How often do they go on the scale?

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tmalikia
tmalikia Posts: 22 Member
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So........how often should I weigh myself? Some people say once a week, month some people go on every couple days which is it?






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  • crazorbaq
    crazorbaq Posts: 74 Member
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    I often check my weight various days of the week, however the only one that I log is on Monday am.
  • SirBonerFart
    SirBonerFart Posts: 1,185 Member
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    Twice a day, once before I pass a bowel movement and once after

    Cause you know... I just have to know
  • fougamou
    fougamou Posts: 200 Member
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    There is no right answer. Its all about what works for you.
  • cmcollins001
    cmcollins001 Posts: 3,472 Member
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    Twice a day, once before I pass a bowel movement and once after

    Cause you know... I just have to know

    Just out of curiosity...what's the average?
  • bokodasu
    bokodasu Posts: 629 Member
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    If you can see it as collecting data, and are interested in linking up things like how much water you retain the day after you ate some pizza, or how your weight fluctuates with your cycle, and you DON'T see each weigh-in as a moral triumph or failure, then you should weigh every day.

    If you don't care about data but just want an idea of what you weigh, then once a week.

    If you freak out every time you go up .2 lbs, you should throw the scale away and use a measuring tape instead.

    There really isn't a "right" way, there's just the way that works for you.
  • SirBonerFart
    SirBonerFart Posts: 1,185 Member
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    Twice a day, once before I pass a bowel movement and once after

    Cause you know... I just have to know

    Just out of curiosity...what's the average?

    When on a cut: 1/2 pound
    When on a bulk: ~10 pounds
  • Factory_Reset
    Factory_Reset Posts: 1,651 Member
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    Out of curiosity, who's they?
  • skullshank
    skullshank Posts: 4,323 Member
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    Twice a day, once before I pass a bowel movement and once after

    Cause you know... I just have to know

    i cant be bothered with all that stepping on a scale and whatnot...
    so i just poo on my food scale. much more accurate too.
  • NARudy
    NARudy Posts: 33 Member
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    It really depends on what kind of person you are. I like taking it daily at the same time of day and watching it fluctuate. However, that drives some people nuts because you could gain a few pounds in a day just drinking more water or not going to the bathroom. I find the ups and downs of daily interesting (as long as the long-term is downward) but it drives some people crazy.

    So if it would drive you crazy, check weekly. If you like collecting data, daily. If you're insane, five times a day! :-)
  • jgetzler
    jgetzler Posts: 23
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    I weigh myself once a week, Friday am before eating or exercising. Your weight can vary from day to day and hour to hour just from water weight. I would pick one day of the week and keep it consistant.
  • tami139
    tami139 Posts: 14 Member
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    I weigh in at least once a day. Every morning I check just to make sure I didnt eat to much the day before. I have been critized for this a number of times, but it works for me. Lately I have been checking at night before bed as well. :)
  • escloflowneCHANGED
    escloflowneCHANGED Posts: 3,038 Member
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    It sounds very unsanitary to "go" on the actual scale...
  • JerZRob
    JerZRob Posts: 68
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    Everyday. Keeps me reminded to keep up the good work
  • _crafty_
    _crafty_ Posts: 1,682 Member
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    Twice a day, once before I pass a bowel movement and once after

    Cause you know... I just have to know

    i cant be bothered with all that stepping on a scale and whatnot...
    so i just poo on my food scale. much more accurate too.

    I :heart: you so hard.
  • c_tap77
    c_tap77 Posts: 189 Member
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    Twice a day, once before I pass a bowel movement and once after

    Cause you know... I just have to know

    i cant be bothered with all that stepping on a scale and whatnot...
    so i just poo on my food scale. much more accurate too.

    I laughed way harder than I should have at this!!!!!
  • DashDeV
    DashDeV Posts: 545 Member
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    I weigh myself between each set to see how many pounds of muscle I am gaining.
  • cmcollins001
    cmcollins001 Posts: 3,472 Member
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    Twice a day, once before I pass a bowel movement and once after

    Cause you know... I just have to know

    Just out of curiosity...what's the average?

    When on a cut: 1/2 pound
    When on a bulk: ~10 pounds

    Nice bulk!
  • cmcollins001
    cmcollins001 Posts: 3,472 Member
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    Twice a day, once before I pass a bowel movement and once after

    Cause you know... I just have to know

    i cant be bothered with all that stepping on a scale and whatnot...
    so i just poo on my food scale. much more accurate too.

    Do you prefer to know in grams or ounces?
  • skullshank
    skullshank Posts: 4,323 Member
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    Twice a day, once before I pass a bowel movement and once after

    Cause you know... I just have to know

    i cant be bothered with all that stepping on a scale and whatnot...
    so i just poo on my food scale. much more accurate too.

    Do you prefer to know in grams or ounces?

    grams is cool...makes me feel all european n' cultured
  • sunshyncatra
    sunshyncatra Posts: 598 Member
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    Twice a day, once before I pass a bowel movement and once after

    Cause you know... I just have to know

    ROTFL!!!!!

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