The scale isn't everything!

jrek521

I met with my trainer this morning to "check in." At first, I was really bummed because the scale was up by a few pounds, but all of my measurements were 1/2 inch smaller in every spot, and my total body fat was down 4.5%. HOORAY!!

beetlesguk

Well done, I'm trying to focus more on my fitness and inches rather than the scale. Afterall,, I want to be able to drop dress sizes

CathReese33

My scale has not moved in a week, yet I was able to wear pants today, that did not fit last week. I hate the fact that the scale lies, yet we feel so beholden to the number it presents us. Well done though xx

makemethick

Exactly! You work hard and know your body is changing but that darn scale likes to tell you otherwise. I can see the difference in the way my clothes fit and try to only weigh myself once a week. So I know I'm doing something right.

teamnevergoingback

The scale is a liar! Good for you!

DollyPat123

i agree need to stop weighing myself i get discouraged and give up

priyaFitnessFreak

4.5% difference is body fat is very impressive. You must have worked hard!

mnewell0293

great progress! Well done!

ErinK09

Awesome job!

rebeccaEsmith

I don't use the scale to indicate a loss I measure myself once a month and I can see that I am shrinking. Works for me.

jrek521

Thanks, everyone!

sofaking6

That's fantastic - thanks for the reminder about what the REAL goal of this process is, ie not the number on the scale!

pjcfrancis

Sometimes my scale doesn't move so I look carefully at the fat/lean percentages and notice that I've got more lean and less fat. As long as I continue to keep the calorie deficit and do my exercise, it's all good. Plus I feel better all the time!

Kiku10

That's amazing! How did you determine your fat loss percentage?