There are different schools of thought on when and how frequently you should weigh yourself. It ranges from once a day to not more than once a month. No one talks about the how part though. What you are going to read in this article is the method that has worked extremely well for me.

What you wear will really sway your weight as your winter sweatpants are definitely heavier than your summer shorts leading you to believe you have probably put on weight in winter. So to determine your true weight, weigh yourself naked. Your immediate reaction would be – That’s ridiculous! I can never do that. But, trust me, once you get into this habit, you will never want to step on that scale with clothes on!

This really depends on what stage of the weight loss journey you are in. If you are just starting out, I would recommend weighing yourself everyday. This will help you monitor your weight loss more closely and the rare fluctuations won’t put you off. Weighing yourself nude everyday 1st thing in the morning is especially important if you are a beginner, as you are generally obsessed with your weight loss, and this really boosts your morale.

If you have already reached your weight loss goal or are very close to it, I would say weighing yourself once a week should suffice. At that stage you are less obsessed with your weight and a pound here or there doesn’t bother you much. As long as you are within a couple of pounds of your target weight, there is no reason to worry.

Consistency

Remember consistency is the key. Stick to the same time, pattern, frequency and of course, the weighing scale. Yes, there are slight differences in weight from one scale to another and you don’t want to get an incorrect picture of your progress. So, if you haven’t done so already, buy a weighing scale. It need not be digital. A simple analog one will do but it has to be the one you climb on every time you check your weight.

Whatever you do, always stay cheerful. Once you have made a commitment to lose weight, you are definitely going to succeed. A little obsession when you have a long way to go is unavoidable but don’t get overly concerned. Also remember, on certain days of the week your body tends to be heavier than others for no apparent reason. Given that this is just a blip, don’t lose sleep over it.

- The best time to weigh yourself is 1st thing in the morning.

- The best way is to step on the scale completely bare

- If you are just starting your weight loss journey, weigh yourself every morning

- If you have reached your goal, weigh yourself once a week

- Use the same scale to measure your progress.

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