Weight
lt's not only about when you weigh yourself but how you do it. To most accurately weigh:
- Be sure to use the same scale. If you need scale recommendations, be sure to let your nutritionist know!
- Step on the scale first thing in the morning before eating or drinking anything. We recommend stepping on the scale naked after going to the bathroom.
- Be sure to log your weight in the app. See instructions below
- Please note: many factors impact weight, like stress, sodium intake, carbohydrate intake, hormones, and exercise intensity. Because of this, we recommend weighing a few times per week. Doing this allows us to monitor weekly averages instead of one data point. If you have questions, please message your nutritionist.
To add weight to the Nutrisense app:
- Press the green + sign.
- Select" Measurement."
- Under "Type", select "Weight."
- In the "Value" box, type your weight. Make sure the date and time are correct.
Waist and Hip
Along with scale weight, waist and hip measurements are valuable and insightful weight loss metrics. The scale captures body weight, while the waist and hip measurements capture body composition changes.
For example, it's possible to lose inches off your waist and hips, but the number on the scale might remain the same. This can indicate positive body composition changes (i.e., more muscle mass and
less fat), which is what we want! a link to body measuring tape if you're interested.
Waist: It's best to do this topless or while wearing a very thin shirt.
- Find the top of your hip bone.
- Wrap the measuring tape around your body, level with your belly button. Make sure it's tight enough and straight, even at the back.
- Exhale.
- Check the number on the measuring tape. Please write it down or upload it to the app.
- Then, click in the upper right-hand corner to save in the app.
Hip: It's best to do this in your underwear.
- Locate the widest part of your hips and the widest part of your butt.
- With your right hand, pin one end of the measuring tape to the widest point of your right hip. Hold firmly in place.
- Wrap the other end of the measuring tape around your butt and across your front. Make sure the tape remains parallel to the floor.
- Pinch both ends of the tape together, write down the number, or upload it to the app.
Progress photos
It’s best to do this with minimal clothing, preferably the same clothing each time. Please take your progress photos in the same spot each time. Choose a place with a blank wall and plenty of natural light.
- Set your phone timer to take a selfie or ask someone close to you to take pictures.
- Stand naturally and capture three primary poses at eye level:
- Pose 1: Straight on, hands on your hips or sides.
- Pose 2: Side (left and right), with hands at your sides.
- Pose 3: Back faces the camera, hands at your hips or sides.
If comfortable, feel free to share your progress photos with your nutritionist. Simply send your photos in a message in the app. Please note: you do not have to include your face in the photos! This is an optional step.