How often can I weigh in?

ShrinkingMuslimah
ShrinkingMuslimah Posts: 99 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Do I get to choose how often I enter my weight? Like, can I do it more often than once/week? Or if I miss a week does it matter?

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  • talk2elles
    talk2elles Posts: 124 Member
    It really doesn't matter. Whatever works for you! Some people weigh in once a week or less, some (myself included) weigh-in every day. Good luck!
  • emilycarr71404
    emilycarr71404 Posts: 176 Member
    Since weight can change so much on a day-to-day basis, I only weigh in once a week (Monday) after enjoying a low calorie exercise free Sunday. It feels great to get encouragement of a loss the first work day of the week.
  • annakow
    annakow Posts: 385 Member
    I do it every day :)
  • Xchubby
    Xchubby Posts: 16 Member
    I weigh in everyday. it helped me to get a better understanding for my body,.to see the effects of the monthly cycle and so on.
  • ShrinkingMuslimah
    ShrinkingMuslimah Posts: 99 Member
    Thanks!
    I'll probably weigh in every day too. I find it very useful to see my fluctuations and keep track of which foods bloat me. I know some recommend only weighing once/week, but I find if I weigh every day I control the scale, the scale doesn't control me.
  • jetlag
    jetlag Posts: 800 Member
    I've never understood the logic of only weighing weekly because weight fluctuates so much. So, if you have a gain on your weigh in day, how do you know it's not a phantom gain if you didn't weigh yourself yesterday?

    Anyway, whatever works for you. The crucial thing is to understand that it's just a number, not in any way your rank in society or your ability to be a good person or your chances of being loved.

    It's one single, not terribly reliable, means of measuring your progress. I like it because it's quick. It's also a daily reminder of how far I've come as well as how adversely stuff like booze affects water retention.

    What I like better is how my skinny clothes are starting to fit again. but that happens too slowly to keep me motivated. But, even if the numbers go up, they're nothing like they were a month ago, and that's motivation enough for me.
  • annakow
    annakow Posts: 385 Member
    True, I like to have full control over my diet. I want to see whats bloats me. Greeting
  • tricksee
    tricksee Posts: 835 Member
    Weigh as much as you like as long as you don't become emotionally attached to the numbers you don't want to see (increases etc...)
  • jdad1
    jdad1 Posts: 1,899 Member
    Get a measuring tape and body fat callipers. Weight is almost not relevent. It is not as relevent as body fat and measurments, that is for sure.
  • jetlag
    jetlag Posts: 800 Member
    That's very true, but calipers can't measure visceral fat, can it? (That's a genuine question, I'm not being sarky).

    Edit: I guess that's what the measuring tape does...
  • ShrinkingMuslimah
    ShrinkingMuslimah Posts: 99 Member
    Yep I do measurements and stuff too, I was just curious as to how often I can input my weight.
    I used to use the WW website, and you are not allowed to weigh in more than once/week there.
    I usually don't take my body measurements very often though, I give it a few weeks between measuring so I can see a difference each time. Too much hassle to measure every day lol
  • jdad1
    jdad1 Posts: 1,899 Member
    That's very true, but calipers can't measure visceral fat, can it? (That's a genuine question, I'm not being sarky).

    Edit: I guess that's what the measuring tape does...

    Even body fat percentage is just an estimate. The number is not actuelly important. The best way to measure success is to just look into the mirror and do a "sexiness eye test" on yourself. :laugh: However body fat and measurments are much better to pay attention to then just weight.
  • jdad1
    jdad1 Posts: 1,899 Member
    Yep I do measurements and stuff too, I was just curious as to how often I can input my weight.
    I used to use the WW website, and you are not allowed to weigh in more than once/week there.
    I usually don't take my body measurements very often though, I give it a few weeks between measuring so I can see a difference each time. Too much hassle to measure every day lol

    This is the exact reason people would give for weighing in weekly vs daily.
  • jetlag
    jetlag Posts: 800 Member
    Yep I do measurements and stuff too, I was just curious as to how often I can input my weight.
    I used to use the WW website, and you are not allowed to weigh in more than once/week there.
    I usually don't take my body measurements very often though, I give it a few weeks between measuring so I can see a difference each time. Too much hassle to measure every day lol

    I know, complete nonsense. It's on the (many) reasons I don't like WW. Too old fashioned in their thinking. A tin of coconut milk is 25 points!! Crazy.
  • jetlag
    jetlag Posts: 800 Member
    That's very true, but calipers can't measure visceral fat, can it? (That's a genuine question, I'm not being sarky).

    Edit: I guess that's what the measuring tape does...

    Even body fat percentage is just an estimate. The number is not actuelly important. The best way to measure success is to just look into the mirror and do a "sexiness eye test" on yourself. :laugh: However body fat and measurments are much better to pay attention to then just weight.

    lol Yeah. Problem with that is that I always pass the mirror sexiness eye test with flying colours. It's not until I see a photo of myself that I feel sick to my stomach :laugh: I definitely have body promorphia :laugh:
  • fyoufat
    fyoufat Posts: 85
    I had to find what works for me. I weigh myself am and pm but only log my weigh in Friday morning. That way I can not stress so much during weekend for my weigh in Monday. It helps me stay on track!
  • jetlag
    jetlag Posts: 800 Member
    I weigh every day but only track the losses. So, if you see a long delay in my losses, you'll know I've gained LOL
  • jkal1979
    jkal1979 Posts: 1,896 Member
    Yep I do measurements and stuff too, I was just curious as to how often I can input my weight.
    I used to use the WW website, and you are not allowed to weigh in more than once/week there.
    I usually don't take my body measurements very often though, I give it a few weeks between measuring so I can see a difference each time. Too much hassle to measure every day lol

    MFP will let you log your weigh in on a daily basis if you want.
  • joyfuljoy65
    joyfuljoy65 Posts: 317 Member
    I weigh every day at the same time too - it helps me to keep an eye on what bloats causing water retention (RICE!!) and what different times of the month do to me. Also I agree that if you weigh once a week, if you choose a day when you have retained extra water you may feel downheartened; wheras the day before or after you would have been exhilarted.

