AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE ON WEIGH MYSELF DAILY

Daily weight is also ineffective because the body is always changing, depending on the time of day, season, and even stage of life. An appropriate weight for a baby or teenager is far different than an appropriate weight for an adult. Similarly, your body is likely to hold onto more weight during the chilly winter months than it is in the warm summertime months. And, if caught in the cycle of frequent weighing, you have probably noticed that weight even fluctuates throughout the day: your weight in the morning on an empty stomach looks quite different from your evening weight, after digesting a day's worth of food, activities, and experiences. For these reasons, weighing yourself each day can be confusing and unhelpful.

If you are caught in a pattern of daily weighing, ask yourself how much power you are giving to the number on the scale. Does it determine your mood for the day, the clothes you'll wear, the confidence you'll exude? Daily weighing can cause a feeling of shame that is unproductive and can negatively impact your emotions, eating habits, and well-being. Consider giving up your scale or, if this is too difficult, try weighing yourself at most once a week. Find other ways to appreciate and love your body; treat it like it's your best friend. Saying affirmations and taking time each day to notice something positive about your body is useful when trying to overcoming the impulse to weigh daily.

If you believe you have a weight problem, you may be tempted to justify daily weighing by saying you need to be "monitored." But, this is ultimately an ineffective strategy for modifying your eating behaviors and does not address the emotional and physical factors that may be causing you to gain weight. Instead, focus on understanding the physical and emotional imbalances in your body to find a healthier weight. For more tips, check out our Ayurvedic diet for weight loss and our pages on feeling overweight.