Those who weight themselves more than once a day

freakaleek1

Hey everyone just had a quick question.for those who weigh themselves more then once a day, How much does your weight fluctuate. I know that you should not weight yourself more then once a day but i did it today and now i am worried. i went from 239 to 242 and its just the morning. If it jumps that much will that mean i wont have a loss in the morning? thanks everyone
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SarahofTwins

I use to do that when I first started but now I only weigh myself in the mornings after I've had a trip to the restroom. Weight fluctuates throughout the day...especially now that I drink 12+ glasses of water. Plus it frustrated me when I saw the scale go up.

crazymama2two

it means that you ate and drank water today. and its not real weight gain anyways...stop weighing yourself like this!!

beccau_20

I can fluctuate that much from morning to night. Lighter in the morning, heavier in the evening. Are you saying you think your weight went up?

jbucci1186

i've seen mine go up as little as 1lb and as high as 11, but I think I average 4-5

sramos1010

I think it fluctuates 2-3 pounds per day. I sometimes weigh more than once a day and it's typically in that range. But, I try not to do this often. It's best to keep it once a day (or week) at the same time of day so you can get the best read.

Ahendon824

You're weight can fluctuate a lot throughout the day! If you have to use the bathroom, just ate, etc, can change the number on the scale! I have heard you can see a difference of 5 or more pounds. Usually the best time to weigh yourself is in the morning. I have to admit I weigh myself more than once a day on occassions! Good luck on your weight loss journey!

Texaganian

Mine can fluctuate up to 4 pounds a day.

Actually, I think doing this for a while (at least a couple of weeks) is very good because it lets you understand what a non-linear process weight loss is and how large the short-term fluctuations can be without effecting the long-term results.

I know it was a great thing for me. And it's part of the reason that I still weigh myself every day despite the vocal majority here who say that is a terrible thing to do.

Personally, I think they are missing the boat on a valuable tool for understanding the weight loss process.

Jconner30

I like to see how my weight fluctuate but I actually record my weight after my run and/or after my morning shower. Thats the lightest I weigh throughout the day. I used to get frusterated but now I dont worry. I know I'm in it for the long term.

TaushasJourney

My weight usually fluctuates up to 5ish lbs a day from my just-woke-up weight. Putting any food or liquid in your body will make you somewhat heavier than when you first weigh yourself. For example, if you drink 16 oz of water, you will weigh 1 lb more.

Kera885

I weigh myself neurotically (yes, I know, shame on me!) and my weight fluctuates as well. I wouldn't worry too much about it.

chevy88grl

I fluctuate 4-5lbs during the day.

crazymama2two

Mine can fluctuate up to 4 pounds a day.

Actually, I think doing this for a while (at least a couple of weeks) is very good because it lets you understand what a non-linear process weight loss is and how large the short-term fluctuations can be without effecting the long-term results.

I know it was a great thing for me. And it's part of the reason that I still weigh myself every day despite the vocal majority here who say that is a terrible thing to do.

Personally, I think they are missing the boat on a valuable tool for understanding the weight loss process.

yeah, but see, clearly you dont let the scale play mind games with you like 99.99012843018208% of people on here lucky *kitten*

kngarber

I only weigh myself once a week because I would go nuts seeing the scale go all over the place.

adoraendut

Hi, I weigh myself a few times throughout the day, keeping in mind though, that the weight might not mean anything. Usually if I drink a lot of water my weight will fluctuate 600 - 800 grams (sorry you'll have to convert this to lbs) throughout the day. Eventually, the next morning this weight will disappear/decrease. So I still get the net effect of a weight reduction. If you feel that weighing yourself a few times a day might affect your motivation, pls stop doing this and weigh yourself once a week.

glenna221

I fluctuate 4-6 lbs throughout the day. Don't weigh myself every day or more than once a day anymore.

freakaleek1

You have all made me feel so much better. I usually only weight myself in the morning However it was just to tempting, then all hell broke lose when i saw 3 pounds gain. How ever i did have breakfast and lunch and drank lots of water. I still have hope for a loss in the morning, its been super hot here and i have been drinking so much water, thanks everyone

Eshathediva

Please just weight yourself once a week. You are stressing yourself out and that's definitely not going to help your weight loss.

nash4343

Mine can fluctuate up to 4 pounds a day.

Actually, I think doing this for a while (at least a couple of weeks) is very good because it lets you understand what a non-linear process weight loss is and how large the short-term fluctuations can be without effecting the long-term results.

I know it was a great thing for me. And it's part of the reason that I still weigh myself every day despite the vocal majority here who say that is a terrible thing to do.

Personally, I think they are missing the boat on a valuable tool for understanding the weight loss process.

I totally agree. I couldn't have said it better.

catcrazy

I have done and still do on occasion...I found it helpful in accepting the natural fluctuations...can be a 5lb difference betweeen morning and evening weight and can still show a loss the next morning. I don't understand it tho...where does the weight disappear to while you are sleeping!?

leilaphoenix

I don't understand it tho...where does the weight disappear to while you are sleeping!?

SWEAT! (pretty gross right!)

cheeksv

I do the same. Sometimes I just hop on the scale a few times on impulse. Just keep in mind you will fluctuate throughout the day as you eat and drink and don't stress over those few pounds. pick one day a week to weigh yourself for real and go by that number alone the rest is just curiosity that you do not need to worry about.