When to weigh?

bosskitty
bosskitty Posts: 37 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Starting out on a diet and fitness plan for 2018. New year, new me and all that.
I’ve been logging everything and going to the gym frequently. I’m even doing ‘dry January’!

How often do you weigh yourself and how long was it before you started to notice a difference?
Any tips are greatly appreciated
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  • callsitlikeiseeit
    callsitlikeiseeit Posts: 8,626 Member
    i typically weigh once a week, usually on friday morning
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    When I’m focused I weigh every day. As long as you’re not affected by day-to-day fluctuations it’s fine to do so. What’s more important is that you’re weighing yourself in a consistent setting (same time, generally first thing in the morning after using the bathroom and before eating, wearing the same amount of clothes).
  • GOT_Obsessed
    GOT_Obsessed Posts: 817 Member
    I was doing just once a week but then Christmas holidays came and I wanted a before weight and after weight to see just how fast S--t can go down. So then I added in a second day a week. So twice a week. (I could not stop. Oooops)
  • The_Ta
    The_Ta Posts: 59 Member
    I weigh Sunday morning when I first get up but after I’ve gone to the bathroom. Saturday is my rest day, and I make sure to drink plenty of water to reduce water retention. Same scale.

    You are gong to see some weeks where the scale says you lost your goal (or more), and some weeks you are basically even or up just a bit. Give yourself at least 3 weeks of honest logging before you reassess your plan. Your weight went on slow, so it must come off slow. If you need to reassess, there’s a flow chart around here that will help you figure out where you might be going wrong.
  • Iwantahealthierme30
    Iwantahealthierme30 Posts: 293 Member
    I weigh twice a week. Let's say Wednesday and Saturday.
  • gcaracciolo2
    gcaracciolo2 Posts: 130 Member
    I personally weigh myself every day just before dinner. It's easier for me to remember to do it this time consistently.

    With that said, whatever you choose, make sure it happens in the same frequency and same time-frame. It's all about consistency to accurately measure progress.
  • dsboohead
    dsboohead Posts: 1,899 Member
    Once a week on saturday morning.
    Doing it all the time every day..twice a day can make you into an obsessive compulsive nutt ball!
    Once a week is plenty.
  • vingogly
    vingogly Posts: 1,785 Member
    Usually once a week, on Sunday. Sometimes less often than that.
  • fuzzylop72
    fuzzylop72 Posts: 651 Member
    edited January 2018
    I weigh daily when I first wake up, but don't really suggest it unless you use some trend tracking weight app (trendweight, happyscale, something like that).
  • MichelleSilverleaf
    MichelleSilverleaf Posts: 2,027 Member
    Every morning after I go to the bathroom. I don't use a trending app, but at this point learned what my normal fluctuations are so I don't freak out over a couple pounds up.
  • hroderick
    hroderick Posts: 756 Member
    every day. either up or down is motivating
  • whosshe
    whosshe Posts: 597 Member
    I weigh every day, usually 2-3 times a day. Whenever I'm in the bathroom really. @Poisonedpawn78 totally agree.
  • jennybearlv
    jennybearlv Posts: 1,519 Member
    I weigh daily first thing in the morning and track in Trendweight. I start seeing lower numbers on the scale within a few days, and after about a week in Trendweight.
  • karahm78
    karahm78 Posts: 505 Member
    I weigh every day, nude first thing in the morning after using the restroom. I log my daily weight in Happy Scale, and new lows in MFP.
  • melissa6771
    melissa6771 Posts: 894 Member
    Every morning, naked, after the bathroom. I use sundays as my official weigh in day to record, mostly it has to be the same low weight for three days consistently for it to count to me. I have been back on track 100% since November 20 and am down 9 pounds since then, 79 total so far. 7-10 lbs. to go. Weighing every morning encourages me. Up or down it's motivation to keep going.
  • grumpopuppo
    grumpopuppo Posts: 90 Member
    Once or twice a week. I've been discouraged by nutritionists and doctors to weigh daily and I follow that advice...except for the part where they told me to throw out my scale.
  • jtaylor5546
    jtaylor5546 Posts: 28 Member
    My weight only fluctuates about 15 pounds between perfectly lean and my heaviest but when I’m in the losing mode like I am now (only 4 pounds to go) I weigh almost daily when I think I’m about to reach a new low...then once I hit it I may not weigh for 3-4 days because I know it’ll be at least that long before I drop another pound especially in these final stages.
  • dsboohead
    dsboohead Posts: 1,899 Member
    Christine4507 wrote: »
    Poisonedpawn78 wrote: »

    dont be afraid of the scale. its the one friend you have that is telling you the truth.

    The scale only tells you PART of the truth. It doesn't tell you your percent body fat. You can easily gain pounds when you add strength training, which is a good thing. It also doesn't tell you anything about various health improvements that come with eating better and getting exercise, such as digestive health, mental health, lower blood pressure, etc.

    Also, for many people, weighing too often is part of neurotic behavior patterns that hinders their goals rather then help them. So it isn't so much a matter of being "afraid" of the scale, but learning how to utilize this scientific tool in a way that best fits the scenario you are in.

    I like the way you think and agree....stuff eating disorders are made from.
  • vinshyne
    vinshyne Posts: 1 Member
    I jump on the scale every Mondays (1 x a week) wearing same pants and same time to get an accurate result of my overall body weight . Also once a month I also also use the bioelectric impedance weight scale to measure my overall body composition to determine and give me a proper breakdown. Often when you jump on the regular scale and your weight is not reducing there is a chance that you are gaining muscle mass and reducing fat composition that's why the bioelectric impedance scale is highly recommended. I found this interesting article about how often you should weigh yourself, please read and share your thoughts https://tinyurl.com/yanzr3f7
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    vinshyne wrote: »
    I jump on the scale every Mondays (1 x a week) wearing same pants and same time to get an accurate result of my overall body weight . Also once a month I also also use the bioelectric impedance weight scale to measure my overall body composition to determine and give me a proper breakdown. Often when you jump on the regular scale and your weight is not reducing there is a chance that you are gaining muscle mass and reducing fat composition that's why the bioelectric impedance scale is highly recommended. I found this interesting article about how often you should weigh yourself, please read and share your thoughts https://tinyurl.com/yanzr3f7

    It’s extremely difficult to gain muscle while you’re losing, and scales are very inaccurate when it comes to body fat percentage
  • DoNotSpamMe73
    DoNotSpamMe73 Posts: 286 Member
    Morning, naked just before a shower.
  • mamamoobyul
    mamamoobyul Posts: 11 Member
    Every 3 days in the morning after peeing and a shower so all the fluids are out of my body. Never weigh yourself after eating and drinking something you will weigh heavier.
  • lucerorojo
    lucerorojo Posts: 790 Member
    I weigh once a week. Usually Sunday but sometimes Friday or Saturday if it fits my schedule. I don't have a scale at home. I weigh on a digital scale at my gym
  • sendtoharvey
    sendtoharvey Posts: 135 Member
    morning and evening... just to see the difference over time
  • snapperguts
    snapperguts Posts: 1 Member
    We weigh in every morning mainly because we have new Garmin scales and logging is so easy lol
  • sabal20
    sabal20 Posts: 39 Member
    I usually weigh every other day. Like PP I know this can fluctuate and that's ok. Unfortunately there's a problem with our scale and haven't weighed for a week, it's been hard.

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