    Also clothes fitting are an excellent way of seeing where you are. I have only lost 3 lb in 6 weeks but have gone down a clothes size in that time - so my body is now firming up a bit (hurrah) and seeing the 11 inch loss on my waist more than makes up for the lack of seeing the scale move!
  • Dauntlessness
    Dauntlessness Posts: 1,489 Member
    I do it everyday BUT if you choose to do it too you have to realize that your weight will shift all the time. Mine usually fluctuates about 2lbs on a daily basis and up to 6lbs one week a month. Make sure you do it at the same time of day and without clothes and before a shower (A shower has added like 1lb to my weight before). I usually weigh myself about an hour after I wake up.
  • jdad1
    jdad1 Posts: 1,899 Member
    You cannot lose actual weight every day. That is why MFP asks for a weekly weight loss goal. As long as you understand this and do not grow frustrated with all the numbers not dropping when you weigh all the time then weighing daily is fine. For many people though it can become frustrating so it is much better to weigh weekly. If you’re losing a pound or two a week it is much more rewarding to actually see that loss when you look at the scale weekly. You just can't lose weight daily, it takes time. The daily fluctuations can give a false sense of satisfaction and a false sense of discouragement.

    Some would say that weekly numbers can be askew as well due to the same daily type of fluctuations. This is true. However you cannot lose weight in one day but you can lose weight in one week. So your results are likely more accurate.
  • susannamarie
    susannamarie Posts: 2,148 Member
    I weigh every day but I don't freak out when it shoots up due to other circumstances.
  • happieharpie
    happieharpie Posts: 229 Member
    I'm an obsessive eaterbingerdieterstarverweigher, so I find that once a week works best for me.
  • Losingthedamnweight
    Losingthedamnweight Posts: 536 Member
    Since weight can change so much on a day-to-day basis, I only weigh in once a week (Monday) after enjoying a low calorie exercise free Sunday. It feels great to get encouragement of a loss the first work day of the week.

    This totally. Even knowing about weight fluctuations and expecting them, actually seeing them drives me crazy. You have no idea how many times i've weighed myself, then pooped then weighed myself and i weigh a couple lbs more. I'm yelling at the scale "HOW IS THAT SCIENTIFICALLY POSSIBLE? THAT XXL SIZED POOP SHOULD'VE DROPPED ME DOWN ABOUT 20 LBS!"

    So i have my weigh in day once a week. Every tuesday. Thats also the day i decide to eat at a maintenance instead of a deficit to sorta treat myself.
  • balungile
    balungile Posts: 10 Member
    Since weight can change so much on a day-to-day basis, I only weigh in once a week (Monday) after enjoying a low calorie exercise free Sunday. It feels great to get encouragement of a loss the first work day of the week.

    This totally. Even knowing about weight fluctuations and expecting them, actually seeing them drives me crazy. You have no idea how many times i've weighed myself, then pooped then weighed myself and i weigh a couple lbs more. I'm yelling at the scale "HOW IS THAT SCIENTIFICALLY POSSIBLE? THAT XXL SIZED POOP SHOULD'VE DROPPED ME DOWN ABOUT 20 LBS!"

    So i have my weigh in day once a week. Every tuesday. Thats also the day i decide to eat at a maintenance instead of a deficit to sorta treat myself.

    I dont think ive read anything more funny than this before in my entire life!!!!

    :)
  • balungile
    balungile Posts: 10 Member
    Since weight can change so much on a day-to-day basis, I only weigh in once a week (Monday) after enjoying a low calorie exercise free Sunday. It feels great to get encouragement of a loss the first work day of the week.

    This totally. Even knowing about weight fluctuations and expecting them, actually seeing them drives me crazy. You have no idea how many times i've weighed myself, then pooped then weighed myself and i weigh a couple lbs more. I'm yelling at the scale "HOW IS THAT SCIENTIFICALLY POSSIBLE? THAT XXL SIZED POOP SHOULD'VE DROPPED ME DOWN ABOUT 20 LBS!"

    So i have my weigh in day once a week. Every tuesday. Thats also the day i decide to eat at a maintenance instead of a deficit to sorta treat myself.
  • touchafaith
    touchafaith Posts: 112 Member
    I'm an obsessive eaterbingerdieterstarverweigher, so I find that once a week works best for me.

    I'm the exact same! And when I see the number go up on a day-to-day basis, 90% of the time I go out and eat loads as in my head I'm thinking well its working anyway so I may as well eat. Which of course feels good for about an hour followed by days of guilt self-depreciation. So i weigh weekly now and haven't had this happen yet. Don't get me wrong if I was strong minded enough I'd totally weigh in daily to see what foods affect me etc but the numbers get to me too much at the moment. But this is a journey and I'll definitely get there at some point down the road. Good luck with whatever you decide.
  • WhoButME28
    WhoButME28 Posts: 63 Member
    The general rule of thumb is once a week since weight fluctuates daily.
  • MsEndomorph
    MsEndomorph Posts: 604 Member
    I weigh in once a week so I don't get caught up in the numbers, and then on an as-needed basis after that. For instance, I mt cycle started Monday. I'd just weighed in Sunday, so I was curious what the difference would be.

    3 pounds! Thank god I wasn't latching onto the number as a sign of progress or I would've been in tears!

    Every month I have an official progress day where I do bf% and measurements.

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