tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753685376168608657.post7425982200276579516..comments2023-12-02T03:37:15.740-05:00Comments on New Voice, New Life: Getting WeighedKayleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07637653451031426942noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753685376168608657.post-91289886921953989842012-03-29T10:10:46.287-04:002012-03-29T10:10:46.287-04:00I really wish health care workers new better than ...I really wish health care workers new better than to say things like that, but most often the evidence points to the fact that they just don't. And it's scary that it can be uncomfortable but sickly validating at the same time. Remember, though, that the nurse may admire someone at X weight but it doesn't mean that weight is truly healthy or comfortable or optimal. She's not the one that has to live inside that body. <br /><br />And I'm exactly the same way with weigh-ins--worrying about my meal before the appointment, making sure I comment on all the factors that could have boosted the weight, etc. <br /><br />Hope you're having a good week, take care!Cammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18181004571609998125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753685376168608657.post-69986906896492905382012-03-28T11:38:22.180-04:002012-03-28T11:38:22.180-04:00How uncomfortable about the comments at the doctor...How uncomfortable about the comments at the doctor's office! I hate when people use "skinny" or "tiny" around me because you're absolutely right--it feels like a validation of an unhealthy weight. That's such a tough spot to be in when you're dealing with a medical professional. <br /><br />I'm the exact same way before my weekly weigh-ins. I don't take drastic steps, but I do make sure I cut off my water and food intake well before I'm going to be weighed. I'm so glad I'm not the only one! I can't offer any advice or suggestions on that, but I'm sure glad to know I'm not the only one who still gets anxious about the weigh-ins. Take care!Aliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10715046132281175549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753685376168608657.post-15502299143755024182012-03-27T21:14:52.255-04:002012-03-27T21:14:52.255-04:00Man, do I ever relate to all of this! The "o...Man, do I ever relate to all of this! The "oh, you're so tiiiiiiiiiny" comments are killer in exactly the way you stated: I always thought, "Well, shit. I can't gain or you'll notice and think I'm suddenly huge." My therapist always thought it was strange that for someone who was trying so hard to lose weight, I was also simultaneously trying to do it without being noticed. (Which was futile.)<br /><br />As for the eating/drinking prior to being weighed, I have the same problem. I want to restrict as much as humanly possible prior to weigh-in (and I always get weighed-in at 3-freaking-pm) because I don't want it to look like I've gained. My therapist is so dang sensible, of course, and we talk about my weight and the fact that some of it is just the weight of the food that is still sitting in my stomach from lunch, but still. I do NOT want that number going up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753685376168608657.post-44794040761489893892012-03-27T16:54:23.756-04:002012-03-27T16:54:23.756-04:00I can totally relate to you! If I have a morning a...I can totally relate to you! If I have a morning appointment I always eat a lighter breakfast than usual because I'm so nervous about what the scale will say, but I normally make up for it by eating a bigger lunch anyway. I don't know why either. I think it's habit, compulsion, and anorexia driving us to get just a little bit over on our therapists.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com