When is the best time to get an accurate weigh in?

LalaShana
LalaShana Posts: 3 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Morning, afternoon, night time? When does you weight fluctuate the least?

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  • Tara_Janel
    Tara_Janel Posts: 48
    I always weigh the lightest first thing in the morning after using the restroom. Also try to weigh in the exact same clothes or sans clothes each time.
  • LalaShana
    LalaShana Posts: 3 Member
    Thanks! I'll make sure I do that!
  • ZugTheMegasaurus
    ZugTheMegasaurus Posts: 801 Member
    Morning definitely. Anything you ingest during the day is going to add to the weight appearing on the scale; conversely, if you go out for a run in 100 degree heat, you might dehydrate and show a lower number (that will go back up as soon as you drink something).
  • alord426
    alord426 Posts: 129 Member
    I always weigh myself in the morning after using the restroom. I did weigh myself for awhile at 5:30 in the evenings (when attending WW) but find the best results by doing in the morning and I try to wear the same type of clothing.
  • geekyjock76
    geekyjock76 Posts: 2,720 Member
    First thing in the morning, and for tape measurements, the right side of the body.
  • LalaShana
    LalaShana Posts: 3 Member
    Thanks guys!
  • _AllieCat_
    _AllieCat_ Posts: 515 Member
    First thing in the A.M. after peeing and... naked!
    Good luck. :)
  • basillowe66
    basillowe66 Posts: 432 Member
    I read in a couple of different diets, that is is best to weigh in no more than once a week. They said there is too much water varience and you could get discouraged if you do it daily. I weigh in every Monday morning after my run and I wear the same things each week!
  • KaleidoscopeEyes1056
    KaleidoscopeEyes1056 Posts: 2,996 Member
    I always weigh in the morning, and I'm naked. Mostly because being naked is fun. :)
  • giadatje
    giadatje Posts: 59
    I always weigh in every morning after using the restroom and I'll do it naked.

    I know a lot of people saying to weigh once per week because of fluctuations but I'm a scientist and I disagree. I weigh in every morning and then on Wednesdays (but you can choose any other day) I check in here on MFP my average weight for that week. It requires a little bit more effort, but since I'm trying to be accurate on everything else I do here, I don't want to lose accuracy on the weight.

    In any case, it's working for me. And in the end, that's the only thing that matters :smile:

    Good luck!!! And feel free to add me if you need extra support or motivation :flowerforyou:
  • peachyxoxoxo
    peachyxoxoxo Posts: 1,178 Member
    First thing in the morning after going to the bathroom. And if it's after a day when I've overindulged, I try not to weigh myself because I know it's gonna be higher than I'd like.

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