The Fit Skool

by Kelly

What does the number on the scale mean to you??

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When is the best time to weigh yourself? How often should you weigh yourself? Daily? Monthly? Weekly? 

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We all have got on a scale before; whether it is at the Doctor’s office or your own scale at home. Sure the scale tells you how much you weigh but what does that number mean to you? Does it make you happy or does it make you angry? Are you are closer to your goal or was the number not you were expecting?

Plain and simple weighing yourself can be awesome and it can also suck!!!  (excuse my language)

I use the scale for different reasons, but try not to get hung up on the number. Sometimes I use it to make sure I am eating enough calories to maintain my weight and other times just to monitor it. For the most part my weight stays within a 3lb range and that is usually contributed to my water intake while exercising.

Here is an example of how the scale can be AWESOME:

Each week during my pregnancy with Ava I weighed myself to keep track of my progress and make sure I was gaining the appropriate weight. Gaining too much or too little can really effect the growth of the baby and my main goal was to stay healthy and on track. I’m sure other women who have had a baby can relate, it is definitely weird to see numbers on the scale that you have never seen before!! As the numbers steadily increased I knew I was accomplishing something with each pound that I gained. This made me feel good about the NUMBERS on the scale.

Many of us have examples of how the scale can SUCK! Our main example would be if you get on it and it says a number that was higher then what you expected or not as low as you wanted it to be. This is where the scale can be your enemy.

As a trainer and someone that helps people get fit and lose weight, I believe the scale is a great tool for tracking progress. It will show you that your diet and exercise is working and whether you are headed in the right direciton. It can also show you that maybe you are not doing enough!

However, there are some problems people face when weighing themselves frequently. One problem is the scale DOES NOT show you how much muscle or fat you have. (Muscle weights more than fat, and if you are gaining muscle through training, the number may not drop as much as you would hope).  The scale can also cloud your thoughts if you get on it and the number isn’t what you wanted to see. While it is hard to do at times, try not to let the number depict how you are feeling about yourself.

What does the number on the scale mean to you??

Author: Kelly @ The Fit Skool

I’m Kelly, a NASM personal trainer and group instructor, a former athlete, a wife and soon to be mommy. Health and Fitness is my passion and I am excited to share this journey with you!

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