I read this in Cooking Light and thought that it was interested: That during a 24-hour period, your weight can shift up to 6 pounds, depending on hydration status, menstrual cycle, or even the hour. To obtain an accurate measurement, weight yourself on the same scale at the same time of day no more than once a week. They recommend doing it in the morning, before you've had anything to eat or drink.
I realized that it changed throughtout the day, but had no idea it could be as much as 6 pounds!
In my case, I have had a 5 pound difference, so I'm not surprised at the 6 - and I always weigh at the same time & in the same clothes ;-D It can shock you when you see a large gain & it's only the time of day that you weighed in! Elaine K
Brian Blaszczak said:
I read this in Cooking Light and thought that it was interested: That during a 24-hour period, your weight can shift up to 6 pounds, depending on hydration status, menstrual cycle, or even the hour. To obtain an accurate measurement, weight yourself on the same scale at the same time of day no more than once a week. They recommend doing it in the morning, before you've had anything to eat or drink.
I realized that it changed throughtout the day, but had no idea it could be as much as 6 pounds!
6-lbs fluctuation is news to me. But quite consistently, my weight at bedtime is 3 lbs more than my weight in the morning before breakfast.
Prairie Roots
Brian Blaszczak said:
I read this in Cooking Light and thought that it was interested: That during a 24-hour period, your weight can shift up to 6 pounds, depending on hydration status, menstrual cycle, or even the hour. To obtain an accurate measurement, weight yourself on the same scale at the same time of day no more than once a week. They recommend doing it in the morning, before you've had anything to eat or drink.
I realized that it changed throughtout the day, but had no idea it could be as much as 6 pounds!
Yup, and even weighing on the same day of the week will give you somewhat of a flucuation ... depending on what you ate the prior day or so, drank, etc. Did the system *flush* so to speak <G>. I know my body doesn't know the difference between fridays or tuesdays - or any other danged day. LOL
I know it isn't technically the right way to do things, but I still try to weigh myself daily. While there will be those flucuations, if the number stays continually *up* - I do know that it is more than likely not a good sign and time to kick things back into gear. I also know that seeing a 2 or 3 pound gain overnight is not a *real* gain ... impossible to do.
Joyce
Brian Blaszczak said:
I read this in Cooking Light and thought that it was interested: That during a 24-hour period, your weight can shift up to 6 pounds, depending on hydration status, menstrual cycle, or even the hour. To obtain an accurate measurement, weight yourself on the same scale at the same time of day no more than once a week. They recommend doing it in the morning, before you've had anything to eat or drink.
I realized that it changed throughtout the day, but had no idea it could be as much as 6 pounds!
I read this in Cooking Light and thought that it was interested: That during a 24-hour period, your weight can shift up to 6 pounds, depending on hydration status, menstrual cycle, or even the hour. To obtain an accurate measurement, weight yourself on the same scale at the same time of day no more than once a week. They recommend doing it in the morning, before you've had anything to eat or drink.
I realized that it changed throughtout the day, but had no idea it could be as much as 6 pounds!
Brian
Heavens, yes! Especially if you are female! My waistline used to bloat up by at least 5" and my bust by a couple of cup sizes! And add the pain of THAT to the normal hormonal rages, and cramps, and you can see why some of us turn into chocolate craving maniacs for a while each time it happens! All under control now, thank goodness!
Salty snacks at the cinema in the evening can mean the extra water retention add a few pounds for just a few ounces if pleasure! --
Yes and that is why I hate to weigh in anytime but morning!!
Connie
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Connie Walsh
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Brian Blaszczak said:
I read this in Cooking Light and thought that it was interested: That during a 24-hour period, your weight can shift up to 6 pounds, depending on hydration status, menstrual cycle, or even the hour. To obtain an accurate measurement, weight yourself on the same scale at the same time of day no more than once a week. They recommend doing it in the morning, before you've had anything to eat or drink.
I realized that it changed throughtout the day, but had no idea it could be as much as 6 pounds!
Yup, living proof here, mine changed 8 pounds overnight! It CAN be done!
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~Kristin O~ 272/241.8/172
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