{"id":61360,"date":"2024-06-28T14:40:43","date_gmt":"2024-06-28T14:40:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=61360"},"modified":"2024-07-26T12:59:48","modified_gmt":"2024-07-26T12:59:48","slug":"when-should-i-weigh-myself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/when-should-i-weigh-myself\/","title":{"rendered":"When Should I Weigh Myself?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/when-should-i-weigh-myself\/#When_Should_I_Weigh_Myself\" >When Should I Weigh Myself?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/when-should-i-weigh-myself\/#A_Complete_Guide_to_When_Should_I_Weigh_Myself\" >A Complete Guide to When Should I Weigh Myself<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/when-should-i-weigh-myself\/#When_to_Weigh_Yourself_for_True_Weight\" >When to Weigh Yourself for True Weight<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/when-should-i-weigh-myself\/#Is_Your_Lowest_Weight_Your_Real_Weight\" >Is Your Lowest Weight Your Real Weight?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/when-should-i-weigh-myself\/#What_Time_of_the_Day_Are_You_the_Heaviest\" >What Time of the Day Are You the Heaviest?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/when-should-i-weigh-myself\/#When_Should_I_Weigh_Myself-2\" >When Should I Weigh Myself?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/when-should-i-weigh-myself\/#Best_Time_to_Weigh_Yourself_Woman\" >Best Time to Weigh Yourself (Woman)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/when-should-i-weigh-myself\/#How_Often_Should_I_Weigh_Myself_While_Dieting\" >How Often Should I Weigh Myself While Dieting?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/when-should-i-weigh-myself\/#Can_I_Weigh_Myself_Every_Day_When_Trying_to_Lose_Weight\" >Can I Weigh Myself Every Day When Trying to Lose Weight?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/when-should-i-weigh-myself\/#Weekly_Weigh-Ins_for_Weight_Loss_and_Maintenance\" >Weekly Weigh-Ins for Weight Loss and Maintenance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/when-should-i-weigh-myself\/#When_To_Stop_Weighing_Yourself_Daily\" >When To Stop Weighing Yourself Daily<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/when-should-i-weigh-myself\/#For_more_weight_loss_tips\" >For more weight loss tips:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/when-should-i-weigh-myself\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/when-should-i-weigh-myself\/#Do_You_Weigh_More_After_a_Shower\" >Do You Weigh More After a Shower?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/when-should-i-weigh-myself\/#How_Many_Pounds_Do_Clothes_Add\" >How Many Pounds Do Clothes Add?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/when-should-i-weigh-myself\/#Should_We_Check_Weight_After_Pooping\" >Should We Check Weight After Pooping?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/when-should-i-weigh-myself\/#How_Much_Weight_Do_You_Lose_Overnight\" >How Much Weight Do You Lose Overnight?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/when-should-i-weigh-myself\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asking when I should weigh myself leads to a no-one-shoe-fits-all answer. Maybe a friend lost tons of weight by weighing themselves daily while another lost a few pounds with infrequent weigh-ins at any time daily. Which one might work best for you?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=when_should_i_weigh_myself&quot;&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;video autoplay=&quot;autoplay&quot; loop=&quot;loop&quot; muted=&quot;muted&quot; playsinline=&quot;playsinline&quot; width=&quot;777&quot;&gt;&lt;source src=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4&quot;&quot; type=&quot;video\/mp4&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/video&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=when_should_i_weigh_myself\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When should I weigh myself? Honestly, the when part is easy. The truest weight you\u2019ll see occurs at a certain time while at another time you could get a shock on the scale. Let\u2019s focus on the facts and how often you should weigh yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Should_I_Weigh_Myself\"><\/span><b>When Should I Weigh Myself?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When should I weigh myself finds an answer in these quick guidelines:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you wake up (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/how-long-does-it-take-to-digest-food\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/digestive-system\/expert-answers\/faq-20058340#:~:text=After%20you%20eat%2C%20it%20takes,move%20through%20the%20entire%20colon.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you eat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/how-long-does-it-take-to-digest-food\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/digestive-system\/expert-answers\/faq-20058340#:~:text=After%20you%20eat%2C%20it%20takes,move%20through%20the%20entire%20colon.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With an empty bladder (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/how-long-does-it-take-to-digest-food\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/digestive-system\/expert-answers\/faq-20058340#:~:text=After%20you%20eat%2C%20it%20takes,move%20through%20the%20entire%20colon.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daily or weekly (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2588640\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this in mind, let\u2019s see why at these times and how often it matters.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Complete_Guide_to_When_Should_I_Weigh_Myself\"><\/span><b>A Complete Guide to When Should I Weigh Myself<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Factors that may cause weight gain include <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/minimalist-diet\/\">diet<\/a>, habits, carbs, portion sizes, and a lack of physical activity (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK221834\/#:~:text=Other%20factors%20that%20influence%20body,some%20environmental%20and%20social%20factors.