Once on weigh-in day (their scale), which is Tuesday, and once on Friday morning to 1.) see how the week is going, and 2.) to plan for the weekend.
I'm up one lb. this morning but I've got a 10 mile run tomorrow morning, a 7 mile run Saturday afternoon, and another 10 mile run on Sunday morning on tap. So I think that pound+ will be gone by next Tuesday. Oh, I'm training for a relay--don't usually do this much back-to-back running!
And if the weight's not gone? I agree with everyone who has remarked above that it's more about how we feel (or more precisely how our clothes feel!) that is the biggest determining factor (mood, needed changes, etc.). And right now I am a "perfect/comfortable size 6 petite" and I'm loving it!
P.S. I'll probably weigh more often when I'm on maintenance to do as Murleya 1 does, "watch for trends" and determine my carb level tolerance.
Seriously it was a really a HUGE emotional rollercoaster last week because I bounced around about 7 lbs. I was very hard on myself and didn't celebrate a 1.2 lb loss. On any other diet I would be extremely happy with a 1.2 lb loss. My coach and my friends actually said "that's enough" - I'm considering it an intervention . So I gave my scale to my bf last night (it's not in my house, in fact he left it in his car trunk so I wouldn't be tempted at his house either) so that I wouldn't be tempted to jump on. I was bad enough to get on it 5-7 times on a Saturday or Sunday. It's been very hard for me today (my first day without weighing myself)...but at the same time I'm not using the number to beat myself up.
I told myself only go two days, and after two days I'll try to go two more days. Someone on here commented that you have to believe in the protocol and the program. You will loose, it works! I hope next week I'll walk into my weigh in not knowing what I lost and will celebrate that number as I know it will be lower.
I'm new to IP but have been on other diets and only weigh in 1x a week. I would be afraid that I might sabotage this diet if it showed a gain or stall before that week mark.
I do it more to try and track if there are certain foods that affect my weight more.
For example, I now know that when I have salmon, my weight is up significantly the next day, but then it drops again the day after.
Or, even a small amount of aspartame keeps me from losing.
I look for trends, but the fluctuations don't bother me if the weekly total is still down.
I start getting bothered when the weekly hasn't moved!
You and I have the same amount of weight to loose and are loosing the same way. I have to try and stay off the scale but i find it hard to do. Plus if I see the weight go up I start drinking more water right away
Height: 5'-2" - 41 years old - 2015 Reboot: 165.4/136.0/135
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Originally Posted by NonieRuns
Twice a week.
Once on weigh-in day (their scale), which is Tuesday, and once on Friday morning to 1.) see how the week is going, and 2.) to plan for the weekend.
I'm up one lb. this morning but I've got a 10 mile run tomorrow morning, a 7 mile run Saturday afternoon, and another 10 mile run on Sunday morning on tap. So I think that pound+ will be gone by next Tuesday. Oh, I'm training for a relay--don't usually do this much back-to-back running!
And if the weight's not gone? I agree with everyone who has remarked above that it's more about how we feel (or more precisely how our clothes feel!) that is the biggest determining factor (mood, needed changes, etc.). And right now I am a "perfect/comfortable size 6 petite" and I'm loving it!
P.S. I'll probably weigh more often when I'm on maintenance to do as Murleya 1 does, "watch for trends" and determine my carb level tolerance.
HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE!
What relay? I did the Ragnar Relay Florida Keys in January, and am going to do it again this coming January. I have been sidelined from running with Plantar Fasciitis since the relay, so I am slowing getting back into running. Just got the OK from my doc a couple of weeks ago. It has been slow because I am starting from scratch. I am hoping by the end of summer I will have built my endurance back up so that I can really start training in Sept/Oct.
Height: 5'-2" - 41 years old - 2015 Reboot: 165.4/136.0/135
Carla- I can definitely relate! On other diets if I lost 1/10 of a pound I would be excited, that is how slow some of my losses were! I think maybe I am spoiled by seeing the scale actually move on this diet that I am getting greedy Ha-ha! You are right, follow the protocol, have faith and I will lose weight. I just need to keep reminding myself of that. Maybe I should make that my mirror mantra...
I weigh myself every morning as soon as I get up. It always tells me something different...I should try every second day maybe...it is disheartening when you follow program and the scale tells you that you're up. Like it was mentioned, I just remind myself where I was and where I want to be, gives me a little motivation to stay OP for the day
I am also addicted to the scale. Usually twice a day. I have to prepare myself for my weigh in, I couldn't take not knowing and emotionally prepare myself for what the scale will say at my weigh in. I am a slow loser and use the scale to increase my water intake, and see how certain foods, food timing and exercise make the scale move around.
I also weigh everyday to keep track of the fluctuations and to watch the numbers go down. If it goes up I evaluate, but it is going so well on this plan that it does not bother me.
I step on the scale each day and find if I do I operate in a different realm if I am down ...more kick in my step more attitude I feel like I pull my stomach in as I am walking . It's so funny but I really do. I guess it rules ....I have gone down almost apound a day since being on this program...Since May 31st to this day a weight loss of 21 lbs ..During the monster time ...(TOM) up 2 but then down. Sometimes I get afraid to get on..It's crazy to be ruled by this....But my inches are huge and I feel full of energy..I really think this is going to work.....Please let it work..Thank god for all of you to talk to really I mean it....I come her often for support and get it.....Bless you all..
darn it too much... really only once at home. I usually live to regret it. I, Joanne vow not to step on a scale except for the Clinics until I am finish this phase.
Carla- I can definitely relate! On other diets if I lost 1/10 of a pound I would be excited, that is how slow some of my losses were! I think maybe I am spoiled by seeing the scale actually move on this diet that I am getting greedy Ha-ha! You are right, follow the protocol, have faith and I will lose weight. I just need to keep reminding myself of that. Maybe I should make that my mirror mantra...
Today is day two of no scale in the house. It's hard, REALLY hard! I even dreamed about stepping on the scale last night HAHAHA
I don't even own a scale, so I only weigh in on my days at the clinic. So its always a surprise!! so far it has been good surprises each week. There has been a few weeks where I have only lost a pound or two but its STILL A LOSS which is a huge accomplishment. We can ALL do this, we just have to keep our heads in check and stay OP!
. So I gave my scale to my bf last night (it's not in my house, in fact he left it in his car trunk so I wouldn't be tempted at his house either) so that I wouldn't be tempted to jump on. I was bad enough to get on it 5-7 times on a Saturday or Sunday. It's been very hard for me today (my first day without weighing myself)...but at the same time I'm not using the number to beat myself up. 
Ha-ha! You are right, follow the protocol, have faith and I will lose weight. I just need to keep reminding myself of that. Maybe I should make that my mirror mantra...
. I know I need to chill out!
I step on the scale each day and find if I do I operate in a different realm if I am down ...more kick in my step more attitude I feel like I pull my stomach in as I am walking . It's so funny but I really do. I guess it rules ....I have gone down almost apound a day since being on this program...Since May 31st to this day a weight loss of 21 lbs ..During the monster time ...(TOM) up 2 but then down. Sometimes I get afraid to get on..It's crazy to be ruled by this....But my inches are huge and I feel full of energy..I really think this is going to work.....Please let it work..Thank god for all of you to talk to really I mean it....I come her often for support and get it.....Bless you all..
