5 reasons you need to stop weighing yourself now

• Weighing yourself isn't always a reliable method for monitoring your health, as weight fluctuates day to day.
• Stepping on the scale too often can have negative side effects. 
• Weighing yourself frequently can create mental obstacles and even lead to overeating.

Stepping on the scale can be a nerve-wracking endeavor. After working hard to track calories, hit the gym, and drink plenty of water, it can feel like all your hard work doesn't count unless the number on the scale reflects it. But weight loss and maintenance are long-term processes that require hard work day in and day out, and it's not fair to base all your success off one number that is frequently subject to fluctuate. 

The scale you're using, the time of the day you weigh yourself, and the occurrence of your period also affect your weight. Even the amount of salt you eat can lead to fluctuations because sodium causes fluid retention, according to the American Heart Association.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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