The scale
shelliepullen
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So, many people say to not weigh yourself often, that it's too much of an obsession. This spring I decided to stop. I ate clean, continued hard workouts. I was at the doctors office the beginning of July and was shockingly up 7lbs! I am back to weighing daily. It keeps me motivated and focused. I am back down by 7lbs. Any thoughts?
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Question is, how were your clothes fitting during the time without scales? Did your muscles grow while fat reduced, and that was the weight you gained?
I do weigh myself plus measure different body parts (belly, hips, chest, arms) once a week to keep track of muscle and fat. I am not necessarily aiming to loose weight as such. I'd already be happy to reduce my body fat which unfortunately hovers around 29-30% right now. Healthy weight otherwise, if towards the upper limit.
I had a time where I stepped on the scales only, every day. Kept me thinking about food all day long, which in turn kept me hungry all the time
Now that I do the once per week thing, I still keep track of where I am but obsess less and in return eat less. For me, personally, that works better. 0 -
I've been reading the Body Fat Solution, which I think is excellent. It talks about the national weight loss registry for people who kept 30 or more lbs off for a year or more. By far, the majority of those people weigh themselves weekly or more. Granted, that's correlation not proven causation. But, it regular weigh ins can obviously be a part of long term maintaining.
I also agree on the body comp thought of course. I actually just ordered a scale that measures body fat from Amazon. Hasn't arrived yet, but it has good reviews and cost less than $35! I'm hopefull.0 -
I used to weigh-in every day, but I got to the point where the number I saw on the scale dictated my mood for the day. Now I do it once a week or so.
As to the body fat measuring scales. Good luck with yours, mine ( a high-end pricey Tanita body fat monitor ) is more or less useless. The results vary widely depending on how hydrated I am. As an example: last Saturday - 57 water % so it showed 65 kg, 22.8% BF and 48 muscle mass. Today ( Wednesday ) it was 64.8 kg but only 53% water so I got 28% BF and 45.7 muscle mass.0 -
I have one of those scales from weight watchers and every day is different due to hydration certain supplements can cause water retention as well as sodium intake but it can give you and average. Nothing better than what your seeing in the mirror tho. I weigh every day due more to habit than anything else. I heard they are not always accurate give or take 3 to 5% on body fat?0
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I weigh in (almost) every day but I use the Libra app so I can check the overall trend instead of a random number that changes every day. It really helped me!0
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I weigh in about once a week. I noticed that when I stop completely I tend to gain weight, but if I check every week or so it lets me stay focused on my goals.
Also, I try to weigh myself in the morning after going to the bathroom and before I eat or drink anything. This keeps it more or less consistent (less fluctuations) and it's the lowest weight I will have throughout the day so it's a mood booster.0 -
I weigh in about once a week. I noticed that when I stop completely I tend to gain weight, but if I check every week or so it lets me stay focused on my goals.
Also, I try to weigh myself in the morning after going to the bathroom and before I eat or drink anything. This keeps it more or less consistent (less fluctuations) and it's the lowest weight I will have throughout the day so it's a mood booster.
Totally agree with this! Women especially fluctuate a few lbs just in one day. So this way is most accurate and consistent.0 -
I am glad I'm not the only one. Thanks all!0
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I measure inches and weigh. I'm much more focused on measuring, though. I've been up in weight and down in inches.0
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I do both once a week and first thing in the morning (Sundays).0
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I try not to weigh in too much because I start feeling discouraged when I gain a few pounds. So I prefer to measure inches and weigh in evey second week.0
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I go through phases where I weigh in once a week (first thing AM!) but like someone else said it starts to dictate my mood for the day. And I start analyzing what went wrong if I gain.
I'm thinking I might start once a week but also take measurements.0 -
I'm maintaining and weigh in once a week, but when I'm trying to lose (like right now the few pounds from holidays) I weigh in almost every day...0
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I weigh in the morning, everyday. I admit to my scale obsession. It does upset me when I go down 2 lbs, and the next day I am up 2. However, I am fully aware that this is the natural fluctuation of a woman's body. I guess the main benefit for me would be able to see how my calorie intake might have an effect on my weight. For example, when I eat 1000 calories one day, the scale goes down the next morning. When I eat 1600, the scale goes up. So, it motivates me to keep my calories down throughout the day. It's all a head-game with me...at least I'm aware of my own tactics...lol0
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I weigh a couple of times a week. I use the Aria Fitbit scale to spot check my progress. When I stay away from the scale and food journal I tend to go up in weight. It does change my mood when I see a gain first thing in the morning. Information is power - the power to change you all
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I weigh & measure in officially every week - don't record in between if I sneak a peak. I do at same time every week before breakfast. I stopped and gained 6kg. Plan to continue once a week and measure also as felt I was more in control0
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I've started weighing everyday for the past 2 weeks to see those daily fluctuations. I do want to focus on the trend. I used to weigh once a week. I do plan to do this until I get to a place I'm more comfortable with my weight to go back to once a week.
My scale measures Body Fat but it fluctuates up to 3% from day to day and I'm always weighing in the morning after going to the bathroom and before drinking/eating, so I'm only tracking it to have an idea. I would like to go down from about 28% I'm now to something close to 20%.0 -
My scale measures Body Fat but it fluctuates up to 3% from day to day and I'm always weighing in the morning after going to the bathroom and before drinking/eating, so I'm only tracking it to have an idea. I would like to go down from about 28% I'm now to something close to 20%.
I was the most happy with my figure when I was at 20% body fat. Don't know what my body fat
is now,but quick look in the mirror tells me it ain't no 20% haha!
But I'm working on it!!
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frankiesgirlie wrote: »I was the most happy with my figure when I was at 20% body fat. Don't know what my body fat
is now,but quick look in the mirror tells me it ain't no 20% haha!
But I'm working on it!!
We'll keep working then, I hope to get there...
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I weigh on occasion and have found that a picture speaks volumes lol I have begun a picture journal to see where I have begun and my journey to where I'm going. It serves as a great motivator as well to visually see the progress one makes. I wish I would have taken more pictures when I began my journey and kept those not so pleasant shots.
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I know everyone says don't weigh yourself everyday but I like to as well. Sometimes I will do once a week on the same day and time when trying to lose a lot. I like to see how much water weight I have and I also like to see how much water I've lost after a long run. So I say if it isn't causing an unhealthy reaction for you, than do what works for your weight loss journey! ;-)0
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Completely agree with this. Plus. I get measured once a month. My ideal is 15%Body Fat, yet I still maintain same. weight. How do I build lean muscle and lose weight at same time? Is it possible? I'm 19%BMI, I want to lose the stubborn 5ibs. Any suggestions?I weigh in about once a week. I noticed that when I stop completely I tend to gain weight, but if I check every week or so it lets me stay focused on my goals.
Also, I try to weigh myself in the morning after going to the bathroom and before I eat or drink anything. This keeps it more or less consistent (less fluctuations) and it's the lowest weight I will have throughout the day so it's a mood booster.
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