Make the most of it!
To summarise, 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 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 can be a useful tool on your wellness journey, it’s not a complete
program. Come to a WW Workshop www.ww.com/au/workshop or join online to
learn how to build healthy eating habits, shift your mindset, become more active
and understand how to better manage your weight.
In Australia: 13 19 97 or www.ww.com/au
In New Zealand: 0800 009 009 or www.ww.com/nz
Important Information Concerning
Weight Management
Your scale is a helpful 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.
• Salt and carbohydrate intake can affect the body’s water retention.
• A large meal adds weight and can cause water retention.
• Dehydration from exercise, illness, or low fluid intake can result in weight loss.
• 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 trying to lose weight. Small
weight gains and losses are common as your body adjusts to fewer kilojoules and
more exercise.
Your scale is a valuable tool when used to track weight over a peri-
od of weeks and months. Be aware that different scales often give 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.
Try Not To Over Do It!
We generally recommend weighing yourself no more than once a week as part of
an overarching wellness plan. Though it’s hard to stick to this pattern, it’s the best
way to prevent unnecessary concern with normal weight fluctuations, which are
unrelated to your weight-loss. Regardless of your weighing habits, it’s important
that you’re consistent.
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