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when to step on the scale?

bubba4289
bubba4289 Posts: 9
edited February 5 in Health and Weight Loss
What time/how often do you get on the scale? I've noticed that I can change 6+lbs in the course of a few hours.

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  • amyx593
    amyx593 Posts: 211 Member
    I step on it once a day, upon waking. I have experimented and weighed myself throughout the day, and yeah, it can fluctuate greatly.
  • kempnick
    kempnick Posts: 3
    I agree, I always way myself first thing in the morning and treat this as the main weigh in for the day. However, I love seeing how my weight fluctuates throughout the day. I may weigh myself too much!!:smile:
  • narmowen
    narmowen Posts: 18 Member
    Once a day. Early morning, just after I get up.
  • donjessop
    donjessop Posts: 186
    I step on the scale right after I visit the bathroom in the morning. (Might as well lose those few extra ounces before weighing).
  • cdahl383
    cdahl383 Posts: 727 Member
    I weigh myself once a week in the morning after using the bathroom and before eating/drinking anything. Weighing myself everyday did nothing but drive me nuts since its not linear throughout the week.
  • ashandstuff
    ashandstuff Posts: 441 Member
    Here is what you do:

    Wake up
    Pee/poop
    Get naked
    Weigh yourself.
    Do not weigh the rest of the day.

    Rinse and repeat as many days of the week you like
  • BabyNurseJen
    BabyNurseJen Posts: 64 Member
    I weigh after the morning poop, and then sometimes before bed. The before bed one gives me an idea of what my weight will be in the morning :D
  • Pixi_Rex
    Pixi_Rex Posts: 1,676 Member
    Never. The scale is not a good way to judge success.
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