To
summarize, make the most
of
the body analysis feature by:
• Tracking change over time and not day to
day.
• Using the same scale as much as possible.
• Being extra-consistent
in
the time of
day,
day
of
the week, time before or after
food and fluid consumption, before or after exercise, etc., when measuring
body composition.
While a scale/body fat monitor can be a useful tool
on
your weight-loss
journey, it's not
in
and of itself a program for losing weight, Studies show
that
people
lose
three
times
more
weight
on
Weight
Watchers
than
they
do
on their own,*
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Important Information Concerning
Weight
Management
Your scale is the best tool for monitoring weight. While not the only measure
of weight loss, scales are the most popular method used
to
gauge weight-loss
success. A scale measures the sum
of
your total
body
weight, which includes
bone, muscle, fat, and water.
Body
weight
fluctuates
during
the
day,
and
from
day
to
day,
depending on a variety of factors.
o Salt and carbohydrate intake can affect the body's water retention.
• A large meal adds weight and can cause water retention.
• Dehydration from exercise,
ill
ness, or
low
f
lui
d intake can resu
lt
in
weight loss.
o Muscle IS also a factor. Heavy-duty resistance training can build muscle, which
can affect weight.
• The menstrual cycle can cause temporary weight gains and losses.
When You're Losing Weight
It
's
Important not to put too much
stock
in
the exact number on the scale.
because it can and will
vary.
This is especially true when you're dieting. Small weight
gains and losses are
common
as your body adjusts
to
fewer calories and more
exercise. Your scale
is
a valuable tool when used to track weight over a
period
of
weeks and months. Be aware that different scales often gi
ve
different
results. The scale at your doctor's office may show one weight, and your scale at
home another.
So
don't get too caught
up
with a single number.
'Heshka S el
al.
Weight loss with self-help compared
to
a structured commercial program: a randomiZed controlled trial.
JAMA 2003;
289(14): 1792-1798.
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