How Much Should You Weigh?

So this is not about how many pounds (or kilograms), but how often.  We currently do not have a bathroom scale at our house - simply because our last one was ruined and we haven't invested in a new one.

A new study out of Duke University suggests that people should weigh themselves daily.  They indicate that it may "boost enthusiasm for healthy behaviors."

Unfortunately, many people who are trying to lose weight may also be dealing with weight stigma.  Placing such an emphasis on the number on the scale , as opposed to health parameters and how a person feels, may stimulate obsessive and even potentially disordered eating behaviors,

It is important to note, for anyone who engages in regular weighing, that weight can fluctuate from day to day, and weight tends to increase during the day.


Combating weight stigma: A call to action for health professionals.  (n.d.)  Retrieved from Binge Eating Disorder Association: http://bedaonline.com/weight-stigma-awareness-week-toolkits/toolkit-providers/
Daily weigh-ins may encourage weight loss. (2015, Mar 13) Retrieved from Fox News: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2015/03/13/daily-weigh-ins-may-encourage-weight-loss/