Weight-In

Nicki_101

When is the most accurate time to do a weight-in? Even doctors have told be different things, or is it just different for everybody?

SideSteel

I think consistency is the most important factor so that you're minimizing variables that could throw off your data.

Since I don't start eating until later in the day, I would typically weigh after using the restroom and before I start eating for the day.

flechero

it depends on your schedule. For most people, working days, sleeping nights who lead a more "normal" lifestyle- first thing in the AM when you wake up will be best time.

Most of us get up and pee (and poop if you are an early morning pooper) then weigh, before eating or drinking anything.

The only real variance I see is based on sodium... if I have excess sodium the day before I will retain water and it shows on the scale and I notice my ring is tight. (1-3 lbs)

mrseelmerfudd

I think consistency is the most important factor so that you're minimizing variables that could throw off your data.

Since I don't start eating until later in the day, I would typically weigh after using the restroom and before I start eating for the day.

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Nicki_101

I have noticed this too, generally speaking I have a weight difference of 2-3 pounds throughout the day with the morning weight-in being the highest

nxd10

Consistency in timing and conditions. You will get some random error but you will see a clear trend.

There is less variability in nakedness than in clothing, which is why I always weigh naked after going to the bathroom first thing in the morning before I eat breakfast.

Even my nightgown adds almost a pound and after breakfast I gain 6 oz. But if I weigh in the same conditions I can often be within a 10th of a pound for days on end.

It's not the 'weight' that matters, it's the change in weight.