Why I step on the scale each day

Larry Janesky: Think Daily

This is what I do – I step on the scale each morning and see what it says. If it goes over 184, I adjust what I am eating, how much, and when.  

If I travel I often don’t eat well.  When I get back, I am back on the scale, and making adjustments so I come in between 181 and 184.  

Does one day make a difference if I go out to eat and have appetizers and dessert?  Yes.  One day makes a difference.  I can gain 2-3 pounds in a day!

I know where I want to be and I am committed to it, and knowing where I actually am each day helps me make adjustments so I can never get too far away from my target.

That’s what works for me.

What works for you?

 

Doug Bierer

Happy Birthday Larry!

Rick Pilarski

I to step on the scale every day, and I use intermittent fasting to help control my weight! Happy birthday!!

Alexis Litz

Happy birthday Larry!! Also your Basement Systems of Indiana team is the best! I drink lots of coffee which helps me stay slim… (ha!) Seriously, fasting periodically and working outdoors helps me stay slim!

Jay Church

Happy birthday Larry! Basement Systems of Indiana is grateful for having the best products and the best team with the best leadership!

Cameron Rabineau

Happy Birthday Larry!!

Marc Tannenbaum

Happy Birthday!

Ivan Clayton

Thanks for the inspiration Larry.

Brian DiRisi

Happy Birthday Larry!
You may not believe this but I have the same exact routine. Slight difference; when I hit one eighty I know I have to make adjustments! (& yes, one day can make a difference – not to mention when the battery on the scale dies & 3 weeks go by before I replace it…)
Best of Birthday Weekends to you! Enjoy! 🎂

Cindy

Happy Birthday Larry!!! May you continue to have good health and post your Think Daily. 🙂

Dan Kniseley

Happy Birthday, Larry!!! I hope the race went well!

colleen r intrieri

Happy Birthday, Larry! I stick to a 5-pound range, as taught by my mother who had an overweight parent. So much easier to lose 5 pounds than 20! Hope you saved some calories for cake!

Roland Lapointe

Happy Birthday Larry! You’re catching up..

Justin Dobson

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LARRY!!!

Susan Graham

Happy Birthday Larry ! Enjoy your Day !!

Barry Kindt

We might bounce back a bit slow, but so glad you are 59 and always on the GO! Happy Birthday LJ!

Tonya Dzwonkowski

Happy Happy Birthday, Larry! Enjoy your special day!!

Kevin Bishop

Happy birthday, Larry! I hope you enjoy a great day!

Vicki Fisher

H A P P Y …. B I R T H D A Y …. Larry!
Hope you have a wonderful day!! 🔆✨🌞🎈🍨

Michael Thibodeau

Happy Birthday Brother!!!

Johnny Mack Seiber

Happy Birthday Larry!! Hope the next 365 are the best yet. Thanks for everything. All in!!!!

Vicki Fisher

Basement Systems of Indiana is grateful for you!! It’s a pleasure to be part of such an amazing family!

Renee Daconto

Happy Birthday Larry! May you experience many more!

To add to stepping on the scale, I find throwing in an extra 20-30 min of cardio on my stationery bike helps burn off that delicious dessert I might indulge in.
Enjoy your day!

Ryan

Happy Birthday!

Jodi Lynn Fogarty

Happy Birthday Larry!! You look great, and I do the same thing with the scale.

Ron Dyer

Have a great birthday!

Kim Bell

Happy Birthday Larry, I hope you have a fabulous day!

Mike McKamey

Happy Birthday Larry!!!!

Mary Lawrence

Happy Birthday Larry! “There are 2 important days in your life, the day you were born and the day that you discover WHY!”

Tony Williams

Happy Birthday Larry! Here’s to many more…

Cassandra

Happy Birthday!

Katie Perutelli

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LARRY!!!! It’s a privilege to be a part of your team!

Jenna

Happy Birthday Larry! Have an amazing day today!

Chris

Happy Birthday, Larry! 59 is the new 49, and that especially applies to you because you take good care of yourself. As for the scale, I get on it every day, too. My wife is critical of that and says I get on the scale too often. But much like you, I want to know if the pounds are sneaking on. I was 187 a few days ago and knew I was going in the wrong direction. I made some adjustments and 185 this morning. Ideally, I would love to target 180. Thanks for always inspiring your readers and congrats on your most recent mx race out west and visiting your son. Have a great day! Braaap!!!!!

