Question

Does weighting everyday leads to depression and emotional eating?  

Answer 1

Why would you weigh yourself everyday

Comments

@forgat to gather enough data points to calculate a weekly average.  

---

@cracow I weigh myself once a week. I’m not averaging my weight based on daily weigh ins. Whatever works for you.  

---

You asked why someone would do that. I answered. I wasn’t judging anyone’s weighing schedule.  

Answer 2

Nope keeps me aware of all my actions

Answer 3

Once a week is a better measure- weight fluctuates too much daily. I don’t remember daily ever being recommended.  

Answer 4

Keeps me honest to my healthy eating life style

Comments

@minerva and it’s working! Seen you walking yesterday and you look amazing! ❤️

---

@interfile6 awwwww thank you. Apparently you weren’t looking at my hair lol

Answer 5

Yes. For me it does  

Answer 6

I weigh once a week. Same day and same time. Weighing everyday would drive me crazy.  

Answer 7

I did it realizing I was going up. Got back on track. Lost 2. 2 lbs last week.  

Answer 8

No I have heart disease and need to weigh daily

Answer 9

Nope . keeps me focused . however my Actual weight I record is the same time once a week

Answer 10

I prefer to weigh myself daily ,  

Answer 11

I weigh daily. I don’t get discouraged if it varies a half a pound here and there, I’ve done it long enough to know that happens.  

Answer 12

I prefer the least amount possible. It always sends me into a downward spiral if I gain.  

Answer 13

Do not weigh yourself every day if it will set your mood for the day.  

Answer 14

Not for me. It motivates me.  

Answer 15

Depends on you. For me I get depressed even though we all know your weight fluctuates slightly daily. I can't. I am the type that if I have 1 bad day I eat whatever until next weigh in. I can't get out of that mentality.  

Answer 16

I weigh every day. Keeps me on track. It also tells me what I eat (sodium) affects my weight.  

Answer 17

For some perhaps. Personally, I find it motivating.  

Answer 18

Yes I keep going up

Answer 19

No, I do it to make sure I'm where I need to be. It's just important to understand that your body can have small fluctuations in weight from day to day, so you can't see it is a true gain or loss. Usually what I'll do is I'll weigh in every day, and if I either lose and stay within the new weight for a day or 2, it's a true loss. Same thing with gain. If I go up and stay there (or gain more) it's a true gain and I need to change something. It also helps to catch possible plateaus early.  

Comments

@tagliatelle i do the same

Answer 20

Yes, once a week is better.  

Answer 21

For me weighing everyday can get discouraging if the scale doesnt move the way I think it should or if I temp. gain from my period or from a salty meal. It messes too much with my head and then I get discouraged and want to quit. Once a week at least for now is better for me. Maybe once I'm closer to my goal or at my goal I can weigh more but for now once a week is good for me.  

Answer 22

I have kept a spreadsheet on computer for 5 years and first thing I do is record my weight. It works for me to do my best staying at GW but when I was losing, only weighed on WW day.  

Answer 23

Not for me Keeps me on track

Comments

@yoheaveho Me too

Answer 24

It does for me.  

Answer 25

Keeps me in check,  

Answer 26

Keeps me in check

Answer 27

I weigh once a week that wakes me up especially now

Answer 28

Depends on the person. This is a question more for you and your mind. Can you deal of the weight goes up and understand that it is fluctuation? If you can’t, then it might not be a good idea. Maybe only 2 times a week.  

Answer 29

For me it gives me motivation for the day to at least try to plan good meals!  

Answer 30

I weigh myself every day and that helps keep me on track. I’ve learned though not to get freaked out if I go up a little bit one day because sometimes salty foods can do that to us.  

Answer 31

I don't think so.  

Answer 32

One should never weigh every day.  

Answer 33

It did for me. I felt like I wasn’t doing enough to the point I was pushing too hard on my body and I ended up very sick with severe vertigo.  

Answer 34

Not necessarily - depends on the person. I don't weigh everyday. When I do it's to make me more aware so I can make better choices that day or it's for weigh in purposes so I can enter the number into my WW app.  

Answer 35

It keeps me on point

Answer 36

I don't weigh everyday , because it consumes you when you worry about it so much , I weight a couple times a week to keep trac, but it depends on the person & your own mindset  

Answer 37

For me it’s discouraging and upsets me. I have deep rooted food issues & the scale is hard for me to look at still. Weekly is better for me.  

Answer 38

Weighing every day keeps me on my toes.  

Answer 39

You have to figure out what works for you! Some people it’s helpful and some people it doesn’t work!  

Answer 40

I weigh twice a day to keep me on track. I have done this for the 6 years I am on maintinance.  

Answer 41

It can. I think the fluctuations make our moods fluctuate too

Answer 42

Don’t do it!  

Answer 43

I think if you weigh yourself everyday yes. Dont weight your self everyday. Set a day and do it then. Dont give up.  

Answer 44

I think it’s a personal thing. I can’t weigh everyday or I become obsessive but my husband weighs himself every morning and it helps keep him on track.  

Answer 45

For me personally yes . Now weigh me twice a week  

Answer 46

This depends on the person.  

Answer 47

If I weighed myself every day I would go down a dangerous path. I get obsessed

Answer 48

I weigh myself everyday. Some days it helps me stay in control. some days . not so much. For me it's more about where my head is.  

