To weigh or not to weigh?

Stop weighing yourself EVERY day! Our bodies fluctuate on a daily basis depending on time of day, hydration level, sodium intake, and time of month (for women). Try to stick to once a week for checking the scale as far as weight loss progress. Pay more attention to how your clothing fits, hunger/fullness signals, portion size, and energy level. It is easy to get obsessed by jumping on the scale every morning and letting that number rule your day. When you do hop on, make sure it is at the same time of day, with the same clothing, and the same amount of time after having consumed food or liquids. Try not to get hung up on a number, but rather how you are feeling: increased energy, able to climb stairs without huffing and puffing, effortlessly carrying bags of groceries up 3 flights of stairs. I know, easier said then done, but at least try! If the number goes up, buckle down and increase your activity level - walk/run an extra mile for the next week, or go out dancing or bowling instead of sitting through the latest theater release, get off the bus 3 stops early and walk to your destination, or take the dog for an extra walk. And eat a little less - leave a bite or two of every meal and snack.