Tip 8: Weigh Once Each Week, Even When You Had Rather Not

Yes, I know many people do not like to weigh!  But since you need to know all your Heart Wise numbers, jump on that scale.  Always weigh under the same conditions: first thing in the morning, with little or no clothing, and with an empty bladder.  Write down the number if you cannot keep track of it.  If you have other health problems or conditions that require you to be monitored more closely, such as heart failure and the use of diuretics, then you may need to weigh more frequently.  Weighing weekly allows us to follow our progress if we are trying to lose weight and will alert us if we start to gain weight.