When To Weigh?
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thatfitgeek
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Hey, there! I was wondering when I should weigh for the most accurate reading (not necessarily the lightest). As of now, I weigh twice a day, once in the morning and once at night. I gain two pounds (roughly, sometimes 1 and sometimes 3, depending on what I ate/if I worked out that day) from morning to night. I know that 198 and 200 doesn't sound like a big difference but it is. Anyways, thanks!
Also, how often do you weigh? I feel like I am obsessed with the number on the scale and am trying to learn to focus on my overall health, not just my relation to gravity (AKA weight).
Also, how often do you weigh? I feel like I am obsessed with the number on the scale and am trying to learn to focus on my overall health, not just my relation to gravity (AKA weight).
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I weigh myself at night right before bed and after I pee first thing in the morning. Some people will tell you not to do that because it can be discouraging blah blah blah but I actually use it to track my time of the month since it's been wacky due to the weight loss. I know when I wake up and it says I've gained a lb, it's nature saying "yo, you're not pregnant but here's an extra pound just to eff with you anyway"/0
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Wednesday mornings o-^ After I pee.0
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Haha:)! That last line made my morning! Thank you!0
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About a week after my cycle and first thing in the morning.0
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mornings after I use the bathroom, and not every day.0
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it's nature saying "yo, you're not pregnant but here's an extra pound just to eff with you anyway"/0
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I've been focused on losing weight for about 5 weeks. I find myself weighing first thing in the morning. If it goes up a lot, I really refocus and generally it has helped me to keep myself accountable. I know many recommend 1x a week but frankly, for now, this method works for me. Best of luck.0
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Hey, there! I was wondering when I should weigh for the most accurate reading (not necessarily the lightest). As of now, I weigh twice a day, once in the morning and once at night. I gain two pounds (roughly, sometimes 1 and sometimes 3, depending on what I ate/if I worked out that day) from morning to night. I know that 198 and 200 doesn't sound like a big difference but it is. Anyways, thanks!Also, how often do you weigh? I feel like I am obsessed with the number on the scale and am trying to learn to focus on my overall health, not just my relation to gravity (AKA weight).
If you're too obsessed with the scale number reduce your weighing to once a week (or every other week) and add other non-weight yardsticks...measure your neck, your hips, your waist. If you regularly walk/run/jog a mile or two on the treadmill, track how long/how fast you go to observe the progress. Take selfies so you can watch the weight coming off.
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Take selfies so you can watch the weight coming off.
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Thank you and I loved the way you slipped 'selfies' into that, haha:)!0 -
You need to get away from the scale ...once a week try every Monday right after you go to the bathroom and don't look back. You will drive yourself nuts weighing 2 x a day. That's what I do anyway ..one time a week. Good Luck!0
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it's nature saying "yo, you're not pregnant but here's an extra pound just to eff with you anyway"/0
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I've been focused on losing weight for about 5 weeks. I find myself weighing first thing in the morning. If it goes up a lot, I really refocus and generally it has helped me to keep myself accountable. I know many recommend 1x a week but frankly, for now, this method works for me. Best of luck.
Thank you! And same to you xx!0 -
You need to get away from the scale ...once a week try every Monday right after you go to the bathroom and don't look back. You will drive yourself nuts weighing 2 x a day. That's what I do anyway ..one time a week. Good Luck!
Thank you so much! And yes, I do. I freak out because I've gained 3 pounds but the next morning I've lost 3.2 so it's okay! I think I will try this method!0 -
I actually read somewhere that you weigh less on Fridays than you do on Mondays - basically because you're usually better about eating healthy during the week and the weekends not so much. I weigh myself on Saturday and Monday mornings. I log Saturday's weight and I use Monday as a guage.0
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I weigh myself every morning after I've been to the loo, and before I eat or drink anything.
However, I'm able to not obsess over the fluctuations that I see during the week.
If you're comfortable with your weighing routine and aren't getting stressed about the numbers then carry on with what you're doing0 -
I weigh myself every morning (wake up, pee, weigh myself, drink coffee) rinse and repeat0
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I think not worrying about time for the most accurate number is not really going to work. Just pick a day and time to weigh yourself every week or any other interval that you choose.0
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I weigh myself every morning after I've been to the loo, and before I eat or drink anything.
However, I'm able to not obsess over the fluctuations that I see during the week.
If you're comfortable with your weighing routine and aren't getting stressed about the numbers then carry on with what you're doing
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I may jump on the scale throughout the week just to peak but generally I base all my progress off of my Friday morning weigh in. Wake up, pee, get naked, get on the scale, log weight and either say "yay" or "eff you" haha0
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Sunday morning and Friday Morning after I go to the bathroom and shower.....0
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