Foods you eat/don't eat the day before a weigh-in?

prudenfit

Apparently one should avoid sodium as it retains water. What other foods stay in your system for longer and should be avoided to stretch for the lowest number on the scale?

ramius

Besides the sodium I'm not sure.. but what I've noticed is that a good nights sleep before the "weigh in" seems to net me a little additional lbs off than if I skimp on my sleeping that day.. just something interesting I've noticed over time..

weird huh??

Angela4Health

I try to get in 7 hours of sleep the night before a weigh in, keep sodium intake to 1500 mg or less, and I don't eat after 730 or 8pm. I generally weigh in around 7am so that gives me a good 11-12 hour fasting before.

icerose137

I don't eat Sugar. That is far to easy to store directly as fat.

I do drink lots of water.

TropicalKitty

Carbs can increase weight, so sugar, bread, etc. can show up just from the bloat with water to carry the glucose around.

I'll share a cheat I used to do (and I'm not saying we should cheat!) When I had been doing Atkins, I would eat a bit of sugar free candy because it really, uhm, cleaned me out. So the next morning I wouldn't weigh as much. TMI, I know...

justkelley

I don't eat any beef or pork for dinner the night before. I weigh in the am and I notice that after eating even a small amount of beef or pork my weight is usually at least 2 lbs heavier.

lgtahoe

I once read an article about behind the scenes secrets of the Biggest Loser, and there was something about them eating A LOT of asparagus before a weigh-in. I can't remember what the reason was.

healthyjen342

bump..reading this later...

julslea

I once read an article about behind the scenes secrets of the Biggest Loser, and there was something about them eating A LOT of asparagus before a weigh-in. I can't remember what the reason was.

It think it is because it will flush you out. But be warned that eating lots of asparagus will cause urine to stink!

sarahsmom1

I have never even thought about it hmmmmmm Something to ponder

britachu

I guess I've never thought about it. I want my weigh-ins to be as accurate as possible, so I don't really bother with any sort of fasting or special eating the night/day before, I just eat like a "regular" day.

Amers85

I guess I've never thought about it. I want my weigh-ins to be as accurate as possible, so I don't really bother with any sort of fasting or special eating the night/day before, I just eat like a "regular" day.

This is how I feel as well. Doing something special the day/night before defeats the purpose of honestly weighing in, in my opinion.

DrBorkBork

carbs tend to retain water, so maybe cut back on those too a little bit?

merrillfoster

A glass (or 2, or....lol) of red wine (well, prob any kind) will eliminate water weight.

valeriaehines

I eat watermelon and grapes the day before I weigh in.

curvygirl512

I need to make sure I get enough sleep a few days before a weigh in. When I'm sleep deprived, I want to load up on carbs to stay awake. The cravings are insane when I'm tired. I also take a water pill every other day. I make sure I take one the day before a weigh in. They really work to keep the ankle swell in check.

lclarkjr

I once read an article about behind the scenes secrets of the Biggest Loser, and there was something about them eating A LOT of asparagus before a weigh-in. I can't remember what the reason was.

It think it is because it will flush you out. But be warned that eating lots of asparagus will cause urine to stink!

I do understand that asparagus gives urine a stronger smell, but I just thought your comment was funny at first glance. In my head I said "Doesn't urine already stink?!" LOL

maremare312

I don't eat or do anything differently before a weigh-in. It seems like trickery lol, it's all going to be the same in the end so I'm not trying to manipulate the numbers on a certain day.

geojeepgirl

bump to read later.... weigh in is tomorrow. =-)

LittleMissDover

I guess I've never thought about it. I want my weigh-ins to be as accurate as possible, so I don't really bother with any sort of fasting or special eating the night/day before, I just eat like a "regular" day.

This is how I feel as well. Doing something special the day/night before defeats the purpose of honestly weighing in, in my opinion.

Ditto here, surely then every week you need to repeat the same 'trick' in order to be consistent so that 0.5lb the trick lost you makes no difference at all long term as it's the same 0.5lb every week, not an additional loss.

geojeepgirl

I guess I've never thought about it. I want my weigh-ins to be as accurate as possible, so I don't really bother with any sort of fasting or special eating the night/day before, I just eat like a "regular" day.

This is how I feel as well. Doing something special the day/night before defeats the purpose of honestly weighing in, in my opinion.

Ditto here, surely then every week you need to repeat the same 'trick' in order to be consistent so that 0.5lb the trick lost you makes no difference at all long term as it's the same 0.5lb every week, not an additional loss.

I agree with this as well..... finally got to read the thread.... I was hoping maybe it might go into food items that *ahem..cough* bind a person up. But nope. I did find it interesting though in regards to sleep. I will need to do some research on that as I have never really gave it much thought.

FutureSkinnyMama03

I don't usually do anything different. But when I have more sleep, I do notice a difference in the scale (for the better!). Getting enough sleep is supposed to really help aid in weightloss. Atleast that's what I've heard. It does seem to be the case for me.

brower47

I don't but mainly because I don't think about it. I figure that your most accurate average weight would be after a day of eating your most average types and amounts of food.

lh1626

Bump...interesting topic!

herbalifequeen

Follow your normal nutrition program through out the week and then the day before drink a TON of water. It helps to keep you from retaining water for the following day. Dont do heavy strength training the day before or the day of because it makes you retain water. Also the day before cut your sodium back. I try to keep mine below 1500mg the day before but if your already consuming less than that normally then cut it back a little bit more. Also eat lighter protein rich foods. I use meal replacements and protein drinks and for dinner proteins that are easy to digest like chicken or fish with a normal amount of veggies. You can still do carbs but make sure that they are not pre-packaged or processed. Stick to low sugar fruits and veggies for your carb sources the day before. For the day of your weigh in (if you are weighing in the evening) drink most of your water by 11am or 12pm and sip on it for the rest of the day. For food eat light food that is nutrient dense that will give you energy, again I do protein / meal replacement shakes for breakfast and lunch. A great snack is dry roasted edamame and fresh berries.. Super light, helps you to feel more full and is low in calories, high in protein and a tiny bit of natural sugar from the fruit will help you have some energy and keep you from feeling fatigued. Sometimes I sip on calorie free drinks with a ton of vitamin c. (I use Herbalife Lift Off or EmergenC Light, both have 1000mg of vitamin C)

maybeazure

I weigh every morning. What I have noticed is that I weigh least on Saturdays. I think it is because I sleep in, so there is a longer fast, and more time to process liquids.