Stay Off The Scale Challenge - Week 1!

[WDWorBUST]

Is it too late to join? My starting date will have to be tomorrow since I weighed this morning but I am really starting to hate the scale. I would love to stay off of it for a month - or almost a month anyway

 

[ZerasPride]

WDWorBUST - we would love to have you join us! Just make your ending date August 7th instead of the 4th so you wouldn't weigh in again until August 8. How's that? Check in with us daily or no later than Mondays so you can move up the ranks!

Now we have 19 brave WISHers for our challenge!!! Woohoo!!!!!

 

[ZerasPride]

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
WDWorBUST
leahannpen



We have 20 participants! Woohoo, everyone is doing just great!

 

[leahannpen]

Oh this thread's timing is too ironic not to remark on. My friend and I, (she is NOT a DIS member) just had this converstion Tuesday. We said we would not weight ourselves...we are doing the FIRM tapes and seem to be gaining weight.

I said, let's hide them in our basements under a table or something, by all the spiders! LOL!

So, if you don't mind...count me in! The timing is impecable!

 

[sm4987]

Hello all. Day 4 already huh!! I resisted that darn scale today. I feel so bloated, that I was like surely I've put on some pound, hmmm. Then I said, nope. 3 more weeks.

I am doing the firm workouts and did workout today. I love working with weights and I am beginning to feel bad about taking an off day. I'm not sure why. I guess I've finally found somethng that I really enjoy doing.

Have a good day everyone.

 

[Hollyann]

Hi everyone, I walk (indoors) with my husband. Usually 3 to 3.5 miles 5-6 days a week. Hard to believe it's day 4!

 

[ZerasPride]

Hi all!

I'm feeling weak but not caving in. The scale was calling to me when I came in this evening but I am resisting. Boy, this is not easy but if my other WISH buddies can stand it, then so can I! I just don't know when I went from a casual, once a week weigher, to this obsessive compulsive, jump on the scale 5 times a day maniac!!! Anyway, it's nice to know everyone is persevering and staying strong!

leahannpen - welcome!! You can join WDWorBUST and make today your official start day and August 7th your ending date, which means you can weigh again on August 8th. We are very happy to have you join us! I'll add your name to the list!

We now have 20 brave privates enrolled in our challenge! Woohoo!!!! I never thought I'd have this many people willing to join me and it's so nice to have you all commiting to this challeng with me. Big big group hug!

 

[Minniespal]

Hiya Everyone ~

Have still managed to resist the urge to leap on the scales. Have exercised three times this week, so far and have been feeling quite positive.

Today I am feeling a little down and had to really force myself to have the banana sandwich for lunch instead of the McDonalds that I really wanted.

I know that I am craving the McD because I am fed up and will be pleased with myself when I feel happier and didn't give into temptation.

Have a good weekend all.

 

[ZerasPride]

Welcome to Day 5 everyone!

I'm feeling bright, sunny and very positive that I'll be able to stay off the scale through the weekend, including Sunday my official weigh in day.

Minniespal - you are doing so well in resisting the McD's urge! Your hard work is gonna pay off big time!

Here's the question of the day:
What is your goal weight/goal size?

Mine keeps fluxuating. Right now at 214.5 pounds I can wear a solid 16 and some 14's. My original goal weight was 140 but I would like to wear a size 8 and wonder with my Firm work outs if I can reach that point when I'm 150. It's confusing to me sometimes so I am hoping to get some of your opinions on what your ultimate goals are. I'm 5'1" and according to the weight charges I should weigh no more than about 132 pounds. I think I would look too skinny. I definitely want to keep my shapely hips, they make me look sexy and feminine even at this weight.

Everyone stay strong and stay off the evil scale!

 

[leahannpen]

Originally posted by ZerasPride
and wonder with my Firm work outs if I can reach that point when I'm 150.

I've been doing the FIRM tapes about 2 months now, though not every day all within that time frame. For instance, this whole week, I blew it off. And I blew it off when I went to WDW for 5 days. Otherwise, I've done it 3 times or more per week. I have noticed a difference.

My friend just called me, and she wants to join WW. So, we may have to hit the scale, if we join. I don't know if we are starting right away, or waiting a week for the hubbies to finish soft ball for the summer.

I'll keep ya posted, and in the mean time, NO SCALE FOR ME!

 

[catherine]

My goal weight is somewhere between 100 - 110lbs, I guess that when I get to the point somewhere inbetween the 2 that I feel right I will stop. I also am 5'1'', and I have a small frame. I am now in a UK size 10, which I think is the equivalent of a US size 6, and I weigh approx. 140lbs, so I guess that when I get down to my goal weight I will take a size 2-4

 

[Hollyann]

I'm 152 right now - Doc wants me down between 135 -127. I'll be happy with that. I'm pre-diabetic, so I have to watch what I eat and the weight loss has been a nice added bonus!

