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thoughts about weighing in after a work out?

lin7604
lin7604 Posts: 2,951 Member
edited January 5 in Health and Weight Loss
what are your thoughts on weighing in after a workout? is it a good thing or no? I normally weigh myself 1st thing in the am and today i forgot until i was done my workout. not sure if i should log it or just wait till tomorrow and see what it shows then and go by that?

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  • 1917Ashley
    1917Ashley Posts: 100 Member
    I would say wait until tomorrow morning. Generally I am a bit heavier after a workout!
  • plaingirly
    plaingirly Posts: 378
    Not sure what difference it would make!

    I weigh in on an evening so I would always be weighing in after I had worked out - but not necessarily straight after.
  • heidimaggott78
    heidimaggott78 Posts: 203
    i would wait
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    weigh in the morning after a rest day.
  • geekyjock76
    geekyjock76 Posts: 2,720 Member
    Only assessment that matters both mentally and stat-wise is first thing upon waking up. Any other time is invalid.
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,476 Member
    Wait till your regular time.
  • Bakkasan
    Bakkasan Posts: 1,027 Member
    I'm usually down 1/2 to 1 lb of water after a workout even with hydration. Not a fair way to lie to yourself. Be consistent to keep honest
  • plaingirly
    plaingirly Posts: 378
    Is it better to weigh in on a morning than on an evening?

    I always weigh in on an evening - figured that was a truer weight as I had eaten that day of food.
  • lin7604
    lin7604 Posts: 2,951 Member
    thanks everyone. it was a 1 lb difference so that is huge to me... i will wait till tomorrow and log what it shows for tomorrow ...
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    After running, I'm about 2-3 pounds less. I sweat a LOT!
  • AXAGEM
    AXAGEM Posts: 56 Member
    I sometimes weigh myself before a workout and after but only to measure how much water I need to replace after a hard workout.
  • lin7604
    lin7604 Posts: 2,951 Member
    humm that is a good point, never thought of it that way. i have lost 1 lb from before a work out to after one, but never thought of it the way you put it...
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