Important Information Concerning Weight Management

Make the most of it!

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.

•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 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 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.

*Heshka S et al. Weight loss with self-help compared to a structured commercial program: a randomized controlled trial.

JAMA 2003; 289(14): 1792-1798.