Because I am of small stature, I choose to stay within a three pound range (i.e. 120-123 lbs.) When my weight creeps toward the upper end, I know it's time to get back on track - before I go crazy gaining weight. I had planned to have a five pound range, but I fine-tuned it to three. Works for me.
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I'm short too, good to know since I'm just starting out. I'm planning ahead to keep it off for a lifetime. I will remember to keep it within a 2 lb range. Thanks!
J2740LOU1/25/2011 3:14:00 PM
Me, too. I do the same. Tracking works.
SEDONACAT1/25/2011 12:52:00 PM
I'm also short with a small frame so a five lb. wt gain on me means I can't breathe when I zip my pants, and I'm very uncomfortable. I weigh myself daily to keep it from creeping up because it's easier to NOT gain it in the first place than try to lose it. I gained those 5 lb. this summer after breaking my arm & not being able to exercise. It's taken Spark to get it off!!
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Not weighing in until Sunday - 'cause I was out at a 75th birthday party last night & ate an unusually large amount of food. I'm usually good about it - but yesterday was an exception. So why bum myself out when I know I'll be back in my normal weight range & losing again by Sunday. Gonna eat healthy & continue working out til then & get a REAL reading :)
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