The scale - NOT the only indicator!

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This is such a good article about all the things that can influence the numbers on the scale.

It's not all about the scale

We grow up in a society where weight loss is measured by the scale.  I have been guilty of this myself and have seen most clients get themselves in a tizz when the dial on that scale just don't budge.   But there are so many things that can influence the numbers, there is great article that I posted "Why the scale lies" that looks at all the things that can influence weight loss.  But the scale should never be our ONLY indicator that we are trimming down.  Take into consideration the following weight loss indicators.

• Take some measurements every couple of weeks and see if you have made progress in certain areas of your body, you might be pleasantly surprised to see that you have lost inches around your waist and gained a little around your bicep.

• Your clothes. One of the best indicators to see if your body is changing is how your clothes fit.  That snug pair of jeans probably not fitting so snug anymore, your body is changing.

• When you start making all the adjustments to your lifestyle, healthier foods and exercising regularly, you will probably find that you are FEELING much better, more energy and just happier in general.

• In some cases you might be able to decrease any medications you are taking.  Positive lifestyle changes have a dramatic effect on certain ailments and helps reduce the need for medication.

• Do you get through your day easier?  Easier to wake up in the morning, missing that afternoon slump where you need a double espresso to get you through the afternoon, if your daily tasks are just in general easier to do, it's a positive sign.

• Being able to increase the weight and reps during your gym sessions or able to add an extra 5 minutes to your cardio sessions is a good indication that you are getting fitter and stronger.

• Your health and fitness changes becomes habits, when you take some time off it's much easier to get back into the swing of things.

• Photo's!  One of my personal favorite indicators.  As they say, a photo don't lie.  Take regular progress photo's to see the changes in you body.

• Does your family, friends and colleagues see the changes? We tend to be very hard on ourselves, and we don't see the changes, but the people around us do.

If any of these indicators describes your results, then you are definitely on the right track!  

Why The Scale Lies by Renee Cloe

This is a very good article about all the different things that can affect our weight...


http://www.naturalphysiques.com/87