https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-stepped-on-the-damn-scale Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 16 May 2026 21:28:30 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-stepped-on-the-damn-scale/page/2#post-831178 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 19:11:56 +0000 Aziraphale 831178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep, I haven't owned a scale in my life, because of what happened when I was a teenager. A scale is not helpful for improving fitness, and only make things worse if you're prone to getting twitchy about the number it shows. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-stepped-on-the-damn-scale/page/2#post-831159 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:51:55 +0000 catgirl 831159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My friend with an eating disorder just gave up her scale per doctor's orders. Before she did, she wrote all over it - "You don't own me" and "Numbers aren't everything" and all kinds of other thoughts. It seemed very empowering. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-stepped-on-the-damn-scale/page/2#post-830709 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:14:11 +0000 cobaltblue 830709@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, Angie, I am so with you on the cream cheese icing. I'll take that, not too sweet, and skip the cake. Unless it's carrot cake. </p> <p>IK, it sounds like you need to toss your scale! We and you know you look great and are incredibly fit. My mom only steps on the scale at her yearly doctor's appointment, and she deliberately looks away when she's weighed. Unless her doctor should ever mention a problem, she will continue to exercise, eat sensibly, and enjoy not knowing her weight! Maybe a similar approach could work for you? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-stepped-on-the-damn-scale#post-830708 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:12:59 +0000 Mo 830708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>yeah, those pics are basically a bunch of hooey. I have pics of random body fat % on me and I can tell you depending on where it is 'hanging out', I don't resemble the matching photos. And yeah, 8% is a huge amount to drop, especially after 40.<br /> You look great, you feel great. If the scale pisses you off, leave it alone. For me, it's a valuable tool to maintenance, but we are all different. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-stepped-on-the-damn-scale#post-830699 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:59:12 +0000 annagybe 830699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Given my body type I would have to get to ridiculous low level of body fat to get a six-pack. In certain light I have a bit of line between my external obliques and my rectus abdominis. In reality I look like those medieval paintings of Eve in the garden of Eden. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-stepped-on-the-damn-scale#post-830694 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:54:03 +0000 Raisin 830694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>IK - I don't think it's body fat % alone that gives you a 6 pack. When I was in my police training I measured at 16% fat and I def didn't have a 6 pack. I'm actually leaner now, I don't know the number, and my core is quite strong, but it still doesn't show as a nice hard 6 pack. It's flat and lean, but not ripped. I guess that's just the way I am. My point is, you could work your ass off to lose the 8% and do a million core exercises a day and it still may not show. And I think you are very right that a bit of fat helps us age better. My mom always said that a bit of fat in the face kept us young looking. I find its one of the things that ages me, is lower fat level, but then again, it's just the way I am made. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-stepped-on-the-damn-scale#post-830685 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:45:21 +0000 ironkurtin 830685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's a pic of body fat percentages. I'm at 22-25%ish as I recall. I really would not want to drop below 20-22. I'm getting older and it's my personal opinion that women with teeny body fat do not age as well as women with a bit more cushion, especially in the face. And since no amount of weight I lose is going to give me a bigger waist/hip ratio... nerts to that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-stepped-on-the-damn-scale#post-830679 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:32:55 +0000 Adelfa 830679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We've all been there. Some of us recently! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-stepped-on-the-damn-scale#post-830652 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 01:45:39 +0000 Jaime 830652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lose 8% of your body fat? From where you are now? To see a six-pack? EIGHT %!?! Your trainer is crazy. You look great. The scale is just a tool. Hope that helps? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-stepped-on-the-damn-scale#post-830598 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:31:56 +0000 Anonymous 830598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, hahaha, I actually plan my indulgences like you have no idea.I have driven down to DC to get tapas... lol...I do travel a lot so a 5 hour drive is nothing.<br /> Are you feeling better IK? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-stepped-on-the-damn-scale#post-830576 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:13:25 +0000 Suz 830576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't own a scale, either. I weigh in once a week at the gym and that's that. It's a number and it doesn't mean anything. </p> <p>And I still eat cake, too, at least occasionally -- because I love life's little pleasures, and good cake is one of those. </p> <p>Mind you, I get really mad when I choose to eat cake and it ends up being lousy. If I'm going to eat it, it had better be DELICIOUS!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-stepped-on-the-damn-scale#post-830571 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:02:54 +0000 annagybe 830571@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have transformed your body. Revel in that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-stepped-on-the-damn-scale#post-830557 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 23:36:54 +0000 jen 830557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a size 2 and I have not weighed myself since I was 17!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-stepped-on-the-damn-scale#post-830554 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 23:31:18 +0000 Janet 830554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is exactly why I do not own a scale. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-stepped-on-the-damn-scale#post-830410 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 19:20:50 +0000 Irene 830410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know where you are coming from. It's just a number. Really. