To Weigh or Not to Weigh - That Is the Question
The Answer: Weigh Yourself Regularly I know this is exactly the opposite of what so many programs tell you to do. I understand the rationale that focusing only on a number on the scale can be harmful to your weight loss program. But my experience indicates that it is necessary for patients to develop a healthy relationship with the scale by the time they reach goal weight. It is one of the most important self-monitoring tools used by my patients to maintain their weight loss, regardless if it is just 15 pounds or 100 pounds they are keeping off. The National Weight Control Registry is a group of over 10,000 individuals that have maintained significant weight loss for an extended period of time. By studying this group, investigators hope to learn more about what has made these people successful in keeping weight off when so many struggle to maintain their weight loss. Registry members have lost an average of 66 lbs and kept it off for 5.5 years. 75% of the registrants weigh at lea...