Wellness

[kaydee50]

I haven't been on a scale since my last doctor visit pre-Covid.  My clothes fit, I feel OK, no need to weigh myself--LOL!!

[ID2]

I weigh myself every single morning. 5 lbs is 5 lbs. I feel 5 lbs is much harder to lose. For me I have to decrease what I eat and increase my activity. I only eat a no carb diet, carbs are my downfall so I do very well without them. I'm an avid walker and by walking my weight stays the same. I lost 70 lbs years ago and still have kept it off by walking. Good luck.

[Love to Run]

I weigh myself at least twice a week. I want to know about any changes to my overall health well before they become problematic.

[Sassycoco]

@Luvsmyfam

I understand....the struggle is real 😫

Try not to be so hard on yourself!
5 lbs imho . Isn't bad at all !

Considering the holidays, not working, your wrist injury 😕

Not to be nosey ....is your health good ? Do your clothes still fit ?

That's what's important!

Take care of yourself you got this ! 👍

[Effie54]

It's very disheartening to hear that. But it's normal to put on a few pounds after you sustain an injury. You had a long recovery where you couldn't work, and I would guess had to eat more convenient foods. It's easy to snack when you're recoveri g too. Take heart, the warmer weather is coming, and no doubt you'll be more active. Plus you're back to work and will get into your routine again. It's a small amount of weight, and I'm sure you'll take it off the more you finish your recovery.

[Effie54]

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@SilleeMee wrote:

"5 pounds" is when my alarm goes off telling me to watch it. I'm a very small-framed person and any small weight gain is not good for me so I try not to over-eat or eat fattening foods until I get back to my normal weight.  It's not hard to do but when you have friends taking you out to eat and cooking for you, that's what's difficult to refuse! 

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Likewise, when my pants get a little too tight (maybe after snacking on a desert).... that's my warning bell to stop: exercise, no, snacking, and get down to brass tacks. 

[Estellee]

@Luvsmyfam You mentioned previously you were back to work. Once you are in your normal routine for a while I'll bet the pounds will start to come off!

[Luvsmyfam]

@Estellee LETS HOPE!

[Cakers3]

Always tell the nurse or whoever is weighing me - my shoes weigh 10 lbs.🤪

I do not take off my shoes. Always good for a laugh but they never take off the 10 lbs.🙄

It's ok, though. I do not weigh myself at home so a few pounds either way is okay.

[beckyb1012]

I stopped weighing myself at home about 8 years ago and only went by what the Dr.'s scale said.  Then about 3 three years ago I told them "do not tell me" and I turn away. 

I went in this past Tues. afternoon for my 6 month check up and my Dr. (who I adore) said "I know you do not want to know the # but you are still under weight." 

I do not want to know even that much I go by my clothes and my reflection in the mirror and my thighs have been growing these past few months!! 

But due to her comment for dinner I had a crispy chicken sandwich and CAKE and Ice Cream!!  If we do not want to know then they should keep the info to themselves.