Follow the curve of your weight
Draw your curve
It's very easy: just draw a graph by placing the time in weeks vertically and the weight in kilos horizontally. Afterwards, you have to define a fixed moment in which you will weigh yourself. To be more reliable, the weighing must always be performed at the same time, in the same clothes and on the same scale. In fact, from one scale to another, from one moment to another of the day, or from one day to another, the weight can vary considerably. "evolution with the pencil.
Read the evolution
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The curve obtained reflects the evolution of your weight: when the curve rises, it means that you have gained weight; when it is stable, that the weight does not change; when it goes down, it means that you have lost weight. If you follow a diet, it is important to observe this curve : allows you to recognize the periods in which you have a tendency to lose weight, to associate any weight gains with events you have experienced (difficult periods, physical fatigue, holidays, interruption of physical activity ...). As time passes, it may be helpful to note the reason for the change next to each change in the curve. This will allow you to accurately identify the reasons for the increase - or decrease - of your weight.
Adapt your weight loss program
Once you have identified these reasons, you must try to counter them: if the increase in the curve corresponds to a decrease in physical activity, you have to pick up your pace; if it corresponds to an excess, provide for a "food" recovery period ...
This curve can also be useful when you decide to consult a dietician. The latter, in fact, can be based on the curve to determine the patient's weight profile, the reasons for his excessive weight, the ease (or not) to lose weight ...
Before taking a pencil and a ruler, one last piece of advice: don't focus on weight changes from week to week. The evolution of the curve must be observed over a longer period. Due to hormonal changes, a woman's weight can vary over a period of 7 days, without necessarily real weight gain.
