Throw Out The Scale

I must say this quote really had quite an impact on me. I have been thinking of not using the scale for quite some time and the words, "if you don't like what you see in the mirror what difference does it make what the scale says" was the catalyst that will make me stop using the scales (at least for a while). It's true, why does the number matter? We all want to look better, feel better and be healthier...there are far better and more effective ways to measure these things than the scales....I think I'll make the month of May, NO WEIGH MAY!

The Scales Don't Tell You Everything

The next time you feel discouraged because the scales aren't showing any weight loss despite the fact you've been exercising, remember you may have gained muscle and burnt fat, and since fat loss is the goal, not muscle loss, the scales are not always the best way to measure progress.

The Scales Are Not The Only Way To Measure Progress

The scales cannot show ALL your progress. Sometimes while we are doing the wrong thing we are also in other areas doing the right thing. For example, If you drank more water today but still have a daily chocolate habit, the scales won't show that you're drinking more water. If you used to be really pessimistic about your ability to lose weight and today you've got a sudden burst of positive self-belief, the scales won't show this change in mindset. So notice, and take note of (perhaps in a journal) the many areas where you're making  positive changes towards a healthier, fitter you.

The Scales Are Not Always The Best Way To Measure Fat Loss

If you were to place 5lbs of fat and 5lbs of muscle side by side the fat would look about twice the size of the muscle because muscle tissue is more tightly packed than fat tissue. A 150lb person with toned muscle and a low percentage of body fat will appear slimmer than a 150lb person with low muscle development and a high percentage of body fat. As we get fitter we gain more muscle so the scales may not always accurately show our weight loss. So use other methods (as well as the scales) like a tape measure or the way your clothes fit to determine the amount of fat you've shed from your body.

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The Scale Is Just One Way To Measure Success

Most of us only use the scales to measure progress, but the scales don't always tell the whole story. Use some of these tips to get a more complete picture of your progress.

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Don't Be Discouraged

You can do it. Don't be discouraged if you don't see results right away...it takes time.

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Scales Show Your Weight Not Your Worth

Scales show your weight, not your worth.

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If You Indulge You Will Bulge