Weekly Weighing??

savannahjo92
savannahjo92 Posts: 34
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Ok so question?? Should I weigh every week? or Should I not weigh and keep working and weigh on my "goal date" (Dec 6th)? Since this is a life style change, i don't want to get discouraged by the scale. But I can't stand not weighing... Maybe I'll weigh when i start getting compliments..?? Let me know your thoughts!
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  • browneyes2479
    browneyes2479 Posts: 5
    Personally I like to weekly weigh. If the scale isn't going down, I don't get discouraged it just means I need to work harder or do something different. As well as put things into perspective..is this extra water weight, have I been snacking, etc. It should be used as a motivational tool. Would also measure for inches to gauge success. Muscle is heaver than fat. So if the scale is going back up, you good potentially be gaining muscle. So measure inches and be mindful of how your clothes fit on you. Best of luck!
  • HelenDootson
    HelenDootson Posts: 443 Member
    I use the scales to keep me on the straight and narrow, I know that if i didn't weigh in and record it I would not have the disapline to stick to my goals
    Everybody is different thou' so Good Luck with whatever you decide
  • jsophiethomas
    jsophiethomas Posts: 7 Member
    I record everything I eat, even on cheating days. Then I add up my calorie balance each day and only weigh myself when I have 7000 calorie deficit (which should be a 2lb weight loss). In fact, it can be 1-3lbs, but it has never been a gain. Doing it this way, I never have to record a weight gain and that's quite encouraging, even if it might take 3 weeks to lose 2 lbs! (I'm post menopausal so I don't have hormonal variations)
  • savannahjo92
    savannahjo92 Posts: 34
    Ah! Thank you all so very much!
    I guess I don't want to stand on the scale and see i've gained weight or stayed at the same weigh in fear that I might give up. :/ But I am motivated and I have decided I won't stop until my goals are met! And from there on it will be my lifestyle change!
    Thank you for your comments!
  • fakeplastictree
    fakeplastictree Posts: 836 Member
    Evil Scale is Evil.
  • oOMusicBabii
    oOMusicBabii Posts: 494
    I do weekly weighing (and monthly measuring) to make sure I'm keeping myself on track....plus it is FANTASTIC to see positive results.
  • jcstanton
    jcstanton Posts: 1,849 Member
    Ok so question?? Should I weigh every week? or Should I not weigh and keep working and weigh on my "goal date" (Dec 6th)? Since this is a life style change, i don't want to get discouraged by the scale. But I can't stand not weighing... Maybe I'll weigh when i start getting compliments..?? Let me know your thoughts!

    I try not to weigh more than once every four to six weeks. Sometimes, though, if I notice I've dropped a size or my current size is getting a little big, I'll "sneak" one in just because my curiosity gets the better of me.
  • vodkoffee
    vodkoffee Posts: 160 Member
    I weigh daily and keep a moving average. True Weight for iPhone and Libra for Android are apps that will do it for you. I find it very helpful. Here's a site that says more about this method of tracking: http://www.fourmilab.ch/hackdiet/e4/signalnoise.html
  • adaptingfitness
    adaptingfitness Posts: 5
    I weigh in only about once a month, because I find doing it weekly discourages me if I don't see scale results. If you can weigh yourself regularly while remembering that losing weight healthily is a slow process, then go for it! Depends on you.
  • skrame
    skrame Posts: 16 Member
    I've only been counting calories and really trying to lose weight for a few weeks. I weigh myself almost daily. I find it motivates me to eat better and to workout, and it keeps me on track when I underestimate meals but think I'm doing OK.
  • Dudarfst
    Dudarfst Posts: 9 Member
    Hi,
    personally, I don't weigh every week. Once a month is good enough to keep you on track. It will only get frustrating when you don't get the results you want, but most people forget that when they start working out they build up muscle mass at the same time, which weighs more than fat! Good luck
  • kareinlib
    kareinlib Posts: 98
    It might be helpful to! I like to do every 1-2 weeks because it just makes me aware of whether or not I've plateaued and need to change something.
  • smtillman2
    smtillman2 Posts: 756 Member
    I weigh daily but I'm sooo weird about routines.
  • jazee11
    jazee11 Posts: 321
    I weigh daily and log my weight into my journal. However, I record my weight weekly with MFP. My weekly weigh in is my official number for my little weight tracker below my post.
  • LolasEpicJourney
    LolasEpicJourney Posts: 1,010 Member
    Some people like to not weight in until a certain date/goal/program end

    I personally like a weekly weigh in, and to take measurments monthly.
  • Mrbusterb
    Mrbusterb Posts: 114
    I guess to each its own.I personally weigh-in once a week,normally on Fridays
  • corlas0105
    corlas0105 Posts: 89 Member
    Evil Scale is Evil.

