Stay Off The Scale Challenge - Week 1!

[ZerasPride]

I'm sorry this new thread is a little late but I hope all our challengers have an opportunity to post during the week. Please check in by Sunday and let us know if you were successful in staying off the scale so you can move up the ranks.

It was a real challenge not to step on the scale this morning especially because I'm "feeling" thin today. I was dying to know if I've dropped even a half a pound. But I thought of all of you and stayed strong!

So, are you keeping your scale out of sight or have you left it right where it always sits so you can exercise real will power? So far, my scale is in its usual place but I may have to move it if the temptation gets to great! I hope you all have a successful and scale free Tuesday! We can do this together!

Updated list of STAY OFF THE EVIL SCALE BECAUSE IT'S EVIL CHALLENGE ("SOTESBIE"):

Status of Private:
zeraspride
Hollyann
LAinSEA
HairsprayHon
yasuern
DMickey28
wiskband
AuroraluvsPhillip
sm4987
twotoohappy
July
DoeWDW
Strings
Catherine
Hannonsmom
Minniepal
GoofItUp
wiskband



SOTESBIE CHALLENGER – DAY 2

 

[DoeWDW]

My scale is in the usual spot - it functions as a doorstop for the bathroom door. Ever since I saw a very unwelcome number on it last week, I have decided that it is EVIL and does not deserve my presence! (What, me bitter??? )

At this point I am NOT feeling thin and my "heavy" pants are feeling snug so I have no problem whatsoever staying off it.

I agree with you, Lisa! As soon as I start to "feel" thinner, I'll have much more of a problem staying away.

Be strong, everyone! We are MUCH MORE than a number on the scale!!

By the way, does our challenge have an end date??

 

[sm4987]

I have left the scale just where it is. I haven't even been tempted to step on it this morning, which is a small miracle in itself. I really want to see myself being challenged, and this is a challenge.

DoeWDW- I think it ends August 4th. I can't wait for that day. Maybe I'll be 10 pounds lighter

 

[AuroraluvsPhillip]

Hello all,
I stayed off the scale this morning!! I put on a smaller size pair of scrub pants when I got to work. That way I can tell if they get a little looser over the next month, that I am succeeding. It will definitely be worth it to have a larger than usual loss when I step on the scale again in August!

Good luck to my fellow privates...I salute you!

 

[Minniespal]

Managed to fight the urge to go on the scales this morning. Not being able to go on the scales is like being on a diet ~ Knowing that I can't go on them makes them seem more attractive.

Feeling really positive today ~ Have managed to eat healthily and after work I'm going to the gym.

Good luck to all the other privates ~ Onward and downward.

 

[ZerasPride]

I'm so happy to hear that you are all doing so well as we go into Day 2. It's kind of weird not knowing to the pound what I weigh but kind of freeing at the same time.

Doe - I agree with you that the scale is evil sometimes. It's a good little scale when it tells me what I want to hear but an evil ol' thing when it's up or stays the same. Our challenge ends in 30 days which is August 3. So like Sheree mentioned, you can weigh until your heart's content on August 4. I know I will be. I hope to see a nice little loss.

Sheree - I was thinking the same thing this morning. This is a real challenge. My goal is to find new ways to push myself and keep this weight loss journey interesting because I'm only about half way to goal and with so far to go, I need to find ways to keep this process challenging. This is definitely mixing things up and making me come out of my comfort zone.

AuroraluvsPhillip - what a great idea to wear your smaller scrubs to work. That way you can tell in your clothes how successful you are this month. I've got a botton down top that is kinda tight and my jean jacket doesn't quite botton all the way and I'd like to see both of those items fitting better by month's end.

Minniespal - I totally understand how you feel. It's like when your mother tells you not to touch the stove because it's hot. You feel a compulsion to do it anyway. It's good to hear you are feeling positive. So am I with all this wonderful support. Have a great work out!

 

[Strings]

Well,I barely stayed off it. I woke up, and in my bleary eyed state, tapped it on. It was reflexive. Then I remembered, and didn't get on it. It is staying in place though.

 

[GoofItUp]

The scale I usually weigh on is in the gym that I go to each day at lunch. I tried to move it so it wouldn't be a temptation, but one of the workers made me leave it there! So, I have been successful for today and won't face that stupid scale again until tomorrow!

Way to go everyone!

