tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917279731158041199.post6456261366608680852..comments2022-10-12T16:37:12.996-07:00Comments on La Dolce Vita: Day 6: My Scale is Such a JerkLaDolceVitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17529232499673801937noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917279731158041199.post-11763789975868968592009-10-07T09:37:39.846-07:002009-10-07T09:37:39.846-07:00I typed a comment earlier, but I don't think i...I typed a comment earlier, but I don't think it got through and now I am too lazy to type it all again. Wah.<br /><br />Go here and read this:<br />http://www.healthdiscovery.net/articles/scale_lies.htm<br /><br />Nutshell - there are lots of reasons why the number on the scale can fluctuate from day to day. It's the overall trend that is important - and you need a few weeks to see that.<br /><br />As for daily weigh-ins - works for some people, it can help keep you focused. But if you are going to do it, you need to be prepared for the fluctuations. <br /><br />Bottom line: You're doing great. Keep it up.JavaChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06816858010039395389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917279731158041199.post-62906320675128000222009-10-07T00:18:20.154-07:002009-10-07T00:18:20.154-07:00I can only second or even third it..... Don't ...I can only second or even third it..... Don't weight yourself more than once a week if even that!!<br />You're doing so great!!! Much better than myself I might add!! ;)<br />And yay for discovering the awesomeness of oatmeal - it reall rocks!! :)<br />Good luck on your run - I need to plan one before the weekend as well!! And as you wrote to me - thank you sooo much for that btw!! - it's really sad we don't live near eachother...! :( Would be great to go for a run or just hung out.... Anyways... Have a good day!! Hug n.Nicole Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00555673269894505586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917279731158041199.post-89872530612555741312009-10-06T20:42:25.722-07:002009-10-06T20:42:25.722-07:00Ok, let me tell you a few things that might be goi...Ok, let me tell you a few things that might be going on. <br /><br />- It's not muscle. Sorry, but I HATE that excuse. It takes a long-as-hell time to put on muscle weight. I'm trying to grow some; trust me, it's far easier to lose fat than gain muscle. <br /><br />- Sodium? Salt isn't that bad for you unless you have high blood presure, but it can make you hold onto a bit of water.<br /><br />- Standing an inch to the right? Seriously, it happens.<br /><br />- TMI, but you might have just had...er...a full intestinal track, if you get what I mean. <br /><br />- Your body readjusting to your new lifestyle<br /><br />- Bit of gas from the fruit<br /><br />- Dust<br /><br />- Ghosts<br /><br />- Aliens<br /><br />- Gremlins<br /><br />The point is...ignore it. Don't weigh more than once a week. Your body is changing in ways you can't even imagine. It takes time. <br /><br />Oatmeal is amazing. There are so many crazy oatmeal recipes. And don't forget savory oats!<br /><br />Definitely EASE into running. It's tough on your body. Are your shoes ok? That makes a big difference. But at the same time, don't be afraid to push yourself--just know the difference between "Eeek, vigorous exercise" and "Injured Girl Walking!"Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04072561525876715920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917279731158041199.post-53426432181733144632009-10-06T13:26:45.981-07:002009-10-06T13:26:45.981-07:00I know this scenario so well! All I can say is mu...I know this scenario so well! All I can say is muscle weighs more than fat so if you've ben working out that could be what's going on. I find it really useful to track my measurements (chest, hips, waist, stomach, thighs) as well as to watch the scale. Sometimes the scale doesn't move but the inches decrease!Sarah (OC2Seattle)http://www.oc2seattle.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com