Take care everyone - stay strong!

 

[July]

Hi everyone! It looks like we are staying strong!

Question #1 excercise: I walk on the treadmill & use the excercise bike, I also have a excercise ball that I use for leg lifts & crunches. I will gradually add on other excercises when I feel stronger.

#2 Goal: I am taking it in 20 pound increaments, if that makes since. Sixty pounds just sounds so farrrr awwway....

July

 

[ZerasPride]

Thanks for sharing July!

I've got a similar formula for my weight loss since I have so much to lose. I take it in 10% increments and should hit my third 10% increment once this challenge is over. I've got 7 pounds to go! It would be nice to step on that evil scale when this challenge is over and hit that minigoal and be ready to work my way to reaching my 4th 10% goal. I wish both of us well!!!!

Thanks leahannpen, Catherine and HollyAnn for sharing.

Don't forget guys, if one of you has a question you want to pose to the group, feel free! Or maybe I'm the only noisy one!

You are all doing an awesome job!!!

 

[sm4987]

Hello everyone. I stayed off yet another day. It is honestly hurting me not knowing to the pound what I weight. I guess this challenge is better for me than I thought. I didn't realize just how much I was dependent on that scale. So, now I really realize that the scale is just pure evil. I shouldn't let anything that small dictate to me my worth.

My goal weight is somewhere between 120 and 130. Because of my size the Dr. wants me at like 105-110, but I'm not to sure about that. I don't want to be super thin or anything like that. I just really wanted to wear a size 10 again, and I've done that at 148. Now, I'll just get down in the weight and whatever happens after that. IF my clothes are smaller, then great. I never dreamed of being in size 5 or any thing like that.

Good job everyone. Hang in there. I wonder how easy the weekend will be?


Sheree'

 

[Minniespal]

I have managed to stay off the scales for another day. It was hard yesterday and because I was feeling so down with myself I really wanted to just pig out and forget about the diet but ...

I didn't. I have been exercising after work for the last four days and last night I just couldn't be bothered. I realise now that all I needed was some me time and some sleep....both of which I got last night.

Today is a much better day, I am feeling more positive and I went for a swim this morning and then came home and had a really healthy breakfast.

I am so glad that I listened to myself yesterday and avoided the temptation of a Big Mac.

Hope everyone has a wonderful day.

 

[sm4987]

Good morning everyone. Another day, another day off the scale. I haven't had time really to think about the scale this morning, so that's a good thing. I just wanted to check in and say hello.

Question: Do you let how other's view you affect the way you see yourself?

 

[ZerasPride]

Checking in for day 6. It was rough today not to get on that scale. I agree with Sheree that it is hard not to know to the pound what I weigh but this challenge is a good way to get control of the evil scale and show it just who is the boss!

Sheree, what a great question! I'm sitting here looking at a black and white photo take of me about 8 months ago. I can't believe how absolutely huge I look. When I was that size I didn't feel that large at all. I knew I was fat and was big but didn't feel or realize I was that big.

Now however people tell me all the time how "thin" and "skinny" I look. I don't see it. Most days I feel huge. I feel almost as big as the way I looked in the pics I have on my computer.

I do have days where I feel thin and an experience that happened this evening is in line with what I have been experiencing. My sister and I went to the movies with the kiddos and we got separated. I saw her walking away from me from a distance. When she caught up with me she laughed and said she saw me from a distance and didn't realize it was me. That I looked that small! What a great compliment. I'm trying to accept this new body image, what I see in the mirror and what people are saying I look like. Great question Sheree!

Have a good night everyone and stay strong!!!

 

[ZerasPride]

Welcome to Day 7 of the stay off the scale challenge!

Can you guys believe today is one week? Sundays are my usual weigh in days and I actually didn't even think about getting on the scale this morning. Maybe this is actually working for me!

Anyway, I hope you all have a great scale free day! Tomorrow I will start a new thread for week two and promote everyone that has made it up to the next level!!! Keep up the great work Privates!!!!

 

[neverlandclub]

I missed this week due to returning from vacation but I would like to join for next week. I am in serious need of scale addiction help! My goal is to only go by a size 5 pant that I desperately want to fit into by Labor Day. So instead of weighing, I will try them on weekly. I also am back to Phase1 of South Beach for at least a week as I gained 2 lbs back on vacation. Don't know if I can actually avoid my scale, I may need to move it out of my bathroom for a while. Help!

Melissa
NeverlandClub