Do you try to trick the scale?

Like most women, I'll do just about anything to shave even a tenth of a pound off the scale.  In fact, I went out and bought a digital version just so I could see those tenths melt away! For some reason, losing a tenth is huge....gaining a tenth not so disappointing.

I also like to shower before I weigh myself.  Not sure how much dirt weighs, but why take a chance.   

In a recent survey by a British-based diet website, about 3,000 women were asked how they try to cheat the scale.  

50% Weigh themselves naked

40% Go to the bathroom first

10% Hold their breath (remember to exhale first)

3%  Stand on one leg

3% Wait for a full moon (thinking that's when they'll be their lightest)

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  In a survey of my friends, I found that most have tried the top three.  One believes in the one-legged approach (really?) and no one has ever counted on a full moon.  They also had some suggestions of their own.

•  Shave your legs first.
•  Weigh yourself after a haircut.
•  Remember to take off everything, including your glasses (blurred vision on the scale is an asset!).
•  Remove all jewelry.
•  Never weigh yourself with wet hair.