The Story String

Steve_ApexNC

I had an idea last night that I thought others might like. When building things, a woodworker sometimes makes a story stick. For example, measures and marks various elevations of a complex furniture project. That way, he has a quick reference guide to pull measurements from as well as a quick way to measure if he is on track.

I thought why not apply that to weight loss? My idea is to take a string to measure your waist (or whatever part you want) and mark it. You don't have to measure it if numbers bother you. Put a piece of tape with a date written on it at your first measurement. Then, say, once a month, take the string and measure again and add a piece of tape with the date on the new spot. Over time you would get a visual of your progress. A bit like measuring your kid against a wall every month to chart growth. It could work for both those looking to cut as well as those looking to bulk. Just use a different string for each body part.

Another thing you could do if you were so inclined is to mark some goal spots such as your final measurement, the halfway point, etc.

anyway - just an idea I thought might help folks.

tulips_and_tea

Everyone is different and has to find what methods work for them, but I think this could be useful for some people, particularly those who get too caught up in numbers, as you mentioned. Tracking progress this way is important.

The scale is just ONE tool to use. Keeping track of your measurements (if done accurately) is very inspiring and motivating.

(If this is a double post I apologize. I posted to this thread already, but it disappeared.)

Steve_ApexNC

BZAH10 wrote: »

Everyone is different and has to find what methods work for them

Totally agree. Just thought it offered an alternative for folks than the classic scale and tape measure. Personally, I am a scale guy but I don't focus on the number but the trend over time.