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I too had a bad weigh in, but I am also measuring things like my hips, thighs, waist, arms, and neck to see how I am progressing. And even though the fact that I gained weight hurts, I am keeping my spirits up because it is really about the inches. So keep working...we are here to feel better and be healthy and not be constantly worrying about the scale Hope this helps.

I got on the scale on Friday and had gained 10+ lbs. I own it. I have not been being conscious of what I eat nor have I been exercising. Today is a new day, got on the scale, recorded my new weight and tracking my food. You can't fix a problem unless you own there is one. Also, went the grocery store yesterday to get food, so I won't be eating out.

weight fluctuates week to week. You also should always weigh yourself at the same time of day on the same scale wearing the exact same clothing if you want to accurately track progress.

Weigh yourself in the AM after you use the restroom before you eat. Do this once a week every Sunday or any day that suits you.. this will help you see if you r making progress or need to cut kcals further!

Hope this helps you can do it!

try not being so consumed with the "weight" part...I did that to myself in the beginning as well...as someone else posted, measurements are a better gauge..afterall muscle weighs more! I know for me anyway, eating clean and healthy makes me feel good! and that is what matters, not so much focus on what I weigh

Keep your chin up!

Hey Amanda,

Happy Birthday!

The scale sure is finicky isn't it! Excellent advice above to take the fluctuation in stride. We can't control what the scale says, we can only control our healthy habits. I encourage clients to pick one habit to focus on at a time and nail it each and every day until it becomes a way of life. What's one habit you could focus on next week that would make the biggest impact towards your goals? You don't have to share (but you can if you like!).

Enjoy being celebrated today!

Definately measure! I was discouraged a while back that I had not lost much weight over almost 5 months. Then we measured and I had lost a total of 15.5 inches!! Remember going to the gym and working out builds muscle which is good. But, muscle weighs more than fat. So, don't get so discourged by the numbers on the scale. They don't tell the whole story. Keep going to the gym! That is going to get you were you want to be. If you have a lapse with your diet 1 day, just get right back to it the next! Good luck!