when on a cut

[tinktinktink]

how often do you weigh/take measurements?

i take my measurements once every 3 months and weigh once a week but im thinking of only weight once a month or even once every 3 months when i take my measurements

how often do you do it? if at all

[birdiefu]

Do measurements more frequently and weight less. When on my first cut (with most substantial loss), I noticed good progress without going crazy measuring/weighing every 2 weeks. Currently I generally measure and weight once a month, unless I am feeling particularly lean I may measure for fun.

[tinktinktink]

yeah im defo gonna weigh less from new year

[Katelyn357]

I used to be someone who weighed myself ever morning and the number determined how my day would be, now I just weigh/measure once every 2 weeks and I have found to really enjoy this. I think every two weeks works for me because I focus more on how I feel and not the numbers, yet I still get to see the numbers change every 2 weeks. It is a good way of knowing if what I am doing is working or not. I would say measure 1-2 times a month and weigh every 2 weeks...but thats just me.

[AnnieOlson]

i weigh/measure myself weekly usually. whatever you choose, be consistent with it.

[elainedeluca]

When I was cutting for contest, I admit I was a little nuts about weight/measurements--every 2-3 days, now just once a week to make sure my bulk doesn't get too out of hand, lol. Only want to put on about 5-6 lbs, before I cut again for March. For the normal person, I think once a week for measurements/weight will keep you on target and not drive you insane. Weight fluctuates on a day to day basis for many reasons. You could weigh 2 lbs more on a given day, yet lose 1/2" on your waist measurement.

[didances]

I weigh once a week, measure once a month. Every once in awhile I'll start weighing 2x a week or more often if I start noticing odd bloat or something else that seems off. The weight gives me a general idea of what's going on even though things like PMS and random bloating can make the number wonky. Measurements give me a true idea of what's going on and where I am/am not making progress.

[ManWithCurls]

Weight yourself once a week on the same day of the week and upon waking up so as to obtain the most reliable reading.

Measurements I recommend to be taken once a month because by this time, most areas measured have down as opposed to doing it on a weekly basis and only seeing one measurement going down. The more measurements you see going down at once, the more you will keep motivated to continue, hence there is a mental element to my recommendation which has worked very well for me and others I have put on a cut.

All the best.

[oregonchick76]

I think it depends on how much you have to lose. People who are very overweight (25+ lbs) will probably see a noticeable change on the scale weekly. Those who are close to goal weight, like within 5 lbs, depending on how drastic a calorie deficit, might only see the scale change monthly, due to water fluctuations.

[tinktinktink]

I think it depends on how much you have to lose. People who are very overweight (25+ lbs) will probably see a noticeable change on the scale weekly. Those who are close to goal weight, like within 5 lbs, depending on how drastic a calorie deficit, might only see the scale change monthly, due to water fluctuations.

see, the thing is with me i dont notice it week to week, some times i lose nothing, sometimes very little (0.5lb) and those weeks are very demotivating but sometimes i see a 1.75-2.75lbs loss and those weeks are very encouraging lol

thanks for the advice guys and girls

[AnnieOlson]

see, the thing is with me i dont notice it week to week, some times i lose nothing, sometimes very little (0.5lb) and those weeks are very demotivating but sometimes i see a 1.75-2.75lbs loss and those weeks are very encouraging lol

thanks for the advice guys and girls

When I first started cutting, I didn't notice much changes in the first month or so, I dropped 4lbs the first month but I basically looked the same. Later on I started dropping more weight on a consistent basis. Funny thing is I'm eating the same calories I did when I first started cutting and I'm dropping weight easily. I remember some guy on here said I should be dropping my calories because he didn't think I was leaning out, but I didn't listen to him...good thing I didn't. Dropped nearly 40lbs so far.

[tinktinktink]

When I first started cutting, I didn't notice much changes in the first month or so, I dropped 4lbs the first month but I basically looked the same. Later on I started dropping more weight on a consistent basis. Funny thing is I'm eating the same calories I did when I first started cutting and I'm dropping weight easily. I remember some guy on here said I should be dropping my calories because he didn't think I was leaning out, but I didn't listen to him...good thing I didn't. Dropped nearly 40lbs so far.

well done on the loss

[nitro05]

This may sound a little odd, but I actually take my measurements once a week. I know most people probably don't do this, but for me it helps to always know where my progress is

[grace_ou]

I weigh every morning, but more because I have to track hydration and weight. It's just part of my journal. I never take measurements, I don't have a need for that. It certainly doesn't have any effect on my mood or day.

[Echo2k3]

I measure weekly, I try not to weigh to often as in the past I have been known to weigh myself multiple times a day.

In 3 weeks I have lost 2.5kgs and 3cm off my thighs, 3cm off my hips and 2cm off my waist... Somy measurement are keeping me motivated rather then the dreaded scales

[FemmeFatale28]

I commented on another thread of yours referencing the same thing. When I first start a cut weighing once a month and measurements weekly are more motivating.. then when you get pretty lean rely more on pictures than the scale or taping. Stupid scales.