Worst And Best Time To Check Weight
Image: Pexels
23 April 2025
Body weight can fluctuate throughout the day, and the scales may show higher or lower numbers depending on the time of day when a person uses them
Image: Pexels
Here are the worst times to check weight:
Image: Pexels
After eating or drinking: Food and water add temporary weight, skewing results. Wait 2-3 hours after a meal
Image: Pexels
After exercise: Sweat and dehydration can falsely lower weight, while muscle inflammation may increase it
Image: Unsplash
At night: Weight fluctuates throughout the day due to food, water, and activity, often peaking in the evening
Image: Unsplash
During menstruation (for women): Hormonal changes can cause water retention, adding 2-5 pounds temporarily
Image: Pexels
Here are the best times to check weight:
Image: Pexels
First thing in the morning: After waking, before eating or drinking, and after using the bathroom for the most consistent baseline
Image: Pexels
Same time daily/weekly: Weighing at the same time, ideally morning, ensures comparable data
Image: Pexels
On a calibrated scale: Use the same, accurate scale on a flat surface for precision
Image: Pexels
Before exercise: Avoid temporary fluctuations from sweat or muscle inflammation
Image: Pexels
Check More Stories
Image: Pexels
ndtv.com