Scale or Tape Measure???

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Registered: 08-19-2003
Scale or Tape Measure???
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Thu, 08-28-2003 - 1:34pm
Hi all! I always remembered hearing that you shouldn't judge by the scale, but by the tape measure. Anybody here able to prove or disprove that theory?

~Ri

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Thu, 08-28-2003 - 2:40pm


I can just share for me Ri. The first couple of months I walked a mile daily, I didn't notice the scale budging that much. What I did notice was that my waist became smaller, leaving room for my fingers and hand to slip in comfortably. :) I guess maybe because muscle weighs more than fat, the benefits of exercise, water and eating healthier often show up in the shape of our body? jmho

~Golly
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Thu, 08-28-2003 - 2:47pm
Definitely tapemeasure. If I took my weight into consideration I would probably shoot myself. Only kidding. I do not use scales but make decisions based on whether or not my clothes are comfortable! I also enjoy a little private grin when the trainers at the gym put my weight into the machines five kilos lighter than I am! Hilary
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Thu, 08-28-2003 - 3:41pm
LOL That's great! 5 kilos lighter, huh? ;) Hehehee

Yeah, I was always a firm believer in that it's how you look, not how much weight you've lost. If you're looking thinner and losing inches, that means you're looking good, and that's good in itself! :) I like thinking I'm looking better...I can't wait to start feeling like I'm looking even MORE better...lmaooooo :)

~Ri

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Thu, 08-28-2003 - 4:38pm
Being a woman my weight fluctuates w/ my hormones..I have good days and bad.I dont judge by either--I just wonder if its gonna be a fat-jeans day or a skinny-jeans day!!!!LOL! mel

"Mel on Wheels"    

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Thu, 08-28-2003 - 4:42pm
>>>Being a woman my weight fluctuates w/ my hormones..I have good days and bad.I dont judge by either--I just wonder if its gonna be a fat-jeans day or a skinny-jeans day!!!!LOL! mel

Hahaha!! I have clothes like that---I usually have to break them out when I have my "monthly evil friend" :-) LOL Now I'm waiting for the day my "skinny day" clothes become my "fat day" clothes. LOL ;)

~Ri

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Thu, 08-28-2003 - 8:09pm
I just cleaned out my closet TODAY!! All the size 4's have to go. I am a 6 or 8..I will NEVER be 4 again. I am selling them to a place that buys "gently worn clothes" tomorrow. I weigh 142 and I am 5'7". I am NOT fat--but I need toning--BUT I will NEVER be a size 4 again..I dont want to starve myself.. I am happy and just watch what I eat, I will never DIET..just BEHAVE!!!! Mel

"Mel on Wheels"    

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Thu, 08-28-2003 - 8:57pm
>>just BEHAVE!!!! Mel

**Yeah right! Umm, oh sorry, you mean your diet!! How silly of me! ;) Hil
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Thu, 08-28-2003 - 9:46pm
>>I always remembered hearing that you shouldn't judge by the scale, but by the tape measure. Anybody here able to prove or disprove that theory

**Great question Ri ..

I have to say for me I go by how my clothes fit ..

As opposed to both the scale and tape measure ..

Guess I'm not much help

~Hugs~

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