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Many factors influence body weight daily. Let\u2019s see when you need to weigh yourself to ensure that you find out your true weight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Weigh_Yourself_for_True_Weight\"><\/span><b>When to Weigh Yourself for True Weight<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">True weight defines the average weight you see on the scale daily if you weigh in at the right time and under the same circumstances to ensure no factors will be influencing the results. This means that weighing yourself at night with heavy-duty work boots will be higher than if you weighed yourself naked the next morning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">True weight refers to your most basic weight at the same weigh-ins daily or weekly. If you weigh yourself naked right after your morning bathroom visit today, you\u2019ll weigh yourself the same way next time. Also, avoid weighing yourself after breakfast or two-morning cups of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-you-have-coffee-when-fasting\/\">coffee<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, 250 milliliters or 8 fluid ounces of water weighs 250 grams or 0.55 pounds (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/homework.study.com\/explanation\/convert-250-ml-to-grams.html#:~:text=1%20milliliter%20(volume)%20of%20pure,%2C%20250%20ml%20%3D%20250%20grams.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). So, 8-ounce cups of coffee already add half a kilogram or a pound to the scale. Drink a liter or 16 ounces of water before weighing yourself, and you\u2019ll weigh two pounds heavier.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll see your true weight if your stomach is empty after waking up and before eating breakfast or drinking <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/liquids-to-drink-while-fasting\/\">liquids<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61993 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/woman-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"When Should I Weigh Myself?\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/woman-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/woman-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/woman-1.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/woman-1-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Your_Lowest_Weight_Your_Real_Weight\"><\/span><b>Is Your Lowest Weight Your Real Weight?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your lowest weight isn\u2019t your real weight because it\u2019s temporary. Your weight fluctuates by 1-5 pounds daily because of water retention (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5506524\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You may weigh 150 pounds this morning and 158 tonight because your body is holding onto the fluids you consume.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your body is naturally 50-70% water (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/what_percentage_of_your_body_should_be_water\/article.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Drinking more fluids is essential but fluctuates your weight while remaining in cells and awaiting digestion. The Cleveland Clinic says it takes 10-20 minutes to digest water but can take up to 60 minutes to digest other fluids (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/how-long-does-it-take-to-digest-food\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a result, your body naturally weighs different amounts all day long. Your real weight is anywhere within a 1-5 pound range realistically. Anything you wear or add can change weight slightly, but it shouldn\u2019t change too much or increase steadily. Seeing a pound extra each day over time when weighing yourself the same way may indicate gradual weight gain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking for a way to <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=when_should_i_weigh_myself\">break the vicious cycle of weight loss <\/a> and tone up all the jiggly parts? Watch the extra pounds fly off and your muscles firm up with the BetterMe app!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Time_of_the_Day_Are_You_the_Heaviest\"><\/span><b>What Time of the Day Are You the Heaviest?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The worst time to weigh yourself would be after eating a large meal, drinking plenty of fluids, or wearing ultra-heaving clothing. It\u2019s about how long your body takes to digest food, which physical activity levels, food types, metabolism, medication, and body type may impact (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/how-long-does-it-take-to-digest-food\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Cleveland Clinic suggests food typically remains in your stomach for 40-120 minutes and in the small bowel for another 40-120 minutes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/how-long-does-it-take-to-digest-food\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The Mayo Clinic suggests it takes 6-8 hours for food to completely exit your stomach and small intestine (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/digestive-system\/expert-answers\/faq-20058340#:~:text=After%20you%20eat%2C%20it%20takes,move%20through%20the%20entire%20colon.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shockingly, the Mayo Clinic also suggests food can take up to 36 hours to completely exit the bowels and colon (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/digestive-system\/expert-answers\/faq-20058340#:~:text=After%20you%20eat%2C%20it%20takes,move%20through%20the%20entire%20colon.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, the further it moves through the intestines, the more the enzymes and nutrients have been digested, and the less it should weigh.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speaking of bowel movements isn\u2019t ideal, but it\u2019s necessary to understand why you\u2019ll weigh more after eating a big meal. Also, some foods make you retain more water and slow water digestion. High-sodium foods are well-known for causing fluid retention (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34798374\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5409798\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61812 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Calisthenics_women_17-1024x576.png\" alt=\"When Should I Weigh Myself?\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Calisthenics_women_17.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Calisthenics_women_17-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Calisthenics_women_17.