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-stepped-on-the-damn-scale#post-830403 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 18:46:02 +0000 Ornella 830403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Muscles themselves are heavy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-stepped-on-the-damn-scale#post-830391 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 18:28:37 +0000 Nadya 830391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you take your measurements? When I'm serious about exercising I find that so motivating as even when the scale is stupid I have metrics that show progress! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-stepped-on-the-damn-scale#post-830390 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 18:28:21 +0000 judy 830390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't! Step away from the scale :). </p> <p>How long have you been doing paleo?</p> <p> I've been doing a paleo/primal diet (Marks Daily Apple site) for about a year and a half now...and really liking it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-stepped-on-the-damn-scale#post-830389 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 18:25:53 +0000 rae 830389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Get rid of that scale! You work out and eat right without it. It is doing no good for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-stepped-on-the-damn-scale#post-830380 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 18:16:40 +0000 christieanne 830380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Toss the scale, keep the mirror. It's how you feel that counts. If your clothes are fitting the way you want, and you like the results when you look in the mirror then it's a victory. </p> <p>Donate the scale to charity Dana! You are a smart, strong, vibrant woman. Number is only.....a number. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-stepped-on-the-damn-scale#post-830369 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 17:55:45 +0000 Raisin 830369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well IK, first of all you look great, you know that, but yes, it can be hard to ignore the scale. I know this too! It means nothing, we know this logically, but we have been bombarded with the notion that the number means a lot from media, etc. The only thing I can suggest is when those thoughts creep up, to try to replace them with thoughts of how amazing your body is, how strong, that a number is just that - a number, and it's not like you walk around with your number flashing above your head anyway. But trust me, I get it, been there, done that. I have found that realizing we are all in control of our own thoughts and feelings helps immensely. In all of life's situations, really, including this one. It's not worth the time or the fretting about it. In the big scheme of things, you get one life, one body and best to use it wisely and treat it with compassion! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-stepped-on-the-damn-scale#post-830367 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 17:53:15 +0000 Beth 830367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I get annoyed about going over my "number" (why do we do this to ourselves?) I remind myself of a quote from Ellen DeGeneres who said she'd rather have buns of cinnamon than buns of steel. :)</p> <p>Let's all toss our scales and have cake! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-stepped-on-the-damn-scale#post-830363 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 17:36:10 +0000 siniestra 830363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>be grateful to be healthy ...i was really delutional with my strict diet of no dairy and fat plus only water (because my condition) and hahaha when i went to the hospital to be weight for my pre surgery lol i was with a few pound more ...How come? idk hahaha i been going to the gym plus strick diet ...don't stress over a number ...relaxing is a good thing actually make u happier and help u lose more weight </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-stepped-on-the-damn-scale#post-830351 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 17:24:38 +0000 Angie 830351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You crack me up.</p> <p>So throw the scale out the window. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-stepped-on-the-damn-scale#post-830350 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 17:23:42 +0000 ironkurtin 830350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thistle - I don't hate my body. I love my body. I hate the scale. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-stepped-on-the-damn-scale#post-830349 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 17:23:14 +0000 Angie 830349@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*very big chuckle*</p> <p>I guess Zap, it's just you and me for cake. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-stepped-on-the-damn-scale#post-830348 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 17:22:57 +0000 Thistle 830348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know the scale is a meaningless number. You already know that. You know you look great.</p> <p>Your body does so much for you, and it has trained hard for you. You have given up a lot for that and invested a lot of time in it. Rather than beat yourself up over a number on a meaningless scale, think of all he wonderful thigns your body has done and continues to do for you. It made a baby, it can squat XXX pounds, it can take you shopping, to the park, whatever.</p> <p>Rather than be angry and hate your body, and thus yourself as your body is a direct part of who you are, be happy and thankful for the journey you have been on with it and the future you have together. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-stepped-on-the-damn-scale#post-830347 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 17:22:26 +0000 Anonymous 830347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I'm sorry. I personally care about the numbers but heck, I am not replacing fat for muscle, just fat for fat.<br /> You look amazing, don't worry!</p> <p>Ha, ha I totally subscribe to the Angie school of thought. Save me a piece! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-stepped-on-the-damn-scale#post-830346 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 17:22:02 +0000 Angie 830346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I derive great enjoyment from tea and cake - more than seeing my muscles ripple. So I'll enjoy the muscle on fab lasses like you, while I eat your cake :)</p> <p>I'll take ANY dense sweet cake with cream cheese icing - no butter cream. </p> <p>Seriously, are you getting your head around the scale and number thing? YOU LOOK AMAZING!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-stepped-on-the-damn-scale#post-830344 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 17:18:35 +0000 Mochi 830344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are doing really well. Please don't obsess about numbers.</p> <p>I have a friend who is hung up over numbers. She is so freaking thin. And she wants to get under a certain body fat percentage. She's not anorexic, but there's some number obsession going on. No matter what, it looks like she can't enjoy her marathon-running, triathlon-competing body for what it is. It's always got to be better. </p>