When to post a loss?

LadyTLaine

I was weight at a doctor's appointment, I did not join MFP until almost a week later ( 3 day's ago). I used the weight from the doctors office. I took my weight today at a different doctor appointment. I did loose almost 6 lbs. I am unsure if I should post the loss as it would only show as happening in 3 days. Any suggestions?

lynn_glenmont

Different doctor = different scales?
It's better to use the same scale for your periodic weigh-ins, so unless you see the same doctor multiple times a year, I would get a scale to use at home or use the scale at your gym. I like a home scale because then you can always weigh yourself under the same conditions. I weigh myself on Saturdays, naked, after using the bathroom and before eating or drinking anything.

Merkavar

I would just post the loss.

But then going forward make sure you eliminate as many variables. So use the same scales, same time of day etc

For me I weigh every Friday morning before breakfast, before my shower.

And be less concerned about daily or weekly fluctuations look at the trend over weeks.

Sued0nim

Get scales at home and weigh under same conditions: time of day, clothes etc ...best first thing in morning, after bathroom, before food or drink and naked

LadyTLaine

Thanks everyone for the advice.

LadyTLaine

I think I might go with the scale that came with my Wii fit. As it seems to not only track it but I can make sure variables are always same