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Calisthenics_women_17-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Should_I_Weigh_Myself-2\"><\/span><b>When Should I Weigh Myself?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, weigh yourself in the morning right after waking up to ensure your food and fluids have digested as much as possible before you consume anything again (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/how-long-does-it-take-to-digest-food\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/digestive-system\/expert-answers\/faq-20058340#:~:text=After%20you%20eat%2C%20it%20takes,move%20through%20the%20entire%20colon.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Empty your bladder and stomach before weighing yourself to rid your body of any excess fluids or undigested products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, weigh yourself the same way each day. Start daily or weekly weigh-ins with or without wearing any clothes because all clothes can weigh differently. A heavy-duty pair of work boots won\u2019t weigh the same as a pair of sneakers. Also, heavy winter pajamas could weigh more than silky pajamas.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Time_to_Weigh_Yourself_Woman\"><\/span><b>Best Time to Weigh Yourself (Woman)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the best time to weigh yourself after your period because women have to deal with added weight during menstrual cycles. A small study in Greece confirmed that women carry about half a kilogram or just over a pound more during menstrual cycles (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/37395124\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The study found that the main culprit for added weight during menstrual cycles was fluid retention and hormones. The increase in weight can start during a premenstrual cycle. The best time for women to weigh themselves is at least a week before a period or after it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternatively, weigh yourself early in the morning after waking up and emptying your bowels and bladder and before drinking anything to get the closest and most accurate number (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/should_i_weigh_myself_during_my_period\/article.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, it\u2019s better to avoid weighing yourself during this cycle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicine Net suggests that you could gain 3-5 pounds on the days leading up to a period, which confirms that you can carry up to 5 pounds of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-water-weight\/\">water weight<\/a> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/should_i_weigh_myself_during_my_period\/article.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5506524\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Hormones and fluid retention will also cause bloating, making you more anxious.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Often_Should_I_Weigh_Myself_While_Dieting\"><\/span><b>How Often Should I Weigh Myself While Dieting?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Know how often and when to weigh yourself to possibly lose weight or prevent negative effects. Let\u2019s discuss weekly versus daily weighing and the potential setbacks that may require you to boot a scale.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Weigh_Myself_Every_Day_When_Trying_to_Lose_Weight\"><\/span><b>Can I Weigh Myself Every Day When Trying to Lose Weight?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When can I weigh myself for <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-sauna-or-steam-room-better-for-weight-loss\/\">weight loss<\/a> is a common question. Fortunately, there was a small randomized controlled trial that followed 47 overweight men and women over six months to find out that daily weigh-ins motivated them to lose more weight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25683820\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individuals lost an average of 6.1 kilograms or 13 pounds of body weight more than the group who didn\u2019t weigh themselves daily. The study found that daily weigh-ins may improve weight loss behaviors, including the motivation to exercise more and end late-night <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/snacks-for-vegetarians\/\">snacks<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The evidence suggests daily weighing may motivate you to do more to cut calories, work out, and drop more weight when you see a small plateau on the scale. Also, it may prevent you from snacking on bad carbs at night once you see the results of your hard work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, another randomized controlled trial tracked 168 men and women over two years (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26064677\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Individuals who weighed and tracked their progress daily lost more weight and better maintained the weight loss after two years. Here, men were more successful than women.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, a Stanford systematic review found that digital tools like wearable health trackers or websites that record weight loss progress were associated with weight loss and a reduced risk of unhealthy habits that negate it (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33624440\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Track your progress to see the results over time, not only daily because they may fluctuate slightly. Daily weigh-ins will fluctuate, and you may occasionally hit a scaled plateau. It is important to take a weekly average of your weight, to see a more accurate number (due to these daily fluctuations). However, Henry Ford Health suggests stress, hormones, and water weight are culprits (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.henryford.com\/blog\/2021\/04\/daily-weight-change-explained\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A small study found that water retention can fluctuate body weight by 5% or 1-5 pounds daily (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5506524\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The evidence is anecdotal, but it gives you a simple guideline. Weighing yourself daily to see a steady incline would suggest you\u2019re gaining weight, not retaining water.