How often do you weigh yourself? Why?

[AshBrown]

How often do you weigh yourself? Why?

I do it at least 2 times a day if not 3. I am just obsessed by the effect water, food and exercise have on your weight.

More than once a day

Once a day

About once a week or once in a month

Seldom or never.

[trgffggffgfg]

Are you retarded? Just read wikipedia your weight fluctuates arbitrarily depending on the amount of kcal you burn and thus water you expel through the loungs and skins and urine which depends on how much salt and sugar and what not you ingested that needs to be flushed through the kidneys and of course on how much you previously ingested. Short of food intake and excreting feces there is nothing else except water and standard metabolism that makes it fluctuate why would you be so obsessed about it that is like obsessing about which direction the washing machine turns your socks in the tumbler dude why would you pay so much attention to that?

[AshBrown]

Not any more than people who think everybody else is a retard. Anyhow, thanks for the input.

[trgffggffgfg]

Sorry but I have stared over 650 hours into four dimensional geometrical projections I programmed and constantly adapted myself in order to perceive the fourth dimension and then I finally gave up because I realized how you cannot reprogram the neural mesh that constitutes spatial dimensionality inside the ocipital lobe it just is biologically impossible to array it, anyway, that is the closest I have come to watching a sock dry inside the tumbler and I feel kind of ashamed for it but at least it was worth something I gave it a shot to pursue something overly mundane and repetitive for the small possibility to reach something of fundamental value... but what do you have to gain by measuring your weight and watching it fluctuate all the time? It is like counting the hair on your head with a magnifying endoscope every day it is unfathomable to me how you could have any motivation to pursue it and even what that motivation is a giant mystery I have no explanation for it other than...

[madhatters4]

rarely. I don't own a scale. however if I'm in someone's bathroom and they have a scale I sometimes weigh myself.

I've probably weighed myself a total of 5 times in the past year

[Xillia]

There's not really much a point to weigh myself because muscle is more heavier than fat.

I'm just trying to be fit instead, mainly because I'm going for a beach body.

[AshBrown]

Well, you're still young and probably have good natural shape and no medical issues yet.

[Xillia]

Yeah, it's kinda more than but I'll see it as that.

[mintscent]

Pretty much never. Because I'm very self conscious. If I did that, I probably would end up worrying too much about it and eating almost nothing for months again. I used to do that when I was 13-15 years old and I destroyed my health all by myself. I know that balance is the key but I can't control my bad thoughts about my physical appearance.

I'm curvy but my weight is quite healthy now, anyway. I'm not skinny anymore, not overweight anymore. Sure, I'm prone to gaining weight, but, as soon as I notice that my clothes feel tighter, I do what needs to be done in order to lose it. Sooner or later, that is.

[Azara]

Everyday bc im very active, and i sometimes dont get around to eating/ drinking.. i like to make sure im not dehydrated.

[AshBrown]

Interesting. But how does weighing help you check your hydration levels?

[Azara]

bc if your weight naturally fluctuates a few pounds in a day, it shouldn't really fluctuate that much from one morning to the next.

going down several pounds from one day to the next is mostly in one day is water loss.

there's something like a pound of water for every 500 calories of fat twice that water for pound of muscle.

so if im down a few pounds the next day and im eating enough than im not drinking enough. if im drinking enough then im not eating enough.

its just a reminder and it helps me keep things in balance.

my metabolism is fast and my activity level is high but its not exactly the same each day bc i have varying obligations from one day to the next. so its hard to just find an amount that fits each day. so i keep an eye out, thats all:)

[AshBrown]

Wow !!! And that coming from a Healthcare worker, I am going to take it seriously. I am scared now because I am really really bad at drinking water. My average water intake is about 2-3 glasses a day MAX. Of course I drink about 4-5 cups of tea but that is not water, right?

I never thought it was lack of water that made me think I had lost weight. :( I feel kind of deflated in my motivation now. I had been killing myself on the elliptical and the stepping machine lately.

