How often do you weigh yourself?

sshap21712

Is it good to weigh yourself everyday? How often do you weigh yourself?

Nataliethin81

I "try" to weigh myself once a week but I have a serious obsession with seeing those numbers so end up weighing in almost everyday. It's definitely better to weigh only once a week because of fluctuation. You get a more accurate number with weekly weigh ins.

AprilMLowe

I personally weigh myself once a week! I don't want to see my weight spiral up and down day-to-day! I want to c permanent success not failure and give -up! I hope this helps!

Twylyght

I used to weigh myself everyday but I like it much better now that I weigh myself once a week. There is usually a bigger change in one week and I feel like I accomplished much more. I think it is all in your mindset and u need to decide what is best for u!

dxing

Never, unless I have to set a new caloric intake number. Weight fluctuates daily. Bodybuilders have been known to shed 10+ lbs in a matter of days before a contest in water weight. Oftentimes people will go to a buffet and consume a huge meal, only to weigh themselves the day after and to realize they've gained a couple of pounds. When in reality, the case is that they probably consumed too much sodium and retained a lot of water in their body.

THE SCALE IS A LIE

Please do yourself a favor and use a bodyfat caliber instead.

misslashon

I have OCD and I weigh myself every morning

eastcoaster

I weigh myself everyday. A lot of people say not to, but I can't resist. Do what works for you, everyone is different.

amaried621

Weighing yourself every day will see all of the weight fluctuations you deal with on a daily basis. I suggest once a week. I weigh myself every Sunday morning, to make sure that I haven't gone off track on the weekends. First thing in the morning, after going to the bathroom, wearing as little as possible or without any clothes on.

WarmDontBurn

Every single day! Sometimes more...I love it!
This last week I watched 2.2lbs slowly leave day by day.

For me it is total motivation!

DarkDiva2005

I weigh myself everyday, but I understand that weight fluctuates daily too. The only reason I do a daily weigh in is so that my weight doesn't creep up on me. I only record my weight once a week. Good luck!

scmcgee

I have OCD and I weigh myself every morning

DITTO! It is complusive. Even when I know it is not going to be accurate because I am retaining water.

jess142

I weigh and record almost daily, but I know not to take the fluctuations too seriously. I think it's neat to see how different foods affect bloating.

ashleighasbury

now that my scale is now in order again, i hve put it in the kitchen and weigh myself every morning. its an obsesson, but i don't get worried about the daily small changes!

cm40

If you think about one cup of water is 8 oz. Two cups of water is 16 oz. 16 oz = 1 lb.
So if you drink water, sodas, etc, exercise, go to the bathroom, you can easily fluctuate in weight through out the day. Imagine you only weigh yourself once a week? Is that an accurate measurement? I don't think so, so if you're not take a body composition test the best way to know if you're doing well is in MY opinion is to weigh yourself several times a week under the same condition (same times of day, before meals, after a shower, etc.)

I personally weigh myself about 2 times a day and average my weight out. It's easier for me to say I gained .5 lbs or 1 lb and work on it the next day than it is to be caught by surprise almost a week later and realize I gained 3 or 5.

BUT JUST TO ADD... it's not just about weight either. You need to also looking at what you're doing to your body. Are you improving your health? You can build muscle, burn fat, and may appear to look or even weight the same amount as you did the previous week, but you're still making progress. Most people care only about weight and will try to focus on eating less or try sauna suits, waist trimming belts, etc, when that's only fluid loss.
But that doesn't mean you're healthier.

fteale

Between every 3 months and 2 weeks.

I am very glad I don't weigh myself more than that, as I often don't see a loss over 2 weeks.

MsRobin_TheSequel

I weigh in once a week, same day, about the same time. I like the anticipation of waiting...hoping for a 'good' number. Waiting gives me more time to forgive myself for any less than stellar cal moments AND it gives me more time to squeeze in just one more work out

Of course, there's the whole weight-fluctuation thing too.

