Doctor Shares Tips to Track Your Weight Loss Progress

It is not easy to maintain a healthy weight, and people often get frustrated when the scale’s number doesn’t move in their preferred direction. However, body weight changes daily and even during the whole week. The question is, is that still normal? 

There is a frequency for doing weigh-ins and the best way to interpret the number you see. We consulted RENPHO Fitness Advisor, Dr Stavros Matoukas  to get his take on body fluctuation and body weighing for weight loss. 

Why does your body weight change from time to time?

You are still on track to reach your body weight objectives if your weight fluctuates daily! It all boils down to what, when you work out, eat, drink and even sleep. 

Stavros notes that measurements could have variability based on the time of the day you measure your body weight. He also adds, “monitoring the trend of your body measurements is far more essential than the numbers themselves, and your body composition and body weight may fluctuate during the day based on hydration and dietary status.”

Curious about why your weight varies so much? Here are some of the main causes of typical weight fluctuation:

Water

Hormones

Fasting

Stress

How and when is the best time to measure your body?

Weighing yourself throughout the day won’t reveal how many pounds you’ve gained or lost overall, but it will enable you to gauge how much your weight fluctuates generally over the day. Whether monthly, weekly or daily, timing is the most important thing when it comes to weighing yourself. 

Stavros shared, “I prefer weighing myself once weekly, for a complete perspective of my body composition. I always choose the same day and time–either Saturday or Sunday morning, before my breakfast.”

He adds, “I try to weigh myself considering the same circumstances each time to avoid inconsistencies.” 

Moreover, you’ll be more likely to stick with a schedule and develop a habit improvement.

Here’s what other experts suggest for weighing your body:

Weigh once a week

If you're keeping track of changes, you might be compelled to go on the scale every day, but resist the urge! Body weight can fluctuate every day significantly due to frequent water changes. Additionally, you’ll more likely get a more realistic image if you weigh yourself every week at the same time. 

Always check your weight in the morning

Weighing yourself first thing in the morning will give you the most accurate reading after drinking a glass of water or eating pancakes. That’s because you’ve had enough time to digest and assimilate food overnight, and what you’ve eaten or haven’t quite processed will have no impact on it.

Keep the key details in mind

The figure on the scale will fluctuate if you weigh yourself in training gear one week and in your underwear the following week, but it will not reflect your weight gain or loss. 

Monitor your body improvement

You’ll be sure to get the most out of the RENPHO Smart Body Scale if you keep track of your progress with the Renpho Health app. Using these two together, you can have a better general understanding of what’s occurring with your body by keeping track of your weight reduction and other body composition.

Stavros shares, “Setting goals is important in whatever you do in life, since having a visual of what you would like to accomplish will keep you motivated and consistent.” Plus, it might inspire you to continue pushing yourself with your fitness journey by recognizing patterns and ensuring that things are heading in the right direction.

Use the scale’s reading as part of an indicator of your health

While body scales are useful for determining your progress, it’s not the only thing you need to care about! Remember to keep track of your health by monitoring your diet, exercise and your overall lifestyle.

RENPHO has a growing collection of smart scales–don’t forget to look into the RENPHO Smart Body Scale’s features and see how it can be an important addition to your fitness regimen!