Published on July 19, 2023
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Are you measuring the right things?
A lot of people who are dieting for weight loss complain that they’re not seeing the scale move, even though they are losing inches and clothing sizes. Despite these obvious signs that they’re getting leaner, they still want to see the scale change.
Hydration, how much and when you last ate, sodium intake, bowel movements, hormonal shifts, sleep, whether you’ve exercised or worked out . . . 𝑎𝑙𝑙 play a role in what the scale will show any time you step on it.
If you notice other improvements in your body shape or size, you 𝘢𝘳𝘦 losing fat. The scale might not always reflect that you’ve lost weight — but ultimately it is the shape of your body and the amount of lean muscle vs. body fat you have that shows you’re making progress.
Don’t just rely on the scale to measure your weight loss. That number won’t really tell you everything you need to know.
