Daily weigh-ins? Yes! What are your thoughts?

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  • fatblatta
    fatblatta Posts: 333 Member
    Weekly. On Monday. It helps me stay in the groove on weekends. I plan on switching to monthly. Because my eating is stable now and it's more about the long term outcome for me.
  • GreenValli
    GreenValli Posts: 1,054 Member
    I weigh just about every day. I lose weight slowly so seeing just a tenth of a pound lost encourages me to continue being on track. I am so glad to have a scale that measures tenths of a pound.
  • mdreddie
    mdreddie Posts: 73 Member
    I used to weigh daily, but since I have been maintaining the same balanced eating style, I now sometimes weigh myself once or twice a week, usually after getting 8 to 12 hours of sleep on Friday nights.
  • brundell7376
    brundell7376 Posts: 70 Member
    Daily weigh ins are the way to go. Shows all your ups and downs and is way better for keeping on track. Shows you the effects of water retention etc after a day of cheating also which can be an eye opener to people.
  • Dgil1975
    Dgil1975 Posts: 110 Member
    I do daily weigh ins, it helps me have a greater understanding of how certain things affect my water retention and such.
  • SallyLuvsFitness
    SallyLuvsFitness Posts: 13,724 Member
    Totally agree!!!
  • KimberlyCapone
    KimberlyCapone Posts: 42 Member
    I step on the scale every morning. It fluctuates quite a bit, but as long as I'm within a lb or two of where I was the day before, it doesn't bother me much. If my weight is up, it encourages me to do better.
  • julesdechaine
    julesdechaine Posts: 138 Member
    I weigh in about every 10 days at work. We have a commercial scale that is dead on accurate. Doing it daily would drive me insane not seeing significant results.
  • fishgutzy
    fishgutzy Posts: 2,807 Member
    When I am away home, no.
    In China on business for a month, yes. I don't eat anything close normally when I'm in China for a month. I have to weigh myself everyday to make sure I don't lose weight too fast. I can lose over 10 pounds in a month if I'm not careful. Even when I don't try to eat more I still end up losing too fast.
    If I lose too fast I look sick when I get home.
    This trip is doesn't help that I developed an upper respiratory infection after pollen allergy induced congestion didn't resolve on its own.
  • SallyLuvsFitness
    SallyLuvsFitness Posts: 13,724 Member
    I will be traveling for a month in Europe and thinking of bringing a portable scale.
  • greeneyebeauty598
    greeneyebeauty598 Posts: 2 Member
    I think that as long as someone doesn’t have anxiety or any sort of unhealthy relationship with the scale it should be fine but for woman in general it should be fine time caution as weight fluctuations are a common occurrence particularly due to bloating. They should be reminded if this
  • Cindy4Change
    Cindy4Change Posts: 18 Member
    Thanks everyone for your responses. I weigh daily. On myfitnesspal i only update my weight on monday mornings. I'm going to check out happy scale app. Good night everyone.
  • SeattleBebop1
    SeattleBebop1 Posts: 26 Member
    Only on the weekends - I wouldn't like weighing myself in the morning before I go to work (and I'm usually in a rush anyway). Once or twice a week seems to be fine to see overall trends. I log my food daily so that keeps me accountable.
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,966 Member
    I love weighing myself every day and logging it into my trend app. The more data the better, because then I can more accurately see what my "trend" is and if I'm on track.
  • tmpecus78
    tmpecus78 Posts: 1,206 Member
    Although I never stress what the scale says, weigh-ins daily allow you to map trends in your weight-loss or weight-gain journey. Like other have said there are so many variables that influence the number on the scale, and if you are only weighing yourself a few times a week, that can really give you a skewed understanding on your status. The more data points the better.
  • nikkikilla
    nikkikilla Posts: 1 Member
    I weigh everyday but really worry about it at all. I know I’m doing the right things with diet and exercise.
    Mostly check it often outta curiosity. I’ve been losing inches not pounds
    Progress pictures have really been my most helpful tool in tracking my progress
  • vim_n_vigor
    vim_n_vigor Posts: 4,089 Member
    I do daily weigh ins to collect more data points. I also take measurements 2 to 3 times a month. This is how I check to see if my daily calories seem to make sense for my activity level and size.
  • lalawaterlala
    lalawaterlala Posts: 56 Member
    I love seeing my weight daily, even if it's fluctuating.
    Sometimes it feels really discouraging when the number is creeping up but it definitely keeps me mindful and accountable
  • PineAndSalt
    PineAndSalt Posts: 22 Member
    I like weighing myself daily. It keeps me motivated to see that .1 or .2 lb loss each day. And if it doesn’t move or goes up? I know I need to put in a little extra effort on my exercise the next day. Whatever keeps me going!
  • redhairannie
    redhairannie Posts: 26 Member
    I weigh daily, and track it, so I can notice trends in my diet, exercise and how its physically affecting me. I have had issues with becoming obsessed and giving up BECAUSE of seeing no progress for days at a time. However, this time has been much better for me as I've actually set myself a solid goal and timeline. I think its all how you approach your own weight loss.
  • brittanystebbins95
    brittanystebbins95 Posts: 567 Member
    I try to weigh weekly or even monthly. Otherwise I obsess over it far too much. That, and my weight fluctuates SO much. I can gain 3 lbs overnight, well hydrated, AFTER going to the bathroom.
  • julieat1960
    julieat1960 Posts: 23 Member
    I have decided once a week is enough for me because I know I need to lose to improve my health and so I am not going to fall off the wagon, me and my circulation will be trying to keep up with the good work I restarted last week.
  • jlbtnc
    jlbtnc Posts: 725 Member
    I am for daily weigh-ins, although I only count one day for my actual logging of weight. I like weighing every day because it holds me accountable and I know where I am at.
  • dogWalkerTX
    dogWalkerTX Posts: 49 Member
    I weigh myself most mornings. More data!
    I like to see the trends-- as a previous poster mentioned.
  • perezlau
    perezlau Posts: 35 Member
    I weigh in but not daily. If I meet my calorie/exercise goal I know I am on the right path regardless of what the scale says.
  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
    Daily weight in helps me to know what to do the next day meal wise
  • SallyLuvsFitness
    SallyLuvsFitness Posts: 13,724 Member
    I definitely like to weigh in daily. I have been on vacation and did not weigh myself daily. Ugg.. Glad to be back on track! I allowed myself before January of this year to let ten plus pounds creep up on me over the last few years. I have and will be continuing to be back at my goal weight and maintain.

    I don’t obsess over it, however, it keeps me focused. For me, I know my weight will fluctuate day to day; however, I like numbers (analyst in me 👍😀) and I can make changes if my trend is going in the wrong direction. One free app I LOVE is Happy Scale, shows trends, forecast dates to hitting your goals and milestones.

    I also do body measurements every other week to watch trends.
  • paperpudding
    paperpudding Posts: 9,284 Member
    I've only ever done weekly weigh ins.

    That's enough for me.
  • phred_52
    phred_52 Posts: 189 Member
    I feel You should continue to do as you see fit. I usually weigh myself weekly. Nothing wrong with checking, but daily, well I can see no or a minute change.

    Just keep on and make Your goal :)
  • smaerose
    smaerose Posts: 18 Member
    If you are weighing more than once a day, that moves into obsession territory. Once a day, on a regular basis, similar circumstances each time, that is scientific measurement. If weighing every day makes you obsess, do not do it. If it helps you focus, it is a great idea.

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