When to measure?

[Krisztina]

Should I step on the scale before or after workout? Usually my scale shows 2-3 lbs less after workout. That’s because I lose water during my workout. Is my real weight the one that I see before workout?
Once I measured myself everyday and there were days when I gained 5-6 lbs and two days later I lost it. So, which is the real number?
If I measure myself weekly, how do I know the scale will not show 5-6lbs. Two days later.
I’m trying not to rely on the scale this much, but unfortunately I’m obsessed with it.

Krisztina

 

[Snazzy]

The main thing is to be consistent in the time you weigh yourself, so you're comparing apples to apples. I wouldn't think right after your workout would be the best time, because if you're more intense one day than another, you may not sweat as much.

Personally, I like to weigh myself right after rolling out of bed and going to the bathroom. I get the lowest number that way, LOL. I don't weigh more than weekly, either. Differences in day to day weight can fluctuate so much depending on what you ate, drank, etc. Water retention!