Dave Heath

Happy Birthday.Thanks for getting me back on think daily. Hope Vegas to Reno went good.probably see you down south

Kenneth Byler

Happy birthday Larry! I hope you have a wonderful day

Sheelah

All God’s Blessings on your birthday.☘️🎂☘️

Don Godbout

Happy Birthday Larry! Hope you have a great day!! On the days I go out, I tend to work out a little harder on cardio. I also juice 🥤 fruits and vegetables in the morning and afternoon to make room for a nice dinner and switch it up all the time. To good health & prosperity!

Brandon Carr

Larry, Happy Birthday! A good dietary tweak is to stop eating at 7 PM. Due to our body’s circadian rhythms, we don’t process food as efficiently after 7 PM. We can gain more weight than if we ate the same exact food earlier in the day.

John mullen

Happy Birthday Thanks for all you do!!

Larry Mageau

Happy birthday Larry ,yesterday was my 60th birthday. Last week we rode at Dirtdaze 2023 . I was a NETRA rider back in the 80’s rode alot in CT

Lisa Pant

Happy Birthday! Enjoy all your favorites this weekend.

Ray Hudgins

Happy Birthday.

Marie

I’m so glad that we’ll grow old together. Especially since you’ll always have a head start LOL. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! 🎂

Cory C

Happy birthday Larry!

tom matthews

Happy birthday, my friend.

Jeff Russell

Happy Birthday Brother!
We, in Indiana are grateful for you too!

Nathan Malsch

Happy Birthday Larry!!!

Sheila

Happy Birthday Larry! You have accomplished so much and I know that you will continue to be a blessing to those around you> Have a Very Blessed Day!

Ed Clarke

Happy Birthday!!!

Anna

Happy Birthday!

mike

Happy Birthday!
Hope it your best one yet.
I do the same drill with the scale each day, helps me stay in my comfort range.

Julie Marra

Happy Birthday!!! Enjoy!!

Barbara

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I HOPE YOU HAVE THE BEST DAY!

Kirk Marchant

Happy Birthday!

Teri Garrett

Happy birthday Larry!! I step on the scale daily also. It all began 10 months ago, when I was not happy with how I was feeling, and looking at 59 years old. I stopped eating carbs, walked daily and exercised when it was raining/snowing. I lost 35 lbs, and have more energy than ever! My husband complements me constantly, and that also keeps me on track. Thank you for your blog on The case against sugar (carbs) 9/19/2022. That got the ball rolling!

Red

Happy Birthday Larry! I hope your day is filled with lasting memories!
PS. I step on the scale and it says “Hey, only one person at a time!!”

Victor Balzer

Happy 59th Larry!
You wear it well

Gary Pelletier

Happy Birthday

Lisa

Happy Birthday Larry! Have fun celebrating!
Btw, I’ve been reading your daily blog posts for years. You continue to be a source of inspiration, motivation, knowledge, and enlightenment for me, personally and professionally. I feel like I’m on a journey with you… I’m grateful for all you do to help me stay focused on what’s truly important. Thanks and keep ’em coming!

Barbara

First, Happy Birthday, Larry! As for today’s question, I try not to be scale-obsessed. My marker is my jeans. I wear them every day. I won’t buy a larger size. When they get uncomfortably tight, it’s a constant reminder to reduce my calorie intake.

Sean Perry

The same works for me! It was a bit of a shocker when my 32″ waist pants became tight at 50-51 years old. I step on the scale often, keep fit, watch what I eat, and adjust when needed. Happy birthday! You are an inspiration!

David Kase

Same thin works for me. We also have the same target zone !

Lawrence

Happy birthday Lawrence,
I do the same thing with the scale. But not the day after my birthday (haha) enjoy!

Roberto Taton

Happy birthday, I pray the blessings of God on your life

Willis Ponds

Happy belated birthday!

I do the very same thing with regards to weighing in but not daily. I can usually “feel” if I have overeaten and gotten too heavy. I’ll then weigh in and adjust diet until I’m back down. To me it’s a simple meter to tell if something isn’t quite right.

Lisa Czujak

Happy Birthday, Larry!

Jonathan Brock

Happy Birthday from another Leo just reaching the big 4-0!!!

Mike Mitchell

Happy Birthday! I like your philosophy on the scale. Every day matters! If one never gains 5 lbs – they can never gain more than that.

Ken Hartsburg

Happy Birthday, Larry!!!

Patti Villers

Hope you had a happy birthday Larry! And many more!

Josh Lowe

Happy Birthday!! I met you in person on your 50th at convention 2013. Damn the time flies! So glad we teamed up. You are a great inspiration to me.

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