Do you try to trick the scale?
By Shira Scott, GalTime.com
Like most women, I'll do just about anything to shave even a tenth of a pound off the scale. In fact, I went out and bought a digital version just so I could see those tenths melt away! For some reason, losing a tenth is huge....gaining a tenth not so disappointing.
I also like to shower before I weigh myself. Not sure how much dirt weighs, but why take a chance.
In a recent survey by a British-based diet website, about 3,000 women were asked how they try to cheat the scale.
50% Weigh themselves naked
40% Go to the bathroom first
10% Hold their breath (remember to exhale first)
3% Stand on one leg
3% Wait for a full moon (thinking that's when they'll be their lightest)
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In a survey of my friends, I found that most have tried the top three. One believes in the one-legged approach (really?) and no one has ever counted on a full moon. They also had some suggestions of their own.
Shave your legs first.
Weigh yourself after a haircut.
Remember to take off everything, including your glasses (blurred vision on the scale is an asset!).
Remove all jewelry.
Never weigh yourself with wet hair.
What tricks do you try? Do any actually work?
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