How often do you weigh yourself?

pixydoodle
pixydoodle Posts: 54
edited October 7 in Health and Weight Loss
I usually weigh in about once a week. However, I haven't weighed myself since Christmas because i know I gained some back and don't want to discourage myself. I've been working hard and eating right again for about the last week or so and plan on weighing myself next week.
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  • littlebuddy84
    littlebuddy84 Posts: 995 Member
    Same as yourself once a week.
  • yankeedownsouth
    yankeedownsouth Posts: 717 Member
    Every day. I like to see how what I did the day before (or even the day before that) affects my weight. Through this, I've learned that I can expect about a 1.5 weight gain when I do leg day at the gym and that drinking too much alcohol makes me lose weight the next day but increases my weight the two days after that.

    That being said, I don't obsess over small gains and as long as the trend is downwards, it's all good.
  • alymuir
    alymuir Posts: 50
    I have only just started but im going to do it once a week, wouldnt want to get too obsessed with it
  • chachita7
    chachita7 Posts: 996 Member
    Every day... i too like to see how my previous day food intake affected me.
  • sweetaddict123
    sweetaddict123 Posts: 116 Member
    I weigh every day. That usually keeps me on track, but everyone is different. If you're easily discouraged, you should weigh yourself once a week.
  • danascot
    danascot Posts: 100 Member
    Once a week, preferably at the same time of the day with the same type of clothing on.
  • maria_jason
    maria_jason Posts: 17 Member
    Once a week, have been doing it on Mondays, but I think I am going to change to Fridays. I am just maintaining my weight at this point and it's becoming frustrating.
  • THINandFABULOUS
    THINandFABULOUS Posts: 170
    Once a week. Sometimes, twice.
  • briocktj
    briocktj Posts: 128
    I usually do at least once a day just for the heck of it...
  • sm_4ever17
    sm_4ever17 Posts: 128 Member
    10 x a day :laugh: before meal after meal before going to toilet aftr that. before going to sleep thn next mornin m crazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzy about my weight cz av been losing 1 kg a week n people hv noticed it bt av only lost 2.6kg bt m very small as well so every pound shows :drinker:
  • Redgal56
    Redgal56 Posts: 73 Member
    I try to every day. That way I can tell if I am getting off track and need to focus more on calorie intake. :smile:
  • MummyOfSeven
    MummyOfSeven Posts: 314 Member
    Once a week. Friday morning before breakfast.
  • katkins3
    katkins3 Posts: 1,359 Member
    First thing Sunday morning; it discourages me from Saturday temptations.
    When i go on maintenance, I'll weigh each morning so I can adjust my food and exercise if needed.
  • cjwolfjen
    cjwolfjen Posts: 323 Member
    Every single morning. After I pee, before I drink or eat anything. Naked, yes, no clothes whatsoever. This gives you your true body weight. Only record it once or twice a week though and be careful not to get discouraged with the daily fluctuations. The up and downs on the scale can be caused by anything! Remember the overall goal, and as long as it continues to go down, you're golden. Weighing every single day really keeps you in better tune with your body.
  • OnWisconsin84
    OnWisconsin84 Posts: 409 Member
    Every day. I like to see how what I did the day before (or even the day before that) affects my weight. Through this, I've learned that I can expect about a 1.5 weight gain when I do leg day at the gym and that drinking too much alcohol makes me lose weight the next day but increases my weight the two days after that.

    That being said, I don't obsess over small gains and as long as the trend is downwards, it's all good.

    ^^^ THIS!! I too, have the same experience with alcohol...fun the day after seeing the loss, but I know it's short-lived :sad:
  • dfborders
    dfborders Posts: 474 Member
    I used to weigh everyday but then I would get obsessed and my day would be based on a number on the scale instead of what I have been doing. So now I weigh on Friday - just to see where I am at - I don't enter on MFP - but use this as motivation to stay with it over the weekend and it also allows me to see if I can have a little treat (staying within the diary - but something that I usually wouldn't eat during the week) or if I need to stay really strict over the weekend. I do my official weigh in on Tuesday - gives me time to flush any excess sodium from weekend on Monday. :flowerforyou:
  • tiffany0127
    tiffany0127 Posts: 378 Member
    I weigh every day because I am a little obsessed but I only record in on my "offical" weigh-in day which is Tuesdays :)
  • Jarnard
    Jarnard Posts: 497 Member
    I weigh in every day but I only record once a week, which is every Tuesday. I want to start a new approach where I only weigh in twice a month. Every other tuesday to see significant results.
  • shadow997
    shadow997 Posts: 31 Member
    every day, i lost alot all my weight years ago and gained all back, so its nice to see what direction im going
  • SusanMcAvoy
    SusanMcAvoy Posts: 445 Member
    Every day... i too like to see how my previous day food intake affected me.

    Same here. I weigh everyday. Sometimes twice a day. I like to watch patterns and what makes it move up or down. When I was on vacation in August I actually bought a scale. It works for me and keeps me accountable. I only post it once a week though.
  • Jaidee1979
    Jaidee1979 Posts: 61 Member
    I weigh myself once a week on Sunday in the morning.
  • dadalt
    dadalt Posts: 1
    Daily - after I wake and again after morning workout. I see as much as a 1 1/2-2 lb daily change, but that way, if I see a trend over a couple of days, I pay attention.
  • samatalma
    samatalma Posts: 197
    I was weighing myself everyday, but I stopped and went to once a week because I kept getting frustrated with the daily fluctuations.
  • Rubyinthesand2012
    Rubyinthesand2012 Posts: 92
    i weigh everytime i use my wii fit but i only log the loss/gain on a friday...
  • amyllu
    amyllu Posts: 432 Member
    Every single morning. After I pee, before I drink or eat anything. Naked, yes, no clothes whatsoever. This gives you your true body weight. Only record it once or twice a week though and be careful not to get discouraged with the daily fluctuations. The up and downs on the scale can be caused by anything! Remember the overall goal, and as long as it continues to go down, you're golden. Weighing every single day really keeps you in better tune with your body.

    Same as me...and agree wholeheartedly with your remarks too!
  • CourteneyLove
    CourteneyLove Posts: 246 Member
    i try not to weigh myself often. i used to be obsessed. but for me, it's not so much about the number but how i feel. i only really weigh when i go to the doc or when i feel like i've put on weight. :]
  • kaydog94
    kaydog94 Posts: 1
    i try to weigh myself every morning before i eat anything..and i've lost about 3 or 4 pounds in the last two weeks so i'm really hoping this helps me keep my goal!!
  • REALTORWarrior
    REALTORWarrior Posts: 8
    About every other day. It becomes an obsession with me. The progress is extremely encouraging, but if i'm up, it depresses me.
  • bondavbriwil
    bondavbriwil Posts: 62 Member
    Everyday first thing in the morning. I only update when It is a new low.

    Good luck!
  • luvmy2babies
    luvmy2babies Posts: 94 Member
    Every single morning. After I pee, before I drink or eat anything. Naked, yes, no clothes whatsoever. This gives you your true body weight. Only record it once or twice a week though and be careful not to get discouraged with the daily fluctuations. The up and downs on the scale can be caused by anything! Remember the overall goal, and as long as it continues to go down, you're golden. Weighing every single day really keeps you in better tune with your body.

    I weigh myself same as you!!! I try not to obsess over what the scale says, I take notice to how my clothes are fitting. Woman fluctuate some much with weight.
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