I think we've all had those days where the jeans are a little too tight. No scale is required to remind us what needs to be done. And the thing is, when you're actively aware of your body, it's no big deal. A few days of increased activity and lower calorie intake takes care of it.  Hams have the bizarre habit of distancing themselves from their body, and referring to it as a separate entity. That and a wardrobe full of tent dresses and stretch pants leads to not being aware of a few extra pounds. A few to a normal person would be two or three. To a ham you can multiply those numbers by ten.