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61642 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/6-4-1024x576.png\" alt=\"When Should I Weigh Myself?\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/6-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/6-4-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/6-4.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/6-4-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-shakes\/\"><i>The Complete Guide to Weight Loss Shakes With the Ultimate Secrets to Homemade Shakes or Branded Powders<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weekly_Weigh-Ins_for_Weight_Loss_and_Maintenance\"><\/span><b>Weekly Weigh-Ins for Weight Loss and Maintenance<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weekly weigh-ins could work for you, too. A systematic Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation review found that weekly weigh-ins showed promising weight loss and maintenance results (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2588640\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Individuals who weighed weekly <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or daily<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lost 1-3 kilograms or 0.4-1.3 pounds more than those who didn\u2019t weigh themselves frequently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The review even found that healthy individuals could maintain a good body weight by frequently weighing themselves. Meanwhile, the randomized trial in North Carolina found that individuals who weighed themselves weekly lost weight over six months (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4380831\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, those who weighed themselves daily saw more benefits and lost more weight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still, weekly weigh-ins work for those who prefer them. The benefit of weighing weekly is that you can focus on measuring your waist circumference with the pounds you lose. You won\u2019t see a quick circumference change daily, but imagine the motivation you feel from seeing weekly results. Also, weekly weigh-ins may be safer for high-risk individuals.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_To_Stop_Weighing_Yourself_Daily\"><\/span><b>When To Stop Weighing Yourself Daily<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, it\u2019s better to weigh-in weekly or stop obsessing over a scale. One study found that daily weigh-ins don\u2019t cause negative psychological effects that might lead to eating disorders or anxiety (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4157390\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, some people may be at greater risk.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A small Australian study found that individuals who blind-weighed were less anxious and prone to eating disorder behaviors (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7429892\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Sadly, the study was limited, and more research is necessary. Still, people with eating disorders feel less anxious not seeing the scale.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speak to a healthcare physician about any weigh-in plans or weight loss journeys. Discuss your history if you\u2019re at greater risk for already having a history of eating disorders and easily feel anxious, distressed, or obsessive over the scale. Also, consider weekly weigh-ins.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternatively, Eating Disorder Hope suggests throwing your scale out (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingdisorderhope.com\/blog\/scale-dont-need-weigh\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Instead, follow the advice of a nutritionist, physician, or expert who can also monitor any weight loss and behaviors closely. Your health <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is worth more<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you have a history of an eating disorder.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you tend to let yourself off the hook, raise the white flag when things get tougher than you expected, send yourself on an unconscious binge-eating trip \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=when_should_i_weigh_myself\">BetterMe app is here to help you <\/a> leave all of these sabotaging habits in the past!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_more_weight_loss_tips\"><\/span><b>For more weight loss tips:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-after-period\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight Loss After Period<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-mantra\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight Loss Mantra<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/workouts-to-lose-weight-at-home\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workouts to Lose Weight<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=when_should_i_weigh_myself\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10-1.png\" alt=\"when should i weigh myself\" \/><\/a><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_You_Weigh_More_After_a_Shower\"><\/span><strong>Do You Weigh More After a Shower?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may weigh more after a hot shower for two reasons. Firstly, skin cells absorb water to hydrate themselves. Secondly, a review shows that heating your skin makes them absorb more water (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25153208\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Your true weight can change, depending on how much water you absorb in the shower, and hot showers encourage absorption more than cold water does.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Pounds_Do_Clothes_Add\"><\/span><strong>How Many Pounds Do Clothes Add?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different clothing items weigh different amounts. A shipping website shares the typical weights of some clothing items (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shippn.com\/blog\/how-much-does-dress-weight\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Nike Air Max weighs 0.8 kilograms or 1.7 pounds, while a pair of jeans weighs a kilogram or 2.2 pounds. Those two items alone add nearly two kilograms or 4 pounds to a scale.