I get to work on our BMI scale.
Deb
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REKANN1
Posts: 131 12/21/09 8:39 A
I weigh myself every day to see if I lost any or maintained, or gain a couple of pounds.
Iavoid the scale at all cost. It will depress me terribly. Maybe when I get further along.
CONNEALS
SparkPoints: (24,751)
Fitness Minutes: (13,359)
Posts: 836 12/17/09 9:21 P
Oh yes!
Starting weight 199 on 1/5/09.
"I'm through accepting limits 'cause someone says they're so Some things I cannot change But till I try, I'll never know! " Defying Gravity...Wicked
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PHOENIX31785
Posts: 124 12/17/09 5:08 P
YES I AM and I had to stop myself because the fluctuations will bum me out some days. I had my mom hide my scale from me and I only check weekly. That way - I see bigger numbers and try harder each week to get those big numbers. But before that I was on that thing twice to three times a day!! Happy Holidays everyone!!
Goal One - Fit into goal jeans by the end of December --ACHIEVED!! Goal Two - 345 lbs by March 17, 2010 Goal Three - Fit into a beautiful bridesmaid's dress by May 2010
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CHAILENA
Posts: 155 12/17/09 1:58 P
Yes! I am so compulsive. I weigh and then double check. I do this several times a day but small fluctuations really don't bother me. I just get excited when I see the numbers trending downward.
Plant seeds of expectation in your mind; cultivate thoughts that anticipate achievement. Believe in yourself as being capable of overcoming all obstacles and weaknesses.
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J2PURVIANCE
SparkPoints: (3,010)
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Posts: 112 12/17/09 1:52 P
im obsessed for sure. i weigh every morning
XOXO
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CUTENCOMPACT05
Posts: 533 12/17/09 10:18 A
I went from not having a scale to stepping on my scale at least twice a day unless I am home all day and then it's every time I go into the bathroom. It took some major will power this morning not to get on it.
You are Beautiful! Your weight, age and size are only numbers. Your true beauty is in your SMILE! So SMILE! www.operationbeautiful.com
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JEMPOWER
Posts: 565 12/15/09 5:14 P
When I was a teenager I stepped on the scale at least 4 or 5 times a day. Now I don't step on the scale. I have to force myself to step on the scale and since it's Christmas Holidays I have been avoiding the scale.
It's a scary proposition for me to step on the scale. I bet if I stepped on the scale everyday I would probably be better at sticking to my plans.
Jem
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GRAMMYNSC
Posts: 88 12/15/09 12:22 P
girl u need to pick up them scales and stop it right now!! once a week weigh in's ya dig....otherwise we gonna report ya for OCD behavior! good luck
peace n luv kat
The reason why people try to put you in a box is because they know you're a gift!
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FIREBALL_V
Posts: 175 12/12/09 10:15 A
Oh yes! I have two scales myself. I had a week where my scale was broken and just couldn't STAND it! So I went out and bought another one and my husband replaced the batteries in my "broken" one! LOL
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CECHONE
Posts: 5,549 12/12/09 9:37 A
I like to weigh myself everyday as well. It is suppose to help you battle holiday weight gain. If I have a bad day, I try to give myself a break and opt for a free day!In other words on occasions, I try not to weigh myself.
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MTRAMMELL1
SparkPoints: (9,432)
Fitness Minutes: (14,561)
Posts: 195 12/10/09 1:08 P
I weigh myself everyday...sometimes it drives me crazy because it fluctuates so much but I think it keeps me on track more. I try to only pay attention to the ups when it is several days in a row.
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TRIGFROST
SparkPoints: (10,473)
Fitness Minutes: (3,340)
Posts: 821 12/8/09 9:09 P
no... one a week, I lose so slow, that every day would be for me a bummmer....
The Shepherd always tries to persuade the sheep that their interests and his own are the same.
God already knows the good, He will bring out of your difficulty of life each day.
Mistakes are the portals of discovery.
Wise is He who collects the wisdom of others.
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DAISYBELL6
SparkPoints: (16,864)
Fitness Minutes: (13,298)
Posts: 602 12/7/09 6:04 P
I weigh every day but don't get worried by the ups and downs. I just want to be aware if the ups come several days in a row before I've gained a bunch.
I used to weigh myself everyday, but I got discouaged and now I weigh myself once a week. I just had to tell myself to stop! lol
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DRAGONFIREMAMMA
Posts: 113 11/28/09 4:56 A
I am a scale junkie but only count what I have on a certain day of the week. I am getting better about it the longer I am no SP.
