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Tamannaah Bhatia’s trainer reveals the worst times to check weight

Your weighing time affects the number
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Your weighing time affects the number
Daily weight changes can feel confusing, but timing plays a big role. Celebrity trainer Siddhartha Singh explained this in an Instagram video, in which he revealed the best and worst times to check body weight.
 Avoid checking weight after a workout
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Avoid checking weight after a workout
Weighing yourself right after exercise can show lower numbers because the body loses water through sweat. This change is usually temporary and not actual fat loss.
Periods can increase temporary weight
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Periods can increase temporary weight
Hormonal changes during periods may cause bloating and water retention. This can make body weight appear higher temporarily.
Night is the heaviest time of the day
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Night is the heaviest time of the day
Checking weight before sleeping may give a higher reading because the body has already consumed meals, fluids, and snacks throughout the day.
 Morning gives a better reading
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Morning gives a better reading
According to Siddhartha Singh, morning is the best time to check weight because the body is in a more stable state before meals and fluids.
Use the same routine every time
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Use the same routine every time
The trainer suggested weighing yourself after using the washroom to get more consistent and reliable readings over time.
​Do not obsess over daily numbers
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​Do not obsess over daily numbers
Instead of checking weight every day, the trainer recommends measuring it three times a week on non-consecutive days for better tracking.
Fitness is more than one number
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Fitness is more than one number
Siddhartha Singh said fitness should focus on overall health, energy, and strength because small weight fluctuations are completely normal.
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