I also round up to the next highest number, that way I have a buffer and a head start on my journey for the next week! Kinda like setting your clock 5 minutes fast I suppose. Ha.

Good luck to you!!!

UpEarly

Once a month! I would weigh myself every day, but my husband hid the scale from me. :-) I'm following a plan to lose 1/2 pound a week, so weighing in once a month gives me a good measure of my progress.

sheisbrown

I try to stick to weighing myself 2 times per month. If I do it more than that then I get a little obsessed and crazy about whatever number is on the scale. I don't want my focus to be on just on my weight. I also put the scale away where I cannot see it so that I am not tempted to use it more often. It works for me because I feel like when I do weigh myself I usually am ready for it and can enjoy it rather than obsessing over a 2lb gain one day or something like that.

LucifersHammer

I weigh in every morning just before my shower. Weighing in each morning allows me to see an accurate picture of my weight over a period of time. I know that each morning I haven't eaten or consumed any liquids in at least 8 hours. That's the only way to have consistency if you weigh in daily.

sashaverlene

EEEEEEEVERYDAY! hahaha I have seen my weight go up and down a little due to retaining water, but now I drink 64-100oz of water everyday, so that's not a problem anymore! It actually helps me because if my weight goes up or down on certain days, I'll know what foods do and don't work for me!

supersecretsquirrel1877

Once a week is all I can handle...otherwise I would have destroyed several scales by now. My measurements is where I can really see success, I may have gained a pound or two in muscle but I have lost inches all over.

betterthanmama

Everyday after I wake up. I know my weight can fluctuate from day to day so i don't stress too much about it. I also have a scale that only has .5kg (1.1lb) increments and it can flip flop if you're somewhere in between so I get more of a general number rather then an exact number. I also use an average of the week and month to keep me from worrying too much. And I avoid the scale during the girly time of the month.

Emalyn

I weigh myself every week, but it is tempted to do it every day!! I like to weigh myself every two weeks now, though, because there are more results, and I feel like trying harder just so there will be a huge change by the time two weeks goes by. But every week on the same day is good!

Jennjenn1974

I started this 2 weeks ago and I haven't weighed myself yet. Not sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing LOL

sshap21712

"I weigh in every morning just before my shower. Weighing in each morning allows me to see an accurate picture of my weight over a period of time. I know that each morning I haven't eaten or consumed any liquids in at least 8 hours. That's the only way to have consistency if you weigh in daily. "

That's pretty much my routine

JenBrown0210

My record day for weighing is Monday. I usually weigh myself on thursdays too just to see how I am doing. Your weight changes so often though, varius things can affect it, it is not good to weigh everyday.

Tankplanker

I weigh myself every day, although I really shouldn't as it can often be a frustrating experience. It's a running joke in our house that lost inches matter not lbs lost as this is what I say to the wife and vice versa whenever one of us moans about not losing lbs but it doesn't stop the scale obsession.

I use the tape measure once a week and (smaller) older clothes once a month, that is far more rewarding than the scales.

kbanzhaf

Daily.....but this is a PERSONAL choice. Do what works for you, and keep it consistent (same time of day, same clothing or lack thereof, before eating for the day, etc.)
For me, daily is what keeps ME accountable. You have to do what works for you and not worry about the rest of it or if you are doing it "correctly."
Kaye

stormieweather

Every morning after bio. I graph my weight too, along with my deficit.

Qarol

It really depends on what works for you. A lot of people will state their opinion as fact, but what works for one person might not work for another. I weigh daily b/c it's a daily reminder to stick with it. Plus, I want to know what my normal fluctuations are. And you will fluctuate a lot day to day. Some suggest weekly so you don't get discouraged by those daily fluctuations. Some weigh monthly so the success is more pronounced. None of these methods are wrong.

I also only weigh first thing in the morning, after using the bathroom, and fully naked. Others like to weigh at night so they know their highest weight. You have to find what works for you and won't discourage your progress.