oh, and the scale lean works! (dixie's method!) but i think putting all of my weight on the counter next to the scale and then tip toeing on is not an accurate read, but i have done it. and thought, see it is quick to get to goal weight! LOL! i know, it is silly!

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Donna, I feel for you. You do as much as you can, you really stick to your plan, and are rewarded with a gain. It just doesn't seem fair. Are you due for a newer, more accurate set of scales? Mine are like what are in doctors' offices, except shorter. The only drawback is that the part that you slide back and forth to set the weight is right at belly height. When I first got them, I had to sort of hold the belly up away from it. Now that I've lose quite a bit, that isn't a problem anymore.

Send some of your rain our way. I'd welcome a nice summer shower.

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Nita: You can have as much rain as you like. Someone forgot to tell the rain gods that this is desert country. You know...sagebrush and rattlesnakes. We're not supposed to get rain!

Mab: I've tried the leaning trick too...and standing really tall and holding my head up tall until the last second...and leaning forward. I think I know most of them...but the scale still doesn't like me.

I'm thinking maybe my portions are too big. Guess I never really thought you could eat too much salad. I'm not a meat eater so don't eat that much meat...maybe I should switch things around and eat less greens and more meat. (or maybe just put a bag over my head and eat nothing?)

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Well heck, Donna. First of all, poke me if I'm irriating you here, ok? Not my intent...I know I can do the "Sally Sunshine" deal ad infinitum, and if you ain't in the mood, you might get the urge to pop me one. I know how I am. So I won't take it personally if you tell me to shut up...

Thing is, you're very close to where you want to be. For me, I've found the lower my weight is, both that any losses are slower and harder to come by, and the things that never mattered before (like calories, portions sizes, or specific foods, etc.) are much more likely to make a difference.

When I had 100 pounds to go, an solid on-plan day OR a little exercise was pretty sure to show on the scale almost immediately. The lower my weight got, the more I had to wait for gratification. I know the frustration has to be more significant for you because you're a LOT more active than I am on a good day, and by all rights, you deserve a more cooperative scale.

I'm up a few currently. Perhaps that's something to appreciate in the circumstance? Easier for me to lose when I've got more to lose? Ha!

I dunno. If it were me in your current circumstance, I'd limit weigh-in frequency to once a week and just focus on the process in between. Then re-evaluate what you're doing based on a weekly instead of daily trend....While I don't think daily weighins are bad per se, I don't think they are currently encouraging you.

And anything that makes you feel crummy makes it harder...I have found that I have to protect my attitude above all else, or everything else becomes near impossible...

peace out, sister. We're definitely here rooting for you!

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Awww, Dixie, I would always welcome your input into anything I'm doing whether I'm doing it right or wrong. And I do have to agree with you. When I had a lot to lose, I could pretty much know when I would be up or down any given day. Everyone keeps telling me...this is where your body wants you to be. But, it's not where I want to be. And I don't settle for less than what I want. If it wasn't making a difference in the way I feel in my clothes then I probably wouldn't even bat an eyelash at the scale going up. But,somewhere along the line I've found this roll that's settled around my middle that makes my clothes look terrible...at least to me. That's why I started all the exercise, thinking it would help to get rid of a certain spot. I only take my measurements once a month so I don't know if there is any change yet. (by the way my muscles are aching I would think there might be)

I've tried weighing myself once a week...but the scales call me yaknow? I think this way I keep better track of when I've slipped and do something about it right away. I'm afraid that if I blow it one day and I don't weigh the next...then I'm a gonner for a week. But, that's just me.

Thanks for the advice. I will remember it!! I always love seeing your posts in my journal and elsewhere. I don't know where you find the time to make all the changes on this website and still be able to pop into people's journals. We all appreciate all your hard work. Don't know where I would be without this website and all my lc friends.

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Donna - Got a kick out of your scale moving story. Years ago there was a thread started about tricks to get a better scale reading. My favorite was the gal who suggested propping her boobs on the towel rack.

It's more common than not that when you dramatically increase exercise you gain a little. Eventually this will reverse itself. hang in there.

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Rob! LOL! (I might try it!)

Donna, I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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Okay Rob....I just wish I could prop my boobs on the towel rack....where can I get some?

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Thanks, Donna. You're very sweet, and I'm glad I'm not annoying you. And I don't blame you for not taking the old "this is what my body wants" to heart. Heck, I was maintaining just fine at 275, too! My body might have been comfy there, but I wasn't!

Notice I am NOT commenting on towel racks? Har! Somehow, I wouldn't be surprised if Mab comes back with specific instructions for successfully performing this maneuver soon.

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Dixie, I am working on the instructions and the rating system....perhaps a perfect 10 score would consist of....hmmm, still thinking! LOL!

Donna, I hope you had a fantastic weekend!

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Mab, if you do figure it out...we'd like some pictures or perhaps a video? lol I told all the women on the ballteam about this and they just howled!

Terrible, terrible eating weekend. Totally out of control. But, I'm not beating myself up about it. It's done and overwith and now on with my lc way of eating. I really didn't feel well last night after all the crap that I ate so I'm going to remember that. Besides, I don't even remember what any of it tasted like so what was the point?

My neice had liposuction to the tune of $9000 a few years ago. She's fought being heavy all her life and she's very spoiled so her grandparents paid for it. Her stomach is really, really flat and she used to look good. Now, she starting to gain weight again, but not in her stomach. It's all heading to her butt and the tops of her legs. She looks really weird now. I don't know if having liposuction stops you from gaining the belly fat again or what. She's only in her early 20's too.

Summer is supposed to hit here on Thursday. High 20's (that's high 70F). Good thing, we have another ball tournament out of town this weekend coming up. Dh finally hired someone for the graveyard shift....YAH!!! Maybe now we can go away without worrying.

Off to work...

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Donna - Get some? Towel racks? I think a video is an excellent idea! I've heard that about liposuction. sine they suck out the fat cells they aren't there anymore to store fat, so Weight goes on in peculiar fashion. HAve a good week.

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Some people need liposuction of the brain......

Actually, I want my upper arms defatted, with surgery, liposuction, whatever, but insurance doesn't cover it, so I'm stuck with monster upper arms.

It's funny how food tastes so different when you haven't had it in awhile. Usually everything carby just doesn't taste as good as we remember - except for chocolate!

Have a good Tuesday!

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It just poured all night. It's cold (52F) and lots of low clouds...can't even see the hills around us. There was even snow in the higher elevations. What's up with this crap?

My dsil leaves for Behjing today. With all the earthquakes and stuff going on there I'm not sure I would be going. She works for the Welfare Ministry so gets to go for free. What bothers me is that she just dumped her kids on my dmil, even though she told her she didn't want to do it. Dsil is a single mother and a very selfish girl and won't listen to reason. She's gone for 6 weeks and I doubt she'll give any thought to her 3 kids.

Still have the headache from hell and now my back is trying to pop out when I turn my body. I felt a little better last night after exercising but still feel like I need to stretch even further than is possible. It's like something is out of place maybe. Chiropractors scare the heJJ out of me, but I just might have to make an appointment.

Also finally got the call from the dr. that the results are in from my Cat Scan, and he wants to see me. Now I have to wait a month for an appointment. (great, now I can worry that they've found a brain tumor or something).

Off to work.

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Ugh! More drs appointments!

I was thinking that if I could remember how bad I feel every time I go off of this WOE then I wouldn't do it....but sometimes certain foods call me and I answer. Then I feel terrible and am back to square one....

An instructional video....I could do that...first I need models...any volunteers?

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