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Figured out losing "weight" not the best 4 me,

guif
guif Posts: 23 Member
edited February 1 in Motivation and Support
In the past I focused on changing the number on the scale. But was disheartened at the number on the scale dropping, and not my pants size dropping. Why would a 4'11" drop 22 pounds and still look the same? So I finally started weight training, and learning what circuit training was and OMG the scale only dropped 7lbs, but my body dropped a lot of inches and fat. I think I'm finally understanding what that loosing a 1-2 pounds a month thing is about.

I dropped

waist -5.5 inces
hips - 3.75
chest -1.25

and under an inch from everywhere, I think I would rather loss inches than numbers on the scale..

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  • aquiva33
    aquiva33 Posts: 85 Member
    I've learned this lesson before, but needed this reminder, thanks!
  • Salt_Sand_Sun
    Salt_Sand_Sun Posts: 415 Member
    the scale is only a guideline - not the tell all of success. BF%, clothes and overall how we feel about ourselves is the true indicator of all the hard work!!

    Great reminder!! Thanks
  • mariabraceyrobinson
    mariabraceyrobinson Posts: 94 Member
    My scale hasn't been moving, but my body diffently has changed. I'm getting that ever coveted hour glass figure again. Just love it!
  • guif
    guif Posts: 23 Member
    I meant 1-2 pounds a week, not a month.. Sheesh, learning to read right would help so much with online post!
  • Morninglory81
    Morninglory81 Posts: 1,190 Member
    I'm at the 2 lbs a month and loving the changes I see!
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