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That is a bummer. I have a somewhat controversial solution. I don’t weigh myself. I need to lose 100 pounds so I know it will take time. I’m doing this to eat healthy and BE healthy. I figure the weight will come off. For me the real issue is living a healthy lifestyle.
I see a personal trainer and medical professionals twice a week and they weigh me backwards so I don’t see the number. Paying attention to my weight gives me nothing but stress and anxiety. My team can let me know if the scale is going too fast or slow and I can make adjustments to my diet.
It’s a marathon for me and not a sprint to lose weight the fastest. I’m eating so much better and just doing that makes me feel better about myself. I don’t have to feel shame because I ate a donut and cookies.
Anyway, that is my suggestion if you can swing it. Maybe a partner or friend can keep track of your weight. You can make your own rules, like “tell me when I have a five pound weight change in either direction.”
Good luck!