There is no magical answer to how often to weigh yourself and it is important to understand what is beneficial and motivating for you. What is clear from research is that if you get used to weighing yourself regularly, you can lose weight and keep it off for the long term.
Note that it’s important to weigh yourself correctly in order to get the most accurate readings on the scale.
Use these tips when you get weighed:
- Weigh yourself at the same time of day to get an accurate comparison.
- Weighing yourself in the morning is most effective.
- Use the bathroom before weighing yourself.
- Weigh yourself without clothes or try wearing the same clothes.
- Stand still, barefoot, on the scale with your weight evenly distributed on both feet.
Weight fluctuations are common because your weight can be affected by a number of things such as dehydration, water weight gain, a salty meal or high-salt diet, alcohol and caffeine consumption, a high-carb diet, weekend binge-eating, menstruation ,underlying health conditions and exercise.
Dieting and weight loss require you to weigh yourself more often. The most common routines are:
Daily weigh – Provides a sense of accountability and helps to have a good understanding of where you are with your progress. If you can look at the general trend and not stress about the fluctuations, then this is a method that suits you. Weigh yourself daily with a preference for the morning.
Weekly weigh – Allows you to track your progress and frees you from focusing on the number on the scales. For the best results, you should choose a fixed day each week, at a fixed time, preferably in the morning.
Occasional weight check-in – Gives you an idea of where you are. People who choose this method usually have alternative ways of detecting weight changes, such as the way their clothes fit.
Never weighing – A choice of people who do not focus on the number on the scales. Their monitoring focuses on the feeling of their clothes, the balance of meals and snacks, and the way they perform dure in physical activity.
Self-weighing looks different for everyone. The key is to be aware of what is beneficial and motivating for you. Research shows that if the goal is weight loss, then daily weighing, as long as it doesn’t trigger anxiety or disordered eating, is effective. If you want to maintain your current weight, then less frequent weighing will suit you. How often you weigh yourself depends on your current health and future goals. Talk to your doctor about your personal health needs and ask about your ideal weight and how to achieve it in a healthy, sustainable way.
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https://www.healthline.com/ health/diet-and-weight-loss/how-often-should-i-weigh-myself#not-as-often
https://blog.myfitnesspal.com/ how-often-should-you-weigh-yourself/
https://www.webmd.com/ fitness-exercise/what-to-know-about-weighing-yourself
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