Answer 49

I think it depends on your personality

Answer 50

I weigh myself every day. I don’t get upset with the daily fluctuations. I record my weight on the same day each week (Wednesday). It really keeps me in the game. I can review my tracking to see what I did good or bad and adjust the day accordingly. Doesn’t work for everyone but it does for me.  

Answer 51

For me, I haven't been weighting myself very much during this. I have been good about sticking to plan and drinking tons of water. But, if I get on the scale and I haven't lost or have stayed about the same, I feel bad and then don't have my usual distractions of going to work, got out to help me get over it. I'm just working at home all day with a kitchen stocked with food! And, if I have had a loss, I tend to ease up on plan in celebration. I have put the scale on the top shelf of my closet and am just trying to do the best I can. It is what is working for me.  

Answer 52

Yes! yes it does try once a month or only when you go to the doctors office.  

Answer 53

I try to only weigh once a week

Answer 54

Normally I only weigh in at my WW meeting. I have been weighing on my regular day only!  

Answer 55

I have always weighed myself everyday I don't find it depressing

Answer 56

I think you need to be sensible about it especially if you have been on track. For example, if you are retaining water due your menstrual cycle you know that you can put on anywhere from 5-10lbs prior. Or if you haven't gone #2 yet you know that makes a difference as well. So, stop weight yourself everyday your weight fluctuates everyday.  

Answer 57

It can for some people. It depends on the individual.  

Answer 58

Not if you realize that it will fluctuate each day.  

Answer 59

I weigh in everyday. Good or bad. Keeps me on my path.  

Answer 60

Right now it might. I try to use it as motivation to do better.  

Answer 61

I weigh every morning but i dont give it too much clout. youre going to have small fluctuations thats norm. it does make me feel better to see the number going down but it doesnt ruin my day if it goes up. just reminds me to drink my water and track better that day

Answer 62

For some people it can stress them out and discourage them, others it can become an obsession, and some it keeps accountable Some do well others dont when weighing in daily. Depends on your kinda mindset

Answer 63

Too many natural fluctuations for me. I weigh once a week and that’s it

Answer 64

Only if you let it

Answer 65

Your weight can vary from day to day best weigh in weekly to see positive loss

Answer 66

For me yes

Answer 67

It can be. It really all depends on you. You asking this question makes me think that you have suffered before and if you aren't putting yourself all into weight watchers and the scale keeps going up you could get depressed. I know I wouldn't want to weigh myself everyday but like I said it all depends on you.  

Answer 68

I am starting back WW after gaining 15 lb. I weigh once a week on Friday. If I loose I will treat myself with my extra points for something I want. But still use points

Answer 69

I weigh myself every 10 days. It gives the body time to adjust and give you an accurate reading. Not so much pressure but it still keeps you on track of your progress

Answer 70

I weigh every day! Then I know what I did wrong the day before and try to change it. Doesn’t alway work!  

Comments

@scrip I do the same! Easier to lose half a pound than 5!  

Answer 71

For me it does.  

Answer 72

Really depends on the person. For some people it can, for others it works to keep things in check (like me).  

Answer 73

I’ve been on a downward spin. praying tomorrow I work my way out of this munching food hell

Answer 74

I think so

Answer 75

For me I weigh 3 timed a week official weigh in . Once a week not enough. It's helps with accountability for me Through the week. It helps me to control my eating better. I agree with others it depends on the person. If I go off track it's helps me not go too far I'm the wrong direction.  

Answer 76

Yes! I weigh in once a month.  

Answer 77

I do need daily weighs Ins to stay accountable, knowing there are natural fluctuations in weight from day to day. It helps me stay away from processed foods which makes me retain water and also causes inflammation. Also makes me very aware of how cardio exercise helps the scale move in the right direction.  

Comments

@staggers863 Huberty Johnson I do the same and for the same reason as you.  

Answer 78

It lead to bulimia and anorexia for me years ago I do not keep a scale in my home they are a trigger for me. I do my weigh ins at my doctors office. But others seem to do fine some become obsessive without even realizing. If your world revolves around the scale like mine did, then you have a problem. Just my opinion from my experience. Im sure others out there deal fine with it.  

Answer 79

It can. but I find it helpful. It helps me to see if I'm staying on track. but always remember it's beyond the scale. check on how you feel overall. more energy, clothes fit different, losing inches etc. Stay positive. You didnt gain it all over night and you wont lose it that way either! Weekly weigh in is best to see overall results.  

Answer 80

I do better when I weigh myself every day. I like knowing how I'm doing.  

Answer 81

I do better if I weigh everyday.  

Answer 82

Let me tell you not weighting leads to weight gain . I have got to stop making bread.  

Answer 83

It depends on the person. For myself, once a week is enough. Daily fluctuations can throw me off.  

Answer 84

It’s so individual, hard to say really. And at this time everyone is eating emotionally so who’s to say?  

Answer 85

For me it can, but i have a off that has to do it for her sanity

Answer 86

Keeps me aware of how I’m doing. I expect fluctuations, but I’m looking fro a trend downward.  

Answer 87

I stay on tract better when I weigh myself every day.  

Answer 88

I change with water / sodium. so much!  

Comments

Me too if i ngain a pound i think what i did wrong and fix it

Answer 89

I totally think so! Try to keep it, at minimum to once every two weeks It’s amazing how freeing it is, once you lose the addition to the scale

Answer 90

I think it keeps me on track.  

Answer 91

I weigh in on a Saturday, every day is not good for you

Answer 92

Different for everyone. It works best for me to do it everyday. I wouldn't claim that everyone should do it my way.