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Lindy · 07-08-2008, 06:13 PM

I weigh myself nearly every morning. I do not consider this being "a slave to the scale." It's just part of taking care of myself, same as taking a shower, brushing my teeth, or paying my bills. I usually weigh in at around 110 to 112 pounds. If the scale shows 115 or more, I fast for the day. I can only remember once having to fast for more than one day. Then I go back to really paying attention to carbs. I try to follow a modified Atkins or South Beach approach.
If I'm feeling stressed or depressed I pretty much quit eating without knowing it. If the scale shows much under 110, I force myself to eat ice cream and pizza (yes, carbs!) for a few days. I've been emotionally fairly even keel for the last couple of years, and haven't had to do the ice cream thing.
While I've had an uncle and a couple of cousins who have really struggled with weight, I've been blessed with fairly stable weight, for which I am grateful. But I try to be watchful for changes so I can take action before it becomes a problem. A couple of pounds I can lose easily. I shudder to think of having to deal with losing 25 or 30 pounds.

Lindy

07-08-2008, 06:13 PM	#57 (permalink)
Lindy Junkie	I weigh myself nearly every morning. I do not consider this being "a slave to the scale." It's just part of taking care of myself, same as taking a shower, brushing my teeth, or paying my bills. I usually weigh in at around 110 to 112 pounds. If the scale shows 115 or more, I fast for the day. I can only remember once having to fast for more than one day. Then I go back to really paying attention to carbs. I try to follow a modified Atkins or South Beach approach. If I'm feeling stressed or depressed I pretty much quit eating without knowing it. If the scale shows much under 110, I force myself to eat ice cream and pizza (yes, carbs!) for a few days. I've been emotionally fairly even keel for the last couple of years, and haven't had to do the ice cream thing. While I've had an uncle and a couple of cousins who have really struggled with weight, I've been blessed with fairly stable weight, for which I am grateful. But I try to be watchful for changes so I can take action before it becomes a problem. A couple of pounds I can lose easily. I shudder to think of having to deal with losing 25 or 30 pounds. Lindy Last edited by Lindy; 07-09-2008 at 08:32 AM..