Should you weigh yourself after the toilet?
Should you weigh yourself after the toilet? The Right Way to Weigh In Use your scale every morning after you empty your bladder (and before you eat or drink anything), wearing as little clothing as possible. Because you lose water weight overnight, you'll get a lower number, too. Place your scale on a hard, even surface—no carpeting.
How much weight do I subtract for clothes and shoes?
The authors concluded that women can subtract 1.75 pounds and men can subtract 2.5 pounds for their clothing (without shoes). So next time you're getting weighed in a clinical setting, be sure to mention to whomever weighed you to subtract 1.75 pounds for your apparel.
Is your lowest weight your real weight?
Your Lowest Weight Isn't Your Forever Weight However, it's important to acknowledge that this lowest weight is often artificially low. Factors such as reduced muscle glycogen and dehydration can contribute to a lower number on the scale.