thursday, 5 february: 210 lbs, 40.75 inches. the importance of 'average weight' and 'average circumference' shines through on days of incremental change. the idea is that "what i weigh" is not that silly number-on-the-scale. it (for men) weight is better calculated as an average (for a 7-day week).
when viewing 'weight' a an average, one can notice the daily (even hourly) fluctuations and utilize the data as feedback, rather than a reason to celebrate (or despair). 'water weight' (affected by consumption, retention, sodium, etc.) can result in false positives (and negatives).
averages don't lie (as much).
for females with menstrual cycles, 'weight' should be calculated as an average per cycle (monthly?) to more accurately account for changes. the number on the scale (now) matters less (in terms of average weight).
better, supplemental data can be gathered via circumference measurements, and even those are best utilized as temporary feedback: not "who i am" so-much as a momentary step on a longer journey.
with that in mind, wIe recommend daily weigh-ins, first thing in the morning, naked, at 6 am*, as feedback. the individual will quickly associate certain behaviors with certain data points, which is the whole point.
:)
for me, alcohol, red meat, and late-night consumption have immediate, adverse affects. a week of excellent diet & exercise practice is easily wiped-out by a night of partying.
*6 am (or a regularly designated wake-up-weigh-in time), for better comparison/accuracy.
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