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Drs. Scale

tarahs
tarahs Posts: 99 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
So I usually weigh myself first thing in the morning. I had a drs. appt this afternoon. To my surprised when I was weighed at the office I was 7 lbs heavier?!, granted that I had lunch earlier and drank plenty of fluids throughout the day at work...is this something that I should be concern about? Any input is greatly appreciated:flowerforyou:

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  • fatgirlslimlady
    fatgirlslimlady Posts: 30 Member
    Nah, don't worry about it! A liter of water is 2 lbs, food adds up quickly, etc., so your body weight can fluctuate by several pounds throughout the day. Add in a bit of inter-scale variability, and 7lbs is nothing to worry about. Unless you went on some ridiculous, multi-pizza eating bender between your morning weigh-in and your appointment (jk, jk!), you're fine. :)
  • gramacanada
    gramacanada Posts: 557 Member
    Every scale is different. Believe the scale you usually weigh on. Most people weigh first thing in the morning naked and after a pee. This weighs you. Even if your scale is somewhat off. It will show you actual losses or gains.
  • neonflowers
    neonflowers Posts: 20 Member
    My doctor's scale always adds 10lbs for whatever reason. Even my mom and stepfather notices that. (we all go to the same doctor's office)
  • vsetter
    vsetter Posts: 558 Member
    The doctor's office is ALWAYS higher, and even higher yet if it is a mid-day appointment. Those meals and liquids add up! Plus, you are fully dressed. HA --- that is why I always make sure to remove my shoes when they weigh me. Every little bit. hehe.
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