Hey,
I have a confession.
For the first 3 months of my weight loss journey —
I checked the scale every single morning.
Sometimes twice.
Before breakfast. After breakfast. Before sleeping.
Kuch toh change hoga aaj.
And every time the number did not move —
I felt like quitting.
⚖️ The Weighing Scale Was Lying To Me
Here is what nobody tells you about the scale —
Your weight can fluctuate 1-2KG in a single day.
Just from water.
Just from salt.
Just from the time of day you weigh yourself.
So I was comparing Monday morning weight to Tuesday evening weight.
And panicking because I had "gained" 1.5KG overnight.
I had not gained fat. I had drunk 2 glasses of water.
🔍 What I Changed — And What Happened
After 3 months of daily scale anxiety —
I made one decision.
I will check my weight only once every 10 days.
Same time. Same day. Fasted. Same scale.
And then I waited.
10 days later — I stepped on the scale.
-2.3KG.
I had lost 2.3KG without even noticing.
Because I had stopped obsessing over daily numbers —
And started focusing on daily habits.
💡 The Real Numbers That Matter
What To Track | How Often |
|---|---|
Daily steps | Every evening ✅ |
Body weight | Every 10 days only ✅ |
Energy level | Every evening ✅ |
Progress photo | Every 07 days ✅ |
Calories | Never — too stressful ❌ |
The scale is a long-term tool. Not a daily report card.
✅ One Change To Make Starting Now
If you are checking your weight every day —
Stop.
Put the scale away.
Set a reminder for 10 days from now.
Focus only on your steps and your food until then.
When that reminder goes off —
Step on the scale once.
I guarantee the number will surprise you.
Dr. Pulkit Trivedi
📍 Ahmedabad
P.S. — How often do you check your weight? Daily? Weekly? Never? Reply and tell me — I am genuinely curious what most people do. 😊