JAKARTA - Weighing the weight can actually be done anytime. However, it is important to know that there are moments that are considered the worst time to weigh yourself.
Quoted from Hindustian Times, weighing yourself at a bad time will give you a false assessment of weight gain or loss. Here are the three worst times to weigh yourself that should be avoided.
1. Immediately after doing intense exercise
Many people think that after doing intense exercise, then the right moment to weigh yourself. In fact, this moment is included in the list of the worst times to weigh yourself.
This is because after exercise the body can experience weight loss due to the loss of a lot of fluid through sweat, or even heavier due to temporary muscle inflammation. This makes the numbers on the scales inaccurate.
2. After consuming high-sodium foods
Consumption of foods containing high sodium such as fast food can cause a drastic spike in the scale, which is temporary. The high salt content forces the body to bind more water so that the sodium concentration in the blood remains balanced.
After consuming foods high in sodium, the fingers of the hands will be slightly swollen or the face will look more watery. This condition is only temporary water retention that will disappear in a day or two, if you consume enough water.
3. During menstruation
In women, the pre-menstrual and menstrual periods are periods that are strongly discouraged for checking weight. This is because hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle often make the body hold more fluid, so that weight can go up temporarily.
The weighing scale will usually return to normal automatically after the menstrual period is over. Therefore, do not weigh your weight during menstruation, which may end up ruining your mood.
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