Scales? How often do you step on?

bongochick45

Once a month if that. I have been derailed by the scale so much. I get so down on myself if I don't notice weight loss so then I "abondon ship" as it were and fall back into my old ways. I now use the tape measure and how mu clothes fit to gage my loss. Nothing motivates like getting into jeans you haven't worn in years!

bob_day

Every day, but don't obsess about it. Let the scale be your
friend and point the way to a weight losing diet. You daily
weight fluctuation can vary from a little to a lot, depending on
how regulated your diet is. But if you think your weight is
trending upward, it's time to take action -- increase your
exercise and or reduce your portion sizes.

c_tap77

I weigh every day but I only record once a week.

I try to weigh at the same time every day (I usually come home from work, do a workout, and weigh myself before I get into the shower afterward). I like to see how what I've been eating impacts my body and adjust accordingly. For example, when I know I've been working hard and eating within my calorie goals and my weight goes up, I know it's probably because I ate a lot of sodium or didn't drink enough water the day before and I'm probably bloated. So I go back and take a look at my food log--and usually the sodium is the culprit!!!

Also (as someone else has mentioned) if I see a continuous upward trend, I know it's time to make some changes to my routine to get the scale going back in the right direction!

However, I also enjoy seeing big movements on the scale which is why I only log once a week. That way I can see a pound (or more sometimes) lost every week and see that continuous downward trend!

This is what works for me, but everyone is different. You just have to find a schedule that makes you feel good about your weightloss journey but still keeps you accountable for your choices!!!