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The scale isn't everything!
jrek521
Posts: 25 Member
I met with my trainer this morning to "check in." At first, I was really bummed because the scale was up by a few pounds, but all of my measurements were 1/2 inch smaller in every spot, and my total body fat was down 4.5%. HOORAY!!
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Well done, I'm trying to focus more on my fitness and inches rather than the scale. Afterall,, I want to be able to drop dress sizes0
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My scale has not moved in a week, yet I was able to wear pants today, that did not fit last week. I hate the fact that the scale lies, yet we feel so beholden to the number it presents us. Well done though xx0
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Exactly! You work hard and know your body is changing but that darn scale likes to tell you otherwise. I can see the difference in the way my clothes fit and try to only weigh myself once a week. So I know I'm doing something right.0
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The scale is a liar! Good for you!0
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i agree need to stop weighing myself i get discouraged and give up0
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4.5% difference is body fat is very impressive. You must have worked hard!0
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great progress! Well done!0
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Awesome job!0
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I don't use the scale to indicate a loss I measure myself once a month and I can see that I am shrinking. Works for me.0
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Thanks, everyone!0
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That's fantastic - thanks for the reminder about what the REAL goal of this process is, ie not the number on the scale!0
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Sometimes my scale doesn't move so I look carefully at the fat/lean percentages and notice that I've got more lean and less fat. As long as I continue to keep the calorie deficit and do my exercise, it's all good. Plus I feel better all the time!0
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That's amazing! How did you determine your fat loss percentage?0
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