Jul 13, 2022
I haven't been on a scale for at least 30 years. I just say, "I don't do scales" in a neutral, calm but firm tone. I've never had anyone argue.
Like you, I'm extremely fit. So sometimes, if I want to be obnoxious, I ask, "Do I look like I have a weight problem?" They say, "no." Then I say, "Right, let's move on."
It is appalling to think that these days doctors don't even see you. They look at the least useful numbers on your chart - your age and your weight. I wrote this article on Medium.