Comments on: One reason why I hate the doctor

By: Healthy train mini-derailment « Everyday Adventures (of Me in the City) — Chicago, IL

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:33:49 +0000

[...] you all know that three weeks ago I went to the doctor and found out that I need to get back on the healthy living train. Well, this weekend I went back to the doctor for more tests and I was actually looking forward to [...]

By: Getting back on the healthy living train « Everyday Adventures (of Me in the City) — Chicago, IL

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:35:57 +0000

[...] my blog announcements of needing to lose weight and being bored at the gym, I decided to make a change, mix up the routine and try new things. And [...]

By: blaez

blaez — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:32:06 +0000

oh honey you and me both and 90% of the women in the world.

weigh-ins, gynos, all of it. i hate it!

By: Erin

Erin — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:16:48 +0000

I dread the weigh-in. I had a very similar experience last year when I got on the scale and realized that I’d gained 12 pounds. Yikes.

Of course, now I get weighed at the doctor on a regular basis, so I’m starting to get over it.

Lately, it’s been the daily vagina-camera that I dread. It’s really thrilling to have your feet in the stirrups before the sun is even up.

By: E.P.

E.P. — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:07:47 +0000

I dread the weigh-in, too, for the exact same reasons. I don’t weigh myself outside of the doctor’s office, so I only have the past time I was there to go off. And it’s alarming sometimes.

I’ve been trying to be healthier and shape up a little for my wedding, and it’s tough. But I know if I don’t get into the habit of eating better things for me, I won’t be able to shape up. Or feel the way I want to feel…

By: Just Fine Just Dandy

Just Fine Just Dandy — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:24:22 +0000

I hate that whole experience too!!! I just turned 30 and am feeling at my heaviest. I need to find the motivation to get back in shape and stay there!

By: AuburnKat

AuburnKat — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:38:14 +0000

OH one more thing….getting on the scale can be extremely discouraging. So what I do is find a pair of pants or dress that I want to fit in to and I try it on once a week to see how it fits. I’ve found out that I am more motivated to eat healthy/workout by how clothes fit on me opposed to the scale.

OK, I really am going to stop babbling now=)

By: AuburnKat

AuburnKat — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:32:58 +0000

I HATE getting on the scale at the doctor’s office! I always weight myself naked at home…hey, I want to know my “true” weight=) Anyways, my suggestion to you is to count calories…it has definitely worked for me and I think that is the main reason why I lost weight. I stuck to calorie counting for most of the week but took Saturday off and ate whatever I wanted. At first I thought working out was the key, but when you think about how long you have to workout to burn calories I discovered that eating healthier was just easier. Granted, a combination of working out and eating healthy is the best way to go.

OK, I’ll stop babbling on. Just remember, you are not alone!

By: Princess Pointful

Princess Pointful — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:16:31 +0000

Back when I started exercising again and trying to watch what I eat, I quickly discovered that the scale is the best way for me to feel crappy about my progress. Now I try to keep weighing to a minimum, because I feel like it distracts me from whether I actually feel better or not.

By: Lollygagger

Lollygagger — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:07:09 +0000

I don’t mind the weigh in mostly b/c I always know around what I weigh. But I also don’t put much merit in a number. It’s more how I feel mentally and physically that makes me feel good or bad.

By: Sara

Sara — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:17:58 +0000

Oh I def. have an issue with the weigh in. I have seriously put off my annual visit because I know I have gained weight . How sad is that? I was tired of working out all the time and not losing weight so I joined WW 5 weeks ago. I’ve started losing and am looking and feeling better.

By: Misty

Misty — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:25:08 +0000

hahahaha so weird that you say this..you should check out my blog post called Cigarettes and Fingerbangs!!

By: MinD

MinD — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:50:33 +0000

Hm, I don’t mind the weigh-in. By the time I get to the scale, it’s not like I can change anything. It’s already too late…

By: katelin

katelin — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:50:02 +0000

yeah weigh ins are pretty horrible and nerve wrecking. i’m officially in project bride/lose weight mode….after i finish that cheesecake in my fridge, haha.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:29:58 +0000

I never really pay much attention to the weigh-in. And I never really know how much I weigh. I don’t have ‘body issues’ although I’m rarely 100% happy with how I look. I sort of just grin and bear it.

But the scale thing? I really don’t give a shit. I don’t care how much I weigh – at all. I just care to look good and have my jeans fit well. I’d aim for that if I were you. Scales mess with you. I used to gain about 10 pounds each swim season – even though my body fat percentage would drop drastically.

Scales are stupid. That’s my motto. Go for a walk more often and eat in moderation. Or find some other activity that you like. Even a bowling league or something random that keeps you moving makes a difference.

By: LiLu

LiLu — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:28:44 +0000

I just always tell myself they must be wrong because they get used all day long.

I’m not sure in what universe that logic makes sense, but, um… let’s go with it.

By: Erin

Erin — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:51:34 +0000

The only time I hated the scale was when I was younger. There was a period of time right before puberty where I started gaining weight but wasn’t getting taller. The doctor told my mom that I should stay under a certain weight or he’d start to get concerned. Well, I hit that number and went past it. I hated hated hated getting weighed then.

By: Rebecca_C

Rebecca_C — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:41:47 +0000

Acckk!! You’re never allowed to use the word “speculum” *shudder* on this blog again.

By: Ray

Ray — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:19:10 +0000

I have had the EXACT same experience at the Dr. It made me really hate her, and then I realized its myself I am not happy with, she was just doing her job. I am taking steps to become healthier, but my busy life isn’t cooperating. ugh, I feel your pain!!

By: Bing

Bing — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:07:06 +0000

I don’t like getting weighed at the doctor either because I have also put on about 12-15 pounds since last year. I know it’s because I don’t always eat great, drink beer, and don’t go to the gym enough.

Yesterday, my sister and I started the Women’s Health Magazine’s Belly Off Club. It’s pretty interesting and gives you a full body workout. My legs and butt are super sore today…