How often should I weigh myself?

Tempting as it is to jump on the scales every day(!), we recommend that you only weigh yourself once a week. It is important that you follow the same 'weigh-in' routine to ensure that the weight you read is more easily compared to the previous week. So weigh yourself on the same scales, at the same time of day and after the same routine.

Fluctuations in body water mass can vary by several pounds within a few hours, so the timing of your 'weigh-in' is important as having gone without something to eat or drink for a few hours (or just having been to the loo) could make several pounds of a difference and give a low reading, whereas the opposite scenario could imply a higher than actual weight – and the difference between the two results could be as much as half a stone!

It's also important to remember that weight loss rarely follows a smooth downwards curve. It is more often a series of stops and starts! So don't expect to lose exactly the same amount every week as it may be that one week you lose 3lbs and the next 1lb – it is down to your individual body. As long as you are consistently getting a green tick in your Week View, then your overall weight loss trend will be downwards, even if the odd week has a blip!