Scales should only be used as a guide, they should never be considered the sole indicator of your body composition progress. Your weight can fluctuate based on hydration, time of the day, meals and clothing. Also, the stage of where a woman is at on her monthly cycle should be considered too. A womans weight can easily fluctuate by 2-8lbs or more over the course of a month, with no changes in fat or muscle mass. Finally, gaining muscle and losing fat will look like no progress on the scale, even though you’ve improved your body composition. Much more accurate and simple ways of measuring progress in terms of your body composition are: 1 2 3 4
Visual assessment by simply looking in the same mirror Tightness/looseness of clothing Progress photos of yourself every fortnight in the same position and the same light. Take measurements. Try and get the same person to take the measurements for consistency.
Don’t get caught up in numbers and aim for what’s healthy for you, your body and what makes you feel good. Because we fluctuate so much day to day. So, if you have been eating well and training well, you’re going to be feeling pretty good and proud of yourself. If the scales show no movement within the week, so what? You’re doing all the right things...be patient and keep going! Liz can be contacted on 07779 784191 or lizewing58@gmail.com
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