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Scales or measurements?

galprincess
galprincess Posts: 683 Member
edited February 13 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi

I have started a new regime so I do 3 days cardio 3 days circuits and weights, the scales say im gaining and tape measure says im losing which is fab I want to lose inches more than I want to lose lbs so should I ignore the scales? will the weight drop eventually?

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  • maasha81
    maasha81 Posts: 733 Member
    Yep ...ignore the scale. Sometimes you gain weight due to water retention. This is common especially when you start a new regimen. It should drop eventually.
  • 2013sk
    2013sk Posts: 1,318 Member
    You've answered your own question - You want to lose inches... The tape measurer is now your best friend - The scales wont be!!!
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