Weighing In ??
#2
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 165
I'm sure everyone will suggest you to weigh yourself only once a week, although I jump on it every day, I can't resist! But then my mood for the day pretty much depends on whether that weight was higher or lower than the day before which makes no sense.
The cons of weighing yourself every day is just that is not at all accurate, it varies a lot.
The cons of weighing yourself every day is just that is not at all accurate, it varies a lot.
#3
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Utah
Posts: 90
I don't have a scale at home so I weigh myself at the gym, once a week, always wearing the same ensemble. Since I eat the same breakfast, this works for me. It's all about results over time, not from one day to the next.
#4
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 64
I recommend not weighing yourself at all. Instead, gauge your progress by how you feel and how your clothes fit. The scale will likely give you misleading information. For example, if you start dieting, you might lose a lot of water weight. Then you decide to start lifting weights and your weight goes up 4 or 5 pounds do to the water your body is retaining while healing your muscles. I weigh myself about once a month and I find it interesting that it never goes in the direction I expect it to, but I notice the changes when I look in the mirror which is good enough for me.
#7
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Arlington, TX
Posts: 80
I'm sure everyone will suggest you to weigh yourself only once a week, although I jump on it every day, I can't resist! But then my mood for the day pretty much depends on whether that weight was higher or lower than the day before which makes no sense.
The cons of weighing yourself every day is just that is not at all accurate, it varies a lot.
The cons of weighing yourself every day is just that is not at all accurate, it varies a lot.
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#8
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: The Adirondacks
Posts: 199
I like weighing myself daily as well, though I don't get upset with the fluxuations that I see. I expect it. But I only take my body measurements once a week.
I think it's really up to you to decide what you're comfortable with. If weighing daily discourages you, then definitely limit it to once a week or maybe even once a month.
For me personally, I am treating this lifestyle change as if I'm already at maintenance. I want to monitor my weight daily so that when I do achieve my goal weight, I can be aware of my status and keep my range within 5-10 lbs. of my goal.
Fortunately the numbers on the scale have never really bothered me, which is probably why I haven't lost weight before now. I've only recently decided to eat healthier & exercise more, and that is my focus. Weight loss will be a nice side effect of those changes. =)
Good luck to you all!
Smoosh
I think it's really up to you to decide what you're comfortable with. If weighing daily discourages you, then definitely limit it to once a week or maybe even once a month.
For me personally, I am treating this lifestyle change as if I'm already at maintenance. I want to monitor my weight daily so that when I do achieve my goal weight, I can be aware of my status and keep my range within 5-10 lbs. of my goal.
Fortunately the numbers on the scale have never really bothered me, which is probably why I haven't lost weight before now. I've only recently decided to eat healthier & exercise more, and that is my focus. Weight loss will be a nice side effect of those changes. =)
Good luck to you all!
Smoosh
#10
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 17
I weigh and measure once a week, always first thing in a morning before I eat or drink anything. Every week SOMETHING changes - it might not be weight, it might be a measurement. I also measure in cm. CM or MM will show you even the slightest positive change. Its not all about the weight - as long as the measurements are moving downwards too its all motivational.