Don't let the scale control you

I've read so many posts lately about how people are frustrated and pissed off because the scale isn't going down or even worse it's going up.

We need to step back and remind ourselves that the scale is not the end all be all of weight loss, it is simply one tool that can be used to help us track our progress, but it should NOT be the only tool.

Remind yourself that even though the scale may say you have gained 2lbs, you have not gained an actual 2lbs of fat(unless you're binge eating and consuming 7000 calories over your maintenance..)

There are MANY factors that come into play when it comes to our scale weight. Clothes, time of day, whether or not you've eaten/drank anything, muscle soreness, etc.

Make sure you take measurements, and before photos. Also if at all possible get calipers to measure body fat. These are all much better at determining actual weight loss.

While the scale may go up, your inches are most likely going down.

Do not let the scale discourage or define you.