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Consideration for GTD placing tool(s)

If the project is to lose/reduce weight through good daily nutrition and daily exercise

Is it too weird to have the body weight-measuring-scale in/by the kitchen instead of normal placement: bathroom or bedroom ?

If people think it's very or slightly weird . . . still do it ?

Either way, Running/Walking shoes should be by the outside door or next to the body weight-measuring-scale ?

Thank you very much
 
I think having the scale in the kitchen makes a lot of sense if weight loss is the goal. The kitchen is where you do most of your eating, so having the scale right there can serve as a constant reminder and motivator.
 
I have found that using the scale every day is a mildly helpful habit. I think doing it once a day at more or less the same time is sufficient. Your weight fluctuates day-by-day and hour-by-hour depending on what and how much you eat and drink, as well as exercise. Emptying your bladder or drinking a glass of water is quite detectable with a digital scale. Unless you are under a doctor’s care, you do not want to micromanage your weight throughout the day. The long-term trend is what’s important. I don’t find the scale motivating in and of itself, but I suppose some people do.
 
mcogilvie said:
I have found that using the scale every day is a mildly helpful habit. I think doing it once a day at more or less the same time is sufficient. Your weight fluctuates day-by-day and hour-by-hour depending on what and how much you eat and drink, as well as exercise. Emptying your bladder or drinking a glass of water is quite detectable with a digital scale. Unless you are under a doctor’s care, you do not want to micromanage your weight throughout the day. The long-term trend is what’s important. I don’t find the scale motivating in and of itself, but I suppose some people do.
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Larry Winget, 'the pitbull of personal development' says that 'you didn't get fat in one day, so you won't lose weight in one day'...

Totally agree, weighing yourself too often is not a good idea...
 
Palgent said:
I think having the scale in the kitchen makes a lot of sense if weight loss is the goal. The kitchen is where you do most of your eating, so having the scale right there can serve as a constant reminder and motivator.
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@Palgent

Thank you for your reply

Project: Weigh 20lbs less without any time expectations

Next Action: Remove Scale from Bathroom to Kitchen

Context / Next Actions: As a morning practice, Step on visible Scale in Kitchen while coffee brews


Thus far, good results from the above with 'only' Subconscious Effort:

After first December month-ish: weight became stable

After second January month: Weighing seven less pounds thus far

Grateful to encouraging @René Lie :)

Thank you very much

As you see GTD fit. . . .
 
mcogilvie said:
I have found that using the scale every day is a mildly helpful habit. I think doing it once a day at more or less the same time is sufficient. Your weight fluctuates day-by-day and hour-by-hour depending on what and how much you eat and drink, as well as exercise. Emptying your bladder or drinking a glass of water is quite detectable with a digital scale. Unless you are under a doctor’s care, you do not want to micromanage your weight throughout the day. The long-term trend is what’s important. I don’t find the scale motivating in and of itself, but I suppose some people do.
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@mcogilvie

Weighing multiple times a day; which is what thoroughbred jockey's are known to practice ?
 
gtdstudente said:
@mcogilvie

Weighing multiple times a day; which is what thoroughbred jockey's are known to practice ?
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I don’t know exactly how that works, but in wrestling there are weight classes, and high school and college wrestlers may practice unhealthy eating and drinking habits to make weight, then binge eat after a match.
 
I personally don’t think it’s weird to have the scale in the kitchen. It makes sense if you’re focusing on your nutrition and want a reminder while you’re prepping meals. I’ve done something similar with my workout gear, having it right by the door so I don’t forget or make excuses. It’s all about making it easier to stick to your goals, so I say go for whatever works for you!
 
Allenori said:
I personally don’t think it’s weird to have the scale in the kitchen. It makes sense if you’re focusing on your nutrition and want a reminder while you’re prepping meals. I’ve done something similar with my workout gear, having it right by the door so I don’t forget or make excuses. It’s all about making it easier to stick to your goals, so I say go for whatever works for you!
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@Allenori

It really does change things:

Intrinsically for Effortless subconscious effort [habit] if there is such a thing ?

Extrinsically for Logistical ease

Thank you very much
 
gtdstudente said:
Fellow GTDers

Consideration for GTD placing tool(s)

If the project is to lose/reduce weight through good daily nutrition and daily exercise

Is it too weird to have the body weight-measuring-scale in/by the kitchen instead of normal placement: bathroom or bedroom ?

If people think it's very or slightly weird . . . still do it ?

Either way, Running/Walking shoes should be by the outside door or next to the body weight-measuring-scale ?
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Thank you very much
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It's not weird to have the scale in the kitchen if it works for you and keeps your health goals front and center. It can be a good visual reminder. As for the shoes, placing them by the outside door is practical, making it easy to grab them when you head out.
 
gtdstudente said:
@mcogilvie

Weighing multiple times a day; which is what thoroughbred jockey's are known to practice ?
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I realize this is an oldish post, but: I can’t see any reason to weigh multiple times a day. You’re not a jockey; you’re not weighing yourself to judge how much of a burden you’ll put on a horse in a few days or minutes. An extra glass of water adds relevant weight for a jockey; it’s totally irrelevant for actual weight loss. Weight can vary by pounds from day to day, without that meaning anything.

I weigh myself once a day, when I get up, and log it in an app. Then I judge weight loss progress by comparing the past month’s average with the average from the month before.
 
It can be interesting though. I have learned a few things about myself.

I weigh the least right before my main meal of the day. This surprised me. I thought it would be the morning.

When I do cardio exercise, I usually weigh 3 to 4 lb less afterwards.

Now, you're right. None of this helps with weight loss. I don't obsessively weight myself multiple times every day but I went though a short period where I found it interesting to do.
 
with losing weight, nothing says that you can't have multiple scales in strategic places. If you're focusing on sampling often, that makes sense. It's also an omnipresent reminder of your goal. I have mine in the dressing area, where i'm gonna be in a standard sampling configuration, namely underwear and socks, to insure that I have an apples to apples comparison over time.

Also, I don't weigh myself often, as its like the anxiety of watching the stock market bounce around all day. TMI alert: because I thoroughly enjoy the dopamine hit, I usually check my weigh after going to the bathroom, so the scale reflects my local minima weight. I lost 50+ "accidentally" during covid, and after a plateau period, i'm rapidly heading to my lowest weight in over 30 years, without any evasive maneuvers. Top weight: 265 lbs. Current weight: 208 lbs. I've got my eyes trained on 200 lbs.
 
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