Losing Weight, Part 2
First, Let’s Measure Your Weight
When people try to save money, they usually look at their bank balance and think, “How can I increase it?”
Dieting is the same way.
First, you need to know your current weight, and then think about “how to reduce it.”
If you do not measure your weight properly, you will not know:
- What your target should be
- Whether your diet is working
- What is causing your weight to increase or decrease
That is why the first step in dieting is to prepare a scale.
So first, get a body weight scale.
Try Stepping on the Scale Every Day
The next step is very simple.
Weigh yourself every day.
Some people dislike stepping on the scale, but the important thing is to first understand your current condition.
When you measure your weight every day, you gradually begin to notice connections between your weight and your lifestyle, such as:
- “I ate too much yesterday.”
- “I walked a lot.”
- “I went out drinking.”
- “I ate too much salt.”
At first, simply measuring your weight is enough.
Begin by getting used to the habit of weighing yourself every day.
Losing Weight, Part 2
- Buy a body weight scale
- Build the habit of weighing yourself every day
A scale that can measure in increments of 100 grams or less is recommended.
If the measurement increments are too large, it becomes harder to notice small changes in weight.
Once you become accustomed to measuring your weight, turning the changes into a graph can make patterns even easier to understand.
Recently, there are also scales that can connect with smartphone apps.
In Japan, companies such as TANITA and OMRON sell scales that can sync with mobile apps.
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