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ntede3
ntede3 Posts: 17 Member
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I see some folks reporting an "average" or "trend" weight - what's that? How do you calculate that? Is it from a different app?

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  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
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    I use a trend weight app, Libra to calculate my weight over time. There are others, Happy Scale is another. I also think some people do it manually and average it out, that's what I used to do before trend weight apps were a thing :)
  • HoneyBadger302
    HoneyBadger302 Posts: 1,971 Member
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    Yup, I'm a Libra user. My settings are just the defaults right now for "smoothing." I've been using the app for awhile now, and it gives me a much better picture of where I'm headed than just a weigh in would. Plus, I can see and notice trends over time, and know what are things I maybe need to change or adjust, and other things that shouldn't freak me out.
  • ntede3
    ntede3 Posts: 17 Member
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    Thanks! Since we're all ladies here - how does your period affect your trend? Does measuring trend smooth out monthly weight fluctuations, or can you still tell based on the graph when you have your period?
  • ExistingFish
    ExistingFish Posts: 1,259 Member
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    I also use Libra. I'm breastfeeding so I don't have a period right now though.
  • HoneyBadger302
    HoneyBadger302 Posts: 1,971 Member
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    I have an IUD so no periods here, either, but I still end up with regular weight fluctuations - but if I zoom out, I can tell I'm headed in the right direction!

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