Do you weigh yourself every day?

Dunno, just dunno, only scales I've ever had have been kitchen ones, and they only go up to 5kg. I can say with absolute certainty that I weigh more than that!
And don't know how tall I am either....5'2-3, something like that?
I've always thought that we all have our 'fighting weight' ie the weight at which we can do whatever we wish, easily. I've always been energetic and my appetite reflects that.
Just now, tho, at 75, with a neuro condition which has taken the use of my legs, I wondered if I should monitor my weight? Nah! Seems that if my body doesn't need the cals, my brain isn't sending FOOD NOW signals to it.
So at least one part of me is still working!

Milliemabel
'Weighing yourself everyday can lead to obsessive behaviours around calorie intake/weight management etc.'

People with eating disorders, will monitor their weight obsessively, but that compulsion is the result of their disorder not the cause. I think it would be very difficult indeed to identify anyone with no existing problem who as the result of weighing themselves daily or near daily, to make sure their weight stays within officially recommended guidlines, developed an eating disorder.

Personal choice surely. I have spells when I weigh every couple of days then months will pass without seeing the scales. I tend to rely on clothes rather than the scales, if a favourite pair of trousers starts to feel tight I change my eating pattern. Perhaps I’m fortunate that my weight stays fairly steady.

A lot of people have no idea of their BMI, often falling into the overweight category. With all the problems caused by obesity why wouldn't you check your weight each day?

I weigh myself every other day. If I've fluctuated more than a 1lb i cut back slightly. It keeps me on track as i don't want to put weight on due to having painful arthritis in my feet and back. Extra weight makes it so much worse.

I weigh myself every blue moon,only because the last time i did the talking scales said one at a time.
On a serious note,very rarely, i go by my clothes fit,if they are tight,diet,if loose happy days.

I weigh every day and have done for many years it helps me keep track and modify my behaviour when required. Not for everyone but I think with me must be a control thing

It’s not necessary to weigh oneself every day.
It probably causes anxiety more than anything .

Once a month maybe.

No and you shouldn’t, it’s yet another anxiety provoking habit
and no I don’t weigh myself at all I soon know if I ve put weight on by the feel of my clothes
It’s a complete control habit and isn’t encouraged by any of the weight programmes

When I lived in jeans it was always obvious when I’d put weight on but since I’ve lived in leggings (which also coincided with retiring and being less active) I find I can put on lots of weight without realising it, clothes wise. I usually weigh myself every day but did a lot of work on the house recently, didn’t weigh myself for a while and then found I’d lost quite a few pounds and inches. Which was a nice surprise.

I've just Googled the article that was in the back of my mind. It was on the NHS website dated June 2015. 'Weighing yourself every day may be the key to weight loss, a study has found.'

Not for me, Thank you. I know I would find it depressing. I have type 2 Diabetes and know that I should lose weight. Seeing the same or similar figures every day would depress me terribly! I try to eat sensibly every day, but have not lost any weight for quite some time. At least it's no longer going upwards on a weekly basis!

There are a few people saying you shouldn't because it causes anxiety. You can't say that for other people. It doesn't make me anxious at all.

Bluebelle It’s a complete control habit and isn’t encouraged by any of the weight programmes
But what’s wrong with controlling what you eat?
It’s lack of control that’s the problem for many people, especially those who eat to fulfill emotional rather than physical need.

I don’t watch any weight programmes - I’m not trying to lose weight, just maintain the weight that’s right for me & I get the impression that’s the aim of most of the posters who’ve said they weigh themselves every day. There’s nothing obsessional about it - it’s just part of self-care like cleaning your teeth or washing behind your ears

That's it exactly janea (for me anyway)

annep1, janeainsworth exactly.

annep1, janeainsworth exactly.

I tried it while I was desperately trying to gain weight and found it so depressing every time I had lost 100 g. or so, that I gave it up.

I weigh myself once a month and I am putting on weight.

It must be just as depressing if you are trying to lose weight to be constantly reminded that it isn't happening.

Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays - then I take the best of 3!!

I have had dealings with an eating disorders unit, and they only weigh clients once a week.

This was partly to avoid anxiety, but also research has shown that an individual’s weight can vary day to day, and even during one day, depending on what has been eaten, activity,
even bowel movement.

Once a week weighing first thing in the morning was recommended.

Still each to their own and I suppose different researchers come to different conclusions. I just think daily weighing can become a bit of an obsession, and most diets aim for a weekly weight loss of 2- 3 pounds, so you wouldn’t see this on a daily weighing.

Am I being a bit thick?? If weight can vary a couple of pounds day to day how does weighing yourself on a weekly basis give a more accurate figure. What if the day you pick to weigh yourself is an 'up' day one week after having been a 'down' day the week previous . Have to agree with others who object to being described as anxious and obsessive. I am more than happy with my weight and figure and still receive occasional compliments, I am also fit and active and simply want to maintain the status quo. Each to their own, why put labels on others whose preferences are different to your own

I am another who suffers absolutely no anxiety from daily weighing. It is just part of my morning routine like brushing my teeth.

I weigh every day too. I have recently lost 9 lbs which I am very pleased about. I am not anxious or obsessive about my weight. For me it works well. If my weight goes up I take extra care to eat a bit less that day. It takes away the possibility of a nasty surprise such as finding you have put on half a stone without noticing. Each person has to decide what suits them best. There is certainly no right or wrong way.

It's depressing enough to weigh myself once a week, let alone every day. If I get back to my ideal weight I'll weigh myself more often because it might help me to stay on track. If it hasn't already been mentioned I believe that Cliff Richard weighs himself every day to stay trim.

I'm usually once a week. I can usually tell if a few extra pounds are on; the scale will confirm it!

Also, we don't have a handy spot in the bathroom for a scale, so it has to be hauled out from a closet when needed. If mine was more accessible, then I'm sure I would weigh more often since it was right there.