The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[Sarya]

So I had one of those cheapie analog scales that I paid like $6 for. I've known it's accurately inaccurate for a while now, but it's all I had. (What I mean here is that it has always been a lower weight than other scales, but accurately a lower weight). Even though I knew this I still had it in my head I weighed x pounds. So today I went and got a new digital scale and it said I weighed 10 pounds more than the other scale! I knew this from before, but I guess I had conveniently forgotten it because it really upset me. I came pretty close to cheating, but instead I ate my lean and green meal. I made a nice curry chicken with broccoli. I might have overspiced it, but if my form of "cheating" is going to be extra spices on food.. I think I can handle it?

Eh. I just felt like I had to put it out there and get it out of my head.

I look at all of these beautiful before/during posts, and I think about how wonderful it will be to see those kinds of changes in my own body. I have a wedding to go to at the beginning of July and another in October. I have unofficial mini goals for those dates. I don't know what they are in weight, but I know I want to require a new outfit for each wedding!

--S

[Arklahoma]

Way to go with your positive mental attitude. It's so easy to get into a tailspin, but you handled this situation with such tenacity. I'm so proud of you!!!

[dede4wd]

I bought a STUIPD scale too and had to adjust my starting weight. I'm glad it didn't drive you to cheat! I'm glad you've made it through the shock! Spice it up!

DeDe

[Ct. Yankee]

As upsetting as your surprise with your scale, you really did great, staying on the program today! It probably would be less confusing for you, as DeDe mentioned, of re-adjusting your starting weight then subtracting on your ticker what you lost. Just a suggestion. And, be really proud of yourself for sticking with the plan through your disappointment! Good for you!!!!

Joan

[Sarya]

Hi Joan, I did end up adjusting everything and keeping the loss because I know the scale was at least _that_ accurate. Writing it down really helped a lot. I don't feel as bad about it anymore.

[Ct. Yankee]

I am happy that you feel better! Keep up your good work!

Joan

[lifelovinaries]

Regardless of what your starting weight was, you still LOST the same amount. But keep the positive attitude and the weight will continue to flow off!