Hello, fear of the weighing scales

[Pb1961]

How does anyone get over scales fear? I know i need to step on the scales but i also know its not going to be good, it will affect my mood for the rest of the day.

[Gizmocat Moderator 13kg Maintainer]

Welcome back to our forum. I don't think anyone is happy when they first step on the scales and see their weight. I think you just need to bite the bullet. If you need a reminder of what we offer here is a linkhealthunlocked.com/weight-l....

Start by posting your start weight and some information about yourself on the Weigh In. Have a look at The Daily diary for meal ideas and meal plans. Do you have a plan for weight loss? Finding something that works for you is the main thing whether its calorie counting, low carb or whatever you prefer. Keep coming here and chatting and let us know how you are doing. The more you join in the more support you will get. We have all been there and understand.

Once you have bitten the bullet and made a plan the losses will come and things will look more positive. You can do this! Good luck

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone]

I think it's worthwhile giving it a go so you know your starting point but there are other measures you could use to note your progress.

Measurements: waist and hips, and also upper arms and thighs, maybe wrists and ankles.

Clothes: find something that just fits now, or something that doesn't fit, and check how you're changing against them. Belts, rings, watches, too.

But more important is the changes you're going to make to your eating. Do an honest, detailed stocktake of what you've been eating in the past week, then start planning for the coming week - and I DON'T mean eating less of your current choices but making some real changes to what you eat.

All the best 😊

[Pb1961 Restart May 2024 in reply to BridgeGirl]

Well i finally worked up the courage and stepped on the dreaded scales, 107.9 kg 🫣. So i need to give myself a good talking too. Going to try IF as well as a serious overhaul of diet. Have tried to make an appointment with my GP to discuss the way forward, but thats next to impossible. So i guess I'm just going to have to knuckle down and do it myself.

[TheTabbyCat Administrator 16kg in reply to Pb1961]

Well done Pb1961. You seem much more determined already.

Please consider joining in with our weekly weigh in, you'll find loads of support from other members.

Click on the link below and scroll down to the 3rd post. All you need to do is reply to walkthisway and support a couple of members

healthunlocked.com/weight-l...

Good luck 🍀

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone in reply to Pb1961]

Good for you. Take some of those measurements as well - they can give you some encouragement when the scales aren't playing ball.

And you're not on your own: just link in to what's happening here, as Tabby says.

Onwards and downwards

[Jan-welly Restart May 2024]

I would be grateful for any advice you can give I struggle with my weight too

[springersrule Moderator 76kg in reply to Jan-welly]

Hi Jan-welly, the best advice is to join in with the posts here. Use the Weekly Weigh In to track your progress and get and receive support and advise on how your wieght loss is going. Join in on the Daily Diary to get some great meal ideas and lots of support on whichever plan you are following, and chat about your day. Have a look at the other pinned posts and join in those that are of interest to you.

You can find all our pinned posts here healthunlocked.com/weight-l...

Good luck xx

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to Jan-welly]

Hi Jan-welly,

Last time you were here you were using LCHF and IF and had lost 2 stone, has that stopped working for you? Have you checked that your thyroid hormones are being optimally replaced?

Maybe you could try a reset and check that you're still sticking to the 'rules' and as springersrule has suggested, join in for tips, advice and support.

Onwards and downwards!

[Jan-welly Restart May 2024 in reply to moreless]

this is my latest thyroid results due to discuss with Dr end of this month, I still do intermittent fasting which has worked for me but just lately have struggled. Posting a pic of last results any advice on these , I know the Dr will say all fine !

Good

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to Jan-welly]

I'm no expert, I suggest you read this healthunlocked.com/thyroidu... then post your results on Thyroid UK healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

[Frenchfields 2024 January]

Welcome Pb1961. I think its a good idea to build habits to help with weightloss and longer term healthy eating so I weigh come rain or shine, good or bad week on the same day every week. Just once a week. I don't dwell on it but I think its good to have a baseline and to see if I'm going in the right direction. I lost a lot of weight with weightwatchers some years ago and I did hate weighing with the leader but I wouldn't have succeeded without it. You can do it.

[Yellow-dog Restart May 2024]

as some others have said, best to bite the bullet! Once you’ve found your starting point you will feel more positive. But don’t be hard on yourself , I’ve used the nhs weight loss app successfully before.

[springersrule Moderator 76kg in reply to Yellow-dog]

Hi and welcome backYellow-dog, are you ready to join in again? You got some great advice last time you were here, did any of it help?

As you know, the best way to make use of this site is to join in and chat to everyone, Joining in with the Weekly Weigh In and the Daily Diary would really get you off to a good start, they are the best way to receive and give advise and support as well as just getting to know other members.

Here's a link to our Pinned Posts as a reminder of where to find them healthunlocked.com/weight-l...

Best of luck and hope to see you joining in xx