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The true value of a scale used to measure your weight is the ability to record data over time, or trends. Just stepping on the scale and determining that you are 25 pounds over your healthy weight target is of some value, but it is only when you repeatedly step on the scale to measure your progress (or lack of progress) in attaining your goal that it becomes really meaningful.

If you have decided to lose weight to reach a health goal and have begun either a new diet, a new exercise program, or, hopefully, both, then you need to be able to tell if that program is working for you. Ideally, you want to know at least every week if you are making any progress. If things are not progressing the way you expected them to, then you have the opportunity o make some mid-course corrections before too much time goes by.

It’s important to get a consistent reading when you step on the scale. Your weight may vary by several pounds throughout the day. Right after eating a meal or drinking a bottle fo water, you may weigh more than you did just before eating. After working out and sweating, you may weigh less because of a lower level of hydration. One of the best times to weigh yourself is first thing in the morning. This gives you a consistent level of hydration that is not unduly influenced by short term activity.

If you have bathroom scale that measures your hydration level through electrical conductance, then you can correct for the extra (or missing water weight). This doesn’t mean that you should avoid water when trying to lose weight, water weight loss is very, very temporary and your body doesn’t function as efficiently as is should if you are not taking in enough water. During any weight loss program, diet, or exercise routine, you will achieve much better long term and sustainable results by maintaining proper hydration and drinking plenty of water each day.

Some scales will also measure your percentage of body fat. This is the real culprit. If we reduce our body fat, then, in all honesty, weight doesn’t really matter. Take, for example, a professional body-builder. These individuals, by most measures are grossly overweight for their height. They aren’t fat, in fact, most of them could safely add fat and remain within healthy targets. They do have lots of muscle. As you may know, muscle weighs more than fat. If you are muscular, then you should ignore weight as a measure of health in most cases and instead look to make sure that your body fat falls within target levels. Having a bathroom scale that measures hydration and body fat can be a big help in determining your overall fitness level.

As always, with any program of dieting or exercise, you should check in with your doctor to make sure the steps you are taking, and your goals, are healthy ones.