 

[Hollyann]

I went with my hubby yesterday when he weighed himself! I didn't step on! I also re-scheduled my doc's appointment til the 14th, so I'll close my eyes when she weighs me then! Keep up the good work everyone!

Semper Fidelis (always faithful - Marine Corps Motto)
Private Hollyann (it's been about 20 years since I was a private!)

 

[ZerasPride]

You guys are keeping me in such good spirits through all of this! It's so nice not to be doing this challenge alone.

Hollyann - good for you in being strong and not weighing yourself even though hubby did! I would probably do the same thing as you, just close my eyes when I got weighed. As a matter of fact, at my last visit, the nurse didn't even tell me at first what my weight was, I had to ask! When she realized I lost over 50 pounds, she went and got the doctor and they were both so excited for me.

GoofItUp - you made a valiant effort to move that scale out of your way! I guess since it's in a public place it really has to stay put. You're doing great, keep it up!!!!

Beth - Old habits can be hard to break. The first thing I thought about this morning was how fast I could jump on the scale and see what it said. I had to catch myself. Good job in catching yourself. We'll beat this scale addiction together!

 

[catherine]

So far I've managed to stay off the scale. Although this morning it was really difficult I just bought a new pair of pants and they feel tight on me! I know that different makes of clothes fit differently, but not being able to get on the scale and check my weight, really made me uneasy!! but, I am determined that I am going to stay away from the scale!

 

[July]

I'm staying off the scale. But I haven't bought one yet. And I just avoid it at the grocery store. If DH goes with me I plan to walk away when he heads towards the scale!

Good luck everyone

July

 

[sm4987]

Good morning everyone. I still haven't stepped on the scale. How wonderful is that. Granted that this is day 3, but I usually weigh my self 3 times a day Now, I just avoid the scale. DH knows not to even ask what I weigh.

Hope everone has a great day.

 

[ZerasPride]

I'm checking for Day 3 and I'm so happy to hear everyone is doing well despite the temptations.

We can do this guys! Be strong and resist that evil scale!!!!!

 

[wiskband]

Sign me up!
I havent gotten on since Sunday!
that makes four days..............
But, please explain how this challenge is going to work? how long do we have to stay off?
Is it a weekly thing or a date say a month from now?

thanks
renee

 

[twotoohappy]

Great job everyone!

I'm feeling pretty good today. I had my wisdom teeth removed on Friday and I haven't seen the scale since then and I'd love to know what's going on. Tomorrow will be back to my exercising so I'm really trying to give it my all for this challenge. My ultimate goal is to do the half marathon then the full marathon at WDW. Right now, it's just to heal and feel healthy

Have a great week everyone!

 

[LAinSEA]

Hey all!

I was about to put it in the closet and then decided it wouldn't be so much of a challenge if it was out of sight. So under the bathroom garbage can it will stay for the duration.

Given that it didn't cooperate for me to meet the independence day challenge - just one stubborn pound - not giving it the time of day for a whole month is just what it deserves.

-Laurie

 

[Hollyann]

Good Morning Everyone! Went to the grocery store with hubby this morning. He weighed himself, but I just watched!

I'm really enjoying this challenge - thanks everyone for posting and helping us all stay strong!

 

[ZerasPride]

It's Day 4 challengers and it sounds like you all are doing so well!! Boy was I tempted this morning to get on the scale but I resisted because I knew I had all of you cheering me on!

Instead of weighing I have been trying on this beautiful button down shirt I want to wear to a convention at the end of the month. It fits but it's a little too tight for me. I have noticed that it has loosened up quite a bit but it's not quite there yet. It's getting there though. This weekend I'm going to measure and compare the results with my measurements from 10 days ago.

wiskband - Renee, it's so nice to have you join us!!!! I'll add you to the list. The challenge started on Monday (July 5) and will be over August 3 which is a Tuesday so you are free to weigh on Wednesday the 4th of August. You can check in daily or just weekly if you like but please be sure to check in at least every Monday and let us know if you were successful in staying off the scale for the week so you can move up in the ranks.

Okay everybody, let's stay off the evil scale - be strong, we can do this!!!

 

[ZerasPride]

I thought it would be cool if we had a question of the day to help keep things interesting. If I don't get to it and one of you ladies would like to pose a question for the day, feel free! It can be about anything weight loss related or that you feel will encourage us to stay focused.

Here's today's question:

What type of exercise do you do and how often do you work out?

I use the Firm work out series and I execise 6 days per week doing cardio and weight routines.

Anyone else want to share?