To Scale or Not to Scale...

When you are trying to lose weight are you obsessing in the scale?  I've tried that method in the past and I don't recommend it. I think the best indicator of your weight loss is that your clothes are getting looser. The problem with getting on the scale more than once a week is that your weight fluctuates naturally and not just from fat loss or gain. Seeing these changes on the scale can have a sabotaging effect on your weight loss progress.  The result of exercising can effect the numbers on the scale by fat loss, muscle gain, changes in bone density and water loss or gain.

When you start your lifestyle change to become healthy and loose weight, step on the scale. Beware, this can be shocking and depressing. Revisit the scale once a month, maximum.  If you are not loosing a minimum of 4 lb. in a month review and update your lifestyle.  And always be proud of any losses that you have made.