When You’re Losing Weight
It’s important not to put too much stock in the exact number on the scale, because it
can and will vary. This is especially true when you’re dieting. Small weight gains and
losses are common as your body adjusts to fewer calories and more exercise.
Your scale is a valuable tool when used to track weight over a period of weeks and
months. Be aware that different scales often give different results. The scale at your
doctor’s office may show one weight and your scale at home another.
So don’t get
too caught up with a single number.
Don’t Overdo It!
A surefire way to get overly concerned with your weight is to weigh yourself too often.
Weigh yourself no more than once a week when you’re dieting. Though it’s hard to
stick to this pattern, it’s the best way to prevent unnecessary concern with normal
weight fluctuations, which are unrelated to your weight-loss efforts. Regardless of
your weighing habits, it’s important that you’re consistent.
Here are 5 rules for effectively monitoring your weight – weigh yourself:
• Once a week, on the same day of the week
• At the same time of day
• In the same place
• Wearing the same clothes
• Using the same scale
To keep track of your weight, record only one number for the week. This will
give you a clear picture of any trend your weight is following.
When You’re Maintaining Weight
Fluctuations in day-to-day weight tend to be smaller when weight is stable, so a more
frequent weigh-in pattern is helpful. To maintain a stable weight:
• Weigh yourself more often than once a week.
• Use the “5-pound rule” – research shows that people who keep weight within
a 5-pound range are more likely to maintain a healthy body weight over the
long term.
While a scale can be a useful tool on your weight-loss journey, it’s not in and
of itself a program for losing weight. Studies show that people lose three
times more weight on Weight Watchers than they do on their own*.
Come to a meeting and learn from us the best way to lose and maintain
weight. Call 1-800-651-6000 or go to WeightWatchers.com to find a
meeting near you.
Before Using Scale
1. Set switch on the base of scale to measure in kg (kilograms) or lb (pounds).
2. Set scale on floor. Surface must be level for accurate operation and safety.
Weighing In
1. Set “LB/KG” switch for either pound or kilogram readings.
2. Quickly and firmly tap center of scale platform with foot to activate large
digital display.
3. When “00.0” appears in display window, step onto scale.
DO NOT STEP ONTO SCALE UNTIL “00.0” APPEARS IN WINDOW.
4. Stand on platform without shifting or moving until weight is displayed.
NOTE: Digital display automatically turns off after several seconds.
Facts You Should Know
Your Weight Watchers
®
scale is a precise measuring instrument that is most
accurate when weighing a stationary object. To ensure the most accurate readings,
always try to stand on the same area of the scale platform and DO NOT MOVE.
Should the weight on the scale exceed the scale’s capacity, you may see an error
message “ERR”.
Electronic sensors are sensitive. Be careful not to drop or jar the scale. Place it
gently onto floor surface, and store where it will be protected from impact. The scale
is an electronic instrument and should never be submerged in water. Clean with
damp cloth and/or glass cleaner.
In the unlikely event that the scale batteries malfunction and need to be replaced,
lift the battery cover on the bottom of the scale and replace the old batteries with
two new 3V Lithium batteries (CR2032). Insert both batteries with the "+" side up,
one on top of the other.
Do not attempt to open the scale or to remove any
components. Servicing should be done by qualified technicians only.
See warranty information below.
Important Information Concerning
Weight Management
Your scale is the best tool for monitoring weight. While not the only measure of weight
loss, scales are the most popular method used to gauge weight-loss
success. A scale measures the sum of your total body weight, which includes bone,
muscle, fat, and water.
Body weight fluctuates during the day, and from day to day, depending on a
variety of factors.
• Salt and carbohydrate intake can affect the body’s water retention.
• A large meal adds weight and can cause water retention.
• Dehydration from exercise, illness, or low fluid intake can result in weight loss.
• Muscle is also a factor. Heavy-duty resistance training can build muscle, which can
affect weight.
• The menstrual cycle can cause temporary weight gains and losses.
*Heshka S et al. Weight loss with self-help compared with a structured commercial program: a randomized trial.
JAMA 289(14): 1792, 2003.
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