scale weight isn't everything

The scale is not the only place that shows you your weight loss progress. It’s not the most important method of measurement either.

I think often times we give way too much emphasis on the scale and completely ignore all other signs of progress. Too many times there’s obvious progress in other areas but we choose to ignore them cos the scale doesn’t show the same “amount” of progress.

An example I used to experience all the time is where my pants and shirts would be noticeably looser but my scale weight is still exactly the same so I’d feel like nothing’s changed and that my looser clothing is just me being delusional. I kinda wish I could go back in time and let my old self know that it’s not the case at all and that I’m actually totally on the right track.

Progress is progress.

All forms of progress are legit. Progress doesn’t move at the same rates. You could see the scale weight go down but don’t really notice your clothes looser. You could see more definition in your before after pics but scale weight is still the same. You could be totally on track for 4 days in a row but see no kind of physical change at all yet.

Those are all still progress though.

There’s no rule where only scale weight counts as progress. All progress is legit progress. Experiencing any form of progress means you’re on the right track and if you keep going consistently you’ll eventually see progress in other forms too.

If you feel your clothes looser but the scale weight is still the same, you’re so on the right track. Just keep going and eventually you’ll see your scale weight go down. Don’t let any one form of progress take more importance than others.

Don’t forget mental progress too.

Being able to stay on track consistently for a longer period of time than usual is also progress. Feeling less guilty with the foods you eat is also progress. Being in a overall better mood is also progress. All these little wins add up. Don’t ignore them based on what the scale says.

The scale is only one method of measuring progress. It doesn’t tell the whole story. You could absolutely hit your goals without ever weighing yourself too.