how often do you weigh?

I have read and researched different methods of tracking weight. Some research says less routine, some says more routine, etc. Depends on the person. For myself, 2-3 times weekly keeps me on track, even for maintenance. I have done the once/week weight as well. However, once a month would NEVER work for me, but I know it does work for some. Just curious on everyone else's methods...

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TiffersStr1

Once a day, in the mornings.

mlclarke22

i only weigh myself once a week..same clothing..i dont personally own a scale that way i dont become obsessed..weight can fluctuate daily.

Hezzietiger1

Every monday morning after I pee b4 i eat. Friday could say up 2 lbs, monday always says less.

PHXBlondie

Every morning. I've been doing that for the past year or so and I am very familiar with the fluctuation patterns that are normal for me now. Daily weighing helped me to identify foods that I have sensitivities to and eliminate them from my diet. When I've taken a break from the daily weighing routine is when I've gained. For me, I need to stay on top of it.

_Wits_

Once a month. I don't have time to obsess over a number that is subject to change by which way the wind blows.

puzzlingkirsten

I used to weigh daily because I felt it helped me make better choices. When I was doing that, I was happy to see even a 0.1 drop from one day to the next and was excited to do myself proud the next day as well, but when I would slip and see any gain at all, it threw me into a bad attitude and I would just stop caring. Now I do weekly and it helped me realize just how obsessed I had been. I think monthly would be hard as I still need that once a week check in to keep me behaving.

cgfol1

I never weigh. I know from experience that I get obsessed with the number. I just go by the fit of my clothes, in particular my non-stretchy jeans

Sarah1023

I'm all over the place. I think I'm going to end up being one of those daily weighers, probably in the morning when I get up. I weighted last night right before bed and again right when I got up and there was a 1.5 lb difference. I'm sticking to the same time of day from now on!

The best recommendation for consistent weight tracking is in the mornings, after you have went to the bathroom and withouth clothing. That is a true "dry" weight unless you have issues with fluid shifts/retention. Weight can fluctuate throughout the day, so a consistent time and measuring methods is best.

irun4pizza

I weigh myself every morning.

sylwheat

I weigh every morning - with the same thing on - first thing. I only record once a week tho. Weighing daily keeps me in check.

annehdavis

Once a day. I use it as a way to adjust what I eat daily. I have tried less often and get less motivated.

makenoexcuses

I weigh myself in the morning every other day- I don't like seeing the number stay the same and I know my weigh doesn't really fluctuate from day to day that much.

FrauStorm

I weigh myself probably every morning.
I know it's not healthy to do it that way because you start to obsess but it's comfortable that way.

YoshiZelda

Every other day. Sometimes everyday. It helps me stay on track :]

MissDevin

i am weighed at my once-a-month visits with my primary care physician.

bakenatj

I weigh every day now. Tried the once a week thing and it drove me nuts. I weigh right after I run in the morning and then about a half hour later too. What I have found is the after resting I am about .2 - .6 of a pound lower than right after I run.

mlhig

Every morning when i first get up.

jynxxxed

Whenever I remember. Usually about 3 times a week, give or take. The scale doesn't matter much to me.

BeginningNew2012

I weigh myself every sunday morning and track this on a graph. It's very encouraging to see that all the work I did during a week (which I also track) really pays off. If I get too ansy I weigh myself on wednesdays but don't record it. My body fat percent gets recorded every month from the gym. I personally would probably get discouraged weighing every day if my numbers went up. Every week keeps me motivated

Sarah1023

I weigh every day now. Tried the once a week thing and it drove me nuts. I weigh right after I run in the morning and then about a half hour later too. What I have found is the after resting I am about .2 - .6 of a pound lower than right after I run.

Yes, and I believe that is because there is slight water retention in the muscles post exercise....

coloradocami

Everyday

JennC831

I weigh in once a day, naked, first thing in the AM right after pee... LOL... Sometimes I weigh myself after I workout but that's just to see where I'm at.. I only record/count my morning weight...

crazygoodness

I feel everyday would cause me to obsess over my goals and it leaves room for you to feel guilty if you see an extra pound or two. I weigh once a week but the thing that helps me the most would be to measure! I also do that once a week as well. I keep them on the same day so I can log it down. I've been seeing a trainer and she reminded me that MUSCLE weighs 3x more than fat! :]] Stay on it and good luck!

My1985Freckles

Once a week on Saturday morning around 10.

prpljellybean

Monday through Friday I weigh in the morning (nekked lol) after I go pee and before I eat anything. I don't weigh Saturday or Sunday. I have done this for a long time and I feel more in control doing it this way. I feel that stepping on that scale first thing in the a.m. reminds me of the mission I am on to lead a healthier happier life in a thinner body. My official weigh day right now is Wednesday for MFP

:glasses:

ksumme

I weigh officially once a week (on Fridays) - but unofficially first thing every day. I don't get obsessed, but for me it is a guide. That way I don't get frustrated or discouraged if I haven't lost what I planned by the end of the week.

When I only did the weekly weigh-in, and had what I thought was a great week, and lost less than a pound, it sent me into a binge. Now, I don't have that. I can look back through the week and see where I might have gone wrong, or if there are hormonal differences, or any other reason for water retention.

oameyers

Every Monday after work. It keeps me motivated. Sometimes I'll also get on the scale mid-week if I know I've made some questionable food choices lol.

I picked after work because I want a "true weight" not just the i'm skinny because I just woke up number. :-)

coolraul07

Whenever I'm curious. Sometimes several times a day. It lead first to insanity and then to acceptance and peace with my body's weight loss patterns. Like, for instance, I learned that my weight fluctuates 5-7 pounds on a daily basis. I also learned that, for no reason I can pin down, I always weigh less on Tuesday. (Except the occasional Wednesday.) Go figure.

First the standard disclaimer: This is what I do for me and should not be interpreted as "this is THE right way" or "you should do this". YMMV

I weight DAILY when I get up, after "voiding" but before hygiene and intake routines, and as I came into the world. :blushing:
I always weigh 3 times in a row to make sure that it's an accurate reading (old habit leftover from when I had an analog scale and reading would fluctuate with posture and stance). Sometimes I'll weigh several times a day just for giggles. ("Man, how much did that buffet set me back?!" :sick: ) For example, I learned that I consistently gain 0.4-0.6 lbs just from taking a shower! Given some of my dirtier yard work days, you'd think I'd lose weight just from dirt alone!

I save the weight on my scale and record to MFP whenever I drop. If I go more than a week without dropping, then I'll record anyway to keep myself accountable.
I can do this because I DON'T obsess over my weight or get depressed when it goes up a few lbs. Personally, I have fluctuated as much as 5-6 lbs in a single day, but that's rare. Usually it's 1-3 lbs day-to-day. If it's much more than that, it's my call to action to make a minor tweak to cardio or intake routines and I'm right back on track. :happy:

nexangelus

I measure my bits, take body fat percentage via calipers (pinch method) and weigh in once every four weeks only.

MsTanyaG

I generally weigh every morning. It definitely has its pros and cons.