The experts say that once a week or even once a month is the best way to do it. I say, “Whatever works for you.” I do it once, twice, even three times a day. A mistake? Possibly. However, in my experience I have come to discover that if I do not weigh myself this often I think that I am off the hook and tend to forget about my goals. It is my way of staying on top of things. There is even a club for the obsessive weighers like myself. At http://weight-loss.fitness.com/club/7618-weigh-yourself-everyday-club-272.html you will have company if this sounds like you. They also feel the way that I do. Maybe we are all just terrified of going backwards and falling off the wagon. Whatever you decide to do you should do what is best for you. Here are some tips to obtain a successful weigh-in:
• Weigh yourself at the same time every day, preferably naked.
• Remember, most people’s weight tends to fluctuate every day, especially a woman’s weight.
• Women who are menstruating tend to pack on a lot of water weight, do not panic if you are getting close to D-day and you have gone up a few pounds.
• If you find that you have hit a plateau, you could be still losing body fat if you have been consistent in exercising.
The important thing to remember is not to give up. If you gain a couple of pounds get a grip on it as soon as possible and get back on your diet. Make a conscious effort to count your calories. Reach for a vegetable before you grab those chips. Stop and think before you open your mouth. You might even try to move your scale to the kitchen area so that it is a constant reminder. Give yourself other reminders as well. Hang a picture of yourself on the refrigerator of what you used to look like before you started dieting. Next to that picture hang a recent picture of yourself and your accomplishments. If you have not lost enough to show it in a picture then hang a chart of your weekly or daily weight loss accomplishments. Hang up encouraging or inspiring notes or things that you will do once you have lost the weight. Do not let up on yourself if you are having a problem with self-control. Weight loss takes time, but eventually the determined will reach the finish line. Good luck in your weight loss goals.
Angel Lynn writes in weight loss, single parenting, media and health.