Question concerning weighing in

johnmurphymfp
johnmurphymfp Posts: 2,590 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Question about weighing in..... I weighed BEFORE my run, then AFTER..my run this morning. Which one should I count?

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  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,268 Member
    Doesn't matter. Weight fluctuates all day long. Concentrate on your run.
  • DeguelloTex
    DeguelloTex Posts: 6,652 Member
    Just do it the same way each time.
  • casabamelon
    casabamelon Posts: 1
    Just do it the same way each time.

    This is the correct answer.

    I like to weigh first thing in the morning (post bathroom) as it's usually the name number of inputs (none) and outputs (eww) day-to-day.

    Also, you should consider a multi-day rolling average instead of a daily number. It helps flatten out any peaks or valleys (which as a runner you may get as you deal with hydration).
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
    Yup, technically it doesn't matter as long as you're consistent.

    However, I'd probably go with before as exercising can cause additional fluctuations as you may have lost some water weight through sweat - or you could be up if you've had a lot of water to drink while you're working out. Could go either way...
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Same time, same place, same bat channel. I can weigh, go to the gym and be up two pounds when I get home. Water fluctuates that much, in that short of a time.

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