How often should I weigh myself Topic

CityGirl129 05/18/23
i've read articles that give different advice - some say weigh daily, others once a week and it's confusing. Also, I'm struggling with being constipated. I'm trying to drink more water and I eat plenty of vegetables and that helps most of the time but not completely. I do take laxatives every once in a while but I don't want to depend on tablets to get myself regular again.

Dietician 05/18/23
Hi CityGirl129,

Thanks for reaching out. Most experts recommend daily weighing. However, it is important to consider how weighing in makes you feel-if it empowers you, keep it up! On the other hand, if it creates anxiety or struggles with eating-disordered thoughts, perhaps you can develop a different measure of success. For example, you might evaluate whether your clothes fit better or whether your energy increases.

For constipation, are you drinking plenty of water and eating a high-fiber diet? Many people find a daily intake of bran cereal, chia seeds, or prunes are particularly helpful for regularity. Here are some articles you may find useful.

https://www.mynetdiary.com/great-food-sources-of-fiber.html

https://www.mynetdiary.com/how-much-should-you-drink.html

Hope this helps! Brenda (MyNetDiary Dietitian)

Daniel 06/03/23
You can really do it as often as you want.. there’s no particular schedule. Daily provides the most detailed graphing so you can see changes sooner, I typically do it every day unless I’m not able to do a good poo in morning.

How often should I weigh myself