What time do you weigh?

tmbg1
tmbg1 Posts: 1,434 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I've noticed that I weigh more in the morning than I do in the afternoon...often by as much as 3 pounds! What's up with that??? I used to hear that you should weigh in the morning, but all that does is depress me for the day since I always weigh less in the afternoon.
When do you weigh and why do you use that time?

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  • sculli123
    sculli123 Posts: 1,221 Member
    First thing in the morning.
  • aneary1980
    aneary1980 Posts: 461 Member
    I weigh myself in the morning as I tend to be lighter then and it's part of my morning routine.

    But to be honest it doesn't matter what time you weigh yourself as long as you always weigh yourself at the same time, on the same scales in the same clothes (or no clothes), you will see the general patten.
  • caramelgyrlk
    caramelgyrlk Posts: 1,112 Member
    First thing in the morning (after I have used the bathroom).
  • thegreatcanook
    thegreatcanook Posts: 2,419 Member
    Wake up, use bathroom, weigh in!
  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
    First thing in the morning.

    Second thing in the morning. After using the bathroom.
  • Jenny775
    Jenny775 Posts: 108 Member
    But to be honest it doesn't matter what time you weigh yourself as long as you always weigh yourself at the same time, on the same scales in the same clothes (or no clothes), you will see the general patten.
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    ^^^ I agree with this.
    My preference is to weigh myself in the morning.
  • rekite2000
    rekite2000 Posts: 218 Member
    I also weigh less later in day than first thing in morning. I weigh in at 10 or so.
  • SingRunTing
    SingRunTing Posts: 2,604 Member
    Its doesn't matter as long as its the same time, same conditions every day. I weigh in the morning so that I'm weighing when my tummy is the most empty.

    If seeing your weight fluctuations throughout the day is messing with your head, stop weighing multiple times a day.
  • watch_me_shinexo
    watch_me_shinexo Posts: 58
    I also weigh in first thing in the morning, right after going to the bathroom but before breakfast. That will be your most accurate reading
  • JRich8389
    JRich8389 Posts: 9
    First thing Sunday morning. You're going to drive yourself crazy if you look at those numbers EVERY. SINGLE. DAY! So many things can affect your day-to-day weight that it isn't worth checking all the time. Bowl movements, water weight...etc. can change your weight by as much as 5 or 6 lbs so do yourself a favor and chop it to once a week.
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  • Icandoityayme
    Icandoityayme Posts: 312 Member
    I weigh around 7 give or take after I go to the bathroom. Seems the best time to do it.
  • PandaFat2Fit
    PandaFat2Fit Posts: 42 Member
    I'm a weirdo. I weigh myself first thing in the morning and maybe 7 more times throughout the day haha. I just like seeing water food, water, exercise, etc, does to me.
  • pdank311
    pdank311 Posts: 137 Member
    6 am daily. I don't think time matters as much as consistency.
  • Nojoke81
    Nojoke81 Posts: 131
    I don't bother anymore, F that scale.
  • lovekohl
    lovekohl Posts: 111 Member
    I also weigh in first thing in the morning, right after going to the bathroom but before breakfast. That will be your most accurate reading

    Yep. I always hop on the scale on my way to the shower.
  • caitconquersweight
    caitconquersweight Posts: 316 Member
    First thing in the morning, after I use the bathroom. I either weigh naked or in underwear.

    Consistency matters more than anything. And I know it's consistent in the morning because I haven't had anything to eat or drink yet.
  • patb987
    patb987 Posts: 44 Member
    Agreed ^
  • alyssasphone
    alyssasphone Posts: 22
    My weighing routine is to get up in the morning, wash my hands, put on my contacts, use the restroom, wash my hands again, put down the scale in the same exact spot as the day before and weigh myself a few times to ensure that I get the same result at least twice in a row for accuracy.
  • srslybritt
    srslybritt Posts: 1,618 Member
    First thing in the morning after using the restroom. I usually step on 3 separate times and take the average. Hope this helps!
  • gelar93
    gelar93 Posts: 160
    First thing in the morning after going to the bathroom
  • kjgarcia
    kjgarcia Posts: 104 Member
    I weigh first thing in the morning, after I pee and before I shower :)
  • nicsflyingcircus
    nicsflyingcircus Posts: 2,860 Member
    First thing in the morning, after I pee, naked. I step on, look down, step off, move on. I never weigh myself later in the day. Day to day fluctuations are plenty, thanks.
  • dcmassena
    dcmassena Posts: 11
    I weigh myself in the morning as I tend to be lighter then and it's part of my morning routine.

    But to be honest it doesn't matter what time you weigh yourself as long as you always weigh yourself at the same time, on the same scales in the same clothes (or no clothes), you will see the general patten.

    ^^^^This. Weighing yourself at the same time each day is more important than when you weigh. Having said that, I weigh in first thing in the morning. Its part of my routine. I don't pay to much attention to the daily weight as it will fluctuate a bit, but I use it as a guide to keep me on track. My "offical" weigh in is on Friday mornings at the gym.
  • ErisDyscordia
    ErisDyscordia Posts: 50 Member
    I weigh myself in the morning too. I am often lighter in the evening as well, but I think that is due to lost water after my evening Krav Maga classes.

    I keep a water bottle by my bed, and end up drinking quite a bit as I fall asleep/when I get up. I feel like my weight is probably most accurate in the morning (no food, but no longer dehydrated), so I tend to weigh then. Plus it is easier for me to remember.

    As long as you weigh yourself at about the same time every time you do it, it doesn't really matter when it is. Look more for trends, than actual number.
  • ErisDyscordia
    ErisDyscordia Posts: 50 Member
    I'm a weirdo. I weigh myself first thing in the morning and maybe 7 more times throughout the day haha. I just like seeing water food, water, exercise, etc, does to me.

    I do this too, haha.

    It might be gross, but I find it kinda entertaining to weigh myself before and after using the bathroom too, just out curiosity.
  • highcarbveganzombie
    highcarbveganzombie Posts: 68 Member
    First thing in the morning after the bathroom. :)
  • leggup
    leggup Posts: 2,942 Member
    In the morning after the bathroom, 6:15 am.
  • NicoleLFifield
    NicoleLFifield Posts: 30
    1st thing in the morning....I have been up to 6 lbs heavier the same night between all of the food and liquids I have consumed I would imagine)
  • maryaskins
    maryaskins Posts: 11
    You should weigh yourself at the same time. I usually weigh myself in the morning because that is when people are the lightest (like other people have mentioned). Only weigh yourself once a week so you can see improvement. If you weigh yourself every day then you might be unmotivated to continue with exercising/dieting/etc. You don't see significant changes in weight day to day but you might from week to week. Choose a day of the week and weigh yourself on that day at the same time in the morning. You'll notice better results than doing it every day.

    And yes, our bodies do fluctuate from morning to night. We are lighter in the morning because we have not eaten anything. As the day progresses we each lunch then dinner so it's natural that we would weigh more before going to bed. Our bodies will usually fluctuate between 2-4 pounds a day when weighing at night because of the food.

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