should i stop checking the scale?

Question

i have a scale in my bathroom and it seems like i check it over 5 times a day. obviously my weight fluctuates throughout the day depending on weather i have eaten right before or not. if it goes up the tiniest bit i become obsessed and worried that i gained weight. should i stop checking the scale for a few days then go back on in about a week and see how much i'v improved? i just can;t stop thinking about my weight.

Answer 1

Yes, you should stop - checking the scale that often. Our body weight naturally fluctuates, daily, and weekly. Long term loss, or weight stability is what is really important.

I would suggest weighing yourself once a week, or even once a month. When you weigh yourself be sure to do it at the same time of day. Over time, you will be able to see your true weight trend.

Don't be so focused on the number, remember there can be variances even in your scale. Focus on how you feel, how that favorite outfit feels when you wear it, and always remember to get enough exercise too since muscle helps maintain good metabolism and long term health.

Answer 2

I have been through this kind of behavior myself. IIt wasn't "detrimental" to me at the time, I was 20 years old, active and in perfect shape. I just had this thing about being under 100 lbs. I am only 5 feet tall, small boned, so I was never skinny. It was like a contest, that's all. I was young and did it for a while. I did not even weigh myself every single day, however. I weighed myself in my offices medical office on a their scale.

I don't know how old you are, and you don't say if you are overweight, underweight, just the right weight, or anything. You sound obsessed with your weight.

As I have mutured, I judge how my weight is by how my clothes fit. I don't give it much thought until they start to feel tight or uncomfortable.

Put the scale away if you can, give yourself a break for a while. If this is bbecause you are, or think you are overweight, find a sesible diet to help you lose some weight. The best ones are geared toward "healthy" eating, so it's food a a way of eating that can benefit you in many ways besides losing weight. If you are, or think you are underweight, my question is: Is why? Are you naturally thin, or do you have an "eating disorder" like anorexia or bulimia.
This is more serious, and may require professional help to intervene in these behaviors. If your weight is normal, was it always? If you keep weighing yourslef several times a day, and you are a good, healthy weight for your height and bone structure, it souns like something's wrong. Put the scale away. Get weighed, if you can't tell from your clothes, where you can find a precise scale, such as in your doctor's office or if your workplace or school has one, use that.

I wish you well, there are so many other things you could be enjoying while you're checking your weight. Be good to yourself, it sounds like you need a break. Give yourself one, do something else for a while, like eating and living a healthy lifestyle. If you don't know what a good, healthy eating plan is, go to websites, there are many, many, and free, like Denise Austin's tips every day. She's not all about just excercising, but healthy eating. Just go to the web and look under Healthy eating and you can get on an email list for all sorts of tips, with recipes and everything. Another one is "everyday health and "healthy eating."

Answer 3

Yes, there is absolutely no point checking in constantly throughout the day, your body is not going to gain/lose weight that quickly. Any weigh fluctuations you see will be due to fluid retention.

Maybe you have a form of obsessive compulsive disorder and it would be best to speak to your doctor if you feel this obsession is taking over your life.

HTH : )

Answer 4

Yes, the scale will still be there when you get back to it. Your weight can fluctuate as much as ten pounds in one day due to caloric intake, water intake, stress, exercise, temperature, and your metabolism. Focus on your lifestyle instead, and plan activities that will encourage the optimum use of all these factors. Make the scales a validation rather than a nagging watchdog sort of thing.

Answer 5

Yeah, definitely hide the scale! Everybody's weight fluctuates throughout the day, and you will make yourself completely paranoid if you are on it all day. people who've studied diets say that you should weigh yourself no more often than once a week.

Answer 6

Yes that's really obsessive and not helpful. To get a proper picture, weigh yourself once a week on the same day at the same time. It will give you a better overview.

Answer 7

yes. if you keep checking the scale, it will make you feel worse about yourself, and that you need to lose more weight. just eat right and exercise and stop checking the scale. you will feel better about your body and less like your trying to lose a lot of weight.

Answer 8

Yes! That's abit obsessive I would say. Once a week is sufficient. Make sure that you weigh yourself on the same day and at the same time of day.

Answer 9

sure, this is a BYB or domestic dog mill puppy. this is a classic technique for them. This puppy maximum likey had parvo. you ought to renowned what it died from because of the fact if parvo, you won't be able to have yet another domestic dog till the domicile and something this puppy replaced into in touch with is bleached or burned as this is going to unfold the parvo virus. and don't ignore with reference to the earth...it additionally must be disinfected. All money could be refunded. This domestic dog replaced into ill BEFOE you picked it up. No way ought to it are turning out to be smaller an ailment in 2 days then doe out of your place....and NO it replaced into no longer marvel. This byb has an mind's eye. She is only attempting to maintain your money. touch your close by branch of Aghriculture as they are those that difficulty licenses. touch the close by animal administration authoritues as they should check out each criticism. additionally turn her into regardless of breed registry she makes use of...AKC, etc. Did you meet her off her sources or have been you allowed on sources? you mustn't get in hardship for combating the verify....what's this lady going to assert? which you won't pay her for a ineffective domestic dog??? those low lives irritate the heck out of me!!!! do no longer permit her destroy out with this or doing this to somebody else. She is merchandising undesirable doggies!!!!

Answer 10

Yes, you should. Don't let your weight take over your life. Live life to its fullest potential. Learn to check every week, then slowly lessen it to once a month.
Hope this helps.