Scale or Measurements?

Even if you're keeping an eye on the scale, make sure you take your measurements!! I hit a 9 week plateau, and the ONLY reason I didn't give up was my measurements. I could still see that I was losing inches, even if the scale wasn't moving.... seriously, I dropped from a size 12 to almost a size 8 before the scale moved again.

In my experience, sugar is really the enemy. If you give up or cut down those thing significantly, you should see some promising results. Also, protein is your friend, 80-100g of protein a day will sure get you the results that you are looking for. Good luck!

I measured my waist yesterday and was so surprised to find that it was an inch and a half smaller than August 2 (the last time I had measured). I have lost 7 pounds in that time, but I though it would take 10 pounds to lose an inch off my waist. So yes it was very encouraging since my weight loss is only about 1 pound every 10 days.

I'm using both to track my progress but right now I'm focusing more on how my clothes fit. I've only lost 16 lbs. since I started keeping track of calories and exercise every day again, but I've gone from a 39 inch waist to a 30 (my goal is a 28 or so). I used to wear a 12-14 and now I'm in a 10 (or even a 9 in some cases).

Scale weight is good for a general estimate of where you want to be, but in the short term, the numbers can be very deceiving. I used to weigh myself once a week, then measure myself every other week. I have now reversed that and only weigh in every other week and use the tape measure weekly. I am also doing regular strength training, and burning fat is more important to me than "losing weight." So the body scale is simply one way to make sure I am still on track. Also, there have been a few times already where I keep losing inches every week, but the scale barely moves, if at all, then after a few weeks of losing inch after inch....WHOOSH!....I'm down several pounds, seemingly overnight.

Both! But, don't get caught up with the number. (unless it continues to go up of course) Sometimes you will see a gain or perhaps see the same number as last week; when in your mind you had a perfect week. Other weeks you will see a loss; when you didn't do as well. As long as you continue to develop healthy eating/exercise HABITS, you will see the fruits of your labor. Stay encouraged and know that hard work and dedication will give you the results that you are looking for. Good luck!

The experts say to weigh yourself every morning.When you weigh yourself you are more able to keep track of what you weigh and take control sooner.If I think that I am starting to gain 1 or 2 lbs back then I adjust my eating habits or increase my workout.I let those numbers scare me...it tightens you up,quick! LOL I also measure because I want to see the results of my efforts all the way around! I drink nothing but water and fat free milk,increased my protein,cut out bad carbs(white anything is not your friend,potatoes,rice,bread and so on.),take fish oil pills a multi vit. and I don't eat anything fried or processed sugars.I have never cared for all those foods so it is not hard for me to eat healthy but my Dr. told me to do all of this and despite a bad thyroid.....I finally started losing!!!! Good luck to you,just remember exercising and eating right are the only true way to get healthy and stay healthy.Mine is not a diet but a lifestyle change. Don't give up friend! This is just the start of your journey!