5 Mistakes When Weighing Yourself

You think you can do little wrong with weighing? Far from it! We’ve put together some clever tips to help reduce the frustration of weighing to a minimum.

1. Getting on the scale every day

If you put yourself on the scales every day, you can quickly become depressed. Your weight changes from day to day: even if you pay close attention to your diet, you can weigh more the next day. This can be related to several factors. Did you drink more than the day before? Have you not been to the toilet for a longer period of time? Have you eaten more fibre? Fibre binds water and ensures that your chyme gets more volume in the intestines. Muscle building can also play a role. We guess: Weigh yourself only once a week on the same day of the week – undressed and at the same time, of course.

2. The surface is not suitable

The scale reacts sensitively to uneven surfaces – and can only measure inaccurately on carpets, for example. This of course falsifies the measurement results, which can lead to frustration. So: simply place the scale on a smooth surface and the weight can be accurately controlled.

3. Using different scales

You probably know this: On your boyfriend’s scale you weigh one kilo more, on the doctor’s measuring device two kilos less. That’s because each scale is calibrated differently. In order to get reliable results with which you can check your weight, you should always use the same scale.

4. Weighing after getting up or in the evening

Immediately after getting up, you should drink a large glass of water to get your metabolism going and feel more alert. Now wait another twenty to thirty minutes to get rid of the excess water in the toilet. Now you should get an accurate result of your weight, which is not distorted by the dehydration that has occurred overnight.

And the evening is not necessarily suitable for weighing either. You take in different amounts of food and drink throughout the day, which is then reflected on the scales. The best time is therefore, as already mentioned, in the morning – before breakfast and after going to the toilet.

5. Weighing during the period

During your period, your body weight can sometimes deviate from your normal weight. This is because water retention can build up in your body, which can amount to one or two kilos. So it is best to postpone weighing until after your period to avoid frustration, which is usually higher than usual during this time.