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The Scale is a Liar

The scale is such a trap for so many people especially when they are trying their best to better themselves and we have all been sold on the fact that weight is the only thing that matters. That is old school thinking and the scale never really tells the full truth. Sometimes the scale will say you have lost or gained weight but it can be so many different things that make it change. It can be the fact that you have had a lot of sodium and water in the same day and so your body is retaining water. It could also be that you are gaining muscle and dropping fat. 

Focus on how You Feel

The best way to tell if you are being successful in your workout program is number one…how you feel. This is often overlooked and under rated in a fitness program but it is the real reason why you started focusing on weight loss in the first place is to feel a certain way…to be happy!

How do your Clothes Fit

The next thing you want to focus on is how your clothes fit. If you are working out right and getting results then your clothes will fit looser on your body. 

It is all about Body Fat 

Lastly, you want to focus on your body composition and the key number that you want to keep a very close eye on is body fat percentage. At the end of the day it is body fat percentage that is what gives you the lean and tone look. Focus on that number instead of the number on the scale. 

(Source: thesumofmypartss)