The DREADED Scale

Hmmm...had this conversation yesterday...Who needs the scale? Yes, I own one, only because it was a bonus add-on when I bought my townhouse 9 years ago...HAHAHA! I may have stepped on it here and there, but it's not something I do regularly and I don't pay much attention to the numbers because what I really care about, is DO MY CLOTHES FIT and do I FEEL healthy :)

Now scales not only measure our weight, but some scales measure our % body fat. SAY WHAT!? Yes, they do and while it's nice to know what we're working with to begin with, these are not always accurate just like any numbers on a scale. They are going to fluctuate week to week, if you're exercising and building muscle, you may see your weight increase. BUT HOW!!!? How is this happening!!!! Well, muscle takes up less space than fat, it's more dense than fat, it takes up less space which is why your clothes fit better :) Now as far as the %body fat, the scales are not always accurate. Like any science experiment, there are variables such as water consumption, food intake, sleep, caffeine, different body types, and a whole slew of other variables.

So, rather than focus on the scale, weight and % body fat, there are better ways to track your progress during this challenge—like how your clothes fit, if the moves feel easier, or through your measurements! For the next 14 days, I want you to focus on tracking your measurements WEEKLY. Not only will this help you see meaningful change (like inches lost or muscle gained), but it will help you figure out if you need to adjust your calorie intake.