How often do you weigh yourself?

Usually every morning but I only log it once a week...I didn't weigh myself at all the first month and I gotta say, it was nice going on how my clothes looked/fit rather than basing my progress on the number on the scale.

Every morning before I eat anything but I only record it on Friday mornings

sandryc79 wrote: »

Once each month. I find the normal fluxuations too anxiety provoking.

^^THIS!!^^ I think weighing oneself daily or weekly is just fine for people who can be logical about the scale going up and down by a small amount, but for those of us who can't do this then weighing once a month (or even less) is probably a better choice. I personally prefer to focus on how my clothes are fitting instead of the scale.

I weight daily too first thing in the morning. I am actually working to combat my mind in weight loss so I do it to show my body is functioning just like it is supposed to. Sorry guys on this one - but tracked during my cycle and it really made me feel better that although I gained 2 lbs at the beginning by the end (because I was doing the right things) my weight went 1 lb lower than the previous low weight. It was encouraging. I did feel a nudge in my spirit the other day when I didn't think the number was good enough and did it again 2 hours later without eating. That was obsession and I knew it.

Every morning, and smooth out variation using maths. I used to have a spreadsheet, but now just use weightgrapher.com.

I measure my food too (when I'm eating at home, or at sympathetic friends' houses). I think I just like to measure stuff.

Shadowsan wrote: »

If a lot of people obsessed about logging food on food scales half as much as they checked their bodyweight...

...They'd not need to check their bodyweight.

I'm not saying you guys are like that, and I guess that's a sweeping generalisation, but I still think there's a certain element of truth in it.

it takes 3 seconds to get on a scale. your analogy is worthless.

I check my weight twice a day, when I get up and just before bed but I only log on the 1st of the month. I'm the type that likes to see a nice linear graph (it keeps me motivated) instead of the up and down fluctuations. I have figured out that what ever I weigh at night, I'll be three pounds less in the morning

Shadowsan wrote: »

If a lot of people obsessed about logging food on food scales half as much as they checked their bodyweight...

...They'd not need to check their bodyweight.

I'm not saying you guys are like that, and I guess that's a sweeping generalisation, but I still think there's a certain element of truth in it.

You're not completely off, some water retention and an up on the scale can (and have) ruined my day and led me to binge.

I still, tho, weigh myself everyday, but I take what the scale says with a grain of salt..

SomeGirlSomewhere wrote: »

sandryc79 wrote: »

Once each month. I find the normal fluxuations too anxiety provoking.

^^THIS!!^^ I think weighing oneself daily or weekly is just fine for people who can be logical about the scale going up and down by a small amount, but for those of us who can't do this then weighing once a month (or even less) is probably a better choice. I personally prefer to focus on how my clothes are fitting instead of the scale.

Yes! When I weigh daily or weekly and see a big gain or a no progress over a week I tend to start trying to compensate for it by cutting more and more. This inevitably leads to me feeling starving and binging. Then I feel terrible about myself and want to fix it with more low calorie over compensation. I end up not losing and quiting. With lower weighing incidents I am seeing a more general picture of progress but still checking in to make sure my intake and activity are a result provoking level. My clothes are loosening and I feel less pressure.

That said, if weighing daily works well for you more power to you!

Once a day, I'm probably obsessed☺️