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Weekly weigh-ins are a staple of many popular diet programs, but studies now show that daily weighing is the key to lasting weight loss.  When researchers at the University of Minnesota monitored the scale habits of 1,800 dieting adults, they found that those who stepped on every day lost an average of 12 pounds over 2 years (weekly scale watchers lost only 6) and were less likely to regain lost weight.  The reason: “The more often you monitor your results, the quicker you can catch the behavioral slip that causes weight gain”.

Step on the scale first thing every morning, when you weigh the least.  Expect small day-to-day fluctuations because of bloating or dehydration. 

Post a reply and let us know how often you actually weigh yourself.  We would like to know what the majority is doing!