Weighing In

How often do you step on your scale Once a day, once a week, once a month, or never? Well, should you weigh yourself everyday? The latest research says it is fine. Frequent weighing will not make you depressed. They have found no strong evidence to show that stepping on the scale frequently makes women depressed. Actually, daily weighing has been associated with lower body mass index levels in women 40 years or older. It is actually helpful to people who are trying to gain or lose weight. but many experts still believe the average person doesn't need to step on the scale every day. Doing this tends to lead to an over-reliance on the scale and cause you to obsess about your weight. Plus, the scale doesn't tell you if you have gained water weight, fat weight or protein and/or muscle weight. It is best instead to base your weight on how clothes fit and how you feel. You should look in the mirror. If you see less fat, you have less fat. Weight fluctuates and can be misleading. In other words, it helps to get on the scale once a week. You may be expecting too much too soon and judge the true state of your progress too quickly. What's the best advice? Maybe three or four times a week??