how often do you weigh yourself?

brenn24179

daily, I learned my lesson, if I waited 2 or 3 weeks, there could be 10 pounds up, dont want that

Chatter_78

I'm the type of person that gets obsessed and overthinks, as well as gets frustrated, so I don't weigh myself anymore unless I see or feel a difference in my clothes. However, I just recently put my under a doctor's care for the weightloss because I was doing everything I could think of and not losing really anything, so for now on they will be the ones to weigh me.

fitnessformb1949

Never. I can tell if I'm where I need to be by how my body looks and feels, and how my clothes fit. I am obsessive, and would not be able to handle the fluctuations of the scale. The goal for me can never be a number; it has to be about being toned and as strong as I can be. I've maintained the same size/toning level for years by doing a daily self-assessment that does not include a scale and a number. This is not for everyone, but it can surely help someone with a mindset like mine focus on the goals in a healthy manner.

steveyaworski

Every morning I wake with enthusiasm to see if the night has wicked away from lbs or oz. I weigh myself and set my goal for the day according to what I see. I don’t get frustrated when the numbers are higher I get motivated to make good choices. If I fall away from that routine it is usually a sign that I am gaining because of indulging. Sort of not wanted to see the truth. Yet I come back and start it all over again.

Starliya

I pretty much weigh myself every morning.

Anabirgite

I weigh every morning when I can.. I am constantly surprised?!?!? But helps me be motivated. Don't get me wrong I hate the dread before I step on the scale, I truly never have any idea where it will land. But an informed decision is an empowered decision for me.

You need to do what is best for you...

AKDiscer

Every morning after I go to the bathroom.

My Garmin app does a 7-day rolling average and other weight statistics graphed over time. It is much more accurate than once a week because of the fluctuation in weight day-to-day, especially if you're a female (menopause & monthly). Other factors might be stress or sodium intake which will make you retain water.

For instance, you could weigh yourself once a week on Sundays and be at 150 while loosing weight. The goal is to lose, for the sake of argument, 2 pounds. Mon, Tue, Wed. Thur, Friday, & Saturday might look like 149, 147, 148.1, 148.7, 149.1, & 149, respectively. This averages out to be 148.5.

Then, on Sunday, you step on the scale and see 150!

In your mind you've done nothing after sweating your *kitten* off ALL week and sticking to your diet! Psychologically, you're wrecked and then you binge on Netflix and Ben & Jerry ice cream. /sadface

Weight lose is NOT linear, it moves like a stock graph. So, if you're loosing weight or gaining weight, you should expect to see a trend going in the respective direction, assuming that your diet and exercise program are on point.

You're only tricking yourself by trying to ignore high and low points. The more data points you have, the more accurate your trend and future projections.

SmithsonianEmpress

On the 1st of every month

AKDiscer

AKDiscer wrote: »

Every morning after I go to the bathroom.

My Garmin app does a 7-day rolling average and other weight statistics graphed over time. It is much more accurate than once a week because of the fluctuation in weight day-to-day, especially if you're a female (menopause & monthly). Other factors might be stress or sodium intake which will make you retain water.

For instance, you could weigh yourself once a week on Sundays and be at 150 while loosing weight. The goal is to lose, for the sake of argument, 2 pounds. Mon, Tue, Wed. Thur, Friday, & Saturday might look like 149, 147, 148.1, 148.7, 149.1, & 149, respectively. This averages out to be 148.5.

Then, on Sunday, you step on the scale and see 150!

In your mind you've done nothing after sweating your *kitten* off ALL week and sticking to your diet! Psychologically, you're wrecked and then you binge on Netflix and Ben & Jerry ice cream. /sadface

Weight lose is NOT linear, it moves like a stock graph. So, if you're loosing weight or gaining weight, you should expect to see a trend going in the respective direction, assuming that your diet and exercise program are on point.

You're only tricking yourself by trying to ignore high and low points. The more data points you have, the more accurate your trend and future projections.

AKDiscer wrote: »

Every morning after I go to the bathroom.

My Garmin app does a 7-day rolling average and other weight statistics graphed over time. It is much more accurate than once a week because of the fluctuation in weight day-to-day, especially if you're a female (menopause & monthly). Other factors might be stress or sodium intake which will make you retain water.

For instance, you could weigh yourself once a week on Sundays and be at 150 while loosing weight. The goal is to lose, for the sake of argument, 2 pounds. Mon, Tue, Wed. Thur, Friday, & Saturday might look like 149, 147, 148.1, 148.7, 149.1, & 149, respectively. This averages out to be 148.5.

Then, on Sunday, you step on the scale and see 150!

In your mind you've done nothing after sweating your *kitten* off ALL week and sticking to your diet! Psychologically, you're wrecked and then you binge on Netflix and Ben & Jerry ice cream. /sadface

Weight lose is NOT linear, it moves like a stock graph. So, if you're loosing weight or gaining weight, you should expect to see a trend going in the respective direction, assuming that your diet and exercise program are on point.

You're only tricking yourself by trying to ignore high and low points. The more data points you have, the more accurate your trend and future projections.

The other thing to consider if you're watching your weight, especially losing a fair amount, you can make changes week by week to your diet. Every few weeks or monthly will slow your progress if you're wanting to be surgical about your weight loss.

If you're on maintenance, then you can loosen your grip a little, and perform said tasks less frequently.

whmscll

Daily. I used to weigh once a week, but if you happen to be hanging onto water weight and don’t show a loss on the day you weigh it can be discouraging. I’ll sometimes go that long without a loss and then it whooshes out the next day.

brenn24179

every morning, need to see the consequences or I will be bad.