How often do you weigh yourself?

Frappuzzino
Frappuzzino Posts: 342 Member
edited September 25 in Health and Weight Loss
I used to weigh myself twice a week and thought that was reasonable but I'm starting to change my mind. I almost want to weight in once every 2 weeks or something. I need to stop focusing so much on my weight and more about just being healthy and enjoying exercising. :)

So, how often do you weigh yourself?
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  • birdieandkenadi05
    birdieandkenadi05 Posts: 71 Member
    I agree, I stopped focusing on the scale and celebrated all changes, like lose clothes and increase in energy. I weigh once a week on Sunday!
  • woja9640
    woja9640 Posts: 450 Member
    I weigh myself once a week in the morning after I wake up. Best time to weigh your self.
  • rharredo
    rharredo Posts: 22
    i weight myself about every ten days. I used to do it once a week when I was doing weight watchers, but for me, I found the weight was more reliable every ten days.

    Plus I agree, sometimes i would get so worried about the weight loss, emotional "ups and downs" with loss or gain, instead of the change to a healthy lifestyle. I found the every ten days was a nice balance for me to keep tabs on weight loss but also taking into account the bigger picture of a more healthy lifestyle.
  • Sherbog
    Sherbog Posts: 1,072 Member
    My routine is to get up...go pee...weigh...record it on paper calendar....go for an hour walk. On my "Brisk" Walk I plan my meals.

    I tried to weigh once a week but six days off the scales is to many days for me to get off track.

    Best of luck to you.
  • virgo1978
    virgo1978 Posts: 73 Member
    Once a week. Saturday is my weigh-in/measurement day. Weight fluctuates too much day to day. I think weekly gives me a better idea of what I've lost (or gained). :)
  • mschickiepoo
    mschickiepoo Posts: 91 Member
    I've been weighing myself everyday, and I need to stop... it's very discouraging. I want to see the pounds fly off with all the hard work and effort I've been putting in :( I guess once a week is going to be my new tactic.
  • KhollerSA05
    KhollerSA05 Posts: 39 Member
    For em doing a daily weigh in works best for me. Sometimes the scale may not move for a week or two, and if I see other improvements then idon't worry about it bt if I see no improvement and no change in the scale it lets me know I need to start re-evaluating my plan and making changes.
  • Oompa_Loompa
    Oompa_Loompa Posts: 1,099 Member
    Once a week. every Wednesday morning. right when i wake up. after I pee.lol
  • brancakes
    brancakes Posts: 263 Member
    once a week always at the same time of day.
  • noexcuses1218
    noexcuses1218 Posts: 332 Member
    Weekly, on Monday mornings. Keeps me honest through the weekend. Sort of. :ohwell:
  • missduffbug
    missduffbug Posts: 217
    I do it once a week - every Tuesday. It gives me something to focus on and gives me the encouragement I need when I see a loss. I think if I waited longer than that I wouldnt be as good as I am. This way I know I have 7 days to work really hard. I hear that some people weigh in every day but I feel thats a bit obsessive because your weight can change daily depending on time of the day , your cycle etc.
    Once a week is a good amount of time I feel x
  • AmyB2011
    AmyB2011 Posts: 48
    Once a week, first thing as soon as I wake up on a Sunday morning. :smile:
  • ybba12490
    ybba12490 Posts: 252
    Every 2 weeks on sunday mornings is when I weigh. I like the anticipation of whether I made a good loss or not!
  • muzicgurl02
    muzicgurl02 Posts: 31
    Once a week on sunday morning. It's hard not to focus on the weight I lost or gained back. I exercise a lot and can't tell if I'm gaining weight back from exercising or if something else is going on. I heard somewhere that you gain gain weight from your muscles when you exercise. Does anyone know if that's true?
  • SpencerR
    SpencerR Posts: 37
    I check it about everyday outta habit but I only record my weight once a week on monday mornings as soon as I get up and pee
  • ki4idb
    ki4idb Posts: 114
    I try to wiegh myself twice a week on Monday and Thursdays ... the Monday weigh in keeps me honest over the weekend and the Thursday weigh in helps make sure that I have not got off target while at work. When I am home my wife makes sure I do not stray towards the cookie jar!
  • Fitmomtobe81
    Fitmomtobe81 Posts: 19 Member
    Every two weeks, first thing in the morning after going to the restroom. As for me, I like every two weeks better, since the larger number of lbs lost keeps me motivated!
  • lilRicki
    lilRicki Posts: 4,555 Member
    I weigh myself once a month...the day after my TOM ends...I don't have a digital scale so I can't see the .08lbs I've lost...it's all or nothing for me. Last month was only 3 lbs so I was off by 1lbs. the month before was 5 lbs lost. I just find the bigger number to be more reassuring.
  • CaraRadz
    CaraRadz Posts: 169 Member
    I weigh myself once a week at the same time and wearing the same thing. I also take my measurements approximately every two weeks.
  • Pangea250
    Pangea250 Posts: 965 Member
    I weigh myself every day. I just need to see what is going on every day. I only chart the losses, though
  • melsinct
    melsinct Posts: 3,512 Member
    Daily. I used to log it daily for my own information but I have started logging it every few days. It seems everyone finds their own way when it comes to weighing, some do better weighing once a month, once a week, once a day...do what suits you.
  • rld826
    rld826 Posts: 2
    I weigh myself once per week. Monday moring at 630 am.
  • ahsongbird
    ahsongbird Posts: 712 Member
    I weigh myself when i feel like it hahaha, no set dates unless im doing a challenge (like now) I didnt weigh myself all winter now i weigh myself like every other day or every three days, sometimes just twice a week for my challenges. I don't really think about it.
  • victoriasheldon
    victoriasheldon Posts: 1
    I weigh in once a week but peek more often then not LOL!!!! I am using weight watchers and ZUMBA 6 days a week between 70 minutes to 2 hours depending on which videos we play. this is month 3 and my best friend has lost 25 lbs and I have lost 18 lbs. I LOVE ZUMBA I think when my body stops losing weight I am maintaining health I will not weigh or peek as often!! but till then the pounds are melting off and its been a blast!! I started out only wanting to be healthy and look good, yep just sat there on the couch wishing I looked the TV people then my best friend got zumba and thats all it took now we are ZUMBA addicts!!!!!!!

    started 01/11 177
    today 3/11 158.8
    goal is 132 or when my body looks and feels FAB!!!!
  • tethomas73
    tethomas73 Posts: 249 Member
    I weigh in once a week on a Tuesday at 5:30 a.m. after going to the restroom.. I also do measurement once a week..
  • Linda4859
    Linda4859 Posts: 78
    Muscle is heavier than fat so its possible that if you are training hard that this is the case. x
  • Purplebunnysarah
    Purplebunnysarah Posts: 3,252 Member
    I weigh in daily right before I jump in the shower. I like to keep an eye on water retention and I also like to see the trends. I only record on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays, though, and I only record losses. So far I'm managing a consistent downward trend and my clothing size has gone down, so it works for me!
  • tyienna
    tyienna Posts: 39
    I do it every day because it seems to help me keep on track.
  • Newmammaluv
    Newmammaluv Posts: 379 Member
    I weight and measure every day. I am also doing an experiment though and need the data so I can compare the ups and downs with my second 30 day experiment. My goal is learning what my body does and doesn't work well with. I'm 25 and have no clue what my personal genetics and metabolism can handle.
  • Brett_Alan
    Brett_Alan Posts: 63
    Everyday but I only record it everyother Saturday it's weird I like to see the daily fluctuations
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