July 1, 2002

  • Well, it's a Monday.  Have I mentioned that I don't like Mondays?  What good thing ever happens on a Monday!  Today I have to take the kids to the dentist.  The appointment is at noon.  Right in the middle of the day.  Not enough time to do anything before the appointment, and too late to start anything after.


    Grouse, grouse, grouse. 


    I've been thinking about my Xanga posts over the weekend.  I've completed more books from my summer reading list, but I don't feel like doing a book report today. 


    We bought a new bathscale yesterday so I can better track my  "getting healthy" progress.  The new scale weighs me heavier than the old one did.  A lot heavier.  It even weighs me heavier than the doctor's scale.  It would be an understatement to say that this has made me feel depressed.  I think it would be more accurate to say I'm in the throes of a full blown hissy fit. - Over a number.


    I know that a number in and of itself doesn't mean anything.  Numbers have to be attached to some context before they become anything more than an interesting squiggle on a piece of paper.  In the past year - according to my doctor's scale I've lost weight.  In fact according to his scale I've lost 35 pounds (and that was after I regained 10 following my Grandmother's death.)  Since February, the scales have remained steady, which is okay.  I need to lose more wieght, but I've been satisfied that if I wasn't losing, I wasn't gaining either.


    Then I got the new scale.  It says that I weigh the same thing that the doctor's scale registered before I ever lost an ounce.  In the past year, I've dropped four sizes, I'm able to be more active, and I'm not having the health problems that prompted me to begin this program - but this morning, I can't feel any satisfaction in these gains.  All I can think about is the number on that scale.


    Have I mentioned that I hate Mondays?

Comments (17)

  • I understand completely. Mondays can be tough....guess that is why they are sometimes referred to as "blue Mondays"  back to the routine, etc.  after the week-end....

    This too, shall pass!!!!  Blessings!!!  Take care...

  • They may say that the numbers don't mean anything but they sure as heck can make you happy or sad, can't they?  I weigh myself everyday and I know I am not suppose to but I do and rarely ever does it make me happy!

    No - nothing good ever comes on a Monday!

  • Monday. Monday. Monday

  • Uh oh, A scale!  Toss it out!   Quick!  They are evil~!~    I havent owned a scale in about 12 years.   I tossed it out and have not weighed myself since. Only the docs when I was prego, and I really didnt need to know how FAT I was ....lol

  • I'm weird, I happen to like Monday's.

  • Just twirl that little wheel that you're supposed to use to calibrate it. Make it weigh any weight you want.

  • Mondays, scales, dentists.  Ewwwwww, I shudder!  Don't bad things always happen in threes?

  • Maybe the scales aren't really Monday items either  

  • You and I talked about this ~ I think that no matter what the ending number says, you can't dispute the fact that you have lost a SIGNIFICANT amount of weight in the past few months.  So what if you don't weigh what you thought - it is still less that what you DID weigh ... right??!!

    love you - can't wait to see you and the kids on Wednesday!

  • Awww,so sorry about the bad Monday!

  • (((hugs))) my scale hates me too.

  • God Bless - Dale

  • It took me a few years but I realized my scale was doing me far more harm than good.  I've been low-carbing since June 15th and I feel great and I know I've lost weight because of the way my clothes are fitting.  For once I'm not weighing myself though - and that is best decision I ever made.

    Congrats on the weight loss!

  • I had an RN once tell me (I was a nanny for her 4 boys at the time) that doctor scales weigh you 5-10 lbs more than your true weight. This is to prompt people to exercise & eat healthy. When I ask various nurses in clinics about that, they deny it. When I tell them an RN told me this, they give me a bizarre look & refuse to comment further.

    Faith

  • Sigh...scales really bite!  I love being a woman....especially on Mondays!  hehe :0D

  • ...oh, contrair my cheri'! Monday's are wonderful. They are the beginning of a new week, fresh start, new page. They are the master for the week. They are the "starting line" for a week of accomplishment, joy and contentment. I love Mondays, can you tell?
    ...never, never look at a scale again. Your body tells you what you need/want to know. MuSe


  • what is MOST important, doll???

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