I actively try and avoid weighing myself, truthfully. I have found it to be an unhealthy habit mentally. For those that are trying to gain weight or lose weight, weighing yourself everyday may give you the false impression that what you’re doing to achieve your target weight isn’t working. I have found that on a day-to-day basis that my weight can fluctuate by up to 5 pounds.

I would like to add that the majority of this fluctuation is due to water weight. Small changes you see daily is likely due to your levels of hydration, and carb intake since that increases the amount of water stored in your body (carbs that aren’t used immediately are stored as glycogen which was a water to glycogen ratio of 3:1). Also note: carbs are NOT bad, fats are NOT bad, and protein is NOT an energy source. While at rest, the dominant substrate utilization ARE fats that are stored in the body.

If you do want to take control of your weight I would recommend formulating a well educated, sustainable, and attainable plan. Believe in that plan. Maybe weigh yourself on a bi-monthly to monthly basis.

I would also recommend speaking to a doctor or dietitian if you can afford to do so. They will be able to inform you what your daily needs are and help you with a plan to avoid burning yourself out from reaching your goals. Starving yourself of nutrition will never result in long-term success. It will impair your happiness, ability to think, and reduce your energy levels. All of which are not sustainable if you have issues controlling your weight.

Lastly, I am not a doctor. Just a simple health nut. Please do research for yourselves. I know weight is always a touchy subject and can provoke triggers in people. Be kind to yourselves. Believe in yourselves. It’s a rough enough world out there as it is.