Going Gray

Do bathroom scales lie or tell the truth?

Shelley

Bathroom scales don’t lie.

Do I believe that?

I dunno…I have my doubts.

Do they lie?

Does mine?

I think so…

All I do know is that if you have a model like we do, and you step on it all willingly and naked to get the most accurate of readings.  It’s okay to wait for the first score.  But if you don’t like what you see when the score pops up on the screen.  I’d recommend that you don’t jump off and then jump back on too quickly, cuz’ it will give you a reading you just don’t want to believe.

“Fat ♥”

With a f*$%ng adorable little heart.  WTH?  Does that make me feel better?

Sigh…maybe I need to cut back on the comfort eating of Tostitos?

Or maybe my body is saying to me, “Put on winter weight…it’s cold outside baby!”  Hmm…it may be time to get back on to the Dubious Minimalist Skinny Jeans™ Diet?

Post inspiration – Rationalization

PS – Does your bathroom scale lie or tell the truth?  Do you think that we should put on weight like bears or squirrels do for the winter?  What’s worse, putting on shorts for the first time in the spring or the first time trying to fit back into your jeans in the fall?  

Published by Shelley

Letting my quirk out one post at a time.

39 thoughts on “Do bathroom scales lie or tell the truth?”

  1. It lies, I tell ya! LIES!

    Personally, I like to weigh myself by sitting upon a star, writing a poem, and seeing if I can make it shoot towards destiny through the weight of my magical words!

    Haha haha!?

    Ugh…what is wrong with me?!

    Thanks for sharing this, brought me another bunch of giggles
    Xxxxxxxx

    1. Yeah, thanks for confirming that it lies! Whew.
      I’ve never tried the sitting on a star approach…they were twinkling brightly this morning in the frigid temp of 12 degrees (F). Hmm…might chill my butt too much or freeze off a pound or two while I shiver, yeah, that’ll work!?!? Nothing is wrong with you, you’re brilliant!! xxxxxx

      1. HAHAHA!
        My method may not work for everyone!

        Thank you, though. Relieved that I am brilliant and not slightly nutso

        Xxxxxxxxxx

  2. I thought my old scale was lying, so I bought a new and more accurate one. Sadly, it was either also lying or the truth was that ugly. It’s HARD not to eat more in winter. I mean, it’s biological! I’m determined to fight it this year, but man, it’s already a struggle. Snow & cold = bread, carbs, wine, dessert. Oh dear.

    1. Thank you for the tips on not to rush out and buy a new one! I agree, it’s hard not to eat more in winter. And since I don’t have to fit into a swimsuit this year, well…when the Tostitos appear, lets just say they aren’t safe. Your recipe for winter does sound comforting :-)! LOL!

  3. I don’t use the damn thing Shelley, it stays in one spot, never moves. You can’t weigh more than 100 pounds! I never ask a woman her weight or age, dangerous… 😂

    1. LOL – why do you even have it then, Mr. Minimalist? 😉 I do weigh more than 100#’s – but thanks for thinking I weigh less, that’s better than thinking I weigh more than I do!! :-)!

  4. Funny you’d write about this today. Getting a new bathroom scale is on my to-do list. Ours just gave up, stopped working. I’m trying to not take it personally…

    1. LOL – it is such a personal deal wanting the scale to be kind. Let me assure you the more you pay for one the more it lies. 😉

  7. This AM, my scale said to me:
    “Look quickly, I’ll take off .5.
    I don’t want you ever to feel
    that it’s pointless even to strive!

    But then, dear mistress, you know
    that slip back to the truth, I must.
    Otherwise, how can I ever
    be worthy enough of your trust?

    Keep in mind how .5 made you feel.
    You can see it with 1 corn chip less.
    Skip 2, and your jeans would be loose …
    and you’d have to resort to a dress!!!

  9. bathroom scales lie like a cat on a warm rug. never trust them. they are intentionally devious and I think that they are connected to the NSA and/or CIA in some manner that is for now completely unknown to us.

    hey. it could happen.

    1. LOL – sounds like you’re well versed in the conspiracy of the lies told by bathroom scales. Things like that can happen!! 😉

  10. Mine tends to fib. It has this body mass measurement which counts your body fat. It whispers sweet nothings in hubby’s ear, but me? Nope. Just the facts ma’am. My practice is once a week on Monday first thing in the morning.

    Skinny jeans died a sad death for me a few years ago.

    1. My husband always says the scale is nice to him too…what’s up with that?! Yeah, skinny jeans have good moments and bad moments in my closet. 😉

  11. I weigh every day and step on it twice. If the reading is the same both times (most always is) then I take that as truth. If I get a different reading the second time, I get on a third and hopefully it will match one of the other two. I prefer the term pleasingly plump to fat.

  12. If I had a scale as judgmental as yours I’d get a new scale! What the heck? If you feel good and your clothes fit, I’d say don’t worry about it. Even if you weigh what you did…10 years ago – it’s not all going to be distributed the same way. Ahem. Life is short. Eat Tostitos of you want to. 🙂

    1. LOL! I like your advice. And you’re right…the weight is definitely redistributed ;-)!!! I should just be thankful I have another day to enjoy eating food. Amen to Tostitos. 🙂

  13. Well Shelley – I take three scale readings – kinda pitiful isn’t it? I figure if they are all the same, I just accept the news (and maybe cry) and if they are different, I go with the lowest to make me feel better. I think it’s worse with jeans because you know you have to wear them as cold weather is on the horizon (or switch to sweats), but with shorts, you can tell yourself that maybe it’s not all that hot yet and try again later. I am a master of self-deception dontcha know!

  14. I don’t think bathroom scales are accurate, but then I haven’t had one in a long time. When we were staying out of town last winter during renovations, I lost ten pounds without even knowing it til I went to the doctor. I guess it was because I cooked more, went out to eat less, and since we were away from home, I didn’t go to the regular potluck/community dinners. This year will be a different story. Maybe I’ll start walking. Because jeans don’t lie.

    1. When we’re busy it’s easier to avoid eating. Except when the renovations are stressful. Then chips are comforting. You’re exactly right – jeans don’t lie, and I think they shrink on hangers, too.

  15. I’ve never met an honest weight scale. They have no conscience. Their sole goal is to torture people. Especially the ones at the doctor’s office. I’m traumatized before I even get to the examination. I vote that we throw them all into a bonfire!

    1. LOL – yeah, the doctor’s office ones are the worst! Plus they rush you so you can’t take off all your clothes before getting weighed. I’ll join you at the bonfire – will there be marshmallows to roast? 😉

        1. LOL – oh, yeah, I take off my shoes. I want to make sure they measure the real me and my height! I don’t want shrinking to happen there. xx

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