Do not let the number on the scale dictate your mood or validate your efforts, as weight fluctuates naturally and does not always reflect the actual progress of your health.

noli's read

The community agrees that the scale is an imperfect measurement tool, often a source of unnecessary stress when consulted too frequently without perspective. Research in behavioral psychology, particularly work on self-regulation, suggests that focusing on process goals (habits) rather than immediate outcomes (the number) fosters better long-term adherence (Journal of Health Psychology). It is scientifically established that daily weight variations are primarily due to hydration, sodium, or the hormonal cycle, and not to actual fat mass loss or gain. While daily use can help some individuals 'desensitize' their emotional reaction to the number, others find it more soothing to use alternative measurements (body measurements, how clothes fit) or curve-smoothing applications. The advice to stop using the scale is therefore a valid emotional management strategy, though not a universal one. The community is generally united on the fundamentals: the number alone is misleading, but there is lively debate regarding the method (weighing frequency) for maintaining this emotional neutrality.

the sources

1. 1r/loseit