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I personally LOVE the Weight Watchers once a week weigh-in. I am planning on adopting this as a lifelong habit! Here's an article I wrote in support of this practice.
How Often Should You Weigh Yourself When Dieting
Article pub. 1-31-12 Suite 101
Stepping on the scale regularly is a healthy habit for everyone to adopt. But when trying to lose weight, how often should a dieter weigh-in?
Dr. Mike Moreno reports in his book, The 17 Day Diet, “Not too many people like to weigh themselves. Doctors know this. After patients step on the scale, they think it is giving them the weight of a completely different person, like Hulk Hogan.”
Should a Dieter Weigh Daily, Weekly, or What?
Most dieters are impatient to see results and many jump on the scale every day to find out the verdict. Is this wise?
Some weight loss experts feel that weighing daily can have a detrimental effect on motivation if the number on the scale isn’t what a dieter had hoped to see. Additionally, it takes a reduction of 3,500 calories to lose a pound. Due to these two facts, many weight loss plans incorporate a weekly weigh-in.
How Often Should You Weigh Yourself When Dieting
Article pub. 1-31-12 Suite 101
Stepping on the scale regularly is a healthy habit for everyone to adopt. But when trying to lose weight, how often should a dieter weigh-in?
Dr. Mike Moreno reports in his book, The 17 Day Diet, “Not too many people like to weigh themselves. Doctors know this. After patients step on the scale, they think it is giving them the weight of a completely different person, like Hulk Hogan.”
Should a Dieter Weigh Daily, Weekly, or What?
Most dieters are impatient to see results and many jump on the scale every day to find out the verdict. Is this wise?
Some weight loss experts feel that weighing daily can have a detrimental effect on motivation if the number on the scale isn’t what a dieter had hoped to see. Additionally, it takes a reduction of 3,500 calories to lose a pound. Due to these two facts, many weight loss plans incorporate a weekly weigh-in.
There are great digital smart scales available right now. They are set up initially using your physical measurements and can be tied into an app for your phone. The app tracks that your history, which is helpful when you’re on a weight loss journey. I have the Arboleaf Smart Scale, which is one of many smart scales. It that shows your weight on the scale and records 14 essential body measurements, including weight, BMI, and body fat percentage on the app. It can support multiple users too.
So, in summary, weigh yourself regularly and track your results in the WW app, but don’t obsess. Think health and don’t have a quick loss, crash diet mentality.
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