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_We_Check_Weight_After_Pooping\"><\/span><strong>Should We Check Weight After Pooping?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, weigh yourself in the morning after visiting the bathroom to empty your bowels and bladder. Everything you drink or eat takes time to digest (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/how-long-does-it-take-to-digest-food\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/digestive-system\/expert-answers\/faq-20058340#:~:text=After%20you%20eat%2C%20it%20takes,move%20through%20the%20entire%20colon.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Be smart by emptying everything before getting on a scale because even water adds weight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/homework.study.com\/explanation\/convert-250-ml-to-grams.html#:~:text=1%20milliliter%20(volume)%20of%20pure,%2C%20250%20ml%20%3D%20250%20grams.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Weight_Do_You_Lose_Overnight\"><\/span><strong>How Much Weight Do You Lose Overnight?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losing weight overnight is a myth, but you can lose some of the water your body retains throughout the night. One small study suggests you could lose 1-5 pounds or 5% of your body weight when fluid retention drops (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5506524\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Everything you ate and drank the previous day is digested, and the body rids itself of these fluids when you visit the toilet in the morning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=when_should_i_weigh_myself&quot;&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;video autoplay=&quot;autoplay&quot; loop=&quot;loop&quot; muted=&quot;muted&quot; playsinline=&quot;playsinline&quot; width=&quot;777&quot;&gt;&lt;source src=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1.mp4&quot;&quot; type=&quot;video\/mp4&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/video&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=when_should_i_weigh_myself\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When should I weigh myself? You know the answer to that question now. Follow the crumbs of evidence and facts to weigh yourself at the right time and as frequently as is suitable for you. Also, remember to seek help if you feel anxious or obsessed. Meanwhile, get a smart scale to track weight and body fat percentage changes to achieve better results (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33624440\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The most important part is to be as consistent with your weighing routine as possible, this means limiting variables on a daily basis.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Asking when I should weigh myself leads to a no-one-shoe-fits-all answer. Maybe a friend lost tons of weight by weighing themselves daily while another lost a few pounds with infrequent weigh-ins at any time daily. Which one might work best for you? When should I weigh myself? Honestly, the when part is easy. The truest [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":54,"featured_media":61363,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[75],"tags":[],"coauthors":[178,245],"class_list":["post-61360","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-weight-loss"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>When Should I Weigh Myself? - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"\u2605 WHEN SHOULD I WEIGH MYSELF \u27a4? 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Let\u2019s share facts about when and how often to weigh yourself to ensure you get the truest weight for motivation and weight loss.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/when-should-i-weigh-myself\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"BetterMe Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/betterme.health.coaching\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-07-26T12:59:48+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1828918844-scaled.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"2560\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1707\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Caroline Lambert, Leo Biette-Timmons, CPT\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@betterme\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@betterme\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Caroline Lambert, Leo Biette-Timmons, CPT\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"10 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/when-should-i-weigh-myself\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/when-should-i-weigh-myself\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Caroline Lambert\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/89d78f2cbcc3157b9392ef450de6ad9d\"},\"headline\":\"When Should I Weigh Myself?\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-07-26T12:59:48+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/when-should-i-weigh-myself\/\"},\"wordCount\":1954,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/when-should-i-weigh-myself\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1828918844-scaled.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Weight Loss\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"articleBody\":\"<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Asking when I should weigh myself leads to a no-one-shoe-fits-all answer. Maybe a friend lost tons of weight by weighing themselves daily while another lost a few pounds with infrequent weigh-ins at any time daily. Which one might work best for you?<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\" data-sheets-value=\\\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;[video-shortcode link=\\\\&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=when_should_i_weigh_myself\\\\&quot; mp4=\\\\&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\\\\&quot;]&quot;}\\\" data-sheets-userformat=\\\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\\\" data-sheets-formula=\\\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\\\"><\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">When should I weigh myself? Honestly, the when part is easy. The truest weight you\u2019ll see occurs at a certain time while at another time you could get a shock on the scale. 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