    ^^^^This...I used to weigh myself every week. I did it for about a year and a half. My weight went down 9 pounds, then back up 9 pounds in that time. But I am much more fit at 145 now than I was at 145 a year and a half ago!
  • NewNalu
    NewNalu Posts: 41
    I allow myself to hit the scale at any time, but I only record my weight at the end of every week. I also only weigh myself in the morning on an empty stomach.
  • Selunca
    Selunca Posts: 208 Member
    I weigh once a week, at the same day/time each week because seeing even the smallest amount of weight difference makes me more and more motivated.

    I will be the skinny sister by Christmas. LOL.
  • emotionalharlequin
    emotionalharlequin Posts: 83
    Weigh weekly
    It's the only way you know you're on track. However, I would suggest you take measurements rsther than weigh yourself because the measuring tape is a little more reliable than the scale. (=
  • myscheer
    myscheer Posts: 30
    I agree! Weekly weigh ins for sure! I sometimes weigh everyday or if not i weight every couple of days as motivation and staying on track!

    goodluck!
  • SheilaN1976
    SheilaN1976 Posts: 266 Member
    i weigh and measure weekly...first thing in the morning. I am focusing more on the measurements and my BMI rather the scale because the scale is indeed evil.
  • sweet1ntx
    sweet1ntx Posts: 18
    In the first 2 weeks the weight was dropping off fast and weighing everyday was exciting. I am now weighing every 2 weeks so I don't get discouraged. I weigh first thing in the morning with an empty stomach. Avoid the scales the week before your period...even though you know you retain fluid it still hurts your feelings to see the number creep back up! :smile:
  • amore78
    amore78 Posts: 175
    I weigh every two weeks first thing in the morning!! after that, I star my next goal...:wink:
  • Ksoanes
    Ksoanes Posts: 3
    I too am a creature of habit and tend to hop on the scale every morning however, I only officially weigh in once a week and log that weight. I take measurements about once a month as well. It is 100% to each their own. Some find they go scale crazy if they weigh every day but it all depends on the person. For me it is just part of my routine in the morning.
  • ecw3780
    ecw3780 Posts: 608 Member
    I weigh every week. If the scale isn't moving, I mix things up. I have also heard you can weigh every day, but you need to average the numbers for the week. For instance, if you weigh 150, 152, 148, 152, 149 you would actually count your weight as 150. I start to get a little obsessive if I weigh everyday. I also don't weigh the day after working out.
  • vmekash
    vmekash Posts: 422 Member
    I'm a scale junkie. Just can't help myself. However, I only record my weight once a week (same day and time ea. week). And, as long as that number moves downward at all (even if only in tenths of pounds), I am happy. To me, one full pound lost is a true victory. Any more than that, I have to throw myself a little parade in my head to celebrate.:drinker:
    The numbers don't matter to me as much as the image in the mirror and the fit of my clothes, but the numbers give me something concrete to hold on to.
    Everyone's different when it comes to this issue, and I don't think there is a wrong or a right.
    Good luck!
  • xtrout
    xtrout Posts: 193 Member
    I weigh in daily. Not sure why, but I like to crunch the data on what I eat and how it affects my weight. A little OCD I suppose.
  • amnsetie
    amnsetie Posts: 666 Member
    someone in my house got a scale and now i weigh too often
    I don't adjust mfp till i get 3 readings the same

    You need to adjust sometimes to reset your daily calorie goals cos when you lose weight you need less calories.
  • AmyBoogie
    AmyBoogie Posts: 91 Member
    I could go months without weighing in.
    I just joined MFP with the goal of trying to lose some weight instead of just getting in shape so I'm not sure what I'll do....I'm going to try to weigh in and record every 2 wks.

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