Honestly, I didn't get on the scales (didn't even own any) for the first 3 months I was doing Atkins. I knew I was losing weight by the fit of my clothes--and after that three months it was a wonderful surprise to learn how much. If you don't want to weigh yourself right now, don't. If you really want to, but are afraid, remember that what updown posted is true--no one here will judge you. We're all in this together.