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Not sure about how often to weight myself

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  • purpleipod
    purpleipod Posts: 1,147 Member
    Agree with once a week. Stepping on the scale too often can become an obsessive habit.
  • mstrickland9
    mstrickland9 Posts: 102
    I'm a once a day weigher. I actually find it encouraging and look forward to getting on the scale each morning. If I see an upwards fluctuation it's a motivator to be really careful that day.

    Do whatever works with you, but I agree if your going to be become obsessive or if it's going to be discouraging stick to once a week.
  • mstrickland9
    mstrickland9 Posts: 102
    Yes, I too need that daily accountability and reassurance that I am headed in the right direction! I will try to go weekly but not sure it will last! I think I just need to not be discouraged and understand there will be fluctuations throughout the day and the week too.
  • lself0924
    lself0924 Posts: 113 Member
    Every.Single.Day.

    No but seriously, whatever you want. Just don't freak out when you see the scale jump 2 pounds in 1 day. More than likely you didnt take down an extra 7000 calories the day before. =)

    ^What they said^

    And I weigh daily because it helps me focus, I just work through the downers and look at my overall track record and try to chil-ax.
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