When to post a loss?

LadyTLaine · June 2015

I was weight at a doctor's appointment, I did not join MFP until almost a week later ( 3 day's ago). I used the weight from the doctors office. I took my weight today at a different doctor appointment. I did loose almost 6 lbs. I am unsure if I should post the loss as it would only show as happening in 3 days. Any suggestions?

lynn_glenmont · June 2015

Different doctor = different scales?
It's better to use the same scale for your periodic weigh-ins, so unless you see the same doctor multiple times a year, I would get a scale to use at home or use the scale at your gym. I like a home scale because then you can always weigh yourself under the same conditions. I weigh myself on Saturdays, naked, after using the bathroom and before eating or drinking anything.

Merkavar · June 2015

I would just post the loss.

But then going forward make sure you eliminate as many variables. So use the same scales, same time of day etc

For me I weigh every Friday morning before breakfast, before my shower.

And be less concerned about daily or weekly fluctuations look at the trend over weeks.

Sued0nim · June 2015

Get scales at home and weigh under same conditions: time of day, clothes etc ...best first thing in morning, after bathroom, before food or drink and naked

LadyTLaine · June 2015

Thanks everyone for the advice.

LadyTLaine · June 2015

I think I might go with the scale that came with my Wii fit. As it seems to not only track it but I can make sure variables are always same

When to post a loss?

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