[Azara]

lol it's the same weight you were always losing. its ok.

and 3-4 glasses is ok unless yore working out in the hot son or doing a lot of exercise. you get water in foods as well... unless you're living on space food powder.

its better to have what you need than too much bc your salts can get diluted lead to hyponatremia. you dont want that.

im careful bc my metabolism is crazy. an average person is fine with a liter of water , especially if you're not over eating and eating fresh healthy foods and not try to avoid too much salt.

a lot of the water we consume, just gets used to clear out excess alt. strains the kidneys for no reason.

but if you want to aim for 8 cups go ahead, that shouldn't hurt you ;p

just carry round a 500 ml bottle and full it up every 4 hours hours.. if you add an herbl tea bag it favors it nicely ithot adding caffeine which causes unnecessary water excretion:)

you can message me if you want to discuss it further:)

[BrighteyedAsh]

Only when I feel I've recently gained or lost a few pounds since I last checked. Once every 6 months or so and gauge myself according to whether I feel more or less. I tend to stick in a rough bracket. In the last 10 years...my 'most' is only 40 pounds up from my least and I hover in between. I average 135...my low is 110...my high is 150 and my ideal is 125-130. I look at pictures of when I was 115 and grimace. I'm a chesty and curvy 5'6"...115 is just awkward looking to me.

[AshBrown]

Wow !! You vary a lot.

[BrighteyedAsh]

We're talking over a 10 year time span. I have a 6 year old. It took me a year to get back to normal weight. By the time he was 2 years old, I was about 115. After that I came back up...when he was about 4-5. And in in the winter I gain about 5-7 lbs.

[BrighteyedAsh]

Came back up to 130-135 I mean. But in the winter I get up to 140-142ish. I'm about 137 right now.

[Dzindzer]

I do it every Sunday to keep my weigh just where I want it. It's much easier to loose a few pounds than 20 pounds. Haha. I used to weigh myself pretty often when I started on a diet, but than would just kill me. Sometimes it goes up sometimes down. So once a week works best for me.

[AshBrown]

Logical. Thanks.

[bubbiexo]

Pretty much never. When I started weight lifting I realized that the number on the scale couldn't tell me nearly as much as taking measurements. I measure myself in different areas about once a month.

[AshBrown]

Wow !!! That is serious stuff !!

[bubbiexo]

Yeah... People usually guess I weigh less than I do :P I was crazy for a long time with the scale and it was kinda unhealthy... So I learned to do without it :)

[AshBrown]

May sound crazy; but I believe some people have heavier bones. That is what deceives on the weight.

[CrystalMinds]

I don't weigh myself that often. I don't lose or gain weight a lot so I don't really mind, as long as my body is in proportion and I feel good in my own skin.

[AshBrown]

Well... Consider yourself lucky and keep up being watchful like you are now.

[CrystalMinds]

I do consider myself lucky, and I try to eat healthy and have a sinful snack sometimes ^^

[AshBrown]

As long as your sinful life sticks to just snacks, go on sister... I give you my blessing to go on committing that sin if it makes you happy. :)

[Slavanna]

Everyday. That's how I keep my weight within 10 lbs of what I consider my perfect weight (130 lbs). Some people think it's unhealthy, but I don't stress it - that's just one of my habits.

[AshBrown]

Then you are my best friend. :))

[musicbrain5]

Once a week. I used to do it once a month, but then I thought I should weigh myself more often for some reason. My weight doesn't really change though.

[AshBrown]

I know what you mean. What's the harm in weighing often, right?

[musicbrain5]

Yeah, exactly. I remember my mom used to weigh us weekly when we were kids. Some people don't weigh themselves at all and I don't understand that.

[FlyingTurtle]

I weight myself nearly every morning. I just feel comfortable knowing my weight is staying within a few pounds of where I want it to.

[AshBrown]

Exactly... That is the point. So I do see other people doing the same. :)

[questioner1991]

Maybe twice a year I stay the same weight so I don't feel the need to.

[AshBrown]

Lucky you!!

[questioner1991]

My owner takes me on a lot of walks.

[AshBrown]

Oh God !! Why would u think that way?

