Do measurements really encourage you?

yes they do, I know its very encouraging to put the numbers in here and see that you have lost...as they said only you can see the scale but everyone can see the clothes getting looser. congrats on your weight loss..:happy: :drinker:

If you are losing inches - it seems more real. I know that I look thinner because I've gone from a size 16 dress pants to a size 8 (just ordered 6's last week because the 8's are beginning to sag on me now). How can you ignore that kind of reduction? So, I just started doing measurements (last week) and measured again tonight - my butt and neck are the same as last week (wednesday I think), but my waist has reduced by 1 inch (and I'm bloated due to having eaten chili for 2 days - love chili in the fall and winter). To me there is no greater way to measure my progress. Others are commenting every day how "thin" I'm getting. I'm getting the "warnings" too about "don't get too thin." and "shouldn't you stop losing now?" I just slid into the not "over" category on BMI, so still have a ways to go. So, yes, I suggest you take measurements - weekly. And then keep one pair of "big" pants around just to "try" on every now and then. You will be doing the HAPPY DANCE when you see how loose they are in a few weeks. I tried on a pair of size 14's a few nights ago and I honestly was swimming in them. Such a great feeling when that happens.

Blessings as you work towards being a healthier and happier you.

Vickie

The scale can lie Measurements are definitely the way to go! I wish I had of been measuring from the beginning, but I know as my clothes fit better I knew I was losing inches. Remember, if you're exercising, you're also building muscle which weighs more than fat, so that's why the scale lies. It doesn't know what you've been doing

measurements is the best way to track your progress! Doing good! Next is looking in the mirror daily,do you see what your looking for! Be sure to visualize final goal to achieve it! Day at a time....Good luck!!