A new study showed that the more frequently dieters weighed themselves, the more weight they lost. The study also showed that if participants went more than a week without weighing themselves, they gained weight.

The lesson here? Weigh yourself at least once a week if you wish to lose weight, and contrary to what some experts say, weighing yourself every day may help you stay on track.

Listen in to John P. Higgins, MD, as he discusses the importance of weighing yourself as part of your weight loss approach.