Smile!!! It Makes Everyone Wonder What You're Up To!!!
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POMERANIAN
Posts: 134 11/23/09 3:43 P
Like so many of you I weigh myself almost every morning but only report it on Mondays.
Pomeranian
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1NICUBABE
SparkPoints: (14,873)
Fitness Minutes: (15,482)
Posts: 530 11/22/09 3:45 P
I have to force myself to not weigh myself every day. Still I weigh every other day most of the time, especially if I had a gain in a particular week.
"Either you vegetate and look out a window, or activate and try to effect change." Christopher Reeve
Think positive and don't quit on yourself!
Mary Beth
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MYSPARKLER
Posts: 473 11/22/09 11:37 A
I weigh myself first thing in the morning each day. But I don't record that weight on my tracker until I have had the same weight for three days straight. This keeps in me touch with trends, and I don't worry too much a one day increase in weight or get too excited about a drop in weight until it has repeated another couple of days.
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KUDLBNY
Posts: 119 11/21/09 8:30 P
I am a scale junkie also. I weigh myself several times during the day. I only record once a week though. I also keep in mind that ones weight fluctuates during the day. So if I gain a pound during the day I dont freak out. As long as I am going down with the weekly weight that I do record.
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POSEY440
SparkPoints: (21,599)
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Posts: 1,454 11/21/09 6:05 P
I make myself only do once a week better that way for me.
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current weight: 166.0
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LIFE_IS_SO_GOOD
SparkPoints: (16,573)
Fitness Minutes: (17,177)
Posts: 957 11/21/09 4:26 P
The scale 'lives' in a cupboard. I have a tendency to let it rule me so I did the obvious ... I removed it! Once a week it comes out. That's it ... no more basing how I feel based on what I weigh ---- success!
Patricia
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CCRIDDICK
SparkPoints: (4,736)
Fitness Minutes: (4,000)
Posts: 110 11/20/09 6:52 P
I weigh every morning but only count the weight that I get on Mondays. I also take a body fat measurement with a body fat caliper. It is a more accurate accounting of my progress. Sometime the scale doesn't move and in order to not get discouraged the body fat measurement will show that I have lost a half inch or better. That makes me happy and prevents me flinging my scale right out the door
It is a general human weakness to allow things uncertain and unknown, to set us up in hope or plunge us into fear.
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MONTY68
SparkPoints: (30,940)
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Posts: 3,616 11/19/09 8:33 P
I weigh my self every morning and I know that as the day goes on I will weigh more as we eat and drink water.I have heard that the morning weight is the most accurate.
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REDCIANNA
Posts: 54 11/19/09 9:55 A
I weigh everyday to keep me on track!
PATTSIE1
Posts: 18 11/19/09 9:30 A
I only weigh about twice a week. What is a good scale to buy as I think ours is off. It shows I'm lighter than what I actually am.
Edited by: PATTSIE1 at: 11/19/2009 (09:31)
HAASESH
Posts: 373 11/19/09 9:22 A
yes
STACYLEIGH09
Posts: 9 11/19/09 4:33 A
I weigh every morning. It sets the pace of the day.
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MINDY1TX
Posts: 55 11/18/09 11:27 P
I do weigh every morning, but like some of you mentioned, I only "count it" towards my weight loss goals once a week on Monday mornings. This has helped me to stay positive because I can record the downward trend once a week and I am always making progress, and then the day to day ups/downs don't bother me as much.
I still weigh myself every day though because if I am up I want to know so that I can have an extra good day to make sure I lose that 1-3 lbs by the end of the week!
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HAPPYJAN
Posts: 1,788 11/18/09 7:12 P
I weigh every morning and every night. The only one I really count on is at Curves on the 25th of each month.
.....give love with love. ¸.•*¨) ¸.•*¨) (¸.•´ Jan¸.• ♥.•*¨ ) ¸.•*¨) ¸.•*¨) ¸.•*¨)
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CBRENNAN2
Posts: 283 11/18/09 9:44 A
Yep, for the last month or so I weigh myself every morning. I think it helps keep me on track, & holds me accountable.
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RRHOLLOWAY
SparkPoints: (13,145)
Fitness Minutes: (9,026)
Posts: 2,097 11/18/09 9:27 A
Yup every day, but gonna be gone so unless I take my scale wit me won't be able to weigh. Which might be a good thing.
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LOOSEINGIT
Posts: 1,648 11/17/09 9:55 P
I weight a couple times a day, I have to know, and it helps me to stay on track
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