When to weigh in?

mlh2018
mlh2018 Posts: 11 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
How often do you Recommend weighing in when first starting out losing weight?

I hate the scale. No I hate the number is see on scale. I never have had a schedule to weighing myself but I yo-yo with about 5 pounds. I get excited I lose weight then next time I weigh in I gain it.

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  • deannalfisher
    deannalfisher Posts: 5,600 Member
    i weight in every morning, first thing as soon as i go to the bathroom...it helps me see how different foods etc affect weight fluctuations etc
  • Lizakabibbis
    Lizakabibbis Posts: 370 Member
    I'll admit - I weigh every single morning but I only track my weight on Wednesdays.
  • aeloine
    aeloine Posts: 2,163 Member
    Lizakabibbis wrote: »
    I'll admit - I weigh every single morning but I only track my weight on Wednesdays.

    Literally same.
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    I weigh daily and use a weight tracker to "weed out" non-consequential fluctuations (I use Libra, Happy Scale is another app that does the same thing).

    There is no one right answer. The right number of times to weigh will take into account your personal preferences and the data you need to track progress/make adjustments.
  • bizgirl26
    bizgirl26 Posts: 1,795 Member
    I weigh at least every other day but only track once a week. Same day weekly. It depends how it effects you. I find it keeps me accountable but your weight will go up and down no matter that you do or don't do so if that is going to drive you insane don't weigh daily
  • ZRunner5Lulaica
    ZRunner5Lulaica Posts: 168 Member
    Whatever time and situation will be consistent for you. I have regular bathroom activities in the morning, so I weigh myself after them, but before I really start with my morning to-do list (dressing, making lunches for the day, etc.).

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