How often do you get on the scale?

[JrzDefector]

I binged a little over the weekend. Then last night, my roommate and I went out for steak to celebrate a change at my job and I ate a filet mignon, loaded baked potato, a small roll and some green beans. Not a terrible splurge at all (and an overall wonderful meal) - but I know the scale isn't going to make me happy. I'm addressing that by being extra careful with my calorie consumption for the rest of the week and I'll get on the scale in the next few days. Going for a jog in a couple hours.

My roommate says she's been watching what I've been doing this past month and she's really impressed. I haven't had any of "vice" foods, and I've been really careful about avoiding triggers. (In fact the tortilla chip binge on Saturday night was directly related to the fact that I showed up at the restaurant very hungry. Need to rethink my strategy.)

[HappyRain]

I don't weigh. The scale can be very discouraging. Before I started working out, I was between 124-130. Never lower of higher. After working out again, my weight has gone up to 140. So I felt fat afterward. I decided not to weigh again.

[Dude111]

When I go to take a bath I sometimes step on the scale.... I try not to do it right after eating as ya pretty much know the results might not be right then.......

[Stephy0519]

Haven't been on a scale for years. As long as my 26-27 jeans fit and I'm happy when I look in the mirror, I don't care. Threw it out years ago and will never buy another one.

[McBain II]

Once a week. Same day each week immediately upon waking and after having used the bathroom.

[chiluvr1228]

I used to weigh myself every day when I first started my weight loss program. It can be discouraging to see you have not lost a pound today or actually gained a half a pound. Now I weigh myself once every other week or so. I go more by how my clothes fit. If something feels a little tighter than usual I weigh myself and then spend more time at the gym.


But isn't it annoying how it can take a week to lose 2 pounds but you can gain 2 pounds by going out to eat and having one, really big meal?

[hickoryfan]

Once a week. That works for me. I've been losing consistently since last December 2016.

[Luckyd609]

My clothing tells me all I need to know about my weight.
If I am actively trying to lose weight then I will weigh myself once a week.

[riaelise]

I weigh myself daily. I'm fine as long as I stay within a certain range.

[tips24x7]

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