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Should I weigh in?

larali1980
larali1980 Posts: 162 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I have a little question. At the doctor's today, I was 158. My scale at home says 163. Should I weigh in at 158? What would you do? :blush:

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  • megantischner
    megantischner Posts: 85 Member
    Stick to the at-home scale. That will give you the most accurate picture of your weight loss over time.
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    The most important thing about weighing is consistency. Same time, place and same bat channel. NO, I would keep using your scale. If you feel it's wrong, (weigh a 10 pound bag of flour), then buy a new one.
  • cbrook29
    cbrook29 Posts: 57 Member
    Keep using your scale just be consistent - like others said. Try to weigh yourself every morn after you use the bathroom. Remember weight fluctuates with water, salt ingestion, Time of the month (bloating).
  • larali1980
    larali1980 Posts: 162 Member
    OK, thats's what I thought, too!
  • slaite1
    slaite1 Posts: 1,307 Member
    I would stick to my scale, and do as lifting4lis suggested and test the accuracy.... But I would secretly pat myself on the back for the lower weight at the doctors.
  • maggiemay530
    maggiemay530 Posts: 123 Member
    Dr's office scale should be calibrated for accuracy on a routine basis... so yes, definitely check yours out as suggested above... might be surprised to find that your actual weight is less than you thought!
  • Gska17
    Gska17 Posts: 752 Member
    I always rely on my scale at home. The one at the doctor's office always puts me 6-7 pounds higher. Then again, I'm usually clothed at the doctor... ;)
  • bringon30
    bringon30 Posts: 75 Member
    Check your scale and keep using the one you can always get to at the same time every time you weigh. I normally weigh more at the doctor's office because I'm fully clothed and have consumed food and/or drink. What's most important is getting a clear picture of how the weight is dropping.
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