weigh-in questions

Helenov

I always weigh myself once a week on the day after a full rest day. When I weigh myself when I have worked out hard the day before, I always weigh a little high.

OMG - I've noticed this too! My weight drops 2-3 days after I've worked out, but the day after, it's up a bit. Thought it was just me.

Good points! Thats good to know...so do you think it takes about 2-3 days for your body to register weightloss?? I have always wondered after a really good weekof eating well and working out, when I could see it reflected on the scale...

Someone here mentioned that it had to do with water retention, it's completely possible. There's a lot of variation on the scales because of water, sleep, stress, sodium intake, that's why an "official" weekly weigh-in is better than checking in every day. You can weigh 3 pounds more at night than in the morning, so if you do weigh every day don't stress out about it :-)

freelancejouster

I know in recovery for ED they don't let you weigh in more than once a week. I think it's fine to weigh in as often as you feel comfortable as long as you don't let little mishaps effect you too much. Your weight can fluctuate as much as 5 pounds throughout the day, so perhaps day a day and weigh yourself every couple hours to find the lowest and highest times, if you don't think that will be harmful to you. It's not always (or even usually) right after you wake up that's the lightest.

lizzyb83

First thing in the morning, before you eat but after bathroom is the best time. As a woman, our weight really does fluctuate so much, so doing it more than once a week will only put you on an emotional roller coaster. I used to way myself twice a day for the longest time. Than I friend convinced me to put the scale away! Now I only weight and measure myself once a month (honestly, I might sneak the scale out, but not really much at all any more) I also try to make sure it is right in the middle of my cycle. Not to me too TMI, but like most women, we bloat and retain water. I do not want that in the numbers. Also, you body will retain water right after a workout. So don't measure yourself then either! Although that is a great time to take progress pics!!

This is what has really worked for me! That scale can play such mind games with you. I have really started to rely on measurements and pictures so much more! Last month I didn't drop a pound, but I love an inch off my waist AND my hips!! That beats the scale moving any day!

meglynne1987

I weigh every day but I only log it once a week. It helps me stay focused and it makes me more aware of the ups and downs for my body. BUT everyone is different and If you do get too caught up in the number on the scale you might want to cut back the amount of times you weigh. Like others have said weigh in the same time everytime before you eat and after you use the restroom in the morning!

Aleciarose123

First thing in the morning, before you eat but after bathroom is the best time. As a woman, our weight really does fluctuate so much, so doing it more than once a week will only put you on an emotional roller coaster. I used to way myself twice a day for the longest time. Than I friend convinced me to put the scale away! Now I only weight and measure myself once a month (honestly, I might sneak the scale out, but not really much at all any more) I also try to make sure it is right in the middle of my cycle. Not to me too TMI, but like most women, we bloat and retain water. I do not want that in the numbers. Also, you body will retain water right after a workout. So don't measure yourself then either! Although that is a great time to take progress pics!!

This is what has really worked for me! That scale can play such mind games with you. I have really started to rely on measurements and pictures so much more! Last month I didn't drop a pound, but I love an inch off my waist AND my hips!! That beats the scale moving any day!

Ok so I should definitely weigh myself less it sounds like. I should just hide the scale like someone else suggested, because it just stares at me everytime I go into the bathroom! ugh...I always hear people say that they have lost inches but not weight?? How is that even possible??

QueenofScott

I weigh in once a week, first thing in the morning after I potty. I don't like to see the daily fluctuations, plus, after a full week, I can see a bigger loss on the scale.

lizzyb83

First thing in the morning, before you eat but after bathroom is the best time. As a woman, our weight really does fluctuate so much, so doing it more than once a week will only put you on an emotional roller coaster. I used to way myself twice a day for the longest time. Than I friend convinced me to put the scale away! Now I only weight and measure myself once a month (honestly, I might sneak the scale out, but not really much at all any more) I also try to make sure it is right in the middle of my cycle. Not to me too TMI, but like most women, we bloat and retain water. I do not want that in the numbers. Also, you body will retain water right after a workout. So don't measure yourself then either! Although that is a great time to take progress pics!!

This is what has really worked for me! That scale can play such mind games with you. I have really started to rely on measurements and pictures so much more! Last month I didn't drop a pound, but I love an inch off my waist AND my hips!! That beats the scale moving any day!

Ok so I should definitely weigh myself less it sounds like. I should just hide the scale like someone else suggested, because it just stares at me everytime I go into the bathroom! ugh...I always hear people say that they have lost inches but not weight?? How is that even possible??

One pound of muscle and one pound of fat weight the same...obviously. BUT a pound of muscle is about half the size of a pound of fat! Google images of it an you will be amazed! Right now I am doing a weight based workout program. The scale is hardly moving, but I have dropped 1 pant size this month already! Added bonus, muscle burns fat! So, the more muscle you build, the more fat you will burn even when you aren't working out. So inches are gone, but the scale moves a little slower. It's worth it though because everyone looks good with muscle, no matter what the scale says!

hannah_ryann

I weigh every day, but only track in on MFP if the number is a new low.
Example: On the 16th, I weighed 172.2. That was a new low for me so I recorded it. I weighed every day, but it was the same, up a little, up a little, down a little.. Today, I got on and weighed and it was 171.2. That's a new low, so I log it.

I like seeing the downward progression of my weight loss without all the water retention, TOM, and sodium influences on my weight.

It's a strategy that has worked well for me and other people on here that I've talked to.

Maybe it's something that would be good for you?