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Five Times To Never Get on the Scale
Ignoring this will cause you unnecessary angst
In my 25 years as a weight-loss counselor, I’ve heard lots of pretty stupid statements. It seems that some dieters love punishment.
When they return home after a vacation, they immediately jump on the scale to see how much damage they’ve done. “Oh my!” they shriek. “I gained eight pounds in two weeks!”
Another client told me she always weighs herself as soon as she gets back from a trip. “I need to know how bad I was, and the scale gives me an update.”
What nonsense! As you know, the scale number doesn’t necessarily reflect your recent actions.
While some people are capable of regaining weight rather quickly, most of what you see during these times is from changes in your body’s fluid levels.
Even if you are totally comfortable with your scale, there are times you should not get on it, under any circumstances.
Five Times to Never Weigh Yourself
1. Vacations
Right after a vacation, you’ll nearly always see a false jump in your weight.
In an effort to manage the challenges of travel, stress, and your mother-in-law, your body attempts to gather extra…
