Weighing in - how often?

lindz1890
lindz1890 Posts: 3 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
How often do you hit the scale? Every day? Once a week?

In the past I have been tempted to hop on every day, but when my weight goes up .2 lbs one day and spontaneously back down .5 lbs, I'm left frustrated. But weighing in once a week seems so long.

What works for you and has kept you motivated?

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  • kcb0308
    kcb0308 Posts: 73 Member
    I go everyday, actually in the morning and night, but only count the one in the morning. just have to keep in mind that weight fluctuates and losses are not linear, meaning they go up and down. It does help keep me motivated though to see the daily changes. I'd say go with whatever keeps you inspired.
  • livehealthier1
    livehealthier1 Posts: 56 Member
    I used to weigh myself once a month because you
    Are guaranteed to see a loss and then I once a
    Week after about 6 months ... But since I'm heading
    To the last 30 lbs I weigh everyday first thing
    In the morning after going to the bathroom
    With no clothes on. I document it in a notebook
    Because what I see is every time during the time
    Of the month I see weight fluctuations .... But
    It happens the same time same days .
    I also know once you start drinking water
    And then weigh in you will see weight gain
    This is keeping me motivated .along with other
    Things like the marble jar. Good luck don't
    Stress you really only want to see no more than
    6-8 lbs per month depending if you have over
    50 lbs to lose I I have a little over a
    100 to lose
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    I weigh once a week only because I have to for my coach. otherwise it would be less frequently. I don't put much value on the number...I prefer to use skin folds to monitor my progress.

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