Comments on: Breaking up with WW: The Weekly Weigh-in

By: Debbie

Debbie — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 16:11:39 +0000

That’s an interesting way to look at your weight. I’m a mathematical person so can I offer one suggestion? Be careful of just looking at averages. If you trend down or stay the same for a long time, an average may take a while to record an upward move. You could start to gain weight and let it get away from you more easily if you’re not careful.

You seem to be very smart, though, so I doubt you’ll let that be a problem. Good luck with your new system.

By: Salma Gundi

Salma Gundi — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 03:26:22 +0000

I weigh everyday (that I remember and am interested, that is) for much the same reasons you said – it takes the power away from the number that is displayed. I’ve done it for so long now that when a higher number comes back, I know when it is attributable to slow digestion, a bigger meal, water weight, where I am in my cycle … to the point where last round at the doctor’s, I pinpointed where my weight would be in snow boots and jeans after breakfast before I ever stepped on their scale. I think of it as being aware and in tune and interested in what’s going on with me. The nurse looked impressed, but maybe she just hides her “freak” look well.

I found your blog a few days ago and have been enjoying your posts. Best wishes to you on tracking that downward trend.

By: the veggie paparazzo

the veggie paparazzo — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 03:19:12 +0000

Doing the average is interesting–I’ve read that idea on several blogs. I think I would struggle with not obsessing day after day if I did that, though.

I love my Tanita Innerscan scale. It’s far more expensive than any other scale I’ve ever had before, but it works so much better!

I’ve found it interesting that the graph of my weight loss on extrapounds.com is . . . oh, I can’t think of the word. It’s a nearly straight progression downwards.

By: Zanitta

Zanitta — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 00:13:38 +0000

I really like the idea of providing yourself with an average, it sounds like a good way to stay same while still weighing in every day. I tend to weigh in everyday too, just because I can’t stop myself. I accept that there are fluctuations from day to day but have to KNOW regardless. I’ve been giving my ‘official’ (website) weight at the end of every month though, so if I have a bad week it doesn’t drive me mad or blow all my motivation out the water.

By: metamorphose

metamorphose — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 21:45:01 +0000

That’s an excellent idea. I’ll have to get my Boyfrennd on board with this as well. He can supply me with the geekery of charts and whatnot. And since he’s also trying to lose weight, I think he’ll approve of the average weekly weight.