Is weighing yourself that important?

swells27
swells27 Posts: 14
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I've always been one of those ppl that hates weighing in every week due to never being satisfied with what the scale says! :frown: So my question... is it possible to follow this program without weighing in every week and just going off measurements?

:drinker:
Cheers,
S.

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  • swells27
    swells27 Posts: 14
    I've always been one of those ppl that hates weighing in every week due to never being satisfied with what the scale says! :frown: So my question... is it possible to follow this program without weighing in every week and just going off measurements?

    :drinker:
    Cheers,
    S.
  • swtally80
    swtally80 Posts: 278 Member
    sure why not!!!:flowerforyou:
  • AllenMom4
    AllenMom4 Posts: 294 Member
    Yes!!! It helps keep you on track! I think it helps well atleast when your weights going down!
  • LightenUp_Caro
    LightenUp_Caro Posts: 572 Member
    In my opinion, measurements are a much more accurate indicator of your progress. Fat is less dense than muscle and takes up more space- therefore if you're getting healthier, the muscle starts to replace the fat. weight doesn't indicate progress, but if you're losing inches, you know you're doing something right!
    :flowerforyou:
  • emibmas
    emibmas Posts: 1,058 Member
    I've always been one of those ppl that hates weighing in every week due to never being satisfied with what the scale says! :frown: So my question... is it possible to follow this program without weighing in every week and just going off measurements?

    :drinker:
    Cheers,
    S.

    I prefer measuring over weighing. I have lost 10 lbs a month using this site, and I know that because of the scale, but I am more proud of the 11 inches of my waist, etc. There are weeks where the scale stands still and will play mind games with you - it is not worth it to me. I prefer to measure. Good Luck!:flowerforyou:
  • stevieg_fan
    stevieg_fan Posts: 51
    so how often do you measure? I currently measure once a month. but am wondering if I should perhaps do it more frequently - though want to avoid the "not enough progress" gloom...
  • emibmas
    emibmas Posts: 1,058 Member
    so how often do you measure? I currently measure once a month. but am wondering if I should perhaps do it more frequently - though want to avoid the "not enough progress" gloom...

    I measure every 2 weeks.
  • lessertess
    lessertess Posts: 855 Member
    Do whatever works for you. There are no hard fast rules here. I used to weight myself very frequently but it was making me crazy. I do it now once a month and I don't always worry about that. The tape measurer and how your clothes fit is a better indicator of weight loss anyway.
  • swells27
    swells27 Posts: 14
    Well perhaps every once and I while I can weigh in, but I'm going to continue using a measuring tape and how my close fit for my weight loss! :happy:

    I figure once a month should be sufficiant!!

    Good luck to all, and looking forward to hearing about your success! :)

    :drinker:
    Cheers,
    S.
  • swells27
    swells27 Posts: 14
    PS.... thanks for your input everyone! :wink:
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