weigh down wednesday :: weighing in

This is an often debated issue.

One that I believe has no right or wrong answer.

It all comes to down to what works best for a particular person.

The issue I'm talking about is :: how often to weigh in.

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I've personally done different things.

I've weighed myself once a week.

I've weighed myself daily.

And I've forgone weighing myself completely.

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For me, weighing myself daily is not only best in keeping track of weight loss,

but it also helps immensely in keeping me on the straight and narrow.

Now I know that weight can fluctuate daily.

There are many factors that can lead to either a stalemate or even a slight gain.

And I take that into consideration everyday.

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All of that aside, I find that the daily weigh in helps most when I start slipping on my diet for a few days.

If I can easily lose a few pounds in a week, then I can just as easily (or easier) gain a few in that same amount of time.

The number on the scale is often what I need to give myself a swift kick in the rear in getting back into my healthy eating habits.

If I don't have that visual reminder everyday, then it's really easy for me to under calculate my "cheats" on one day (or two) and convince myself that I really didn't do "that bad", so I can treat myself an extra day (or two).

Thinking like that is bad news for my waistline.

And I know myself well enough to know that I will think that way EXACTLY,

unless I have the proof in front of me.

And to me it's just easier.

I can tweak everyday accordingly.

And I feel like I get to celebrate my accomplishments more often.

It's a win, win for me!!

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What is your preferred method of weighing in?

Why does it work for you?

xoxo.

jen