[questioner1991]

Ruff

[AshBrown]

Haha. I'm smiling but it looks like a very puzzled laugh.

[AshBrown]

Not laugh... Just a confused expression... :)

[questioner1991]

Wondering how the paws type?

[AshBrown]

Haha. You are a classic.

[marth]

I weigh myself every morning. I like to see where I'm at. It's honestly always the same. I just am very aware of my body and what I put into it and like to monitor the changes that take place depending on what I've done or eaten.

[jenndrop24]

Every day i go to the gym so about 4-6 times a week.

[AshBrown]

Impressed !! I think I also started doing it daily once I started going to the gym (at THIS age... Hahaha)

[jenndrop24]

i try and go first thing in the morning before work and sometimes run in the evening with my BF. it gets addictive.

[AshBrown]

Twice a day? Great going sister!!!

[jenndrop24]

Not everyday, but twice a day time permitting 2-3 days a week.

[AshBrown]

Fair enough.

[Drooogie4]

A few days a week.. Used to a few times a day and that's stressful

[AshBrown]

Hahaha. I like that... "Stressful". Hehehe. You may be right. Haha.

[knotme]

I weigh myself one a week, because it helps you tweak what you are consuming; which is usually the problem in weight loss.

[PLLFan21]

About once a month.. I'm always the same weight.. so yeah that's another reason I don't check much... just about one a month.. and Idc much either :p

[AshBrown]

I was the same at your age. Then, things became a little difficult to maintain. :) and then, medical comcerns started coming up.

[PLLFan21]

Oh :) & aww I'm sorry :/

[Troian]

I almost never do it. I don't feel the need, if I noticed that I gained a little, I just eat healthier but I don't want to make a drama out of a number

[DodgersGM]

I weigh myself every Monday morning. Any more often than that and the results can get skewed and just aren't as reliable.

[NastybutNice]

I haven't done so in years. I don't really care to be honest. Just as long as I don't go above a uk size 8 I don't really care what the scales say.

[Pingju]

Annually.My weight always remains almost the same.It's always plus or minus 1 kg since 15 years ago.

[lumos]

A few time every months just to see if I've gained some weight. So far, I haven't. :/

[DragonWolf]

Once a week, because my parents wants me to :P

[AshBrown]

Nice to know you listen. Good girl. :)

[DragonWolf]

Yeah well, I usually listen to my mum :)

[AshBrown]

Trust me, it's heartening to know in this day and age. I'm a parent so I appreciate it.

[DragonWolf]

Well, I don't listen to my dad anymore though, but that's just his own fault. Parents are supposed to be there for you, so when they are, you can better do what they want you to do :)

[AshBrown]

Sorry to hear about u and dad. I hope it is something forgivable and things get to normal.

[DragonWolf]

Nah, I already tried to forgive him, but right after he tried to kill me again... He had his chances, and he didn't take them. Even though I really hate him, a part of me still cares about him, because after all, he's my dad. I will never really be able to trust him anymore though, that's just the way it is...

[AshBrown]

Oops. OMG. Sorry to bring it up. It sounds complicated. But I wish you the best.

[DragonWolf]

It's oke, it's good to know that there also are good dads out there though :) My dad and I will never be friends again though, I've never been good enough for him. Even though I still live in the same house as him, I will always find a way to survive :) I became a pretty good fighter thanks to him...
The reason why may not be that good, but it always comes in handy when you need to protect yourself :)

[AshBrown]

OMG !! Is he obsessed with Bruce Lee with.a twisted mind?

[DragonWolf]

Well, he does like Bruce Lee... He also got this way of making people like him a lot. The first time he tried to kill me, the print of his hands were visable on his throat. When I showed my mum she said it never could've been my dad. The second time he tried to kill me, she still thought it was hard to believe, but she understood why I didn't like him anymore.

[AshBrown]

Can I follow you? This is too much for a public wall.

[DragonWolf]

haha sure :)

[extraordinaryidiot]

Nah, i'm too busy working out... my brain.

[AshBrown]

:)))