How often should I weigh/measure myself?

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Registered: 03-26-2003
How often should I weigh/measure myself?
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Wed, 10-05-2005 - 11:21am

I weighed & measured myself about 5 weeks ago & when I did it again over the weekend I had gained both pounds & inches. DH says that it was probably too long in between so I shouldn't be discouraged. I've also heard that you shouldn't weight yourself too often because then you get obsessive about it.

So how often should I weigh & measure? Weekly? Every day? I'm assuming it should be same time of day & same placement of the scale. Anything else I need to take into consideration?

Ann

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 10-05-2005 - 11:58am

There are so many factors that will effect weight that I've stop weighing myself any more than once a week.

~Kiervin~

Co-author of:  MONSTER'S INK HORROR ANTHOLOGY By Cyber-Pulp Press

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Registered: 12-04-2003
Wed, 10-05-2005 - 12:04pm

Ann, I'm not sure what to tell you as there are many differing opinions out there.

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Wed, 10-05-2005 - 12:50pm

I haven't read the other replies, but this is what I do-


Weigh in; once a week- Fridays, to keep me in line over the weekend or to inspire me to get on the wagon over the weekend, lol!


Measuring; once a month, post TOM ;-)

~IslandGirl


Moderation IS Key


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